Home University- It is the Place of passing of Qualifying Examination falling within the jurisdiction of the respective University area, Domicile Certificate issuing authority falling within the jurisdiction of the respective University area, Place of posting of Father or Mother of Candidate falling within the jurisdiction of the respective University area, Place of posting of Father or Mother of Candidate or the place of settlement of the Father or Mother if retired or the place of last posting if deputed outside Maharashtra falling within the jurisdiction of the respective University area.

Seats are reserved in the universities for home quota students. Seats other than home university are refer as outside home university. 

State level quota is a rank through which seats are alloted in different colleges.