The online registration window for Maharashtra NEET PG 2025 counselling has opened. This process facilitates admissions to various postgraduate medical courses, including MD, MS, and PG Diploma programs. These admissions are for the academic year 2025-26.
The State Common Entrance Test Cell is responsible for managing the counselling process. It has released a detailed information brochure and the complete schedule for Round 1. All eligible candidates must complete their registration online by November 7 .
A specific deadline applies to Non-Resident Indian (NRI) candidates. Those seeking admission under the 15% institute quota must register on the Foreign Candidate Registration Portal by November 6 . Strict adherence to these deadlines is necessary for all applicants.
Following the registration period, the State Common Entrance Test Cell will publish the provisional merit list and the seat matrix for Round 1 counselling. This crucial information will be available on November 10 . Subsequent steps in the admission process include choice filling by candidates and the eventual declaration of seat allotment results.
Eligibility Criteria Overview
Revised guidelines for Maharashtra NEET PG 2025 place Non-Resident Indians and their wards in a top priority category for seat allocation. NRI candidates must ensure their registration on the dedicated Foreign Candidate Registration Portal by the November 6 deadline. Eligibility for this group is limited to the 15% institute quota, based strictly on merit.
An important exclusion applies to medical graduates from international institutions. Students who have obtained an MBBS degree from a foreign university are not eligible for admission to any medical college within Maharashtra for these postgraduate programs.
For candidates seeking reservation under the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category, claims must be made during the initial registration phase. Applicants must submit an online PwD certificate. This certificate must originate from one of the 16 disability boards officially designated by the state. Only candidates with valid certificates from these specified centers will be able to access and select choices available under the PwD quota.
Application and Security Deposit Fees
The non-refundable application form fee for Maharashtra NEET PG 2025 is set at Rs 3,000 . In addition to this, all candidates are required to pay a refundable security deposit. The amount of this deposit varies based on the candidate’s reservation status and the type of institution they seek admission to.
| Candidate Type | Admission at Government Institution | Admission at Government or Private Institution |
|---|---|---|
| Candidate without Constitutional Reservation | Rs 25,000 | Rs 1,00,000 |
| Candidate with Constitutional Reservation | Rs 12,500 | Rs 1,00,000 |
Postgraduate Medical Program Fees and Bond Penalties
For the academic year 2025-26, the approved tuition fees for government and municipal corporation medical colleges amount to Rs 1,52,100 per year . An additional development fee of Rs 5,000 is also charged annually.
Beyond tuition and development charges, selected candidates incur several other annual fees. These include an admission fee of Rs 1,500 , a gymkhana fee of Rs 500 , and a hostel fee of Rs 4,000 . These charges apply yearly for the duration of the course.
Several institutions impose specific fee structures and bond penalties. These penalties apply for non-completion of the postgraduate course or for the lapse of an allocated seat. Details vary by institution:
| College/Institution Name | Fees for Academic Year 2025-26 | Penalty Details |
|---|---|---|
| All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Haji Ali Park, K Khadye Marg, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai | University fees as per MUHS guidelines, plus a Rs 10,000 refundable deposit | A Rs 20 lakh penalty is imposed for non-completion of the course or lapse of a PG seat. |
| Tata Memorial Centre, Parel | Total fee: Rs 1,05,500 | A Rs 10 lakh penalty applies for seat lapse. A 1-year bond is required; failure to comply with bond terms incurs a Rs 25 lakh penalty. |
| Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Anushakti Nagar | Total fee: Rs 75,500 | A Rs 10 lakh penalty applies for seat lapse. A 1-year bond is required; failure to comply with bond terms incurs a Rs 25 lakh penalty. |
| Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Wardha | Total fee: Rs 4,26,560 | A Rs 20 lakh penalty is imposed for non-completion of the course or lapse of a PG seat. A 1-year bond is mandatory, or a Rs 50 lakh bond penalty applies. |