Two new medical colleges in Maharashtra are not yet part of the NEET UG counselling process for the 2026–27 academic year because they are awaiting affiliation from the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS). This delay affects the addition of 150 MBBS seats to the state’s admission pool.
- The two colleges are Mauli Medical College Hospital and Research Center and Ideal Institute of Medical Science.
- They have approval from the National Medical Commission (NMC) but lack MUHS affiliation and Government Resolution (GR).
- The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell only includes colleges with full permissions in the counselling process.
- Faculty-related queries from MUHS have delayed the affiliation process.
- Once permissions are granted, the colleges will join the counselling, adding 150 MBBS seats.
Why are the two new medical colleges not included in Maharashtra’s NEET UG counselling?
The two new medical colleges, Mauli Medical College Hospital and Research Center and Ideal Institute of Medical Science, have not been included in the NEET UG counselling because they have not yet received affiliation from the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) and the necessary Government Resolution (GR). The State CET Cell requires these approvals before allowing colleges to participate in the admission process.
What approvals are required for medical colleges to join the counselling process?
Medical colleges must have approval from the National Medical Commission (NMC), a Government Resolution (GR) from the state government, and affiliation from the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS). Only after these permissions are granted can the colleges be included in the NEET UG counselling conducted by the State CET Cell.
What is causing the delay in affiliation for these colleges?
According to officials from the colleges, MUHS raised certain faculty-related queries during their inspection. These queries need to be resolved before the university grants affiliation. Until then, the colleges cannot participate in the counselling process.
How many MBBS seats will be added once these colleges join the counselling?
The two colleges together could add 150 MBBS seats to Maharashtra’s medical admission pool. Mauli Medical College Hospital and Research Center is listed with 100 seats, while Ideal Institute of Medical Science has 50 seats according to the NMC’s MBBS seat matrix for the 2026–27 academic year.
When will these colleges participate in the NEET UG counselling?
The State CET Cell has stated that the colleges will participate once they receive the required permissions. It is not yet clear whether they will be included in the ongoing admission process or the next academic year.
What is the current status of NEET UG admissions in Maharashtra?
Meanwhile, the state-level NEET UG stray vacancy round has already begun. This round allows candidates to apply for leftover seats after the main counselling rounds are completed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the role of the State CET Cell in medical admissions?
A: The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell conducts the NEET UG counselling process in Maharashtra and ensures that only colleges with proper approvals participate in admissions.
Q: Can students apply to the two new medical colleges this year?
A: Not yet. Students can only apply once the colleges receive MUHS affiliation and Government Resolution, after which they will be included in the counselling process.
Q: What happens if the colleges do not get affiliation in time?
A: If affiliation is delayed, the colleges will miss the current admission cycle and may join only in the next academic year, affecting the availability of additional seats.
