Complete guide to MD/MS admission in Maharashtra — state counselling process, seats, top colleges, cutoff, fee structure, and management quota guidance for NEET PG 2026.
Important: Maharashtra has a unique in-service quota for state government doctors. Additionally, deemed universities (DY Patil, MGM, Symbiosis) are outside CET Cell scope — their PG seats are filled 100% through MCC AIQ on mcc.nic.in.
Based on seat availability, clinical exposure, and demand in Maharashtra:
Branch Strategy: High-demand branches (MD General Medicine, MD Radiology, MD Dermatology) close at higher cutoffs. Non-clinical branches (MD Pathology, MD Microbiology, MD Biochemistry) remain open at lower ranks and are good options for students with moderate NEET PG scores.
| College | City | Type | PG Branches | Annual Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Medical College Mumbai | Mumbai | Govt | MD/MS All Branches | ₹1L/yr |
| BJ Medical College Pune | Pune | Govt | MD/MS All Branches | ₹1L/yr |
| Lokmanya Tilak MC Mumbai | Mumbai | Govt/Municipal | MD/MS All Branches | ₹1.5L/yr |
| KEM Hospital Mumbai | Mumbai | Govt/Municipal | MD/MS Clinical | ₹1.5L/yr |
| DY Patil Medical College Pune | Pune | Deemed | MD/MS 30+ branches | ₹18L |
| MGM Medical College Navi Mumbai | Navi Mumbai | Deemed | MD/MS 25+ branches | ₹16L |
| Symbiosis Medical College Pune | Pune | Deemed | MD/MS branches | ₹20L |
Clear NEET PG 2026 conducted by NBEMS with minimum qualifying percentile (50th for General, 40th for SC/ST/OBC). Get your rank and scorecard.
Visit mcc.nic.in — register for All India Quota counselling covering 50% seats in all government PG medical colleges + 100% deemed/central university seats. 4 rounds: Round 1, 2, 3 (Mop-up), Stray Vacancy.
Visit cetcell.mahacet.org / mahacet.org — register for Maharashtra state quota counselling covering remaining 50% PG seats in government and private colleges. Required for state quota.
MBBS degree, internship completion certificate, State Medical Council registration, NEET PG scorecard, and domicile/category certificates must all be ready and verified.
Fill both college AND specialisation preferences. Unlike NEET UG (college choice only), NEET PG requires choosing specific branch + college combinations. Rank all options strategically.
Accept, float, or reject allotment. Participate in subsequent rounds for upgrades. Note: AIQ and state quota run on separate timelines — track both simultaneously.
Report within stipulated time with original documents. Pay fees as per college/state instructions. Complete joining formalities.
Based on 2025 state counselling patterns. Actual 2026 cutoffs will vary by specialisation, round, and competition.
| Specialisation Type | Demand | Expected Score Range | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD General Medicine | Very High | Top 20% of eligible | Needs competitive rank — plan early |
| MD Radiology / Dermatology | Extremely High | Top 10% of eligible | Most competitive branches nationally |
| MS Orthopaedics / Surgery | High | Top 30% of eligible | Clinical surgery — moderate competition |
| MD Paediatrics / Psychiatry | Moderate-High | Top 40% of eligible | Good clinical exposure — balanced |
| MD Pathology / Microbiology | Moderate | Top 60% of eligible | Good option for mid-range scores |
| MD Biochemistry / Pharmacology | Low | Top 80% of eligible | Non-clinical — accessible at lower ranks |
2026 Cutoffs will vary: NEET PG 2026 cutoffs depend on exam difficulty, total candidates, seat changes, and round-wise availability. Use these for planning only. Verify with official CET Cell Maharashtra (State Common Entrance Test Cell) data once released.
| College Type / Quota | Annual Fees | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government College (State Quota) | ₹50,000–₹1.5L/yr | 3 years | Stipend also provided in most govt colleges |
| Private College (State Quota) | ₹8L–₹15L/yr | 3 years | State FRC regulated |
| Private College (Management Quota) | ₹15L–₹25L/yr | 3 years | FRC regulated — verify current rates |
| AIIMS / Central Institutions | ₹25,000–₹50,000/yr | 3 years | Plus stipend — via MCC AIQ only |
Stipend Benefit: Most government PG medical colleges provide a monthly stipend to PG residents — typically ₹35,000–₹75,000/month depending on year of residency. This significantly offsets the fee cost. Verify stipend rates with the specific college before deciding.
Maharashtra has a unique in-service quota for state government doctors. Additionally, deemed universities (DY Patil, MGM, Symbiosis) are outside CET Cell scope — their PG seats are filled 100% through MCC AIQ on mcc.nic.in.
Archway's strategy: Register for both MCC AIQ and Maharashtra state counselling simultaneously. If you don't get your preferred branch through counselling, management quota in Maharashtra (or Karnataka/Maharashtra) can be your next immediate step. Contact us right after your NEET PG result — seats move fast.
50% AIQ seats are managed by MCC on mcc.nic.in. The remaining 50% state quota seats are handled by CET Cell Maharashtra (State Common Entrance Test Cell) through cetcell.mahacet.org / mahacet.org. Both registrations should be done simultaneously.
Based on 2025 trends, government MD/MS cutoff in Maharashtra ranges from approximately 500–580 marks for General/Open. Branch-wise cutoffs vary significantly — MD Radiology/Dermatology close much earlier than MD Pathology/Biochemistry. Management quota requires only qualifying marks.
Yes — in private colleges. Annual fees for management quota are ₹15L–₹25L/yr. Maharashtra has a unique in-service quota for state government doctors. Additionally, deemed universities (DY Patil, MGM, Symbiosis) are outside CET Cell scope — their PG seats are filled 100% through MCC AIQ on mcc.nic.in.
In NEET PG, 50% of government college seats are All India Quota (filled by MCC — open to all states) and 50% are State Quota (filled by state authority — requires domicile in most states). This is different from NEET UG where AIQ is only 15%. Deemed universities and central institutions are 100% through MCC AIQ.
Yes — and you should. Register for both MCC AIQ and Maharashtra state counselling simultaneously. They run on parallel timelines. Accepting a seat in one does not prevent you from upgrading through the other (subject to round rules). Archway helps manage both registrations and strategies simultaneously.
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