Maharashtra sends more students into NEET than almost any state — and its government-seat competition is brutal. Lakhs of Maharashtra candidates chase a few thousand government MBBS seats; state-quota private seats routinely cross ₹80 lakh–1 crore with management/NRI premiums beyond that. That's why thousands of students from Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Nashik and Nagpur choose MBBS abroad every year.
The Maharashtra math after NEET 2026
With results landing in late July, families have roughly 8–10 weeks of decision window. Your realistic brackets:
Govt seat likely (top scores): take it — end of discussion.
Private seat possible (₹70L–1.5Cr): compare hard against a ₹25–45L government-university MBBS abroad.
Qualified but below private cutoffs: MBBS abroad is your primary path — and it's a good one if you follow the rules.
Where Maharashtra students actually go
From our Thane counselling desk, the pattern for 2026-27: Russia leads for families wanting government universities and long-term credibility; Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan attract the ₹18–30L budget bracket; Georgia appeals to families prioritising European exposure; Philippines suits students strong in English who want a US-style pathway.
Practical advantages you have in Maharashtra
Passports and visas: Mumbai's consular infrastructure makes document processing faster than most states.
Flights: one hop to Delhi connects you to every student route (Russia via Delhi/Dubai; Central Asia direct from Delhi).
Community: Maharashtra sends large batches — you will find Marathi-speaking seniors in every major Russian university city. Ask us to connect you.
A local consultancy that isn't a franchise
MedAbroad is based in Thane West (Naupada, behind McDonald's on Gokhale Marg) and founded by two practicing doctors who completed MBBS in Russia. No franchise targets, no commission-driven university pushing — written costs in rupees, tuition paid directly to universities, and mentors your family can meet in person.
Your next 3 steps this month
Collect documents: 10th/12th marksheets, NEET 2026 scorecard, passport application if not done.
Fix your true budget ceiling as a family — total, not per year.
Take one honest counselling session before attending any "seat booking mela."
Free 15-minute call with a doctor mentor — online or at our Thane office. Contact us or WhatsApp +91-98336-36194.
Frequently asked questions
Do you counsel students outside Mumbai/Thane? Yes — Pune, Nashik, Nagpur and across Maharashtra via video sessions, in Marathi/Hindi/English.
Is NEET state quota relevant for abroad admissions? No — only NEET qualification matters for the abroad route.
When should we decide? Ideally by August–September; Russian government universities close 2026-27 admissions around October.