Complete Guide to Postgraduate Medical Admissions, Counselling Process & Fee Structure
Candidates who have completed MBBS from foreign universities must have completed screening test (FMGE/NExT) and possess eligibility certificate from NMC before applying for MD/MS admissions in Maharashtra.
State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra conducts state quota counselling for MD/MS admissions.
Register on State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra official portal using NEET PG roll number and credentials. Fill complete application form with personal, academic, and professional details. Pay non-refundable registration fee.
Upload scanned copies of all required documents (MBBS degree, internship certificate, NEET PG scorecard, domicile, category certificates). Attend physical document verification at designated centers with original documents.
Login to counselling portal and fill preferences for college-course combinations. You can select multiple specialties across different colleges. Arrange choices in order of preference and lock before deadline.
Seats allotted based on NEET PG rank, category, domicile status, and preferences filled. Check result on official portal. Download provisional allotment letter if seat allocated.
Report to allotted college within stipulated time with original documents and allotment letter. Pay course fees and complete admission formalities. Submit bond (if applicable for government colleges).
Registration Opens: August 2025
Document Verification: August-September 2025
Choice Filling: September 2025
Round 1 Allotment: September 2025
Round 2 Allotment: October 2025
Mop-up Round: October 2025
| Name | Registration Fee | Security Deposit | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Medical College, Mumbai | ₹2,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹52,000 |
| BJ Medical College, Pune | ₹2,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹52,000 |
| Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai | ₹2,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹52,000 |
Mumbai
Total PG Seats: 318
Annual Fee: ₹35,000
Specialties: All 19 broad specialties, DM/Mch courses
Mumbai
Total PG Seats: 296
Annual Fee: ₹35,000
Specialties: All major specialties, Super-specialty programs
Pune
Total PG Seats: 265
Annual Fee: ₹35,000
Specialties: Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, OBG, Radiology, Anesthesia
Mumbai
Total PG Seats: 242
Annual Fee: ₹35,000
Specialties: All broad specialties, High clinical exposure
Navi Mumbai
PG Seats: 89
Annual Fee Range:
Pune
PG Seats: 76
Annual Fee Range:
Highest PG Seats in Maharashtra
Academic and Clinical Excellence
Historic Institution
| Category | Reservation % |
|---|---|
| General | 43% |
| SC | 13% |
| VJ/DT(NT-A) | 3% |
| NT-B | 2.5% |
| NT-C | 3.5% |
| NT-D | 2% |
| OBC | 19% |
| SBC | 2% |
| EWS | 10% |
5% horizontal reservation across all categories for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as per RPWD Act 2016
Reserved seats for in-service doctors working in Maharashtra government hospitals (candidates must have completed bond period)
Separate counselling for DNB courses in accredited hospitals through NBE, New Delhi
50% PG medical seats are filled through MCC AIQ counselling with reservations: General (Open), SC (15%), ST (7.5%), OBC-NCL (27%), EWS (10%), and PwD (5% horizontal). No domicile restriction for AIQ seats.
Allotment is based on NEET PG All India Rank (AIR), not percentile. Higher rank gets priority. Category rank is used for reserved seats. Domicile status matters for state quota.
Fill choices carefully considering: (1) Specialty preference, (2) College reputation, (3) Location, (4) Fee structure. Fill maximum possible choices (100+). Order matters - always put dream choices first.
Maharashtra conducts 2-3 rounds of counselling. Select "Willingness for Upgradation" if you want better college in next round. If upgraded, previous seat is auto-cancelled. Freeze seat only if fully satisfied.
Government medical college admissions may require signing service bond (usually 2-3 years in Maharashtra). Bond amount varies by specialty. Private colleges generally don't have bond requirements.
Report to allotted college within 7-10 days. Pay admission fees (non-refundable). Submit all original documents. Get admission confirmation letter. Classes usually start from August-September.
| Specialty | Grant GMC | Seth GS | BJ GMC Pune |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Medicine | 400 | 450 | 550 |
| General Surgery | 500 | 550 | 650 |
| Pediatrics | 600 | 700 | 800 |
| Radiology | 200 | 250 | 300 |
| Anesthesia | 700 | 800 | 900 |
| Orthopedics | 350 | 400 | 500 |
| Dermatology | 550 | 600 | 700 |
| ENT | 1,000 | 1,200 | 1,400 |