Maharashtra NEET UG Revised Stray Round Schedule 2026 has been released. The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, has revised the schedule for the Online Stray Vacancy Rounds for MBBS and BDS courses (Group A) for the academic year 2026-27. The revised notice replaces the earlier schedule issued in Notice No. 27, dated October 16, 2026.
The CET Cell has extended the joining date for Stray Vacancy Round 1 and revised the dates for Rounds 2 and 3. The schedule now runs three short stray-vacancy rounds, with selection lists on October 19, October 22 and October 25, 2026.
Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Issuing authority | State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra |
| Notice | Notice No. 28 |
| Courses | MBBS and BDS (Group A only) |
| Academic year | 2026-27 |
| Rounds | 3 stray vacancy rounds |
| Official website | medical2026.mahacet.org |
Maharashtra Stray Round Revised Schedule
| Round | Seat Matrix / Choice Filling | Selection List | Physical Joining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | October 17–18, 2026 (up to 11:59 pm) | October 19, 2026 | October 20–21, 2026 (up to 5:30 pm) |
| Round 2 | October 21–22, 2026 (up to 11:00 am) | October 22, 2026 | October 23–24, 2026 (up to 5:30 pm) |
| Round 3 | October 24–25, 2026 (up to 11:00 am) | October 25, 2026 | October 26, 2026 |
Important Instructions
- Fresh choices mandatory: Candidates must fill fresh preferences for each stray vacancy round. Choices filled during CAP Round 3 will not be used for Round 1, and choices from Round 1 and Round 2 become null and void for the next round.
- Last date to resign without penalty: October 21, 2026, up to 5:30 pm.
- Physical joining: Selected candidates must report to the allotted college with all original documents and fees within the specified deadline for each round.
- Applicability: The revised schedule applies only to Group A MBBS and BDS seats for the 2026-27 academic year.
How to Participate in the Stray Round
- Visit the official Maharashtra NEET UG counselling website: medical2026.mahacet.org.
- Log in to the candidate portal.
- Check the seat matrix for the current stray vacancy round.
- Fill and submit fresh choices within the specified window.
- Check the selection list on the announced date.
- If selected, report to the allotted college with original documents and fees before the joining deadline.
FAQs
Q. Who conducts the Maharashtra NEET UG stray vacancy round?
The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, conducts the stray vacancy round counselling for MBBS and BDS courses.
Q. How many stray vacancy rounds are there in Maharashtra for 2026?
There are three stray vacancy rounds, with selection lists on October 19, October 22 and October 25, 2026.
Q. What is the last date to fill choices for Round 1?
The last date to fill fresh choices for Round 1 is October 18, 2026, up to 11:59 pm.
Q. What happens to choices filled in CAP Round 3?
Choices filled during CAP Round 3 will not be used for the stray vacancy round. Candidates must fill fresh preferences for each stray round.
Q. What is the last date to resign without penalty?
The last date to resign without penalty is October 21, 2026, up to 5:30 pm.
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