Maharashtra MBBS UG Counselling 2026 – State CET Cell | Official FAQs
Who conducts common counseling for MBBS admission in Maharashtra?
The Commissioner, State CET Cell, Mumbai is the Competent Authority for selection and admissions to MBBS courses in Government/Corporation/Government Aided colleges and Unaided Private & Minority colleges in Maharashtra.
What is the official website for Maharashtra MBBS counseling?
www.mahacet.org
Who is the Nodal Officer for MBBS admission process?
The Director of Medical Education and Research, Mumbai acts as Nodal Officer to guide and supervise the admission process for MBBS courses.
What is the admission processing fee for State quota MBBS seats?
Rs. 1000/- (non-refundable).
What is the admission processing fee for Institutional quota MBBS seats in Unaided Private/Minority colleges?
Rs. 5000/- (non-refundable).
What is the admission processing fee for both State quota and Institutional quota MBBS seats?
Rs. 6000/- (non-refundable).
Who is eligible for Maharashtra State quota MBBS seats?
Candidate must be an Indian National, domicile of Maharashtra, and must have passed SSC and HSC (12th) from an institution situated in Maharashtra.
Are OCI candidates eligible for Government MBBS seats in Maharashtra?
Yes, only if OCI status was obtained before 04/03/2021, and candidate has passed 10th & 12th from Maharashtra and is domicile of Maharashtra or has stayed in Maharashtra for minimum 10 years.
Who is eligible for Institutional quota MBBS seats in Unaided Private/Minority colleges?
Any eligible candidate on All India basis including NRI, OCI, and Outside Maharashtra candidates (OMS) based on NEET UG 2026 merit.
What is the minimum age requirement for MBBS admission?
Must be born on or before 31st December 2008.
What is the HSC (12th) marks requirement for Open Category candidate for MBBS?
Must have obtained not less than 50% marks (150 out of 300) in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together.
What is the HSC marks requirement for constitutional reservation category candidate for MBBS?
Must have obtained not less than 40% marks (120 out of 300) in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together.
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What is the HSC marks requirement for General category PwD candidate for MBBS?
Must have obtained not less than 45% marks (135 out of 300) in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together.
What is the NEET UG 2026 percentile requirement for Open Category candidate for MBBS?
Not less than 50 percentile in Physics, Chemistry & Biology taken together.
What is the NEET UG 2026 percentile requirement for constitutional reservation category candidate for MBBS?
Not less than 40 percentile in Physics, Chemistry & Biology taken together.
What is the NEET UG 2026 percentile requirement for General category PwD candidate for MBBS?
Not less than 45 percentile in Physics, Chemistry & Biology taken together.
What is the cut-off date for determining eligibility?
The last date of physical document verification is the cut-off date. Eligibility acquired after this date will not be considered.
What original documents are required for physical document verification for MBBS?
NEET admit card & marksheet, Nationality certificate, Domicile certificate, SSC certificate (for DOB), HSC marksheet, Medical fitness certificate (Annexure-H), online application form printout, Govt. photo ID, and category certificates if applicable.
What caste certificates are required for constitutional reservation claim?
Caste Certificate, Caste Validity Certificate (CVC), and Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (for DT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), SEBC & OBC including SBC) valid up to 31/03/2026 or later.
What EWS certificate format is acceptable for Maharashtra MBBS?
Only State Government format (Annexure-T) is acceptable. Central Government format will NOT be accepted. Annual income below Rs. 8,00,000/- as per state norms.
What specified reservations are available for MBBS in Government/Corporation/Aided colleges?
Defence (Annexure-C), Person with Disability (Annexure-D), MKB (Maharashtra-Karnataka Border) (Annexure-E), Hilly Area (Annexure-F), and Orphan (Annexure-V).
What is the Institutional quota percentage for MBBS in Unaided Private/Minority colleges?
15% Institutional quota seats filled on All India basis including NRI, OCI, and OMS candidates through online CAP round by Competent Authority.
What is the State quota percentage for MBBS?
85% seats under State quota for candidates from Maharashtra, with constitutional, specified, and female reservations.
Who fills the 15% All India Quota seats in Government/Corporation Medical Colleges?
Medical Counseling Committee (MCC), DGHS, New Delhi.
Can a candidate register fresh for Round 3 if not registered in Round 1?
Yes, candidate can register fresh for Round 3 even if not registered for Round 1.
In which rounds can a candidate submit online application for Maharashtra State quota MBBS seats?
Round 1 and Round 3 (not Round 2). Notifications will be issued by State CET Cell.
Is the application fee refundable?
No, the application fee is non-refundable.
What happens if a candidate commits a mistake in filling the online application form?
Mistakes cannot be corrected by the office. The office takes no responsibility for such applications.
What is the declaration that the candidate must agree to?
That all information is true and correct; if found fraudulent, candidate is liable for criminal prosecution and seat cancellation; candidate agrees to abide by all rules; and will submit original certificates at verification.
Is revaluation of HSC marks allowed for eligibility?
If marks are revised on revaluation, candidate can avail benefit of revised marks upto the last date of physical document verification by representing to Competent Authority with proof.
What proof of nationality is acceptable?
Nationality Certificate from District Magistrate/Addl. District Magistrate/Metropolitan Magistrate, valid Indian Passport, or School Leaving Certificate of HSC/12th indicating nationality as ‘Indian’.
Are candidates who passed SSC/HSC outside Maharashtra but are not domicile of Maharashtra eligible for State quota MBBS?
No, not eligible except those exempted under Defence, MKB, Institutional quota, or children of Government employees transferred to Maharashtra (Rules 4.7 and 4.8).
What happens if a candidate claims constitutional reservation in the online application form but does not submit Caste Validity Certificate at document verification?
The candidate will be automatically considered in Open Category if otherwise eligible for Open Category.
Can a candidate change category from Open to reserved after the last date of online application form?
No. Such requests will be straight away rejected.
What is the Non-Creamy Layer Certificate validity required for DT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), SEBC and OBC (including SBC) candidates?
Must be valid up to 31/3/2026 or later, submitted at physical document verification.
What is the inter-se conversion order for vacant constitutional reserve seats?
Group-I: SC & ST. Group-II: DT(A) & NT(B). Group-III: NT(C), NT(D), OBC including SBC. If still vacant, inter-se merit from combined group, then to common state merit list.
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What happens to SEBC and EWS vacant seats?
They will be allotted to General Category candidates.
What is the PwD reservation percentage for MBBS in Maharashtra?
5% of annual sanctioned intake capacity filled by candidates with specified benchmark disabilities under RPwD Act 2016.
From which disability certification centres is PwD certificate accepted for Maharashtra MBBS?
Only from listed centres including Grant Government Medical College, Mumbai; All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mumbai; and others specified in the prospectus. Certificate from any other board will not be valid.
What is the Hilly Area reservation percentage for MBBS in Government/Government Aided/Corporation Medical Colleges?
3% seats reserved for candidates from Hilly Area (MBBS course only).
What is the Orphan reservation percentage?
1% of available seats reserved for Orphan Category Candidates. Constitutional reservation applies parallelly.
What is the female reservation percentage for MBBS seats under Competent Authority?
30% seats reserved for female candidates in all courses, operated in parallel across all categories.
How are seats in Minority Medical Colleges filled?
All seats filled by respective minority candidates from within Maharashtra. If not available, remaining seats filled by general candidates.
What is the Institutional quota for MBBS in Private Unaided Minority colleges?
15% institutional quota seats filled through CAP round on All India basis including NRI/OCI/OMS candidates.
What is the reservation for constitutional reservation category in Unaided Private Professional Educational Institutions?
25% seats of total intake capacity.
Is there specified reservation (other than female) in Unaided Private Institutions?
No. Only 30% female reservation applies. No other specified reservation.
What is the grouping for online preference filling for MBBS?
Group A for MBBS/BDS courses. Separate preference forms for each round.
What do the suffixes S and N indicate in college codes?
Suffix S = State quota (Government/Corporation/Government Aided colleges & 85% in Private/Minority colleges). Suffix N = 15% Institutional quota in Private/Minority colleges.
Who can fill preferences with suffix N (Institutional quota)?
Candidates who applied for Institutional quota by paying Rs. 5000/- fee. NRI candidates can fill only suffix N. OMS candidates can fill only suffix N.
Can a non-NRI candidate apply for both State quota and Institutional quota?
Yes, by paying Rs. 1000/- for State quota and additional Rs. 5000/- for Institutional quota, and will pay fees fixed for Institutional quota.