The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has issued Notice No. 33 dated 3 November 2026, announcing the schedule for the online Special Stray Vacancy Rounds for MBBS and BDS courses under Group A for the academic year 2026–27.

The decision follows the schedule announced by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), New Delhi, on 2 November 2026. The state authority will conduct these special stray rounds to fill the vacant MBBS and BDS seats.

The counselling process may include three special stray vacancy rounds, depending on the availability of seats. Candidates must follow the revised schedule and submit fresh preferences for each round.

Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Vacancy Round Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria for Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Rounds

Candidates must meet the following conditions to participate in the online Special Stray Vacancy Rounds:

• Must have qualified NEET UG 2026.

• Must have registered for the admission process.

• Must not have been allotted a seat in any CAP round for Group A MBBS or BDS courses.

• Must fulfil the eligibility conditions mentioned under Clause 4 of the information brochure.

Who Is Not Eligible for the Special Stray Vacancy Rounds?

The CET Cell has specified the following categories of candidates as ineligible:

• Candidates who have joined an MBBS or BDS Group A seat on or before 26 October 2026.

• Candidates who have joined and secured a seat through the All India Quota Stray Vacancy Rounds, including the Special Stray Round.

• Candidates who were allotted a seat in Round 3 or any subsequent stray vacancy round but did not join the allotted college.

Candidates should carefully check their eligibility before participating in the counselling process.

Fresh Choice Filling Mandatory for Every Round

Candidates must submit fresh choices for each online Special Stray Vacancy Round. Preferences submitted during earlier stray vacancy rounds will become null and void.

The choice-filling process will be conducted separately for Special Stray Rounds 1, 2 and 3. Candidates participating in Round 2 must submit fresh preferences, as choices filled during Round 1 will not remain valid. Similarly, choices submitted in Rounds 1 and 2 will become invalid before Round 3.

Candidates allotted seats through the All India Quota Special Round will be excluded from the Maharashtra process, even if they have already submitted their preferences.

Physical Reporting and Admission Requirements

Candidates who receive a seat allotment must report physically to the allotted college within the prescribed deadline. They must carry all original documents and pay the required admission fees.

The CET Cell has permitted fee payment through Demand Draft (DD), NEFT or RTGS. Candidates must also complete the Status Retention Form wherever applicable.

Joining the allotted seat is mandatory. Candidates who fail to report and complete admission formalities may face penalties and disqualification under the provisions of the information brochure.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Candidates should fill preferences only for colleges where they are genuinely willing to take admission.

• Fresh choices are compulsory for every Special Stray Vacancy Round.

• Grievances against the provisional merit list can be submitted only by newly registered candidates.

• Candidates submitting grievances must provide supporting documents for any correction requested. Requests without documentary proof will not be considered.

• The schedule is subject to changes based on directions from the MCC, National Dental Commission (NDC), Central Government, State Government or competent courts.

Official Website and Notification

Candidates can check the complete counselling schedule, merit lists, seat matrix and further updates through the official Maharashtra State CET Cell website.

Official Website: https://www.mahacet.org

Candidates are advised to refer to the official Notice No. 33 for complete details and subsequent updates.

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