FAQs About Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2025

Maharashtra NEET counselling 2025 is an important step for medical aspirants to take admission in MBBS and BDS courses across the state. After the NEET qualification, students take part in the counselling process to get admission in top medical and dental colleges. 

The medical aspirants of Maharashtra aiming for an MBBS or BDS seat in 2025, it’s essential for them to understand the counselling process.

The candidates who have qualified for NEET UG 2025 and fulfill the eligibility criteria are eligible to participate in the Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling to secure their seat in government, private, and deemed universities across the state. 

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra (CET Cell), conducts counselling for 85% of the state quota seats in government, private, and deemed universities. 

In this blog, we will explain to you step-by-step how to register for Maharashtra Medical Counselling, eligibility criteria, important dates, documents required, and more.

Maharashtra NEET UG counselling 2025 key highlights

The Maharashtra NEET counselling 2025 is conducted by the state common entrance test cell, Maharashtra. If you fulfill the eligibility criteria of NEET counselling, you can apply for the counselling process. Here is the table below about the counseling process and other details about the Maharashtra NEET 2025 counselling:

Who conducts the Maharashtra NEET counselling 2025 & what is its purpose?

The Maharashtra NEET UG counselling process is conducted through numerous counselling rounds and mop-up rounds to secure a seat in the medical college. 

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra (CET Cell), conducts counselling for 85% of the seats for government colleges through state counseling, and the remaining counselling for 15% of AIQ seats is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).

Read More: Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2025

Purpose of Maharashtra NEET counselling

The purpose of Maharashtra counselling is the allocation of seats fairly and transparently to the students who are eligible for MBBS or BDS courses across the state. The counselling process helps in monitoring the admissions for:

• 85% (State quota seats)- Government Colleges conducted by State CET Cell, Maharashtra
• 15% (All India Quota seats)- Conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
• Private and deemed university seats- Conducted at the university level and the state CET cell.
• Mop-up round- Conducted for vacant seats after the counselling rounds end.

What are the eligibility criteria for participating in the Maharashtra NEET counselling 2025?

For NEET counselling in Maharashtra, the candidate must fulfill the eligibility criteria to participate in the registration process. Here is the eligibility criterion required to be fulfilled by the candidates: 

1. Academic qualifications

• A candidate must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognized board.
• A candidate must have qualified for NEET UG 2025 with the minimum required marks.

2. NEET qualifying criteria

The NEET UG cutoff will be declared by the National Testing Agency (NTA); the candidate must check the previous year's cutoff for reference. Here is the table for the expected cutoff NEET UG score:

3. Age criteria

• A candidate's minimum age should be 17 years as on 31st December 2025
• There should be no upper age limit (as per NMC rules)

4. Domicile requirement

• A candidate or parent must hold a domicile of Maharashtra for state quota seats
• Domicile is not required for Management or NRI quota holders

How do I register for Maharashtra NEET UG counselling 2025?

For the NEET counselling of Maharashtra, a candidate must know the step-by-step procedure of how to register for the counselling process. Here is the detailed breakdown of the step-by-step process of registration for the allocation of a seat.

1. Visit the official website of Maharashtra NEET UG counselling

• Go to cetcell.mahacet.org
• Click on NEET UG 2025- MBBS/BDS Counselling Registration
• Online registration & profile creation
• Click on “New Registration”.
• Enter personal details like:
• Name (as per NEET scorecard)
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Email ID & Mobile number
• NEET UG 2025 roll number & application number
• Create a password and submit.
• Fill out the application form -After registration, log in with your credentials and fill out the detailed application form:
• NEET scorecard and Rank
• Category details (Open/SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
• State domicile and region (e.g., Mumbai, Nagpur region)
• Education details (10th & 12th marksheets)
• PwD or Minority status (if applicable)
• Parents' occupation and income details

4. Upload scanned documents

Upload clear and valid scanned copies of the following documents:

5. Pay registration fee

After uploading the documents, the candidate needs to pay the non-refundable registration fee.

Note: Payments can be done through Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, SBI Challan (Offline)

6. Document verification (Offline)

Once a candidate has registered online, he/she can visit the nearest verification centre for offline document verification. Here is the detail of the documents required for the verification:

• NEET UG admit Card & scorecard
• Class 10 & 12 mark sheets
• Domicile certificate
• Nationality certificate
• Aadhaar card
• Medical Fitness certificate
• Caste/Income/EWS certificates (if applicable)
• Transfer/Leaving certificate
  The verification center will stamp your documents and issue a verification slip. Keep it carefully.

7. Merit list publication

The Maharashtra NEET UG merit list 2025 has been released after verification.

• The candidate must visit the official site and download the PDF merit list.
• Check your name, NEET rank, state merit rank, category, and eligibility status.

8. Choice filling & locking

Once eligible, log in to your counselling dashboard and:

1. Choose your preferred medical/dental colleges.
2. Arrange preferences in order (1st choice = top priority).
3. Lock your choices before the deadline.

9. Seat allotment result

• Seat allotment is based on:
• NEET score
• State merit rank
• Reservation category
• Preferences filled
• Check allotment status on your dashboard
• Download Seat Allotment Letter

10. Report to the allotted college

1. Report to the allotted college within the deadline.
2. Submit original documents and allotment letter.
3. Pay the admission fee to confirm the seat.

Note: If the candidate fails to report to the college, it will lead to the cancellation of the seat automatically.

Documents

Here are the details of the documents required for the NEET counselling. Keep the documents ready to avoid last-minute panic.

• NEET UG 2025 admit card
• NEET UG 2025 card
• Domicile certificate
• Caste/Income/EWS certificate (if applicable)
• Medical Fitness Certificate
• Transfer certificate
• Nationality certificate
• Verification slip
• Allotment letter
• Passport-size photographs
• NEET UG 2025 admit card & rank card
  Note: All the required documents should be original, along with self-attested photocopies for submission at the reporting center or college.

What is the seat distribution and reservation policy in Maharashtra NEET counselling?

The seat distribution and reservation policy is an important part of the counselling process. There are lakhs of students participating in the Maharashtra counselling NEET UG for the allocation of the seats in the top medical and dental colleges; they must know about how the seats are allocated for the clarification of their chances of admission. Refer to the points mentioned below about the seat distribution under the Maharashtra Counselling.

• 85% State quota seats in government colleges in Maharashtra
• 100% seats in private colleges and deemed universities under the state quota
• The remaining 15% of government College seats are under AIQ.

Reservations in Maharashtra for state quota seats include:

Note - Candidates must have proper certification for reserved category consideration.

Read More :How to Check Maharashtra Counselling Results & Download Seat Allotment Letter

What is the Maharashtra NEET 2025 application processing fee?

For Maharashtra NEET UG counselling, conducted by the state common entrance test cell, requires an application fee which is different for each category. Here is the table below with different course and their application fee:

What happens after round 1 of counselling?

After round 1 of counselling, there are various scenarios faced by the students. Here is the scenario and details of the  outcome of round 1 counselling: 

1. Candidates who accepted the seat and do not wish to upgrade → Final admission
Some candidates receive a seat allotment letter in round 1 according to their preferences, whether it’s the college of their choice, the desired course (MBBS, BDS, etc.), or a favorable location.

What happens next:
The students have the option to accept the seat or opt for higher preferences. They need to confirm their admission through:

• The candidate must report to the allotted college within the stipulated time.
• He/she needs to submit the required documents.
• The candidate needs to pay the fee of the respective college.
• The candidate needs to complete the biometric verification and document verification.

After reporting to the college, the candidates are not eligible for further rounds, which also include upgradation.

 2. Candidates who accepted the seat but want an upgrade → Eligible for round 2

The candidates accept the allotted seat in round 1 but want to upgrade for higher references, so they move to a further round, that is round 2.

What happens next:

• The candidate can accept and upgrade, they are eligible to retain their current seat, and still consider a better option in the next round.
• In round 2 counselling, if the higher preference is available, then the seat will be allocated accordingly.
• If the candidate has upgraded, the previous seat will be cancelled automatically, and it will be reassigned to another candidate in Round 2.

This is a better strategy for the students who wish to secure a seat and still want to upgrade for higher preferences without any risk involvement.

3. Candidates who did not get a seat → Automatically considered for round 2

The candidates who did not get a seat in round 1 due to their NEET UG score or availability of the seat are automatically shifted to round 2 Counselling.

What happens next:
The candidates shifted to round 2 counseling do not need to register again.

• The candidate can modify or resubmit the choice filling form.
• They can add new colleges or courses based on the round 1 cut-offs and the seat matrix

What happens in each round of Maharashtra NEET counselling seat allotment?

Here is the detailed breakdown of the step-by-step process of counseling in Maharashtra NEET UG:

• Round 1: Candidates can accept or reject the allotted seat, which is based on earlier merit and preferences.
• Round 2: The candidate can get the allotted seats only if they didn’t get or didn’t accept seats in round 1.
• Mop-Up round: The candidate can get allotted a seat for vacant seats after round 1 and round 2. 
• Institutional round: The candidates who did not get a seat in any round, a final round held by colleges themselves for leftover seats (mainly private).

The seat allotment is based on merit, choices filled, reservation, and availability. If the seat is allotted to any candidate, if he/she accepts the seat, can not take part in another round of counselling except if they want an upgrade for better preferences.

Can candidates from other states apply for Maharashtra NEET counselling?

The students with Maharashtra domicile are eligible for state quota (85%) seats in government colleges. However, non-domiciled candidates can apply for:

• Institutional quota (15%) in private unaided colleges and deemed universities.
• NRI seats (with relevant documentation).

Eligibility for Maharashtra counselling:

• All India quota seats: The candidates with NEET qualification can apply for the All India quota NEET seats, which are generally 15% of the total MBBS seats.
• Private seats: Only the domicile of Maharashtra candidates can apply for these seats.
• State quota seats: The candidate with a Maharashtra domicile is eligible for state quota seats (85% of government college seats), must have completed their 10th & 12th from a Maharashtra school.
• NRI/Other state category: The non-domiciled candidates from other states are eligible for NEET Counselling under the NRI category or the other than Maharashtra State.

Important tips for Maharashtra counselling success

Here are the important tips for the candidate for their success in the counselling process:

• A candidate must check the eligibility criteria carefully (Domicile, Caste validity, NCL, EWS, etc.)
• A candidate must register early to avoid last-minute errors.
• A candidate must arrange their documents in advance to avoid last-minute panic.
• A candidate must research colleges according to the cutoffs, infrastructure, faculty, etc.
• A candidate must analyse previous year cutoffs for realistic choices.
• A candidate must seek expert guidance or consult counselors or professionals.

FAQS

1 - Who conducts the Maharashtra NEET UG counselling?

Maharashtra NEET Counselling is conducted by the state common entrance test cell, Maharashtra.

2 - Can outsider candidates apply for Round 1?

Yes, they can apply, but only for institutional quota seats (15%); for state quota seats, they must fulfill the Maharashtra domicile and eligibility criteria.

3 - Is round 1 mandatory for all NEET-qualified students in Maharashtra?

No, round 1 is not mandatory, but it is important as it offers maximum seat availability and chances of getting preferred colleges.