In a major crackdown on irregularities, the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell) has disqualified 220 aspirants from the ongoing NEET UG 2025 counselling process for MBBS and BDS admissions. The action follows the discovery of fake or missing documents uploaded by candidates during the verification process.
According to the CET Cell, out of the 220 disqualified candidates:
- 171 candidates were found to have uploaded forged or fake certificates.
- 108 students failed to upload the required documents even after being notified.
- Only one candidate among those flagged for fake documents re-uploaded valid certificates within the given time.
These candidates have been permanently barred from the current and upcoming counselling rounds, ensuring that only genuine applicants move forward in the admission process.
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Vacant Seats After Round 2
Following Round 2 of counselling, the CET Cell reported a total of 1,764 seats remaining vacant across the state.
Join NEET News 2025 - MBBS: 789 seats (including 621 in private colleges)
- BDS: 975 seats (including 915 in private institutions)
The Round 3 seat allotment result included 29,165 candidates, while the reporting period for selected students runs from October 31 to November 4, 2025. Candidates must also submit the status retention form by November 5 (5:30 PM). Verification of original documents will be conducted at the respective medical colleges.
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Significance of the Action
This move by the CET Cell highlights the growing focus on transparency and integrity in the medical admission process. The disqualification serves as a warning to aspirants attempting to use fraudulent means to secure seats in government and private medical colleges.
For genuine candidates, this step helps ensure that admissions are fair and merit-based, with deserving students gaining rightful access to medical education opportunities.
What Students Should Keep in Mind
- Upload only authentic and verifiable documents during counselling.
- Keep a backup of all certificates for verification at the college level.
- Strictly follow the reporting and retention deadlines to avoid losing the allotted seat.
- Regularly check the CET Cell website for official updates on subsequent rounds.
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