The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has announced a revised schedule for the NEET PG 2025 counselling, covering both Round 1 and Round 2. The Cell also released the provisional merit list, identifying 5,788 candidates shortlisted for admission to MD and MS programs. Online preference and choice filling for Round 1 commenced today, November 25 , and will conclude on November 27 , on the official website, medicalug2025.mahacet.org.
This counselling process determines admissions to various postgraduate medical courses across government and private institutions in Maharashtra. Candidates must carefully follow the revised timelines to secure their desired seats.
Application Fees and Security Deposits
Participation in the Maharashtra NEET PG 2025 counselling requires a non-refundable application fee of Rs 3,000 . In addition to this fee, candidates must submit a refundable security deposit. For admissions to government institutions, the security deposit is Rs 25,000 . Candidates seeking admission to private colleges must pay a security deposit of Rs 1 lakh .
Candidates applying under constitutional reservations are subject to different security deposit amounts for government colleges. They must pay Rs 12,500 for government institutions. The security deposit for private colleges remains Rs 1 lakh for all candidates, including those with reservations.
Eligibility and Quota Information
The State CET Cell has also published a list identifying two candidates deemed ineligible for the Maharashtra 20% in-service quota admissions. This quota is designed for medical professionals already serving within the state’s health system.
Furthermore, candidates who completed their Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from a foreign university are explicitly stated as ineligible for admission to Maharashtra medical colleges through this counselling process. This restriction applies irrespective of their NEET PG scores.
Revised Counselling Schedule
The updated schedule outlines specific dates for each stage of both counselling rounds. Adherence to these deadlines is mandatory for all shortlisted candidates. The process involves seat matrix publication, online choice filling, selection list declaration, and physical reporting to colleges.
| Event | Round 1 Dates | Round 2 Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Publication of Seat Matrix for CAP Round | November 25 | December 15 |
| Online Preference and Choice Form Filling Process | November 25 to November 27 | December 15 to December 17 |
| Declaration of Selection List | November 28 | December 19 |
| Physical Joining and Reporting to College | November 29 to December 3 | December 20 to December 24 |
Important Candidate Instructions
All shortlisted candidates must access the official website, medicalug2025.mahacet.org , for all counselling-related activities. This includes submitting preferences, checking selection lists, and finding detailed instructions for physical reporting.
Candidates should regularly check the website for any further announcements or modifications to the schedule. Completing the choice filling process within the stipulated window is critical, as no extensions will be granted. Timely physical reporting to the allotted college with all required documents is also essential for confirming admission.