Complete admission guide for Maharashtra 85% state quota. Check official registration process, counselling schedule, domicile rules, and college-wise expected cutoff ranks.
Status: Closed State (Only Maharashtra Domicile candidates eligible for 85% state quota seats in government and private colleges; outside state candidates can only apply for 15% institutional quota in private colleges).
The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra is responsible for conducting the MBBS/BDS/AYUSH state quota admissions in 2026. State quota admissions represent 85% of all medical seats in the state, with the remaining 15% administered centrally by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the All India Quota (AIQ).
Candidate must have passed 10th and 12th class examinations from Maharashtra and must possess a valid Maharashtra Domicile Certificate or be born in Maharashtra.
Admissions are conducted in multiple online rounds. Below is the standard flow of rounds for Maharashtra NEET UG admission:
Register on the official Maharashtra portal and pay the non-refundable registration fee along with uploading required passport photos and signatures.
Documents are verified online or at designated nodal centers. A state merit list is then published displaying your state rank.
Select your preferred medical and dental colleges in order of preference. Candidates must lock choices before the last date.
Seats are allotted based on NEET score, state rank, and choice locks. Report to the allotted college for medical checkup and fee submission.
Based on previous allotment trends, here is the expected cutoff rank and score required to secure a seat in government and private colleges:
| Category | Expected Cutoff (Govt Colleges) | Expected Cutoff (Private Colleges) |
|---|---|---|
| General / UR | 595+ (Govt), 520+ (Private) | 595+ (Govt), 520+ (Private) |
| OBC | 590+ (Govt), 515+ (Private) | 590+ (Govt), 515+ (Private) |
| SC | 495+ (Govt), 420+ (Private) | 495+ (Govt), 420+ (Private) |
| ST | 360+ (Govt), 310+ (Private) | 360+ (Govt), 310+ (Private) |
| College Name | MBBS Intake | Est. Year |
|---|---|---|
| Seth GS Medical College (KEM), Mumbai | 250 | 1926 |
| Grant Medical College (JJ Hospital), Mumbai | 250 | 1845 |
| BJ Government Medical College, Pune | 250 | 1946 |
| Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion | 200 | 1964 |
| College Name | MBBS Intake | Est. Year |
|---|---|---|
| KJ Somaiya Medical College, Mumbai | 100 | 1991 |
| Terna Medical College, Navi Mumbai | 150 | 1991 |
| MIMER Medical College, Talegaon | 150 | 1995 |
Get answers to the most common queries regarding Maharashtra MBBS & BDS state quota admission counselling.
No, Maharashtra is a closed state. Outside state candidates are not allowed to claim state quota seats in government or private colleges. However, they can apply for the 15% Institutional Quota in private colleges.
You require the NEET UG Admit Card, Scorecard, Maharashtra Domicile Certificate, 10th & 12th Marksheets, School Leaving Certificate, and Category/Caste Certificate (if applicable).
The State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET CELL), Mumbai conducts the combined counselling for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, and other medical courses in Maharashtra.
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