How to Register for Maharashtra Medical Counselling 2025 Step by Step

Maharashtra NEET UG counselling 2025 is conducted by the state common entrance test cell (CET Cell) for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in government, private, and deemed universities across the state. 

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

Overview of Maharashtra NEET UG counselling

The Maharashtra NEET 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 counselling, and the remaining counselling for 15% of All India Quota (AIQ) seats are conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).

• 85% (State Quota Seats)- Government colleges conducted by the state CET Cell, Maharashtra
• 15% (All India Quota Seats)- Conducted by Medical Counseling 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.

Maharashtra NEET UG 2025 counselling registration dates

Here is the table below for important dates of Maharashtra NEET UG counselling registration.

Important dates for Maharashtra NEET UG counselling 2025 

The Maharashtra NEET UG 2025 counselling is about to begin for the allocation of the seats based on the student’s core and rank. Here is the table below for the complete schedule for Maharashtra NEET UG 2025 counselling.

What are the eligibility criteria for Maharashtra NEET 2025 counselling?

For Maharashtra NEET UG 2025 counselling, 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.

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 the Management or NRI quota.

Step-by-step process to register for Maharashtra Medical Counselling 2025

For the Maharashtra NEET counselling process, 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 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.

2. 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.

3. Fill 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 the seat allotment letter.

10. Report to 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: Failure to report to the college will lead to the seat cancellation.

How to register for the further round of counselling

After round 1 of Maharashtra NEET UG counselling, candidates can move further for more rounds. If candidates have not been allocated a seat or want an upgrade in seat, they can participate in the next round.

Round 2 of counselling

• A candidate needs to re-register if required.
• They can make new choices if allowed.
• They can also upgrade if higher-preference seats are available.

Mop-up round

• A candidate can go for vacant seats after round 2.
• This round requires fresh registration, which is generally offline.

Stray vacancy round

• Stray vacancy round is conducted by the respective colleges.
• This round allows direct admissions based on merit from the remaining candidates.

Documents required for admission

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

• NEET UG 2025 admit Card
• NEET UG 2025 scoreCard
• Domicile certificate
• Caste/Income/EWS certificate (if applicable)
• Medical fitness certificate
• Transfer certificate
• Nationality certificate
• Verification slip
• Allotment letter
• Passport-size photographs

Read More: Document Verification for Maharashtra Counselling

Maharashtra NEET 2025 application processing fee

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

Important tips for Maharashtra NEET UG 2025 counselling

Here are some important tips a candidate should follow for an easy counselling experience without making any mistakes:

• Do not wait for the last date to register; do it early.
• Before uploading any documents, do a double check.
• Go for last year's cutoff to analyse for shortlisting the college options.
• Stay alert for any important notification; do not miss it.
• Keep checking the official email and portal for any information.

FAQS

1. Can I apply for Maharashtra NEET UG counselling without a domicile?

No, you must have a domicile of Maharashtra for securing a seat, which is required for state quota seats; for Management/NRI Quota, it is not required.

2.  Can I change my preferences for a better option after locking?

No, you can not change the preferences after locking. Do it carefully, changes can not be made.

3. Do I need to register separately for the deemed universities' admission?

Yes, you need to register separately for admission in deemed universities; the CET cell Maharashtra does not conduct the admission for it.

4. Is it necessary to verify documents offline?

Yes, it is necessary to verify documents offline after the online registration at the respective centre.

5. Can I apply for both MCC Counselling and Maharashtra state counselling?

Yes, you can apply for both MCC Counselling and Maharashtra state counselling, but after allotment of a seat through one counselling, you must withdraw from the other, otherwise it will lead to disqualification.