Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has opened online Registrations for the eligible NEET UG 2026 candidates who are looking to fill the vacant MBBS and BDS seats under State Quota.
The round includes the remaining 138 vacant seats (MBBS: 84 seats and BDS: 54 seats) under state quota for the academic year 2026-27. This round is conducted according to the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) schedule.
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Special Stray Vacancy Round Schedule
- Special Stray Round 1 Allotment Result: November 8, 2026
- Physical Joining (Round 1): Up to November 10, 2026 (by 5:30 PM) with original documents and demand draft (DD) fee
- Special Stray Round 2 Allotment Result: November 11, 2026
- Physical Joining (Round 2): November 12–13, 2026 (up to 5:30 PM)
- Special Stray Round 3 Allotment Result: November 14, 2026
- Physical Joining (Round 3): November 15–16, 2026
- Last Date of Joining (MCC Guidelines): November 16, 2026
Candidates allotted a seat must report physically to the allotted college with original documents and the required fee, payable by demand draft or other accepted modes.
Registration Details
Candidates had to apply for the session by 5:30 PM on November 2. After that, they have to scan and upload coloured copies of all the necessary documents till 8:00 PM.
The online document verification ended on November 3, 2026. However, candidates are considered registered only when they pay the fees.
This facility is offered only for MBBS and BDS Group A courses. Candidates who applied for this session will not be eligible for group B and group C courses.
However, if candidates were allotted seats during Round 2 for MBBS/BDS – Group A but did not join/report/cancelled their seat, they can apply again provided they have not applied during CAP-3.
Candidates who have been allotted seats during CAP-3 or any subsequent stray vacancy round will not be eligible for re-registration or admission into group A.
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Conclusion
Candidates are advised to check the allotment results on the Maharashtra CET Cell and MCC website. Selected candidates during special stray rounds should report physically within the stipulated time. The last date for joining will be November 16, 2026.
