Maharashtra MBBS Seat Matrix 2026: Government & Private Medical Colleges, Total MBBS Seats

6 August 2026

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Maharashtra runs the fourth-largest MBBS seat pool in India, and the largest network of medical colleges of any state overall. According to the National Medical Commission's official seat matrix for the 2026-27 academic session, dated as on 13.07.2026, the state offers 13,099 total MBBS seats across 86 colleges, excluding Institutes of National Importance. Here is the complete, official breakdown.

Maharashtra MBBS Seat Matrix 2026-27: Official Numbers

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Category	Colleges	Seats Renewed	Seats Increased	Total Seats
Government medical colleges	42	5,950	50	6,000
Private medical colleges	44	6,749	350	7,099
Total (State)	86	12,699	400	13,099

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This data is drawn directly from the NMC's official statewise seat matrix for UG (MBBS) courses, excluding INIs, as published on 13.07.2026. Maharashtra added 400 new seats this cycle, 50 in government colleges and 350 in private colleges, taking the state's overall capacity past the 13,000 mark for the first time.

Government vs Private: A Near-Even Balance

Unlike Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, or Tamil Nadu, where private colleges hold a clear majority of seats, Maharashtra keeps a comparatively balanced split. Private colleges hold 7,099 seats, or roughly 54%, against 6,000 seats, or about 46%, in government colleges. This is one of the more even government-private ratios among India's largest medical education states.

42 government medical colleges collectively offer 6,000 seats, an average of roughly 143 seats per college
44 private medical colleges collectively offer 7,099 seats, an average of roughly 161 seats per college, only modestly higher than the government average
This narrower gap between government and private college sizes is distinct from states like Karnataka, where private colleges run at nearly double the average seat count of government colleges

Well-Known Government Medical Colleges in Maharashtra

Maharashtra's government college network includes some of India's oldest and most reputed public medical institutions, most affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik, alongside a few centrally administered institutions.

Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai
Grant Medical College and Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy Group of Hospitals, Mumbai
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion, Mumbai
B.J. Government Medical College, Pune
Government Medical College, Nagpur
Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Nagpur
Government Medical College, Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar)

AFMC Pune and AIIMS Nagpur are both filled entirely through the Medical Counselling Committee's All India Quota process rather than Maharashtra's own state counselling, so candidates should not count these among the seats accessible through the state quota route.

Notable Private Medical Colleges in Maharashtra

Private capacity is concentrated heavily around Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, and Kolhapur, with several deemed universities among the state's largest individual seat contributors.

Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College and Hospital, Pune
Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai
Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Kolhapur
NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Nagpur
Government Medical College, Buldhana (autonomous state medical college)

Several of Maharashtra's largest private seat contributors are deemed universities, which follow a different counselling and domicile rule than affiliated private colleges, covered in the counselling section below.

Maharashtra's MBBS Seat Growth: The Bigger Picture

Maharashtra's growth to 13,099 seats reflects steady, incremental expansion rather than a single large jump. This cycle's 400-seat addition is comparatively modest next to states like Karnataka (+1,300) or Tamil Nadu (+950), but it builds on an already large base spread across 86 colleges, more than any other state in the country. Much of Maharashtra's private capacity growth over recent years has come through deemed university expansion in and around Mumbai, Pune, and Kolhapur, while government growth has leaned on both new autonomous colleges and intake increases at established institutions.

It is worth noting that Maharashtra's government sector did see a seat increase this cycle, unlike several other large states where government capacity held flat. The 50 additional government seats, while modest in absolute terms, signal continued public investment alongside the state's larger private sector growth.

Reservation Categories in Maharashtra MBBS Counselling

Maharashtra follows both the central reservation framework and a set of state-specific category codes unique to the state, which candidates must understand correctly before registering for counselling.

Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 10% reservation, subject to prescribed income and asset criteria
Other Backward Classes (OBC): reservation under the central framework, in addition to Maharashtra-specific sub-categories
Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST): reservation as per central and state norms
Vimukta Jati (VJ), Nomadic Tribes (NT-B, NT-C, NT-D), and Special Backward Category (SBC): reservation categories specific to Maharashtra's state quota, not applicable under All India Quota counselling
Persons with Disabilities (PwD): horizontal reservation across all categories, subject to the disability criteria defined for medical admissions
All category certificates must be issued by a competent authority in the format specified for Maharashtra state counselling

Maharashtra NEET UG State Counselling: Step-by-Step Process

Maharashtra's state counselling for MBBS admission is conducted online by the State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, under the Directorate of Technical Education, generally following the sequence below once the NEET UG result is declared.

Online registration on the official CET Cell NEET UG counselling portal using NEET UG roll number and required personal details
Uploading of NEET UG scorecard, Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, domicile certificate, category certificate (if applicable), and a recent photograph
Payment of the registration and processing fee applicable for that round
Release of the provisional merit list based on NEET UG rank, category, and domicile status
Online choice filling across government, government-aided, and private/minority colleges available under the state quota
Choice locking before the deadline specified for that round
Seat allotment result declared on the official CET Cell portal
Reporting to the allotted college for document verification and admission confirmation within the notified window
Participation in subsequent rounds (Round 2, Mop-Up, and any Institutional or Stray Vacancy round) for candidates seeking an upgrade or who were not allotted a seat earlier

Candidates should also register separately on the MCC portal if they wish to be considered for All India Quota seats or seats at deemed universities in Maharashtra, since these run through a completely separate track from CET Cell state counselling.

This includes a total of 2,400 MBBS seats pertaining to 25 newly established medical colleges, comprising 400 seats in 7 Government Medical Colleges and 2,000 seats in 18 Private Medical Colleges.

How Maharashtra MBBS Seats Are Allotted

15% of government college seats go through MCC's All India Quota counselling, open to candidates from any state
85% of government college seats, plus government-aided and private/minority college seats, go through Maharashtra's own State CET Cell counselling
Deemed universities in Maharashtra are counselled entirely through MCC and generally carry no domicile restriction for Indian candidates
Maharashtra is treated as a closed state for state quota purposes, meaning a valid Maharashtra domicile certificate is mandatory to compete for the 85% state quota share

Fee Landscape: Government vs Private in Maharashtra

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College Type	Approximate Annual Fee
Central government institutions (AFMC, AIIMS-type)	Nominal, subject to service-linked or central norms
State government medical colleges	Roughly ₹1 lakh or lower for open merit state quota seats
Private medical colleges (state/merit quota)	Roughly ₹6 lakh to ₹15 lakh a year, varies significantly by college and city
Deemed universities and management/NRI quota	Typically higher still, and should be verified directly with the specific college

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These figures are indicative and vary meaningfully by specific college, city, and category. Mumbai and Pune-based private and deemed institutions generally sit at the higher end of the private fee range given the concentration of established, high-demand colleges in these cities.

Common Mistakes Maharashtra MBBS Aspirants Should Avoid

Assuming Maharashtra domicile is automatic without checking the exact Class 10 or Class 12 school requirement
Registering only for CET Cell state counselling and skipping MCC registration, missing out on AIQ and deemed university options entirely
Not verifying whether a target private college is filled through CET Cell state quota or 100% through MCC as a deemed university, since the two follow completely different processes
Overlooking newer autonomous state medical colleges purely because they are less well known, even though several offer the same government fee structure as older institutions
Ignoring later rounds such as Mop-Up and Institutional or Stray Vacancy rounds, where seats frequently open up after earlier rounds conclude
Filing category certificates in a format not accepted by Maharashtra counselling authorities, leading to avoidable rejection at document verification

What This Means for NEET UG 2026 Candidates Targeting Maharashtra

With 86 colleges and 13,099 seats, Maharashtra offers one of the largest and most balanced ranges of options of any state, spanning both strong government and private options
A valid Maharashtra domicile certificate is essential for accessing the 85% state quota share; verify your eligibility well before counselling registration opens
Both government and private capacity grew this cycle, though private growth was considerably larger in absolute terms
Deemed universities in the state, several of which are among Maharashtra's largest individual private contributors, sit outside CET Cell counselling entirely and require separate MCC registration
Register for both AIQ and Maharashtra state counselling to maximise the total number of realistic options available to you

Internal Resources: Predictors, Colleges & Counselling

Tools and college pages worth checking while planning your Maharashtra MBBS admission.

External Resources: Official Government Portals

For the final, locked Maharashtra seat matrix, state counselling schedule, and any last-minute changes, always verify directly with the authorities listed above rather than relying solely on third-party summaries.

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#Maharashtra MBBS seats #Maharashtra medical colleges 2026 #NMC seat matrix #Maharashtra NEET UG counselling #CET Cell Maharashtra #medical admissions

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many total MBBS seats does Maharashtra have in 2026-27?

Maharashtra has 13,099 total MBBS seats across 86 medical colleges for the 2026-27 academic session, according to the NMC's official seat matrix as on 13.07.2026, excluding Institutes of National Importance.

How many government and private medical colleges does Maharashtra have?

Maharashtra has 42 government medical colleges offering 6,000 seats, and 44 private medical colleges offering 7,099 seats, for a combined total of 86 colleges and 13,099 seats.

Did Maharashtra add new MBBS seats for 2026-27?

Yes. Maharashtra added 400 new seats this cycle: 50 in government colleges and 350 in private colleges, taking the state's total past 13,000 for the first time.

Does Maharashtra have more government or private MBBS seats?

Private colleges hold a modest majority: 7,099 of Maharashtra's 13,099 total seats (about 54%) are private, compared to 6,000 seats (about 46%) in government colleges, a more balanced split than several other large states.

How are Maharashtra MBBS seats allotted?

15% of government college seats go through MCC's All India Quota counselling, while the remaining 85%, along with government-aided and private/minority college seats, go through Maharashtra's own State CET Cell counselling. Deemed universities are filled 100% through MCC.

Is a Maharashtra domicile certificate required for state quota seats?

Yes. Maharashtra is treated as a closed state for state quota purposes, and a valid Maharashtra domicile certificate is mandatory to compete for the 85% state quota share of both government and private college seats.

Are AFMC Pune and AIIMS Nagpur part of Maharashtra's state quota seats?

No. Both AFMC Pune and AIIMS Nagpur are filled entirely through MCC's All India Quota process and are not accessible through Maharashtra's State CET Cell counselling.

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