Maharashtra MBBS cutoffs 2026: college-wise closing ranks

Maharashtra NEET cutoff overview

Maharashtra has 41 government and 24 private medical colleges participating in state counselling through CET Cell (Maharashtra). The OPEN category closing rank for the most competitive government college (Seth GS Medical College, and KEM Hospital, Mumbai) reached 2,571 in the final round of 2025.

At the other end of the government spectrum, Government Medical College, Gadchiroli closed at rank 47,550. Among private colleges, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Wardha had the tightest cutoff at rank 20,956.

For a full walkthrough of the counselling timeline, documents, and fee structure, read our Maharashtra counselling guide.

Government college cutoffs

The table below lists the top 3 government colleges by closing rank (OPEN category, 2025 counselling). The R1, R2, R3 values are from 2025 and serve as reference for 2026 aspirants. Ranks are expressed as NEET All India Rank.

Private college cutoffs

Private colleges generally have higher closing ranks (less competitive). The top 3 private colleges by closing rank (OPEN category, 2025 counselling). The R1, R2, R3 values are from 2025 and serve as reference for 2026 aspirants. Ranks are expressed as NEET All India Rank.

Cutoffs by reservation category

The table below compares final-round closing ranks across reservation categories for 3 representative colleges (2025 counselling data, for reference by 2026 aspirants).

How cutoffs change across rounds

Maharashtra counselling typically runs 3 rounds (R1, R2 and R3). Cutoff ranks tend to rise (become less competitive) in later rounds as candidates who secured seats elsewhere drop out of the process.

For example, Seth GS Medical College, and KEM Hospital, Mumbai had an R1 cutoff of 905 that moved to 2,571 by R3, a shift of about 1,666 ranks.

Year-over-year trends

Across 2023-2025, 16 out of 63 colleges moved toward tighter (lower rank numbers) cutoffs. This typically means higher competition for those seats, driven by increased applicants or fewer available seats.

Seth GS Medical College, and KEM Hospital, Mumbai moved from rank 3,331 in 2023 to 2,571 in 2025 (the cutoff rank dropped by 760).

How to use this data

Start by checking where your expected NEET rank falls relative to the cutoffs above. If your rank is within 10-15% of a college’s closing rank, that college is worth listing in your preference order.

Pay attention to the round-by-round pattern. A college that fills in R1 at rank 20,000 but drops to 28,000 by the final round gives you a realistic shot if your rank is in the mid-20,000s. Conversely, colleges whose cutoffs tighten across rounds are harder to get into later.

Category-specific cutoffs matter. The reservation categories page in our Maharashtra category guide explains eligibility requirements and document checklists for each category.

Frequently asked questions

What is the lowest rank to get a government MBBS seat in Maharashtra?

In 2025, the highest closing rank among government colleges in the OPEN category was 45,480. This was in the final round of counselling. Ranks beyond this were not allotted a government seat under OPEN.

Are these Maharashtra cutoffs based on NEET AIR or state rank?

All cutoffs on this page are expressed as NEET All India Rank. CET Cell (Maharashtra) uses NEET All India Rank for seat allotment. See our counselling guide for details.

How many government medical colleges are in Maharashtra?

Maharashtra has 41 government medical colleges accepting admissions through state counselling. See the full list in our Maharashtra medical colleges page.

Do Maharashtra MBBS cutoffs change across counselling rounds?

Yes. Maharashtra runs 3 rounds of counselling. Cutoff ranks usually rise (become less competitive) in later rounds as candidates vacate seats. The Cutoff Analyzer on this site lets you compare round-by-round data for every college.

What are the private medical college cutoffs in Maharashtra?

The most competitive private college in Maharashtra closed at rank 21,844 (OPEN, 2025). The least competitive closed around 1,34,631. Use the Cutoff Analyzer to filter by private colleges only.

Can I predict 2026 cutoffs from this data?

Past cutoffs are the best available indicator but not a guarantee. Seat count changes, exam difficulty, and candidate preferences all affect cutoffs each year. Use the year-over-year trends above to identify whether a college is becoming more or less competitive, then run your rank through the College Predictor for a probability estimate.