If you are a medical aspirant from Maharashtra, one common question you might have is: Can Maharashtra students get MBBS seats through AIPMT? The short answer is yes - but with an important update.
Earlier, admissions were conducted through the AIPMT (All India Pre-Medical Test). However, AIPMT has now been replaced by NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test). Today, NEET is the only entrance exam for MBBS admission in India, including for students from Maharashtra.
Let’s break it down in simple terms.
What Replaced AIPMT?
The AIPMT exam was discontinued in 2016. It was merged into NEET-UG, which is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
So when people say “MBBS through AIPMT,” they actually mean MBBS admission through the All India Quota under NEET.
Can Maharashtra Students Apply for All India Quota MBBS Seats?
Yes, absolutely.
Under NEET, 15% of government MBBS seats in India are reserved under the All India Quota (AIQ). Maharashtra students can compete for these seats just like students from other states.
This means:
- You can apply for MBBS seats in other states.
- You are not limited only to Maharashtra state quota seats.
- Your admission will depend on your NEET score and rank.
What About Maharashtra State Quota Seats?
Apart from the 15% All India Quota, 85% of government MBBS seats in Maharashtra are reserved for state quota candidates.
If you have Maharashtra domicile, you can apply under:
- Maharashtra State Quota (85%)
- All India Quota (15%)
This increases your chances of getting an MBBS seat.
How Does MBBS Admission Work Now?
Here’s how the process works for Maharashtra students:
- Appear for NEET-UG
- Secure the required cutoff score
- Participate in:
- All India Quota counselling (conducted by MCC)
- Maharashtra State counselling (conducted by state authority)
- Choose colleges based on rank, category, and preference
Your final seat allotment depends on your NEET rank, reservation category, and availability of seats.
Important Points to Remember
- There is no separate AIPMT exam anymore.
- NEET is mandatory for MBBS admission in India.
- Maharashtra students can apply both under state quota and All India Quota.
- Higher NEET scores increase chances of getting government MBBS seats.
If your score is low, you may need to consider private colleges, deemed universities, or alternative options like studying MBBS abroad.
