Maharashtra NEET UG Revised Stray Round Schedule 2026 Released

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has released a revised schedule for the online stray vacancy rounds 2 and 3 for MBBS and BDS courses (Group A) for 2026-27. The notice, Notice No. 28, is dated October 21, 2026. It also extends the last date for joining in Stray Vacancy Round 1 to October 22, 2026.

Why the Schedule Was Revised

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), New Delhi, displayed the final stray vacancy round selection list for the All India Quota late, on October 20, 2026. Because of this, the Round 1 selection list for the state quota was also delayed. The CET Cell has therefore revised the schedule given earlier in Notice No. 27, dated October 16, 2026.

Maharashtra MBBS/BDS Stray Round Revised Schedule 2026

Key Points for Candidates

• Round 1 joining: Candidates allotted a seat in Stray Round 1 must join the allotted college by 5:30 PM on October 22, 2026, with all original documents and the required fees.
• Payment: Fees can be paid by demand draft (DD) or NEFT/RTGS.
• Resigning a seat: The last date to resign an admitted seat without penalty is October 22, 2026, up to 5:30 PM. Any cancellation after this date will lead to a penalty as per the Information Brochure.
• Fresh choices needed: Choices filled in Stray Round 1 will be null and void, so eligible candidates must fill in their choices again for Round 2. For Round 3, choices filled in Rounds 1 and 2 will be null and void.
• Working days: All participating colleges must treat Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted holidays as working days.
• Other instructions: All remaining instructions in Notice No. 27, dated October 16, 2026, stay the same.

What Candidates Should Do

1. Join the allotted college for Round 1 by 5:30 PM on October 22, 2026, or resign the seat before that time to avoid a penalty.
2. Fill in fresh choices for Stray Round 2 between October 22 and October 23, 2026 (up to 8:00 AM).
3. Check the Round 2 selection list on October 23, 2026, and join by 5:30 PM on October 24, 2026.
4. Fill in fresh choices for Stray Round 3 between October 24 and October 25, 2026 (up to 8:00 AM).
5. Check the Round 3 selection list on October 25, 2026, and join by October 26, 2026.

The schedule may change as per directions from the MCC, National Dental Commission, Central Government, State Government or the courts. Candidates should visit www.mahacet.org regularly for updates.