Maharashtra remains one of the most sought-after destinations for students aspiring to pursue MBBS, with several reputed government medical colleges offering quality education, advanced clinical exposure and strong academic infrastructure. With NEET-UG 2026 admissions approaching, medical aspirants are evaluating colleges based on their reputation, annual fees, seat intake and expected closing ranks. As per the NIRF 2025 rankings, Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth has been ranked 12th and Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research in Wardha has secured the 20th spot in the list last year. (AI Image)

Among the leading medical institutions in the state are Seth G S Medical College and King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital, Mumbai; B J Government Medical College and Sassoon General Hospital, Pune; Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai; Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Mumbai; and Topiwala National Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai. (AI Image)

Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital is among the most competitive MBBS colleges in Maharashtra, with candidates requiring a very strong NEET performance for admission. BJ Government Medical College, Pune, is another preferred choice because of its established reputation and the Sassoon General Hospital, also in Pune, provides students with significant clinical training opportunities. (Representational/File)

Candidates must note that government medical colleges generally have lower fee structures, making them highly competitive among aspirants. Private medical colleges in Maharashtra have comparatively higher fees, with costs depending on the institution and admission quota. Fees in Maharashtra govt medical colleges range between Rs 1 lakh to 2 lakh. (Representative Image)

Closing ranks may vary every year depending on factors such as examination difficulty, number of applicants, category, seat availability and counselling trends. The closing rank for general category candidates is generally between rank 1 and 5000. Admissions will be conducted through NEET-UG counselling under the All India Quota and Maharashtra state quota systems. The Medical Counselling Committee manages 15% All India Quota seats, while state authorities conduct counselling for the remaining state quota seats. (Representational/File)