As per the NEET-PG 2024 Maharashtra Information Brochure, candidates seeking admission to medical postgraduate courses (MD/MS/Diploma) in the state are required to follow specific procedures and fulfill the criteria defined in it. This is a simplified version, this document also provides detailed annexures below is a list of the principal ones covered in the report.
In this section, important terms and concepts that are pertinent to the admission process have been defined such as State Quota, Institutional Quota, Competent Authority, etc.
Eligibility: Candidates should be Indian nationals with an MBBS degree from a recognized institution in Maharashtra and must have completed an internship as per MMC by the prescribed period until 15th August 2024
Must qualify NEET-PG 2024, percentile cut-offs being different for each category (50% and 40% respectively).
Must have medical registration from NMC or MMC and other criteria for ex-servicemen candidates, and foreign national candidates.
The process of counseling comprises multiple rounds where the seat allocation takes place according to the rank and preferences chosen by the candidate, after which document verification happens at the college to which they are allowed.
To gain admission, students need to carry key documents such as NEET-PG 2024 admit card, scorecard, MBBS degree, and internship completion certificate among other requirements of identity proof.
Unemployment certificate, JCO Certificate or discharge book (as applicable), caste, non-creamy layer, and EWS certificates will also be obligatory for category-specific document verification along with medical fitness certificate and bond release.
5. List of Degree Postgraduate Medical Courses
Maharashtra Postgraduate Medical Degree Courses – Detailed list of courses medical courses.
6. Reservation as per the Constitution
The reservation policy is based on different categories like SC, ST, OBC, and SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Classes), which are mentioned in this section. It gives the reservation details for government and private college seats.
7. Code List of Medical Colleges/Institutes
Do you know which undergraduate medical institution in Maharashtra to refer to while verifying eligibility for postgraduate courses?
8. How to apply online step-by-step
Online application form for NEET-PG 2024 admissions: Instructions
Medical Fitness Certificate Proforma is required for all Candidates. The form should be filled out by a qualified medical professional to confirm the physical status of the candidate.
10. Guidelines for Admission to NRI Quota
Criteria for NRI Quota Candidates with Eligibility conditions and documents required for application as NRIs.
This contains the details of the bond service obligation for government-sponsored students. An agreement is made that draws the line with the duration of time for which candidates must serve after graduating or face a financial penalty.
12. Reservation for the Orphan category
One percent of seats are reserved for the orphan class of candidates, while the procedure to claim this reservation is also there.
These topics are mandatory for Government and Private Unaided Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha Homeopathy Colleges recognized by the Department of AYUSH and ESIC Candidates who wish to participate in the NEET-PG 2024 process for Maharashtra State admission thereby increasing transparency in the entire admission process.