Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 State Quota Registration Closes 23 October: Dates, Fee, NRI Rules and Links
Published 19 Oct 20264 min read4 Views
Online registration for Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 State Quota seats closes on 23 October 2026 at 11:59 PM (server time). Candidates must also pay the fee and deposit by 24 October at 5:00 PM and upload documents by 24 October at 11:59 PM. NRI candidates must register on the Foreign Candidate Registration Portal before 22 October 2026.
The Maharashtra State CET Cell opened registration on 17 October 2026 for MD, MS and Diploma seats for 2026-27 in State Government, Corporation, Government-aided, unaided private and minority medical institutions. The information brochure and Notice No. 01 are dated 16 October 2026.
Key Dates
| Activity | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Online registration | 17 Oct to 23 Oct 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Payment of registration fee and security deposit | 17 Oct to 24 Oct 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Upload of scanned original documents | 17 Oct to 24 Oct 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Online document verification | 18 Oct to 27 Oct 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Registered candidate list and provisional merit list | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Grievance submission | 29 Oct to 30 Oct 2026 |
| Final provisional State merit list and In-service merit list | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Seat matrix for CAP Round 1 | 1 Nov 2026 |
| CAP Round 1 choice filling | 2 Nov to 4 Nov 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| First selection list | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Physical joining | 6 Nov to 10 Nov 2026, up to 5:30 PM |
The schedule may change on directions from MCC, the Central or State Government, or the courts.
Who Should Register
Candidates who qualified in NEET PG 2026 and want State Quota seats in Maharashtra, including NRI, Outside Maharashtra State (OMS), and In-service candidates. Only candidates who complete payment successfully are considered. Candidates with UG from outside Maharashtra and Foreign Medical Graduates are eligible only for Institutional Quota seats in private colleges.
NRI Candidates: How the Process Works
NRI candidates must register on the Foreign Candidate Registration Portal (fn.mahacet.org) before 22 October 2026.
- Register on the portal, complete the application, upload documents, and submit.
- Pay a non-refundable eligibility fee of USD 50.
- If found eligible, a Provisional Eligibility Certificate (PEC) is issued online, with email and mobile notification. It can be used to begin the visa process.
- Pay a one-time processing fee of USD 1,150.
- Log in to the CAP portal with the FCR application ID to fill in preferences.
Without both payments (USD 50 and USD 1,150), the candidate will not be considered for admission. NRI candidates are eligible only for the 15% NRI Quota, on merit.
Who qualifies as NRI: the candidate, the candidate's parents, or a ward of an NRI as defined in the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, with an NRI certificate from an Indian Mission or Post abroad. The candidate must meet the other brochure conditions.
Documents for NRI claims:
- Certificate from an Indian Mission/Post abroad on NRI status
- Passport and nationality certificate of the candidate and parents/guardian
- Court guardianship certificate, if a guardian is involved
- Foreign bank account passbook copy, with the last six months of entries before admission
- Foreign Candidate Registration Portal receipt
Fee and Payment
Registration fee: ₹3,000, non-refundable. A security deposit applies [VERIFY amount in brochure]. Payment is online and must be completed by 24 October, 5:00 PM.
Documents and Category Rules
- Upload coloured scans of all required original documents. Forms without uploaded documents are rejected, and the category claimed will not be considered.
- Reservation claims must be made in the application form. Switching from Open to a reserved category later is not entertained.
- SC, VJ, NT, OBC and SBC candidates have a three-month extension for caste validity certificates under the Government Circular dated 04/09/2026.
- Only the State-format EWS certificate is accepted.
- PwD candidates must have claimed the quota in NEET PG registration and submit an online certificate from a designated board.
- Original documents must be produced at admission.
What Happens Next
After verification, the provisional merit list is due on 28 October. Grievances can be raised on 29–30 October. CAP Round 1 choice filling follows on 2–4 November. Fees at joining are paid by demand draft, and a cheque is allowed only on bank holidays.
State Quota and MCC AIQ Are Separate
State Quota counselling is run by the Maharashtra State CET Cell. It is separate from MCC's All India Quota counselling, with separate schedules.
Official Links
- Portal: https://medical2026.mahacet.org/NEET-PGM-2026/login
- Notice No. 01: https://medical2026.mahacet.org/NEET-PGM-2026/instructions-downloadFile/Notice%20No.01.pdf
- Notice No. 02: https://medical2026.mahacet.org/NEET-PGM-2026/instructions-downloadFile/Notice%20No.02.pdf
- Foreign Candidate Registration Portal: https://fn.mahacet.org/