Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round Counselling Schedule Released, Seat Matrix on October 14

Updated October 12, 2026 06:29 PM

by Mahalakshmi Karunakaran

Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Counselling: The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has released the online stray vacancy round schedule for MBBS and BDS (Group A) admissions. The first seat matrix will be published on 14 October 2026. Eligible candidates can fill fresh college choices from 15 to 16 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM.

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• New registration is not allowed for the online stray vacancy rounds.
• Fresh choice filling is compulsory for each applicable stray vacancy round.
• Choices entered during CAP Round 3 will not be considered for Stray Vacancy Round 1.
• Candidates allotted a seat in Stray Vacancy Round 1 cannot participate in further stray vacancy rounds.
• Joining an allotted seat during the stray vacancy rounds is mandatory.
• Candidates must carry all original documents and pay the required admission fees when reporting.
• 20 October 2026, up to 5:30 PM, is the prescribed deadline for resignation without penalty. Cancellation after this deadline attracts a penalty under the information brochure.
• Participating colleges have been directed to treat Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted holidays as working days during the counselling schedule.