The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has issued an important update for students applying to MBBS and BDS seats in the state through NEET UG 2026-27 counselling. Three private colleges are in the process of becoming private universities, and because this process is not yet complete, these colleges will NOT be part of the First Admission Round. They will join the counselling process only in a later round, once their university approval is finalised. This is an official announcement, not a result or an application window — it simply tells candidates which colleges to expect (and not expect) in Round 1.
Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation's Medical College (Ahilyanagar), N.K.P. Salve Institute of Medical Sciences (Nagpur), and Ranjit Deshmukh Dental College (Nagpur) will not offer seats in the First Round of Maharashtra NEET UG 2026-27 CAP counselling — they will appear only in a subsequent round after their private university status is approved.
What exactly has been announced
The State CET Cell received a letter from Maharashtra's Medical Education and Drugs Department informing it that three private medical/dental colleges have started the process of setting up their own private universities. Until this process is legally completed and the colleges get formal recognition as private universities, they cannot be treated as regular colleges in the state's centralised admission process (CAP).
Because of this, the notice makes clear that these three colleges will sit out the First Admission Round of NEET UG 2026-27 counselling for MBBS/BDS seats. They are expected to join in a later round, once the university-establishment formalities are finished.
- Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation's Medical College, Ahilyanagar (MBBS)
- N.K.P. Salve Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur (MBBS)
- Ranjit Deshmukh Dental College and Research Centre, Nagpur (BDS)
What this means for you if you were counting on these colleges
If you were hoping to see any of these three colleges' MBBS or BDS seats in the First Round choice-filling list, they will not be available. You will need to wait for a later round of Maharashtra's CAP counselling to see if these seats open up — and only if the colleges have by then received their private university approval.
Do not assume these seats are cancelled — the notice only says they are deferred to a subsequent round, not withdrawn from the 2026-27 admission cycle altogether.
New rules that will apply once these colleges become private universities
The notice states that once these colleges are officially recognised as private universities, they will follow the provisions of Clause 9.3 of the NEET UG 2026 Information Brochure. This clause has three parts, and every candidate considering these colleges in a later round must understand all three before filling choices.
- Domicile quota: Out of the total seats in the institute, 40% will be reserved specifically for candidates holding a Maharashtra Domicile Certificate. Candidates without this certificate will only be able to compete for the remaining 60% of seats.
- Fees decided independently: The fee for these colleges will not be the fee fixed by the state's usual Fee Regulating Authority for private colleges. Instead, each college's own Fee Fixation Committee — set up by its private university — will decide the applicable fee. This fee could be different (often higher) from what similar private medical/dental colleges under the state system charge.
- No government scholarship or fee reimbursement: Students admitted to these colleges after they become private universities will NOT be eligible for any state government scholarship scheme or fee reimbursement scheme. This is an important financial point for reserved-category candidates who normally rely on such schemes to reduce their effective fee burden.
Why this trap matters for reserved-category and EWS-type candidates
Many candidates from SC, ST, OBC, EWS and similar categories plan their college choices assuming they will get a state fee-reimbursement or scholarship benefit at private colleges. This notice explicitly removes that benefit for admissions at these three colleges once they convert to private universities. If you are relying on a scholarship or reimbursement scheme to afford your MBBS/BDS fees, factor this out completely before choosing these colleges in a later round.
Similarly, if you do not hold a Maharashtra Domicile Certificate, remember that 60% of the seats (not 100%) will be open to you at these colleges — the other 40% is reserved only for domicile-certificate holders.
Quick summary table
| College | Course | First Round Participation | Key Rule After Private University Approval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation's Medical College, Ahilyanagar | MBBS | Will NOT participate | 40% domicile quota; own Fee Fixation Committee fees; no govt. scholarship/reimbursement |
| N.K.P. Salve Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur | MBBS | Will NOT participate | Same as above |
| Ranjit Deshmukh Dental College and Research Centre, Nagpur | BDS | Will NOT participate | Same as above |
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
Can I choose these three colleges in the First Round of Maharashtra CAP counselling?
No. The notice clearly states these three colleges will not participate in the First Admission Round for the 2026-27 academic year.
Will these colleges have seats in later rounds?
Yes, they are expected to join a subsequent admission round, but only after they complete all formalities needed to be recognised as private universities.
If I don't have a Maharashtra Domicile Certificate, can I still get a seat at these colleges?
Yes, but only for 60% of the seats — 40% of total institute seats are reserved exclusively for candidates holding a Maharashtra Domicile Certificate once the colleges become private universities.
Will the fees at these colleges be the same as other private medical colleges in Maharashtra?
Not necessarily. Once recognised as private universities, each college's own Fee Fixation Committee (set up by the private university) will decide the fee, separate from the state's usual fee regulation process.
Can I get a government scholarship or fee reimbursement if I take admission at one of these colleges?
No. The notice explicitly states that candidates admitted to these colleges after private university approval will not be eligible for any government scholarship or fee reimbursement scheme.
Does this notice mean the seats at these colleges are cancelled for 2026-27?
No. The seats are not cancelled — they are simply deferred and will be offered in a later admission round instead of the First Round.
Which colleges exactly are affected by this notice?
Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation's Medical College (Ahilyanagar) for MBBS, N.K.P. Salve Institute of Medical Sciences (Nagpur) for MBBS, and Ranjit Deshmukh Dental College and Research Centre (Nagpur) for BDS.
If you were planning to apply to any of these three colleges, do not select them in the First Round choice list — wait for further notices from the State CET Cell about which later round they join. Keep checking the official Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 counselling website for updates on these colleges' private university approval and their eventual seat availability.
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