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SMBT Medical College Admission 2026

Complete 2026 admission guide for SMBT Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Nashik. Understand the deemed university status update that splits UG and PG admission routes — MBBS through state CET, MD/MS through MCC. Explore eligibility, fees, documents, and expert guidance by EduProPath.

MBBS Admission Route

State CET Cell (NEET UG)

MD/MS Admission Route

MCC (NEET PG)

MBBS Seats

150 Seats

PG Seats

43 MD/MS Seats

Critical Update: SMBT Granted Deemed-to-be University Status — UG and PG Admission Routes Now Diverge

The Union Ministry of Education has granted deemed-to-be university status under a distinct category to SMBT Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Igatpuri [citation:1][citation:4]. This is a major change for 2026 admissions. MD/MS postgraduate admissions will now be conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) from the 2026-27 academic year [citation:1][citation:11]. However, MBBS, BDS, and Nursing admissions will continue through the Maharashtra State CET Cell [citation:1][citation:4]. Candidates must follow the correct counselling authority for their specific program.

Written by EduProPath Academic Advisory Desk | Verified for 2026 MCC & State CET Admission Framework | Updated Sept 2026

1. Overview of SMBT Medical College Admission 2026

SMBT Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, located at Dhamangaon, Nandi Hills, Igatpuri Taluka, Nashik district, Maharashtra, is a private medical institution established in 2014 under the Sevabhavi Trust [citation:12]. Affiliated with the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC), the college operates a multi-specialty teaching hospital with 810 beds [citation:12].

The institution offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs across medicine and allied health sciences. With the recent grant of deemed-to-be university status under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, the college's admission architecture has undergone a significant transformation [citation:11]. Admissions are now split into two distinct pathways: undergraduate programs (MBBS, BDS, Nursing) continue through the Maharashtra State CET Cell, while postgraduate medical programs (MD/MS) move to the central Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) [citation:1][citation:4].

This page presents the complete admission guide for both UG and PG programs at SMBT, including eligibility, counselling process, fees, document checklist, and expert guidance for 2026 aspirants.

2. Deemed University Status: What It Means for Admission Routes

The grant of deemed university status to SMBT has created a two-track admission system for the 2026-27 academic year. The following table summarizes which courses fall under which admission authority [citation:1][citation:4]:

Program Group Admission Authority Entrance Exam University Affiliation
MD / MS (Medical PG) MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) NEET PG Deemed University
DM / M.Ch MCC NEET SS Deemed University
MBBS Maharashtra State CET Cell NEET UG MUHS (current batch)
BDS / MDS Maharashtra State CET Cell NEET UG / NEET MDS MUHS
B.Sc / M.Sc Nursing Maharashtra State CET Cell MHT CET / NEET MUHS
B.Pharm / M.Pharm Deemed University MHT CET / NEET Deemed University

*Admission routes as per the SMBT circular on deemed university status [citation:1][citation:4][citation:11]. The transition is being implemented in phases. Candidates must verify the admission authority for their specific program before applying.

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3. MBBS Admission Process 2026 (State CET Route)

MBBS admission at SMBT Medical College continues through the Maharashtra State CET Cell for the 2026-27 academic year [citation:1][citation:4]. The college has an annual intake of 150 MBBS seats [citation:6][citation:12].

MBBS Eligibility Criteria

  • Qualification: 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English [citation:6].
  • Minimum Marks: General Category — 50% aggregate in PCB; Reserved Category — 40% aggregate in PCB; PwD (General) — 45% aggregate [citation:7].
  • Age: Must be 17 years or older as of December 31 of the admission year [citation:6].
  • Entrance Exam: Must qualify NEET UG 2026 [citation:6].

MBBS Counselling Process

Quota Seat Share Counselling Authority Registration Portal
State Quota (Maharashtra) 85% Maharashtra State CET Cell cetcell.mahacet.org
All India Quota (AIQ) 15% MCC mcc.nic.in
Management / NRI Quota As applicable Maharashtra State CET Cell cetcell.mahacet.org

*MBBS counselling continues through the state CET Cell for the current admission cycle [citation:1][citation:4]. The 85% state quota is filled via the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) [citation:6].

4. MD/MS Admission Process 2026 (MCC Route)

Following the grant of deemed university status, MD/MS admissions at SMBT will be conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) from the 2026-27 academic year [citation:1][citation:11]. The college offers 43 MD/MS seats across 10 clinical specialities.

MD/MS Eligibility Criteria

  • Qualification: MBBS degree from an NMC-recognized institution [citation:16].
  • Internship: Must have completed or be scheduled to complete the mandatory 12-month rotatory internship by the NMC cutoff.
  • Entrance Exam: Must qualify NEET PG 2026 with the required percentile (50th for General/EWS, 40th for SC/ST/OBC).
  • Medical Registration: Must hold permanent or provisional registration from NMC / State Medical Council.

MD/MS Seat Matrix 2026

PG Course Annual Intake Branch Type
MD General Medicine 10 Clinical
MD Anaesthesiology 8 Clinical
MS General Surgery 5 Clinical
MD Paediatrics 4 Clinical
MS Orthopaedics 4 Clinical
MD Radio-Diagnosis 3 Clinical
MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology 3 Clinical
MD Dermatology 2 Clinical
MS Ophthalmology 2 Clinical
MS ENT 2 Clinical
Total 43 10 Specialities