Maharashtra NEET PG 2026: Private College Seat Matrix (891 MD/MS Seats)

Maharashtra's Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has released the provisional seat matrix for postgraduate MD and MS courses in private and minority medical colleges for the NEET PG 2026 admission cycle. The matrix shows 891 total seats distributed across 28 colleges, broken down by category (SC, ST, OBC, SEBC, Open, Management, NRI, and various NT groups). This is a critical document for all NEET PG aspirants planning to participate in Maharashtra's counselling rounds, as it defines the exact number and type of seats available at each institution and in each specialty.

What This Seat Matrix Contains

This provisional seat matrix is the official list of all postgraduate MD and MS seats available in private and minority medical colleges across Maharashtra for the 2026–27 academic year. It shows the total number of seats per college, per specialty, and per category. The matrix is 'provisional' — meaning the CET Cell Commissioner may modify these numbers before the actual counselling allotment process begins, based on information from colleges, MUHS Nashik (the affiliating university), MCI/NMC, court orders, or government directives.

The document lists 31 specialties (MD Anesthesiology, MS General Surgery, MD Obstetrics & Gynecology, etc.) and shows how many seats each college offers in each specialty. It also breaks down each college's total seats by reserved category (SC, ST, OBC, SEBC), unreserved (Open), Management quota, and NRI quota. Some colleges offer only a handful of specialties; others offer many.

Total Seats and College Count

The matrix covers 28 private and minority medical colleges in Maharashtra. The total number of postgraduate MD/MS seats available is 891. Of these, 422 seats are institutional seats (held by the college for its own selection process or reserved for specific purposes), and 469 seats are available for allotment through the CET Cell's counselling process.

The colleges range from large institutions offering 100+ seats (e.g., Vedanta MC Palghar with 107 seats, NKP Salve Medical College Nagpur with 152 seats) to smaller specialized colleges offering only a few seats (e.g., Sanjeevan Medical Foundation E.N.T. Institute Miraj with 3 seats, Postgraduate Institute of Swasthiyog Pratishthan Miraj with 4 seats).

Category-Wise Seat Distribution

The 891 seats are divided into the following categories: SC (Scheduled Caste): 58 seats; ST (Scheduled Tribe): 31 seats; VJ DT-A (Vimukta Jati Denotified Tribe A): 13 seats; NT-B, NT-C, NT-D (Other Backward Classes — NT groups): 11, 15, and 9 seats respectively; OBC (Other Backward Classes): 85 seats; Total Reserved (all reserved categories combined): 222 seats; SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Classes): 47 seats; Open (unreserved): 200 seats; Management quota: 299 seats; NRI (Non-Resident Indian): 123 seats.

This means that out of 891 seats, 222 are reserved for SC/ST/OBC/NT candidates, 47 are for SEBC, 200 are open to all merit-based candidates, 299 are management quota (typically filled by the college at its discretion, often at higher fees), and 123 are for NRI candidates. The exact distribution varies by college and specialty.

• SC: 58 seats
• ST: 31 seats
• VJ DT-A: 13 seats
• NT-B: 11 seats
• NT-C: 15 seats
• NT-D: 9 seats
• OBC: 85 seats
• Total Reserved: 222 seats
• SEBC: 47 seats
• Open: 200 seats
• Management: 299 seats
• NRI: 123 seats

Colleges Included in the Matrix

The 28 colleges listed are spread across Maharashtra. Major institutions include Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences (Mumbai, 17 seats), K.J. Somaiya Medical College (Mumbai, 29 seats), Terna Medical College (Mumbai, 43 seats), Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College (Nashik, 74 seats), Dr. Ulhas Patil Medical College (Jalgaon, 89 seats), NKP Salve Medical College (Nagpur, 152 seats), and Vedanta MC (Palghar, 107 seats). Smaller colleges include Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics (Pune, 20 seats — Orthopedics only), Sanjeevan Medical Foundation E.N.T. Institute (Miraj, 3 seats — E.N.T. only), and Postgraduate Institute of Swasthiyog Pratishthan (Miraj, 4 seats — Orthopedics only).

Each college's seat matrix is presented separately in the document, showing the breakdown by specialty and category for that institution. This allows candidates to see exactly which specialties are available at which colleges and in which categories.

Specialties Offered

The matrix covers 31 postgraduate medical specialties. Major clinical specialties with significant seat counts include MD General Medicine (104 seats across all colleges), MS General Surgery (106 seats), MD Obstetrics & Gynecology (72 seats), MD Anesthesiology (81 seats), MS Orthopedics (99 seats), MD Paediatrics (62 seats), and MD Radio Diagnosis (68 seats). Smaller specialties include MD Forensic Medicine (3 seats), MD Radio Therapy (3 seats), and MD TB & Respiratory Disease (11 seats).

Some specialties have zero seats in private colleges — for example, MD Bio-Physics, MD Community Health Administration, MD Geriatric, MD Midwifery, Nuclear Medicine, MD Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, MD Tropical Medicine, and MD Palliative Medicine all show 0 seats. This does not mean these specialties are unavailable in Maharashtra; they may be offered only in government colleges or may not have been approved for private colleges in this cycle.

• MD General Medicine: 104 seats
• MS General Surgery: 106 seats
• MS Orthopedics: 99 seats
• MD Anesthesiology: 81 seats
• MD Obstetrics & Gynecology: 72 seats
• MD Radio Diagnosis: 68 seats
• MD Paediatrics: 62 seats
• MD Dermatology: 48 seats
• MD Pathology: 50 seats
• MS E.N.T.: 34 seats
• MD Psychiatry: 20 seats
• MD Microbiology: 17 seats
• MD Pharmacology: 13 seats
• MD TB & Respiratory Disease: 11 seats
• MD Forensic Medicine: 3 seats
• MD Radio Therapy: 3 seats

Important Caveats: This Matrix Is Provisional

The document explicitly states four critical disclaimers: (1) Seat position is subject to change as per information from the institute, MUHS Nashik, MCI/NMC, court orders, or state/central government directives. (2) Allotment of seats is subject to Government Resolution (GR) and respective university affiliation, and availability of a postgraduate teacher in the respective subject. (3) Seat position is as per permission received from MUHS Nashik. (4) The Government/CET Cell Commissioner may change this seat position before allotment of seats in the CAP round.

This means that the numbers shown here are NOT final. If a college loses affiliation, if a postgraduate teacher retires or leaves, if a court issues an order, or if the government issues a new policy, the seat matrix can change. Candidates should not assume that every seat shown here will definitely be available during counselling. Always check for updates from the CET Cell before and during the counselling process.

• Seats may change based on college, university, or government information
• Allotment depends on GR, university affiliation, and availability of postgraduate faculty
• CET Cell Commissioner may modify seats before CAP allotment
• Check for official updates regularly

How to Use This Matrix for Counselling Planning

This matrix is your roadmap for NEET PG 2026 counselling in Maharashtra. Use it to: (1) Identify which colleges offer your preferred specialty. (2) Check how many seats are available in your category (SC, ST, OBC, Open, etc.). (3) Estimate your chances based on your NEET PG rank and the number of seats in your category. (4) Plan your choice-filling strategy — which colleges and specialties to prioritize, which to keep as backup options. (5) Understand the difference between institutional seats (held by the college) and available seats (allotted through CET Cell counselling).

For example, if you are an OBC candidate interested in MD General Medicine, you can see that there are 10 OBC seats for this specialty across all private colleges combined. If your rank is competitive for OBC category, you can identify which colleges offer MD General Medicine with OBC seats and rank them by preference. The matrix also shows management quota seats — if you are willing to pay management fees, you can see which colleges have management seats in your specialty of choice.

• Identify colleges offering your preferred specialty
• Check seat availability in your category
• Estimate your chances based on rank and category
• Plan your choice-filling strategy
• Understand institutional vs. available seats
• Consider management quota options if applicable

College-Wise Seat Breakdown: Key Examples

To illustrate how to read the matrix, here are a few examples: NKP Salve Medical College, Nagpur (152 total seats) offers MD General Medicine with 18 seats (1 SC, 1 ST, 1 NT-B, 1 NT-C, 1 NT-D, 1 OBC = 6 reserved; 1 SEBC; 2 Open; 8 AIQ; 3 NRI). Dr. Ulhas Patil Medical College, Jalgaon (89 total seats) offers MS General Surgery with 5 seats (1 SC, 1 ST, 1 OBC = 3 reserved; 0 SEBC; 2 Open; 1 NRI). Vedanta MC, Palghar (107 total seats) offers MS General Surgery with 15 seats (1 SC, 1 ST, 1 NT-B, 1 OBC = 4 reserved; 1 SEBC; 2 Open; 6 Management; 2 NRI).

Each college's table in the matrix shows all 31 specialties, with most showing 0 seats (meaning that college does not offer that specialty). By scanning the rows, you can quickly see which specialties a college offers and in what numbers. The columns show the category breakdown, allowing you to find seats in your specific category.

Management Quota and NRI Seats

A significant portion of the 891 seats — 299 (about 34%) — are management quota seats. These are typically filled by the college itself, often at higher fees than government-allotted seats. Management quota seats are not allotted through the CET Cell counselling process; instead, the college directly admits candidates to these seats. If you are interested in a management quota seat, you will need to contact the college directly and follow their admission process, which may run parallel to or independently of the CET Cell counselling.

NRI seats (123 total, about 14% of all seats) are reserved for Non-Resident Indian candidates. These seats are also typically filled by the college directly, often at higher fees. If you are an NRI or have NRI status, you may be eligible for these seats; check with the college and the CET Cell for specific eligibility and application procedures.

• Management quota: 299 seats (34% of total)
• NRI quota: 123 seats (14% of total)
• Both are typically filled by colleges directly, not through CET Cell counselling
• Contact colleges directly for management and NRI seat applications

Reserved Category Seats: SC, ST, OBC, NT, SEBC

If you belong to a reserved category, this matrix is essential for understanding your opportunities. SC candidates have 58 seats across all colleges; ST candidates have 31 seats; OBC candidates have 85 seats; and SEBC candidates have 47 seats. Additionally, there are seats reserved for NT (Other Backward Classes) groups: NT-B (11 seats), NT-C (15 seats), and NT-D (9 seats). VJ DT-A (Vimukta Jati Denotified Tribe A) has 13 seats.

The total reserved seats (SC + ST + OBC + NT groups + VJ DT-A) = 222 seats. This means that 222 out of 891 seats (about 25%) are reserved for candidates from these categories. If you belong to one of these categories, your competition is limited to candidates in your category, which typically improves your chances compared to the open category. However, the exact cutoff for your category depends on your NEET PG rank and the number of candidates in your category competing for these seats.

• SC: 58 seats
• ST: 31 seats
• OBC: 85 seats
• NT-B: 11 seats
• NT-C: 15 seats
• NT-D: 9 seats
• VJ DT-A: 13 seats
• Total reserved: 222 seats (25% of all seats)

Open Category and SEBC Seats

Open category (unreserved) seats total 200 across all colleges. These seats are available to all candidates regardless of caste or category, and competition is typically highest in this category because all candidates compete for these seats. SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Classes) seats total 47 and are reserved for candidates who meet the SEBC criteria as defined by Maharashtra government.

If you are an open category candidate (General/Unreserved), you will compete for the 200 open seats. Your rank must be competitive enough to secure one of these seats in your preferred specialty and college. If you are SEBC, you have 47 dedicated seats, which reduces competition within your category.

• Open category: 200 seats (competition from all candidates)
• SEBC: 47 seats (for SEBC-eligible candidates only)
• Open category typically has highest competition

Frequently asked questions

This provisional seat matrix is your essential reference for NEET PG 2026 counselling in Maharashtra's private and minority colleges. Study it carefully to identify colleges and specialties matching your preferences and rank. Remember that these numbers are provisional and may change — always check for official updates from the Maharashtra CET Cell before and during counselling. Download the full matrix from the CET Cell website and cross-reference it with your NEET PG rank to plan your choice-filling strategy. If you have questions about specific colleges or categories, contact the CET Cell directly or visit the official counselling portal.