Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026 is the state counselling process for admission to MD, MS, PG Diploma and other eligible postgraduate medical courses in participating Government, Government-aided, Corporation, Private and other eligible medical institutions in Maharashtra.
The counselling process is conducted through the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, according to the applicable NEET PG and state counselling rules.
Counselling Process
- Online Registration
- Application Form Submission
- Application Fee Payment
- Document Verification
- Provisional Merit List
- Final Merit List
- Choice Filling
- Choice Locking
- Seat Allotment
- Seat Acceptance
- College Reporting
- Admission & Fee Payment
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates generally need to satisfy the following:
- Must have qualified NEET PG 2026.
- Must possess a recognized MBBS degree.
- Must have completed the required Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship/Internship within the prescribed deadline.
- Must have valid medical registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or applicable State Medical Council.
- Must satisfy the applicable NEET PG qualifying criteria.
- Must fulfill Maharashtra State Quota eligibility requirements, wherever applicable.
- Candidates applying under reserved categories must possess valid category certificates.
- Candidates under NRI, PwD or other special categories must meet the additional conditions prescribed by the counselling authority.
Document Required
NEET PG Documents
- NEET PG 2026 Admit Card
- NEET PG 2026 Score Card
- NEET PG 2026 Rank/Result
MBBS Documents
- MBBS Degree Certificate / Provisional Degree
- MBBS First Year Marksheet
- MBBS Second Year Marksheet
- MBBS Final Year Marksheet
- Internship Completion Certificate
- Medical Registration Certificate
Personal Documents
- Aadhaar Card / Valid Government Photo ID
- 10th Marksheet/Certificate for Date of Birth
- 12th Marksheet/Certificate
- Recent Passport-size Photographs
Maharashtra State Eligibility Documents
Where applicable:
- Maharashtra Domicile Certificate
- Maharashtra State Eligibility/Residence documents
- Relevant certificates supporting Maharashtra State Quota eligibility
- Any additional documents prescribed for the candidate's eligibility category
Category Certificates
If applicable:
- SC Certificate
- ST Certificate
- VJ/NT Certificate
- OBC Certificate
- EWS Certificate
- SEBC Certificate, if applicable under the prevailing rules
- PwD Certificate
- NRI Documents
- In-service Certificate
Counselling Documents
- Online Registration Form
- Application Fee Payment Receipt
- Document Verification/Confirmation Slip
- Choice Filling/Preference Form
- Seat Allotment Letter
- Seat Acceptance/Admission Form
- College Reporting Documents
- Undertaking/Affidavit/Bond, wherever required
How to apply
For Maharashtra, PG medical admissions are handled through the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra. The official CET Cell portal currently lists NEET-PGM under the Medical Education postgraduate admission section for AY 2026–27.
Step-by-Step Application Process
1. Check NEET PG Eligibility
- Qualify NEET PG 2026.
- Possess a recognized MBBS degree.
- Complete the required compulsory internship within the prescribed deadline.
- Have valid medical registration.
- Fulfil Maharashtra State Quota eligibility, wherever applicable.
2. Visit the Official Maharashtra CET Cell Website
Maharashtra State CET Cell — Official Website
The CET Cell specifically advises candidates to use only its official portal for registration, admission notices, CAP information and related communication.
3. Select Medical Education → NEET-PGM
On the 2026–27 admission portal, go to the Medical Education section and select NEET-PGM.
4. Register Online
Enter the required details, such as:
- NEET PG 2026 details
- Name
- Date of Birth
- Mobile number
- Email ID
- MBBS details
- Internship details
- Medical registration details
- Category/quota details
Keep your registered mobile number and email active throughout counselling.
5. Upload Required Documents
Keep scanned copies of:
- NEET PG 2026 Score Card
- NEET PG 2026 Admit Card
- MBBS Degree/Provisional Degree
- MBBS Mark Sheets
- Internship Completion Certificate
- Medical Registration Certificate
- Aadhaar/Photo ID
- Category Certificate, if applicable
- Maharashtra domicile/eligibility documents, if applicable
- Passport-size photograph
- Signature
For Maharashtra's 2026 CET registration system generally, the CET Cell has also issued instructions concerning Aadhaar authentication and advised candidates to keep Aadhaar details updated.
6. Pay the Application Fee
Pay the prescribed NEET PG counselling/application fee through the official portal.
Do not publish a fixed 2026 fee until the NEET-PGM 2026 information brochure/notice confirms it.
7. Submit the Application
Before final submission:
- Verify your personal details.
- Verify NEET PG information.
- Check category and quota.
- Verify uploaded documents.
- Submit the application.
- Save/print the confirmation page and fee receipt.
8. Check Provisional Merit List
After applications are processed, check the Maharashtra NEET PG merit list and verify your details.
9. Choice Filling
Select your preferred:
- Medical College
- MD/MS speciality
- Course
- Category/quota
Arrange choices according to your preference and lock them within the prescribed deadline.
10. Check Seat Allotment
Check the CAP/seat allotment result. If a seat is allotted, download the allotment/selection letter.
11. Accept the Seat
Complete the prescribed seat acceptance/admission formalities and pay the required fee within the deadline.
12. Report to the College
Report to the allotted medical college with:
- Original documents
- Photocopies
- Allotment/selection letter
- Fee receipt
- Medical registration
- Category documents
- Other documents prescribed by the authority
