NEET PG MD/MS in Maharashtra

Maharashtra NEET PG Admission 2026

NEET PG is the national-level postgraduate medical entrance examination conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) for admission to MD, MS, PG Diploma, and DNB programmes across India.

In Maharashtra, 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in Government/Corporation colleges are filled through the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). The remaining 50% State Quota seats in Government, Corporation and Government-Aided medical colleges, along with the State, Institutional and NRI quota seats of Unaided Private, Minority and Private Health Sciences University medical colleges, are filled by the State Common Entrance Test Cell (Maharashtra CET Cell), Mumbai on the basis of NEET PG 2026 merit. Deemed universities are not covered by the CET Cell process.

Maharashtra is one of India's premier destinations for postgraduate medical education. The CET Cell brochure lists 51 institutes (Government, Corporation, Central Government institutes with State Quota, Government-Aided, Private/Minority and Private Health Sciences University colleges) for MD/MS/PG Diploma admission in 2026-27. Prestigious institutions such as Grant Government Medical College, Mumbai, Seth G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College (LTMMC), Mumbai, Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai, B.J. Government Medical College, Pune, Government Medical College, Nagpur and Government Medical College, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar are highly preferred by NEET PG aspirants because of their academic excellence, extensive clinical exposure and advanced healthcare infrastructure. The college-wise seat matrix will be published on mahacet.org.

Admissions to Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 are conducted strictly on the basis of the NEET PG 2026 merit list, eligibility criteria, reservation policy and the schedule notified by the Maharashtra CET Cell. The NEET PG 2026 rank is valid only for the 2026-27 admission session. Ranks were declared on 24/09/2026; dates for registration, merit lists, preference filling and each round will be notified on www.mahacet.org.

MD/MS Course Overview

After successfully completing the MBBS programme, candidates can pursue postgraduate medical education through MD (Doctor of Medicine) and MS (Master of Surgery) programmes. These postgraduate courses are designed to provide advanced theoretical knowledge, specialized clinical training, research exposure, and practical skills, enabling doctors to become experts in their chosen medical or surgical specialty.

MD (Doctor of Medicine) Specializations

The MD programme offers specialization in various non-surgical and para-clinical disciplines, including General Medicine, Paediatrics, Radiodiagnosis (Radiology), Dermatology, Psychiatry, Anaesthesiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Community Medicine, Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry, among several other specialties.

MS (Master of Surgery) Specializations

The MS programme focuses on surgical disciplines and includes specializations such as General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, and Otorhinolaryngology (ENT).

Course Duration & Training

The duration of both MD and MS programmes is three years. The curriculum integrates classroom teaching with intensive clinical training through ward postings, outpatient and inpatient care, seminars, journal presentations, thesis work, research activities, academic discussions, and supervised patient management. As per the PG Medical Education Regulations 2023, every MD/MS student also undergoes a compulsory 3-month District Residency Programme in a district hospital. This training prepares postgraduate doctors for specialist clinical practice, medical teaching, research, and further super-speciality programmes such as DM and MCh.

Medical Colleges Offering MD/MS in Maharashtra (CET Cell Counselling)

As per the CET Cell brochure (Annexure E), 51 institutes take part in Maharashtra counselling for 2026-27: 49 Government, Corporation, Central Government (State Quota), Government-Aided, Private and Minority institutes, plus 2 Private Health Sciences University colleges. Seat matrix, college-wise and subject-wise, will be published on www.mahacet.org.

Maharashtra MD/MS Fee Structure (2026-27)

Fees for MD/MS courses in Maharashtra depend on the type of institution and the admission quota. Government and Municipal Corporation colleges charge highly subsidized fees, while the fees of Unaided Private and Minority colleges are fixed by the Fee Regulating Authority and are separate for State, Institutional and NRI quota seats.

Annual Fees

In private and minority colleges, seats are divided into State quota (suffix S), Institutional quota (suffix I, 35%) and NRI quota (suffix N, max 15%). The fee differs for each quota, so fill the suffix carefully in the preference form.

Note: Fees are subject to revision by the Government / Fee Regulating Authority. Verify the latest notification on www.mahacet.org and www.mahafra.org before filling preferences.

Registration Fee & Refundable Security Deposit

An online application fee of ₹3,000 (non-refundable) is payable along with the deposit. The deposit decides which institutes you can fill: the first column allows only Government/Corporation/Aided colleges, while ₹1,00,000 allows all institutes. The deposit is refunded at the end of the process if you join a seat or are not allotted any seat. It is forfeited if you are allotted a seat in Round 2 or later and do not join, resign after joining (Round 3 onwards), or give false information.

Eligibility Criteria for Maharashtra NEET PG 2026

Candidates seeking admission through Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026 must satisfy the conditions of NBEMS, NMC and the Maharashtra CET Cell. Eligibility is decided as on the last date of registration.

Eligibility Requirements

• Nationality: Candidate must be an Indian National. NRI candidates are eligible only for NRI quota seats (max 15%) in Unaided Private/Minority colleges. OCI candidates (OCI status obtained before 04/03/2021) are eligible for State Quota seats if they completed MBBS from a Maharashtra college.
• NEET PG 2026: Must have appeared and qualified. Minimum percentile: 50th for General/EWS, 40th for reserved categories, 45th for PwD candidates of General/EWS category.
• MBBS & Internship: MBBS from a medical college in Maharashtra (affiliated to MUHS or a deemed university in Maharashtra) with the one-year internship completed on or before 30/09/2026.
• MBBS from outside Maharashtra: Maharashtra-domiciled candidates who studied MBBS outside the State under the 15% All India Quota of Govt. colleges/AIIMS/Central institutes are also eligible (Dean certificate and Maharashtra domicile required). Other candidates who passed MBBS outside Maharashtra or from a foreign university are eligible only for Institutional Quota seats.
• Registration: Valid Permanent/Provisional registration of NMC, Maharashtra Medical Council or any other State Medical Council before the last date of registration.
• Medical Fitness: Candidate must be medically fit (certificate as per Annexure M).
• Reserved Category / EWS: Category must be claimed in the online application, and caste certificate, caste validity, Non-Creamy Layer (valid up to 31/03/2027 or later) and State-format EWS certificate must be uploaded by the last date of registration; otherwise the candidate is considered under Open category.
• Not eligible: candidates who have not completed internship by 30/09/2026; candidates already pursuing or holding a PG degree (applies to Govt./Corp./Aided colleges; a second broad specialty is allowed only in Private Unaided colleges); candidates pursuing a PG Diploma; and candidates who caused lapse of a PG seat in the last two years, unless the penalty was paid before registration.

Note: NEET PG 2026 rank is valid only for the 2026-27 session. Admission is governed by the CET Cell Information Brochure and any NMC/Government/Court orders issued later.

Documents Required for Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026

Upload the documents online after registration and carry the originals with self-attested copies for physical verification (the candidate must appear personally; proxy is not allowed). A candidate who fails to produce the required documents risks cancellation of the seat and forfeiture of the deposit.

List of Documents Required

• Online application form of State NEET PG 2026 and receipt of ₹3,000 fee and deposit payment
• NEET PG 2026 Admit Card and Result / Mark Sheet
• Photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, Driving License, PAN Card or Passport)
• Nationality Certificate / valid Passport / HSC (12th) School Leaving Certificate showing nationality as “Indian”
• MBBS Degree / Passing Certificate
• Internship Completion Certificate (completion not later than 30/09/2026)
• Permanent / Provisional Registration Certificate of Maharashtra Medical Council, another State Medical Council or NMC
• Certificate from Head of Institute that the MBBS college is recognized by NMC
• Medical Fitness Certificate (Annexure M)
• If applicable: Caste Certificate, Caste Validity Certificate, Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (valid up to 31/03/2027 or later), EWS Certificate (State Government format only, for 2026-27)
• If applicable: PwD Medical Disability Certificate, NOC (in-service candidates), Orphan Certificate, NRI documents (Annexure O), and the AIQ / AIIMS / Central institute selection letter or Dean's letter plus Maharashtra Domicile Certificate (for MBBS outside Maharashtra under 15% AIQ)

Note: Caste Validity Certificate: SEBC and OBC candidates may submit it within six months of applying for it (G.R. dated 02/07/2026); SC, VJ/DT-A, NT-B, NT-C and NT-D candidates within three months as per Circular dated 04/09/2026. Failure leads to cancellation of admission.

Maharashtra Reservation Policy

Reservation for Maharashtra State Quota MD/MS seats follows the Government of Maharashtra policy given in the CET Cell brochure. In Government/Corporation colleges the constitutional reservation is 50% of the available State Quota seats, and in Private Unaided colleges it is 25% of the total sanctioned intake.

Category-wise Reservation

Note: Reservation is subject to the latest Government/Court orders. Candidates in the creamy layer of VJ/DT-A, NT, OBC, SEBC and SBC categories cannot claim reservation. Refer to the official brochure on www.mahacet.org.

Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 Counselling Process

Admission to MD/MS/PG Diploma courses in Maharashtra is through a centralized online CAP (Centralized Admission Process) run by the Maharashtra CET Cell. There is no offline preference filling. Seats are allotted by NEET PG 2026 merit and the preferences you submit, with four or more rounds depending on vacant seats.

Steps Involved in Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026

• Step 1: Online Registration
  Fill the application on www.mahacet.org, pay the ₹3,000 application fee and the refundable security deposit. Details cannot be edited after clicking Submit.
• Step 2: Document Upload & Verification
  Upload all required certificates online; physical document verification is done as notified by the CET Cell.
• Step 3: Merit List
  List of applicants and Provisional Common State Merit List are published, followed by a grievance period for corrections in the application form and then the Final Common State Merit List.
• Step 4: Online Preference Filling
  Enter the four-digit college+subject code with suffix S / I / N (for example, 0101S = GGMC Mumbai, MD Medicine, State quota). Minimum one preference is required; choices are final once submitted and apply to that round only.
• Step 5: Seat Allotment & Reporting
  Allotment is displayed on the CET Cell website. Report personally to the allotted college with original documents and pay the fees within the joining date, otherwise the selection for that round is cancelled.
• Step 6: Subsequent Rounds
  Round 2, Round 3 and the Online Stray Vacancy Round(s) are held for remaining seats. As per NMC circular dated 24/07/2023, there is no institutional-level stray vacancy round.

Round-wise Key Rules

• Round 1: If you join and are satisfied, you may submit a Status Retention Form (irrevocable; you are then out of further rounds). To upgrade, do not submit it and fill fresh choices for Round 2. Not joining the Round 1 seat is a free exit.
• Round 2: Fresh choices are required. If allotted a Round 2 seat, joining is compulsory; not joining forfeits the deposit and you must register again (₹3,000 + deposit) to take part in Round 3.
• Round 3: Fresh choices are required; candidates who forfeited the deposit must re-register. A candidate allotted a seat in Round 3 is not eligible for the Stray Vacancy Round.
• Online Stray Vacancy Round: No new registration; fresh choices once, which are carried forward for subsequent stray rounds. Candidates holding a seat after Round 3 are not eligible.

Candidates should regularly visit www.mahacet.org for registration dates, merit lists, choice filling, allotment results and reporting schedules.

Penalty, Bond & Refund Rules

• Government / Corporation colleges: One year of social responsibility service (bond) in Maharashtra Government / local bodies / Defence services, failing which ₹50,00,000 is payable. In-service quota candidates must serve one additional year in a Government Medical College.
• Junior Residency: Non-completion of Junior Residency tenure attracts a non-refundable ₹10,00,000 (not applicable to candidates who resign before the prescribed date).
• Seat Lapse: A candidate responsible for lapse of a PG seat pays an additional ₹10,00,000 and is not eligible for State Quota admission in NEET PG 2027 and 2028. Candidates who do not join the seat allotted in the last round are also barred for two years.
• Private / Minority colleges: No bond service and no bank guarantee can be demanded. Resigning a seat after the prescribed date attracts a penalty of three years' fees.
• Refund: On cancellation on or before the prescribed date, ₹1,500 is deducted and the rest of the college fees refunded; no refund after that date.

Resident Stipend (2025–26)

Postgraduate medical residents pursuing MD/MS courses in Maharashtra receive a monthly stipend during their residency training. The stipend varies depending on the type of medical college, institutional policies, and Government regulations. Government and Corporation Medical Colleges generally offer higher stipend packages, while Private Medical Colleges provide stipends according to their respective institutional norms.

Approximate Monthly Resident Stipend

Note: The stipend figures are indicative for the 2025–26 academic session and may vary depending on the institution, specialty, and applicable Government or institutional policies. Resident stipend rates are revised periodically by the Government of Maharashtra or the respective medical colleges.

Why Choose BODMAS Education?

Securing an MD/MS seat through Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026 requires strategic planning, accurate choice filling, and a thorough understanding of All India Quota (AIQ), State Quota, Institutional/Management Quota, and counselling regulations. BODMAS Education provides comprehensive counselling and admission guidance to help doctors make informed decisions and maximize their chances of securing the best possible postgraduate medical seat based on their NEET PG rank, budget, preferred specialty, and long-term career goals.

Our Expert Counselling Services

• Personalized Choice Filling: Customized counselling and strategic choice filling based on your NEET PG rank, category, preferred specialty, budget, and admission goals.
• College & Branch Selection: Expert comparison of medical colleges and MD/MS branches based on academics, patient load, faculty, infrastructure, stipend, career prospects, and your individual preferences.
• Fee & Budget Analysis: Comprehensive evaluation of tuition fees, stipend structure, bond policies, hostel expenses, and the overall cost of postgraduate medical education.
• Cut-off Analysis & Seat Prediction: Data-driven analysis of previous years' cut-offs and realistic admission predictions to help you make informed counselling decisions.
• AIQ & State Quota Guidance: Complete assistance for admission through All India Quota (MCC) and Maharashtra State Quota (CET Cell), including eligibility, counselling strategy, and seat selection.
• Management / Institutional Quota Counselling: Expert guidance regarding eligibility, fee structure, documentation, and admission strategy for Institutional and Management Quota seats in eligible private medical colleges.
• Document Verification Support: End-to-end assistance with document preparation, verification, registration, and counselling formalities.
• Complete Admission Assistance: Dedicated support throughout every stage of Maharashtra NEET PG counselling, including registration, choice filling, seat allotment, reporting, upgradation, Round 2, Round 3, and the Online Stray Vacancy Round.

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