MD/MS Admission in Maharashtra 2025

Complete Guide to Postgraduate Medical Admissions, Counselling Process & Fee Structure

1. Eligibility Criteria for MD/MS in Maharashtra

Academic Qualifications
  • MBBS degree from NMC recognized medical college
  • Completed 12 months compulsory rotating internship
  • Qualified NEET PG examination
  • Valid permanent/provisional registration with NMC/SMC
Additional Requirements
  • No upper age limit for MD/MS admissions
  • Maharashtra domicile for state quota seats (50%)
  • Valid Aadhaar card mandatory
  • Internship completion certificate required
Important Note for Foreign Graduates

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.

2. Documents Required for MD/MS Admission in Maharashtra

Essential Documents
NEET PG Documents
  • NEET PG 2025 Admit Card
  • NEET PG 2025 Scorecard/Rank Letter
  • NEET PG Roll Number
Educational Documents
  • MBBS Degree Certificate
  • MBBS Final Year Marksheets (All years)
  • Internship Completion Certificate
  • Registration Certificate from NMC/SMC
Identity Proof
  • Aadhaar Card (Mandatory)
  • PAN Card
  • Recent passport size photographs
Additional Documents
Domicile Certificate
  • Maharashtra Domicile Certificate (for State Quota)
  • Residence proof of 5+ years
  • School leaving certificate from Maharashtra
Category Certificates
  • SC/ST/OBC-NCL Certificate (if applicable)
  • EWS Certificate valid for 2024-25 (if applicable)
  • PwD Certificate from competent authority (if applicable)
Service/Bond Documents
  • Service certificate (if in-service candidate)
  • NOC from employer
  • Bond documents (if applicable)

3. MD/MS Counselling Procedure in Maharashtra

State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra conducts state quota counselling for MD/MS admissions.

Step 1 Online Registration

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.

Step 2 Document Upload & Verification

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.

Step 3 Choice Filling & Locking

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.

Step 4 Seat Allotment Result

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.

Step 5 Joining & Fee Payment

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).

Tentative Counselling Schedule 2025

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

4. Registration & Security Fees Structure

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
Note: Security deposit is fully refundable after course completion. Registration fee is non-refundable. Fees are subject to revision by government authorities.

5. Government Medical Colleges Offering MD/MS in Maharashtra

Grant Medical College & JJ Hospital

Mumbai

Total PG Seats: 318

Annual Fee: ₹35,000

Specialties: All 19 broad specialties, DM/Mch courses

Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital

Mumbai

Total PG Seats: 296

Annual Fee: ₹35,000

Specialties: All major specialties, Super-specialty programs

BJ Government Medical College

Pune

Total PG Seats: 265

Annual Fee: ₹35,000

Specialties: Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, OBG, Radiology, Anesthesia

Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College

Mumbai

Total PG Seats: 242

Annual Fee: ₹35,000

Specialties: All broad specialties, High clinical exposure

6. Private Medical Colleges & Fee Structure for MD/MS

DY Patil Medical College

Navi Mumbai

PG Seats: 89

Annual Fee Range:

  • General Medicine: 15,00,000/year
  • General Surgery: 15,00,000/year
  • Radiology: 18,00,000/year
Dr. D Y Patil Medical College

Pune

PG Seats: 76

Annual Fee Range:

  • General Medicine: 14,50,000/year
  • Orthopedics: 16,00,000/year
  • Anesthesia: 13,00,000/year
Important: Private medical college PG fees are regulated by Fee Regulatory Committee. Management quota seats may have higher fees. Verify current fee structure from official college prospectus before admission.

7. Top Medical Colleges for MD/MS in Maharashtra

Rank #1
Grant Medical College & JJ Hospital

Highest PG Seats in Maharashtra

  • 318 PG seats across all specialties
  • JJ Hospital - massive clinical exposure
  • All super-specialty courses available
  • Premier residency program
Rank #2
Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital

Academic and Clinical Excellence

  • Top-ranked PG program in state
  • KEM Hospital is referral center
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • DM/Mch programs available
Rank #3
BJ Government Medical College

Historic Institution

  • 265 PG seats
  • Sassoon Hospital attached
  • Excellent faculty and training
  • Strong academic reputation

8. Seat Reservation & Matrix in Maharashtra (MD/MS)

State Quota Distribution (50%)
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%
Horizontal Reservations
PwD Quota (5%)

5% horizontal reservation across all categories for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as per RPWD Act 2016

In-Service Quota

Reserved seats for in-service doctors working in Maharashtra government hospitals (candidates must have completed bond period)

DNB Seats

Separate counselling for DNB courses in accredited hospitals through NBE, New Delhi

All India Quota (50%)

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.

9. MD/MS Seat Allotment Process

Understanding the Allotment Mechanism
Rank-Based Merit System

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.

Choice Filling Strategy

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.

Multiple Rounds & Upgradation

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.

Bond & Service Commitment

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.

Seat Acceptance Timeline

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.

Expert Advice: Don't leave any popular college-specialty combo. Even if cutoff seems out of reach, fill it. Cutoffs fluctuate, and you might get lucky. Always have backup non-clinical specialties filled.

10. NEET PG Cutoff Ranks for Maharashtra 2024

Top Specialties - MD/MS Cutoff Ranks 2024 (State Quota)
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
Note: NEET PG cutoffs fluctuate annually based on exam difficulty, number of candidates, and seat matrix. Use 2024 data as reference only. Actual 2025 cutoffs will be determined after counselling. State quota cutoffs are generally higher than AIQ for same college.