If you have cleared NEET UG 2025 and want to pursue MBBS, BDS or other health science courses from Maharashtra will have to appear in the counselling process conducted by the State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell. This article is based on the official data and it will take you through the Maharashtra NEET UG counselling process, step by step, starting from eligibility to admission.
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Let’s begin! Do you know if Maharashtra is an open or closed state?
Maharashtra is a closed state for NEET UG admissions.
The implication is that most of the state quota seats are left only for candidates having a Maharashtra domicile or for candidates belonging to special categories such as Institutional Quota, Defence, MKB etc. OMS Candidates are not entitled for the government quota seats register only for the private Institutional Quota seats.
Institutional quota seats (15%) in private unaided and minority colleges will be made available for All India, including NRI/OCI candidates.
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling Timeline (Tentative )
The following is the tentative schedule for Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling, as the exact dates will be announced officially on www.mahacet.org.
| Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| NEET Result Declaration | June 14, 2025 |
| Online Registration | August 2025 |
| Merit List Release | Start of July to end of August 2025 |
| Choice Filling (Round 1) | August 2025 |
| Seat Allotment (Round 1) | August 2025 |
| Round 2 & 3 | Late August to September 2025 |
| Stray Vacancy Round | October 2025 |
| Admission Cut-off (MBBS) | End of October 2025 |
Seat Distribution: What Are Your Options?
Here’s how seats are categorized:
For Government/Corporation Medical Colleges:
- 85% State Quota: For Maharashtra domicile candidates only
- 15% All India Quota (AIQ): Handled by MCC, not CET Cell
For Private & Minority Medical Colleges:
- State Quota (85%): For Maharashtra domicile candidates
- Institutional Quota (15%): Open to all, including OMS, NRI, OCI
Who Is Eligible?
You are eligible for State Quota if:
- You are an Indian Citizen
- You have Maharashtra domicile
- You passed 10th and 12th from an institute (Maharashtra).
- You meet the NEET 2025 cut-off (50th percentile for General 40th for SC/ST/OBC 45th for PWD).
You are eligible for Institutional Quota if:
- You have qualified NEET 2025
- You are from any state, including OMS/NRI/OCI
And even children of Maharashtra govt employees who are posted outside of Maharashtra can avail subject to certain provisions mentioned in the clauses.
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling Step-by-Step Process
If you are planning to take admission in the MBBS, BDS, and the other health science courses with the Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling, then make sure to follow the steps we shared below.
Step 1: CET Cell Website Registration
You must first register online at the official Maharashtra CET Cell website: www.mahacet.org.
To participate, you must:
- Appear in NEET UG 2025
- Fill the online application form during the registration window (dates are announced on the website)
- Pay the required fees (non-refundable)
Application Fees:
Following is the application fees which you will have to pay at the time registration:
| Seat Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| State Quota only | ₹1,000 |
| Institutional Quota only | ₹5,000 |
| Both State & Institutional Quota | ₹6,000 |
Step 2: Document Upload and Verification
After registration, you’re required to upload scanned copies of important documents. Later, you will attend physical document verification at designated centers or your allotted college.
Step 3: State Merit List
After verification, the Provisional State Merit List is published based on your NEET rank and uploaded documents.
- Only candidates listed in this merit list are considered for CAP (Centralized Admission Process) rounds.
- Institutional quota candidates are also listed separately based on merit.
Step 4: Online Choice Filling (Preference Form)
Now it’s time for you to fill your preferences for courses and colleges.
- This is a crucial step, as admissions are based on these preferences and your NEET rank.
- Preferences are filled online on mahacet.org.
- You can choose from Government, Corporation, Aided, Private, and Minority Colleges depending on your eligibility.
Fill this very carefully, as seat allotment is final once submitted (except in later rounds).
Step 5: Seat Allotment and Admission
Counselling is conducted through CAP Rounds:
- Round 1
- Round 2
- Round 3 (Mop-up)
- Stray Vacancy Round (last round, for vacant seats)
After you’re allotted a seat:
- Download the Allotment Letter
- Visit the college physically for admission confirmation
- Submit your original documents and pay the fees
If you don’t confirm your seat within the given timeframe, you’ll lose it permanently.
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Documents Required for Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling
The following is the list of documents you will have to be submit at the time of counselling for verification:
- NEET UG 2025 Admit Card and Scorecard
- Nationality certificate / Valid Indian passport / HSC school leaving certificate
- Maharashtra Domicile Certificate
- 10th and 12th Marksheet & Passing Certificate
- Aadhar Card
- Medical Fitness Certificate (Annexure H from brochure)
- Online CET application receipt
If applicable, also carry:
- Caste & Non-Creamy Layer certificates (for reserved categories)
- EWS certificate
- Disability certificate (for PWD candidates)
- Minority certificate
- Defense, MKB, Orphan certificates, etc.
Important: Only originals + 1 attested copy of each document are accepted for verification.
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling → Other Details
- Admission is conducted strictly on the basis of NEET UG rank.
- No separate entrance exam is required.
- All Health Science Courses including BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BPTh, BOTh, BASLP, BP&O are covered under this process.
- Social Responsibility Service is compulsory after MBBS in government institutions.
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FAQs
Q1. How can I apply for Maharashtra NEET UG counselling?
A1: You need to:
– Visit www.mahacet.org
– Register online after NEET results
– Uploading documents and pay counselling fee (Rs 1,000 for State quota)
– Wait for the release of the merit list Next step: Fill your preferences and attend CAP rounds.
Q2. Can I get MBBS seat with 450 marks in NEET in Maharashtra?
A2: You will get a private or deemed medical college seat for sure with 450 marks especially under Institutional Quota. As they have lesser fees and allow you to pay the fees in installments. For government MBBS seats, cutoff is usually above 500–550 for General category. Cutoffs are lower for reserved categories.
Q3. How many rounds are in NEET counselling in Maharashtra?
A3: NEET UG Counselling in Maharashtra consists of four rounds:
– 3 CAP rounds (Round 1, 2, 3/Mop-up)
– 1 Stray Vacancy round (for leftover seats)
Q4. What is the time gap between NEET result and counselling?
A4: The time gap is usually 2–3 weeks after the NEET result, Maharashtra CET Cell starts registration. For NEET 2025, result were announced on 14th June, so counselling is expected to begin mid-Jul
Q5. Which rank is considered in NEET counselling?
A5: Your All India Rank (AIR) in NEET UG is considered, but Maharashtra also prepares a State Merit List based on AIR for state quota counselling.
