Maharashtra MBBS/BDS 2026 Special Stray Vacancy Round Schedule Released

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has released the schedule for the Online Special Stray Vacancy Rounds for MBBS and BDS (Group A) courses for the academic year 2026-27. The notice (Notice No. 33, NEET UG 2026) is dated November 3, 2026. It follows the schedule published by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), New Delhi, on November 2, 2026. The aim is to fill the seats still vacant in MBBS and BDS.

Maharashtra Special Stray Vacancy Round 2026: Full Schedule

Activity	Date and Time
Publication of combined registered candidate list (Group A)	November 4, 2026
Publication of combined provisional merit list (Group A)	November 4, 2026
Grievances (only for newly registered candidates)	November 4, 2026, up to 8:00 PM
Publication of combined final merit list (MBBS and BDS only)	November 5, 2026
Publication of seat matrix for CAP Round 3	November 5, 2026
Online preference form filling for CAP Round 3	November 5 to November 7, 2026, up to 12:00 noon
Declaration of Special Stray Vacancy Round 1	November 8, 2026
Physical joining and status retention form, with original documents and fees by DD	Up to 5:30 PM on November 10, 2026
Seat matrix display and online preference form for the next stray round	November 10 to November 11, 2026, up to 11:00 AM
Selection list of Special Stray Vacancy Round 2 (if seats remain vacant)	November 11, 2026
Physical joining at the allotted college, with original documents and fees by DD	November 12 to November 13, 2026, up to 5:30 PM
Seat matrix display and online preference form for the next stray round	November 13 to November 14, 2026, up to 11:00 AM
Selection list of Special Stray Vacancy Round 3 (if seats remain vacant)	November 14, 2026
Physical joining at the allotted college, with original documents and fees by DD	November 15 to November 16, 2026
Last date of joining as per MCC	November 16, 2026

Fees can be paid by DD or NEFT/RTGS.

Key Points for Candidates

• Grievances only for new candidates. Newly registered candidates can raise corrections by 8:00 PM on November 4, and they must attach supporting document proof. No change is accepted without documents.
• All-india quota allotment means exclusion. Candidates allotted a seat through the all-india quota special round are weeded out even if they have filled preferences.
• Fresh choices every round. Choices from earlier stray vacancy rounds are cancelled. Candidates must fill fresh preferences for each round.
• Joining is compulsory. Candidates who do not join the seat allotted in the Special Stray Vacancy Round are liable to penalty and disqualification under the information brochure.

Who Is Eligible?

1. NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates who registered but were not allotted a seat in any CAP round of Group A.
2. Candidates who are eligible under Clause 4 of the information brochure.

Who Is Not Eligible?

1. Candidates who have joined an MBBS or BDS (Group A) seat up to October 26, 2026.
2. Candidates who joined and were allotted a seat in the all-india quota stray vacancy rounds, including the special round.
3. Candidates who were allotted a seat in Round 3 or later stray rounds but did not join.

What Candidates Should Do

1. Check the combined registered candidate list and the provisional merit list on November 4, 2026, and raise a grievance with proof before 8:00 PM if needed.
2. Check the final merit list and seat matrix on November 5, 2026, and fill the online preference form by 12:00 noon on November 7, 2026.
3. Check the Special Stray Vacancy Round 1 result on November 8, 2026.
4. If allotted a seat, join the college with original documents and fees by DD or NEFT/RTGS by 5:30 PM on November 10, 2026.
5. Fill choices again for the next round if seats remain and you are eligible.
6. Fill only the choices where you actually want to take admission.

Official Website and Contact

• Website: www.mahacet.org
• Email: cetcell@mahacet.org
• Phone: 022-22016157 / 53 / 59