Maharashtra MBBS Vacant Seats 2026: Seat Matrix, Vacancy & Counselling

Maharashtra provides approximately 13,099 total MBBS seats across around 84 to 86 medical colleges for 2026 academic session; this includes roughly 5,900 to 6,025 government seats as well as 5,720 to 7,099 private/management seats. The initial seat matrix as well as Round 1 allocation details for the Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 have been published; however, comprehensive post-Round 1 vacancy lists for the next rounds will be done after the present reporting window gets completed.

NEET UG 2026 Re-exam has concluded on 21 June 2026, and thousands of medical aspirants want to know about the Maharashtra MBBS seat matrix information, vacancy details, and admission prospects. Maharashtra is the second-largest state in India in the context of MBBS seats, and a total of 13099 seats are available and a total of 3526 BDS seats available. This blog gives an overview of seat matrix data, year-on-year growth data, vacancy insights, and factors behind vacant MBBS seats in Maharashtra.

Read More:

• Maharashtra Counselling Vacant Seats List 2026
• Maharashtra Counselling 2026: How to Apply for Vacant Seats
• Maharashtra MBBS Vacant Seats 2026: Stray Vacancy Round Explained
• Total MBBS Seats in India 2026

Maharashtra Vacant Seats: Year-wise Seats Comparison

Maharashtra witnessed a 14% growth in MBBS seat capacity from 2023 to 2025. Government medical colleges went up by 800 seats in these 2 years, giving a 15.3% increase, while private colleges went up by 650 seats with a 12.8% increase since 2023. The table below shows the seat capacity of government and private colleges:

Vacancy of Seats in 2024

In 2024, during CAP Round 2, some of the most renowned government medical colleges remained vacant. 10 colleges saw more than 190 seats vacant amongst them, with many of those colleges lying in metro cities. The reasons for the vacancies are institute preferences, fee affordability, competitiveness for cut-off, and delays in counselling. Refer to the table below for several vacant MBBS seats in the prominent government colleges:

Factors Influencing Seat Vacancies

Several key factors contribute to MBBS seat vacancies in Maharashtra, even after multiple counselling rounds. The factors are mentioned below:

Cut-Off Marks and Competition

• Greater cut-offs for Maharashtra's seats for the state quota and AIQ seats cause many lower-scoring aspirants to not qualify, making some seats vacant.
• The increasing competition in government colleges leads to a higher proportion of seat vacancies in colleges that were less preferred.

Preference for Government vs. Private Colleges

• In general, government colleges are preferred for lower fee structures and for a better reputation.
• Private colleges with exorbitantly high fees mostly experience vacancies whenever candidates cannot afford those fees, either through scholarships or on their own.

Reservation and Category-Based Allocations

• Reservation (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PH) sometimes creates delays or vacancies when candidates of a particular category just do not meet the cut-offs.
• Such unfilled reserved seats might be converted into general seats later during counselling.

Counselling Process Delays and Admission

• When delays or complications arise in counselling rounds, some seats may remain vacant in the initial rounds.
• Some candidates may not join even after seat allotment, therefore leading to vacant seats further in the rounds.

Geographic and Institutional Preferences

• Seats in remote or less popular colleges remain vacant because candidates prefer urban and reputed colleges.
• Vacancies may be higher for new or less established private colleges.

Financial Constraints

• Tuition fees are probably the least of a candidate's concerns when a seat at a private medical college is being rejected by an aspirant, thus resulting in a vacancy.
• Availability of loans or scholarships can influence a candidate's acceptance of a seat.

Faculty and Infrastructure Requirements

• A medical college that does not meet faculty or infrastructure norms might have some or all of its seats reduced or withheld.
• Ongoing efforts to fill faculty vacancies (such as the DMER drive) are useful to prevent the cancellation of seats.

Maharashtra Vacant Seats: FAQs

Ques: What is the MBBS seat matrix for Maharashtra?

Ans: Maharashtra has a total of 13099 MBBS seats (roughly) across about 86 medical colleges for the 2026-27 academic year. This includes roughly 5,900 to 6,025 government seats as well as 5,720 to 7,099 private/management seats.

Ques: What is the stray vacancy round for MBBS in Maharashtra?

Ans: The stray vacancy round for MBBS in Maharashtra is the final phase of medical counselling process in the state and in this state, this round is managed by Maharashtra CET Cell for filling any left vacant seats.

Ques: Has the overall medical education capacity increased in 2026?

Ans: Yes, the National Medical Commission have added 9911 MBBS seats as new seats for the academic session of 2026-27. This has increased the overall medical education capacity in India.

Ques: Which is better, AIQ or state quota?

Ans: Neither AIQ that is All India Quota nor State Quota is better, because the correct choice is entirely based on the NEET rank, career goals and domicile status of the candidates.

Ques: Can I take part in both AIQ and state counselling?

Ans: Yes, candidates can apply and take part in both AIQ (All India Quota) counselling as well as State counselling simultaneously, but this is subject to eligibility, requirements of registration and applicable counselling rules.