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Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Seat Matrix Released, Choice Filling Till 18 October

Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell · Maharashtra · Posted 17 Oct 2026

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Name of post	Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Seat Matrix Released, Choice Filling Till 18 October
Organisation	Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell
Job location	Maharashtra
Last date to apply	21 October 2026
Posted on	17 Oct 2026
Last updated	17 Oct 2026

Read from the official notice. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website.

Round 1 Seat Matrix Publication16 October 2026
Round 1 Fresh Choice Filling17 to 18 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM
Round 1 Selection List19 October 2026
Round 1 Physical Joining20 to 21 October 2026, up to 5:30 PM
Last date to apply21 October 2026
Round 2 Seat Matrix and Fresh Choice Filling21 to 22 October 2026, up to 11:00 AM
Round 2 Selection List22 October 2026
Round 2 Physical Joining23 to 24 October 2026, up to 5:30 PM
Round 3 Seat Matrix and Fresh Choice Filling24 to 25 October 2026, up to 11:00 AM
Round 3 Selection List25 October 2026
Round 3 Physical Joining26 October 2026
Final Joining Date26 October 2026

Document	Official Download Link
Maharashtra NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round 1 Seat Matrix PDF	Download Official Seat Matrix
Revised Stray Vacancy Counselling Schedule - Notice No. 27	Download Revised Schedule

Event	Revised Date and Time
Round 1 Seat Matrix Publication	16 October 2026
Round 1 Fresh Choice Filling	17 to 18 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM
Round 1 Selection List	19 October 2026
Round 1 Physical Joining	20 to 21 October 2026, up to 5:30 PM
Last Date to Resign Without Penalty	21 October 2026, up to 5:30 PM
Round 2 Seat Matrix and Fresh Choice Filling	21 to 22 October 2026, up to 11:00 AM
Round 2 Selection List	22 October 2026
Round 2 Physical Joining	23 to 24 October 2026, up to 5:30 PM
Round 3 Seat Matrix and Fresh Choice Filling	24 to 25 October 2026, up to 11:00 AM
Round 3 Selection List	25 October 2026
Round 3 Physical Joining	26 October 2026
Final Joining Date	26 October 2026

Fresh choice filling is mandatory for each stray vacancy round.
Allotment is based on merit and submitted preferences.
Previously submitted choices do not automatically carry forward.
No new registration is available during the stray vacancy rounds.
Candidates can modify preferences within the prescribed choice-filling window.
Joining an allotted stray vacancy seat is mandatory.
Colleges and candidates must follow the revised reporting deadlines.
Admission fees may be paid through Demand Draft or NEFT/RTGS according to the official instructions.
The CET Cell has prescribed important instructions for candidates participating in the online stray vacancy process.

Visit medical2026.mahacet.org/NEET-UG-2026/login.
Find the notification titled "Provisional Seat Matrix for MBBS/BDS Courses".
Open the provisional seat matrix for Online Stray Vacancy Round 1.
Check the college codes, seat categories and vacancy figures.
Download the PDF for reference during choice filling.
Candidates can download the provisional MBBS/BDS vacancy PDF from the official Maharashtra NEET UG admission portal.
Open the official Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 counselling portal.
Access the candidate login facility using the required credentials.
Open the online preference or choice-filling facility for the stray vacancy round.
Review the provisional MBBS/BDS seat matrix and applicable categories.
Select eligible courses and colleges in the preferred order.
Check the college fees and other admission conditions before finalising the preferences.
Review the submitted choices carefully and complete the online submission.
Make any permitted changes before 18 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
The online preference-filling facility is available to candidates eligible for the stray vacancy round. Applicants must submit their college and course choices in the order of preference.

Official Counselling Portal (Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Portal)	Click Here medical2026.mahacet.org
Download Official Seat Matrix	Click Here medical2026.mahacet.org
Download Revised Schedule	Click Here medical2026.mahacet.org
Particulars	Details
Admission Name	Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026
Conducting Authority	Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell
Entrance Examination	NEET UG 2026
Academic Session	2026-27
Courses Covered	MBBS and BDS
Course Group	Group A
Counselling Stage	Online Stray Vacancy Round 1
Seat Matrix Date	16 October 2026
Choice Filling Start Date	17 October 2026
Choice Filling Mode	Online
Document	Official Download Link

What is the last date to apply for Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Seat Matrix Released, Choice Filling Till 18 October?

The last date to apply is 21 October 2026.