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
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.
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
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
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