Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the state-level admission process through which candidates who have qualified the NEET UG examination can apply for MBBS and BDS seats in medical and dental colleges across Maharashtra. The counselling is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra. Eligible students are required to complete online registration, submit the counselling fee, fill in their preferred choices of colleges and courses, and wait for the seat allotment results. Admission is granted based on NEET rank, choices filled, and seat availability.

The counselling process is carried out in multiple stages to ensure fair and transparent seat allocation. Candidates must regularly check official updates released by the Maharashtra CET Cell regarding seat allotment results and further admission instructions. After seat allotment, students are required to report to the allotted college for document verification and completion of admission formalities. This centralized counselling system plays a crucial role in filling MBBS and BDS seats in both government and private medical colleges of Maharashtra.

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling Highlights

Particulars	Details
Conducting Authority	State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra
Courses Covered	MBBS and BDS
Participating Colleges	Over 70 medical and dental colleges in Maharashtra
Total Seats	Approximately 9,000 MBBS and 3,000 BDS seats
No. Of Medical Colleges in Maharashtra	63 (41 Government + 22 Private)
No. Of Dental Colleges in Maharashtra	29 (04 Government + 25 Private)
Total No. Of Medical Seats in Maharashtra	9120 (5950 Government + 3170 Private)
Total No. Of Dental seats in Maharashtra	2575 (225 Government + 2350 Private)
Counselling Rounds	Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round
Mode of Counselling	Online
Official Website	cetcell.mahacet.org

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling Eligibility Criteria

To take part in Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026, candidates must have qualified the NEET UG examination and complete the online registration process on the official counselling portal. Applicants are required to meet the state eligibility conditions, submit all necessary documents, and pay the prescribed counselling fee to successfully participate in choice filling and seat allotment. The key eligibility requirements are outlined below:

NEET UG Qualification: Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying percentile in the NEET UG examination.
Domicile Criteria: For admission under the 85% state quota seats, candidates should fulfill the Maharashtra domicile requirements.
Educational Qualification: Applicants must have passed Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as compulsory subjects.
Age Requirement: The candidate must be at least 17 years old. There is no upper age limit for applying.

Meeting all the above criteria is essential for participation in the Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling process.

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling Procedure 2026

Result & Reporting: Download the Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Result and report to the allotted college.

Online Registration: Visit cetcell.mahacet.org and complete the Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration.

Fee Payment: Pay registration and security fees online.

Document Upload: Upload scanned documents.

Choice Filling & Locking: Select colleges and lock your choices.

Seat Allotment: Based on NEET UG rank and preferences.

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling Fees

Registration Fee: ₹1,000 (non-refundable)
Security Deposit: These are the security deposits for the government medical colleges, private dental and medical colleges: