Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Maharashtra Sees Full MBBS Admissions, Few BDS Seats Left
In Maharashtra, all 8,535 MBBS seats for the year 2025-26 have been filled, while only 7 out of 2,718 BDS seats remain vacant.
This trend has been consistent over the past few years, with MBBS seats always in high demand.
The admissions were managed through multiple rounds, including centralised and institutional levels.
Experts say MBBS is preferred for better career prospects and social status, while BDS is often a second choice.
The Maharashtra CET Cell conducted three main rounds and additional stray rounds to ensure all seats were filled.
All 8,535 MBBS seats in Maharashtra for 2025-26 have been filled.
Only 7 out of 2,718 BDS seats remain vacant for the same year.
MBBS seats have been fully filled for the past two years as well.
The admissions process included three CAP rounds and multiple stray rounds.
MBBS is more popular due to broader career prospects and social status.
- Who
- Maharashtra CET Cell, medical and dental aspirants
- What
- Admissions for MBBS and BDS courses
- When
- Academic year 2025-26
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- High demand for MBBS seats and structured admission process
- MBBS Seats (2025-26)
- 8,535 (all filled)
- BDS Seats (2025-26)
- 2,718 (7 vacant)
- MBBS Government Seats (2025-26)
- 4,936 (all filled)
- MBBS Private Seats (2025-26)
- 3,599 (all filled)
- BDS Government Seats (2025-26)
- 318 (6 vacant)
- BDS Private Seats (2025-26)
- 2,400 (1 vacant)
- Admission Rounds
- 3 CAP rounds + 3 stray rounds