Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik works as the affiliating university for more than 800 health science colleges in Maharashtra. MUHS does not admit students directly to MBBS, BDS, Nursing, AYUSH, or Allied Health programmes. Admission is handled by the affiliated colleges through entrance exams such as NEET UG and NEET PG, while MUHS looks after the curriculum, exams, and degree award process.

  • Affiliated colleges admit students through NEET UG, NEET PG, NEET MDS, AIAPGET, and other entrance exams that apply to the course.
  • Counselling and seat allotment are handled by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra and MCC for the seats under their control.
  • MUHS is responsible for the academic curriculum, university examinations, and final degree awards for its affiliated colleges.

MUHS Admission Portal 2026: muhs.ac.in

MUHS Admission Important Dates 2026

Event Date
MBBS and BDS Mop-Up Round October 2026 (Tentative)
MBBS and BDS Stray Vacancy Round October to November 2026 (Tentative)
BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, and BSc Nursing CAP Round 2 and Mop-Up October 2026 (Tentative)
MCC NEET PG AIQ Round 1 October to November 2026 (Tentative)
Maharashtra NEET PG CAP Round 1 November 2026 (Tentative)

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

MUHS UG Admission 2026

For undergraduate courses at MUHS-affiliated colleges, students must qualify NEET UG 2026. MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, and BSc Nursing admissions are not offered directly by MUHS. Seat allotment is done through MCC, AACCC, CET Cell Maharashtra, and ARA, depending on the course and seat type.

Admission Update:
  • MBBS/BDS: Re-NEET UG 2026 was held on 21 June 2026. Maharashtra CAP counselling was expected to start in August 2026.
  • BAMS/BHMS/BSc Nursing: NEET UG result was awaited. State AYUSH and Nursing counselling was expected during August to September 2026 (Tentative).
  • MD/MS/MDS: NEET PG 2026 was scheduled on 30 August 2026. Maharashtra PG counselling is expected in November 2026 (Tentative).
  • Maharashtra is a Closed State for the 85% state quota. Only candidates with Maharashtra domicile can apply for these seats.
  • Students without Maharashtra domicile can compete for 15% AIQ seats in government colleges through MCC at mcc.nic.in.
  • Non-domicile students may also apply for management or NRI quota seats in private colleges through ARA.
  • Students can register for both MCC AIQ counselling and Maharashtra state counselling at the same time.
  • The state counselling registration fee is INR 1,000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and INR 500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates as per CET Cell Maharashtra.
  • Maharashtra fills 10,000+ MBBS seats and 3,526 BDS seats through state counselling each year.

Management Quota at MUHS-Affiliated Private Colleges: MUHS-affiliated private medical, dental, and AYUSH colleges offer management and NRI quota seats. ARA fills these seats through CET Cell Maharashtra. Students must qualify NEET UG and meet the minimum 10+2 PCB marks rule.

MUHS MBBS and BDS Eligibility Criteria 2026

Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Basis
MBBS (5.5 years) 10+2 with PCB, minimum 50% aggregate, or 40% for SC/ST/OBC. Minimum age should be 17 years. NEET UG score only
BDS (5 years)

MUHS MBBS and BDS Selection Criteria 2026

MBBS and BDS seats are allotted only through NEET UG rank and the choices filled by the student. There is no interview or group discussion for admission.

  • AIQ seats (15% of govt. college seats): MCC fills these seats through mcc.nic.in using the All India NEET Rank.
  • State quota seats (85% of govt. college seats): CET Cell Maharashtra fills these seats using the Maharashtra State NEET Rank.
  • Private college seats: CET Cell Maharashtra conducts CAP for these seats, including management and NRI quota through ARA.
  • If two students have the same score, higher Biology marks in NEET UG are used as the tiebreaker.

Key Insight: Maharashtra conducts four CAP rounds. If a student freezes a Round 1 seat, they cannot move to later rounds. A student who gets a lower-preference college in Round 1 and wants a better option should avoid freezing and join Round 2.

How to Apply for MBBS and BDS at MUHS?

  • Appear for NEET UG 2026 and qualify the exam.
  • For AIQ seats, register on mcc.nic.in and take part in MCC counselling.
  • For Maharashtra state quota seats, register on cetcell.mahacet.org after the NEET UG result.
  • Pay the online registration fee on the CET Cell Maharashtra portal.
  • Enter and lock college and course choices during the choice-filling period.
  • Check the seat allotment result after every counselling round.
  • Accept the allotted seat and report to the college with original documents.

MUHS BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, and BSc Nursing Eligibility Criteria 2026

AYUSH courses under MUHS-affiliated colleges include BAMS, BHMS, and BUMS. BSc Nursing is also offered through affiliated nursing colleges. NEET UG 2026 qualification is compulsory for these courses.

Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Basis
BAMS, BHMS, BUMS (5.5 years each) 10+2 with PCB, minimum 50% aggregate, or 40% for SC/ST/OBC. Minimum age should be 17 years. NEET UG score only
BSc Nursing (4 years) 10+2 with PCB, minimum 45% aggregate, or 40% for SC/ST/OBC. Minimum age should be 17 years.

MUHS BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, and BSc Nursing Selection Criteria 2026

  • AYUSH AIQ seats (15% of govt. AYUSH college seats): AACCC fills these seats at aaccc.gov.in.
  • AYUSH state quota seats (85% of govt. AYUSH college seats): CET Cell Maharashtra fills these seats, and Maharashtra domicile is required.
  • Private AYUSH college seats: CET Cell Maharashtra also fills these seats through CAP.
  • BSc Nursing seats are allotted by CET Cell Maharashtra based on NEET UG rank. Maharashtra domicile is needed for state seats.
  • Admission depends only on NEET UG score. There is no second test or interview.

How to Apply for BAMS and BSc Nursing at MUHS?

  • Qualify NEET UG 2026.
  • For AYUSH AIQ seats, register on aaccc.gov.in and join AACCC counselling rounds.
  • For state and private AYUSH or Nursing seats, register on cetcell.mahacet.org.
  • Choose preferred colleges and courses during choice filling.
  • Accept the seat allotted and report to the college with original documents.

MUHS PG Admission 2026

MUHS-affiliated colleges admit students to MD and MS through NEET PG and to MDS through NEET MDS. For PG medical seats, MCC conducts counselling for 50% AIQ seats, while CET Cell Maharashtra fills the remaining 50% state quota seats.

MUHS MD, MS, and MDS Eligibility Criteria 2026

Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Basis
MD/MS (3 years) MBBS from an NMC-recognized college. One-year internship must be completed by 30 September 2026. State Medical Council registration is required. NEET PG score
MDS (3 years) BDS from a DCI-recognized college. One-year internship must be completed. Dental Council registration is required. NEET MDS score

Key Insight: For NEET PG 2026, the internship deadline is 30 September 2026. Students completing internship after this date cannot join the 2026-27 PG admission cycle. NBEMS sets this deadline, and it cannot be relaxed.

MUHS MD, MS, and MDS Selection Criteria 2026

  • MD/MS AIQ (50% of seats): MCC fills these seats through mcc.nic.in using the All India NEET PG Rank.
  • MD/MS state quota (50% of seats): CET Cell Maharashtra fills these seats. Maharashtra domicile is required.
  • MDS seats: The same AIQ and state quota split applies. MCC handles AIQ, and CET Cell handles state quota.
  • Seat allotment is based only on NEET PG or NEET MDS rank. No separate interview is held.
  • ARA fills management quota PG seats in private colleges through CET Cell Maharashtra.

How to Apply for MD and MS at MUHS?

  • Register for NEET PG 2026 and appear for the exam scheduled on 30 August 2026.
  • Complete the MBBS internship by 30 September 2026.
  • After the result, register on mcc.nic.in for AIQ PG counselling.
  • Register separately on cetcell.mahacet.org for Maharashtra state quota PG seats.
  • Fill college and specialisation choices during the choice-filling window.
  • Report to the allotted college with the MBBS certificate, internship certificate, and NEET PG scorecard.

MUHS Scholarships

Students at MUHS-affiliated colleges can apply for scholarships offered by the state government, central government, and MUHS fellowship schemes. Eligible students may use the Maharashtra state scholarship portal for applicable schemes.

  • Maharashtra SC/ST/OBC Fee Waiver: Eligible reserved-category students at government colleges may receive a full or partial tuition fee waiver.
  • Central Sector Scholarship: Students placed in the top 20 percentile of their Class 12 board can receive INR 12,000 per year for UG programmes.
  • MH State Health and FW Department Fellowship: This is meant for PG medical residents and health sciences post-graduates. Students should contact DMER Maharashtra for current details.
  • MUHS Clinical and Non-Clinical Fellowships: MUHS offers two-year fellowship programmes with an annual course fee of INR 1,00,500. A master’s degree with at least 50% marks is required.
  • EWS and minority community scholarships are available through the Maharashtra scholarship portal.

MUHS Admission FAQs

Ques. Do students need NEET UG for MBBS and BDS seats in MUHS-affiliated colleges?

Ans. Yes. MBBS and BDS admission is possible only through NEET UG. MUHS-affiliated colleges do not offer direct entry or any management route that skips NEET. Students must qualify NEET UG before joining state or AIQ counselling.

Ques. Are students from outside Maharashtra allowed to apply for MUHS MBBS seats?

Ans. Maharashtra follows a Closed State rule. Students without Maharashtra domicile cannot claim the 85% state quota seats. They can apply for 15% AIQ seats in government colleges through MCC and may also apply for management and NRI quota seats in private colleges through ARA.

Ques. What is the yearly seat count for MBBS and BDS through Maharashtra counselling?

Ans. Maharashtra CAP fills 9,000 MBBS seats and 3,526 BDS seats each year. These seats are spread across government, government-aided, and private medical and dental colleges affiliated to MUHS.

Ques. How many counselling rounds are used for Maharashtra MBBS admission?

Ans. Maharashtra holds four rounds: CAP Round 1, CAP Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round. A student who freezes a Round 1 seat cannot join later rounds. Students who keep the seat unfreezed can try for a better allotment in Round 2.

Ques. What NEET score is usually needed for government MBBS admission in Maharashtra?

Ans. There is no fixed score. Based on 2024 and 2025 trends, General category students usually needed 545 to 600 marks for government MBBS state quota seats. The cutoff changes each year with exam difficulty and the number of applicants.

Ques. What is the last internship date for NEET PG 2026?

Ans. The MBBS internship must be finished by 30 September 2026. Students completing internship after this date are not eligible for the 2026-27 PG admission cycle. NBEMS fixes this date, and it is not relaxed.

Ques. Is NEET UG also compulsory for BAMS and BHMS at MUHS colleges?

Ans. Yes. BAMS, BHMS, and BUMS admissions require NEET UG 2026. AACCC conducts counselling for 15% AIQ seats in government AYUSH colleges. CET Cell Maharashtra handles the remaining 85% state seats and all private AYUSH college seats.

Ques. Does MUHS itself allot management quota MBBS seats?

Ans. No. MUHS does not allot seats. Management and NRI quota seats are offered by private medical colleges affiliated to MUHS. ARA fills these seats through CET Cell Maharashtra, and a valid NEET UG score is still required.

Ques. Which documents are commonly required for Maharashtra MBBS counselling?

Ans. Students usually need the NEET UG 2026 scorecard, Class 10 mark sheet, Class 12 mark sheet, Maharashtra domicile certificate, category certificate if applicable, and valid photo ID proof. CET Cell Maharashtra publishes the full checklist at cetcell.mahacet.org.

Ques. Where are Maharashtra MBBS and BDS allotment results released?

Ans. CET Cell Maharashtra publishes Maharashtra MBBS and BDS allotment results on cetcell.mahacet.org. AIQ results are released on mcc.nic.in. Students must log in with their registered details to view and accept the allotted seat.