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    Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026: 400 New MBBS Seats, 14.65% Drop in Qualified Candidates

    Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026: 400 New MBBS Seats, 14.65% Drop in Qualified Candidates

    Sonia VatsUpdated on 23 Jul 2026, 04:28 PM IST

    Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 is expected to see a shift in admission as the state has added more MBBS seats while recording a significant decline in the number of NEET qualified candidates. According to the latest data, Maharashtra has increased its MBBS seat intake by 400 seats, taking the total from 12,699 in 2025 to 13,099 in 2026. At the same time, the number of qualified candidates has dropped from 1,25,727 to 1,07,304, a decline of 18,423 candidates, about 14.65%. The combination of more MBBS seats and fewer qualified candidates could improve admission opportunities during Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling.

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    1. Maharashtra Adds 400 MBBS Seats for NEET 2026
    2. Maharashtra NEET 2026: Government vs Private MBBS Seats
    3. Maharashtra Records 14.65% Drop in NEET Qualified Candidates
    4. Maharashtra MBBS Seats: AIQ vs State Quota
    5. Maharashtra NEET 2026: Seat Increase, Competition and Cutoff Impact
    6. Maharashtra MBBS Seats vs NEET Qualified Candidates
    Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026: 400 New MBBS Seats, 14.65% Drop in Qualified Candidates
    Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026: 400 New MBBS Seats, 14.65% Drop in Qualified Candidates

    Maharashtra Adds 400 MBBS Seats for NEET 2026

    Maharashtra has expanded its MBBS seat capacity for NEET 2026 by adding 400 new MBBS seats. According to the latest NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026, the total number of MBBS seats has increased from 12,699 in 2025 to 13,099 in 2026, registering a 3.15% growth.

    Although the seat increase is smaller than in some other major states such as Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra continues to have one of the largest MBBS seat pools in the country, creating more admission chances for NEET aspirants.

    Maharashtra MBBS Seats: 2025 vs 2026

    Particulars

    2025

    2026

    Change

    Growth

    Total MBBS Seats

    12,699

    13,099

    400

    3.15%

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    Maharashtra NEET 2026: Government vs Private MBBS Seats

    The additional MBBS seats in Maharashtra have been distributed across both government and private medical colleges. According to the latest seat matrix, government medical colleges account for 6,000 MBBS seats, while private medical colleges have 7,099 seats in 2026. The distribution of seats across both quotas will influence Maharashtra NEET UG admission.

    Maharashtra MBBS Seats: Government vs Private Colleges

    College Type

    2026 Seats

    Government Medical Colleges

    6,000

    Private Medical Colleges

    7,099

    Total

    13,099

    Source: NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026

    Maharashtra Records 14.65% Drop in NEET Qualified Candidates

    While Maharashtra has increased its MBBS seat intake, the number of students qualifying for NEET 2026 has declined considerably. The number of qualified candidates fell from 1,25,727 in 2025 to 1,07,304 in 2026, a decline of 18,423 candidates (14.65%).

    The reduction in qualified candidates means fewer aspirants will compete for MBBS admissions during Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026, which could improve the overall seat to candidate balance.

    Maharashtra NEET Qualified Candidates: 2025 vs 2026

    Particulars

    2025

    2026

    Change

    Percentage Change

    Qualified Candidates

    1,25,727

    1,07,304

    -18,423

    -14.65%

    Source: Careers360 analysis of Re-NEET 2026 state-wise qualification data

    Maharashtra MBBS Seats: AIQ vs State Quota

    MBBS admissions in Maharashtra are conducted through both the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) and the 85% Maharashtra State Quota. Government medical college seats are divided between these two counselling processes, while private medical colleges follow separate admission categories under the state counselling process. As Maharashtra has increased its overall MBBS seat intake, candidates applying through both AIQ and the Maharashtra State Quota may benefit from the additional seats notified in the final NEET counselling seat matrix.

    Maharashtra Government MBBS Seat Distribution

    Seat Category

    Share of Government MBBS Seats

    Counselling Authority

    All India Quota (AIQ)

    15%

    Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)

    Maharashtra State Quota

    85%

    State CET Cell, Maharashtra

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    Maharashtra NEET 2026: Seat Increase, Competition and Cutoff Impact

    Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 could see lower competition as the state has added 400 MBBS seats while the number of NEET-qualified candidates has declined by 14.65%. More MBBS seats combined with fewer qualified aspirants may improve admission opportunities across government and private medical colleges.

    The higher seat availability could also influence the Maharashtra NEET Cutoff 2026, although the final opening and closing ranks will depend on counselling participation, reservation policy, college preferences and seat allotment under different quotas.

    Maharashtra MBBS Seats vs NEET Qualified Candidates

    One of the key indicators of admission competition is the seat to qualified candidate ratio. In Maharashtra, the ratio has improved in 2026 as MBBS seats increased while the number of qualified candidates declined.

    Maharashtra MBBS Seats vs NEET Qualified Candidates

    Particulars

    2025

    2026

    Total MBBS Seats

    12,699

    13,099

    Qualified Candidates

    1,25,727

    1,07,304

    Qualified Candidates per MBBS Seat

    10

    8.19

    Source: Careers360 analysis of NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026 and Re NEET 2026 state-wise qualification data.

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    Hello Student,

    With 208 marks in Re-Neet it is unlikely that you will get a government seat in MBBS or in BAMS. Scores for government seats generally go upto 500 to 600. Admission also depends on the category type and state quota.

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    With 315 marks in Re-Neet as an OBC candidate, it is highly unlikely that you get a BDS seat. However, you do have chance of securing a seat in a private college through the management quota.

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    With a NEET score of 460, it is highly unlikely that you can get a government college seat. However, you have a good chance of getting a seat under the management quota in private colleges.