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Complete step-by-step guide to Maharashtra State CET Cell DMER MBBS counselling 2025 including registration, document verification, choice filling, seat allotment rounds, and important dates.
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Confused about the Maharashtra MBBS counselling process? The State CET Cell conducts DMER counselling for 85% state quota seats in all government and private medical colleges in Maharashtra.
This comprehensive guide covers everything - from registration and documents to choice filling strategy and seat allotment - to help you navigate the DMER counselling process successfully.
| Counselling Body | Seats Covered | Colleges |
|---|---|---|
| DMER (State CET Cell) | 85% State Quota | All government + private colleges |
| MCC | 15% AIQ + Deemed Universities | Deemed + AIQ seats |
Important: For deemed universities like DY Patil, Symbiosis, even state quota is through MCC, not DMER.
| Phase | Expected Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NEET 2025 Result | July 1st week | - |
| DMER Registration Opens | July 8-10 | 15-20 days |
| Registration Closes | July 25-28 | - |
| Document Verification | July 28 - Aug 10 | 12-15 days |
| Choice Filling Opens | August 5-8 | 5-7 days |
| Choice Locking | August 12-15 | - |
| Round 1 Allotment | August 18-20 | - |
| Round 1 Reporting | August 20-25 | 5 days |
| Round 2 Allotment | August 28-30 | - |
| Round 2 Reporting | Sep 1-5 | 5 days |
| Round 3 (Mop-up) | September 10-12 | - |
| Mop-up Reporting | Sep 12-17 | 5 days |
| Stray Vacancy | September 20-25 | - |
| Admission Closes | September 30 | - |
Note: Dates are approximate based on previous years. Check cetcell.mahacet.org for official schedule.
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| NEET Qualification | 50th percentile (General), 40th (OBC/SC/ST) |
| Age | 17 years by Dec 31, 2025 |
| Education | 10+2 with PCB |
| Minimum Marks | 50% in PCB (45% for reserved) |
For State Quota, you MUST have:
Domicile Certificate Requirements:
| Category | Documents Needed |
|---|---|
| By Birth | Birth certificate + Parent's domicile |
| By Education | 10th, 11th, 12th from Maharashtra |
| By Residence | 15 years residence proof |
Critical: Apply for domicile certificate NOW if you don't have one. It can take 30-60 days.
Step 1: Visit Official Website
Step 2: Fill Application Form
| Section | Details Required |
|---|---|
| Personal | Name, DOB, Gender, Category |
| Contact | Mobile, Email, Address |
| Academic | NEET Roll No, Score, Rank |
| Domicile | Certificate details |
| Category | Caste certificate details |
Step 3: Upload Documents
| Document | Format | Size Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG/JPEG | 50-100 KB |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG | 20-50 KB |
| NEET Scorecard | 200 KB | |
| 10th Certificate | 200 KB | |
| 12th Marksheet | 200 KB | |
| Domicile | 200 KB | |
| Category Certificate | 200 KB |
Step 4: Pay Registration Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General/EWS | Rs 5,000 |
| OBC | Rs 4,000 |
| SC/ST/PwD | Rs 3,000 |
Payment modes: Net banking, Debit/Credit card, UPI
Step 5: Submit and Print
Where: Designated centers across Maharashtra When: After registration closes Duration: 1 day per candidate
Essential Documents:
| Document | Copies Needed |
|---|---|
| NEET 2025 Admit Card | 3 copies |
| NEET 2025 Scorecard | 3 copies |
| Class 10 Certificate | 3 copies |
| Class 10 Marksheet | 3 copies |
| Class 12 Certificate | 3 copies |
| Class 12 Marksheet | 3 copies |
| Domicile Certificate | 3 copies |
| Nationality Certificate | 3 copies |
| Transfer Certificate | 3 copies |
| Character Certificate | 3 copies |
| Passport Photos | 10 copies |
| Aadhaar Card | 3 copies |
Category-Specific Documents:
| Category | Additional Documents |
|---|---|
| OBC | Non-creamy layer certificate (current year) |
| SC/ST | Caste certificate + Caste validity |
| EWS | EWS certificate (current year) |
| PwD | Disability certificate (40%+) |
| Minority | Minority declaration |
Choice filling is where you rank colleges in order of preference. The system allots based on:
Golden Rule: Fill colleges in order of YOUR preference, NOT by cutoff.
Example:
| Your Preference | Last Year Cutoff | Fill Order |
|---|---|---|
| SKNMC Pune | 70,000 | 1st |
| MGM Navi Mumbai | 65,000 | 2nd |
| Terna | 78,000 | 3rd |
Even if MGM has better cutoff, if you prefer SKNMC, fill SKNMC first.
| Your Rank | Recommended Choices |
|---|---|
| Under 30,000 | 15-20 colleges |
| 30,000-60,000 | 25-30 colleges |
| 60,000-1,00,000 | 35-40 colleges |
| Above 1,00,000 | All available colleges |
| Mistake | Consequence |
|---|---|
| Filling by cutoff only | May get unwanted college |
| Too few choices | Risk of no allotment |
| Ignoring affordable colleges | Miss good opportunities |
| Not locking choices | Choices won't be considered |
| Last-minute filling | Errors due to rush |
Round 1:
Round 2:
Round 3 (Mop-up):
Stray Vacancy:
| Scenario | Action |
|---|---|
| Satisfied with allotment | Report to college, pay fees |
| Want upgrade | Retain seat + participate in next round |
| Not satisfied at all | Don't report, participate in next round |
| No allotment | Wait for next round |
Within 5 days of allotment:
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| DMER Allotment Letter | Proof of allotment |
| NEET Scorecard (original) | Verification |
| All academic certificates | Admission |
| Fee payment receipt | Confirmation |
| Character certificate | College record |
| Medical fitness certificate | College requirement |
| Component | Typical Amount |
|---|---|
| Admission Fee | Rs 50,000 - 1,00,000 |
| Tuition (1st installment) | 50% of annual |
| Hostel (if applicable) | Full year often |
| Caution Deposit | Rs 25,000 - 50,000 |
| College | Location | 2024 Cutoff (Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Grant GMC | Mumbai | 2,500 |
| BJMC | Pune | 4,500 |
| GMC Nagpur | Nagpur | 6,000 |
| LTMMC Sion | Mumbai | 5,000 |
| GMC Aurangabad | Aurangabad | 8,500 |
| GMC Miraj | Miraj | 12,000 |
| GMC Akola | Akola | 15,000 |
| GMC Latur | Latur | 16,000 |
| College | Location | 2024 Cutoff | Fee/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKNMC | Pune | 68,000 | Rs 12L |
| Terna | Navi Mumbai | 75,000 | Rs 7.5L |
| SMBT | Nashik | 82,000 | Rs 8L |
| Vasantrao Pawar | Nashik | 85,000 | Rs 7.5L |
| ACPM | Dhule | 1,00,000 | Rs 7.5L |
| SRTR | Ambajogai | 1,05,000 | Rs 7L |
| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Freeze | Accept seat, exit counselling |
| Float | Accept seat, seek upgrade in same college type |
| Slide | Accept seat, seek upgrade to higher preference |
| Stage | Refund |
|---|---|
| Before Round 1 | Full refund |
| After Round 1 allotment | Partial refund |
| After admission | As per college policy |
Yes. You can apply for:
But you can only hold ONE seat finally.
Options:
No. Once locked, choices cannot be modified. Think carefully before locking.
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| SC | 13% |
| ST | 7% |
| VJ/NT-A | 3% |
| NT-B | 2.5% |
| NT-C | 3.5% |
| NT-D | 2% |
| OBC | 19% |
| EWS | 10% |
CAP is the name for DMER counselling rounds:
Yes. If:
Process:
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