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Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round: The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is scheduled to release the seat matrix for the NEET UG 2026 online stray vacancy round on October 14, 2026. The seat matrix will provide college-wise and course-wise details of vacant MBBS and BDS seats available for admission across Maharashtra.

The stray vacancy round is being conducted to fill seats remaining vacant after the previous rounds of Maharashtra NEET UG counselling. Eligible candidates will be able to check the available seats and submit fresh college and course preferences during the choice-filling window.

According to the announced schedule, choice filling will take place on October 15 and 16, 2026. The seat allotment result is scheduled to be declared on October 17, 2026.

Candidates can check the seat matrix through the official Maharashtra CET Cell counselling portal or visit the official CET Cell website.

Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round: Highlights

How to Download the Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Seat Matrix

Candidates can follow the steps below to check and download the seat matrix:

• First visit the counselling official portal.

• Open the notification or relevant updates section.

• Find the link for the MBBS/BDS online stray vacancy round seat matrix.

• Click the link to open the seat matrix PDF.

• Check the college-wise and course-wise availability of vacant seats.

• Download and save the PDF for future reference.

Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round: Choice Filling and Seat Allotment

After the seat matrix is released, eligible candidates can submit their college and course preferences from October 15 to 16, 2026. Candidates must enter fresh choices for this round, as preferences submitted during Round 3 will not be considered for stray vacancy allotment.

The seat allotment result is scheduled for October 17, 2026. Candidates who are allotted seats must complete the admission process at their respective colleges within the specified deadline.

Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round: College Reporting

According to the announced schedule, candidates allotted seats during Round 1 of the online stray vacancy round must report to their allotted colleges between October 18 and October 20, 2026, up to 5:30 PM.

Candidates should carry the required original documents and pay the applicable admission fees. They must also check the official counselling notice for eligibility requirements, reporting instructions and other admission-related conditions.

Important Dates for Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round

For the latest updates regarding Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 counselling, vacant seats, allotment results and admission deadlines, candidates should regularly visit the official Maharashtra CET Cell portal.

Official Source: https://cetcell.mahacet.org/