Key Points
Key Points
- The Maharashtra CET Cell announced three online stray vacancy rounds for NEET UG 2026 MBBS and BDS seats.
- Selection lists will be published on October 19, 22 and 25; final joining deadline is October 26.
- Fresh choice filling is mandatory for every round — old preferences will not carry forward.
- Only previously registered candidates who hold no seat up to CAP Round 3 are eligible; no fresh registrations will open.
- Admission to an allotted seat is compulsory — walking away after allotment has consequences.
On This Page
If you qualified NEET UG 2026 but still don’t have a medical seat, don’t lose hope — Maharashtra just gave you three more chances. Here’s the CET Cell’s revised stray vacancy schedule — all three rounds, every deadline, who is eligible, and the one rule that trips up students every year.
Official word: this schedule comes from the Maharashtra State CET Cell’s revised notification (Notice No. 23, dated October 12, 2026). Verify at cetcell.mahacet.org.
In this article:
- All three rounds with deadlines
- Who is eligible
- Documents you’ll need
- Your questions, answered
All Three Rounds: Dates and Deadlines
Round 1 (stray vacancy) begins October 17. Round 2 and 3 follow per the CET Cell’s revised schedule. Fresh choice filling is mandatory for each round — previous choices don’t carry over.
Who Is Eligible
NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates who haven’t been allotted a seat yet, plus those seeking upgradation. Check the CET Cell notice for category-wise eligibility.
What to Do When Allotted a Seat
Report to the allotted college within the deadline with original documents. Pay the fees. Missing the reporting window means losing the seat.
The College You’ll Join
Seats span government and private medical/dental colleges across Maharashtra. Check the seat matrix on the CET Cell portal before filling choices.
Your Questions, Answered
Do I need to fill choices again? Yes — fresh choice filling every round.
What if I miss Round 1? Rounds 2 and 3 are your backup. Don’t skip.
Which documents? NEET scorecard, admit card, domicile, category certificate, 10th/12th marksheets — originals.
Final Thoughts
Three more chances. Don’t waste them on confusion — read the official notice, fill your choices carefully, and meet every deadline. Good luck.
Published: October 17, 2026 | Updated: October 17, 2026
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