Maharashtra MBBS/BDS 2026 Special Stray Vacancy Round Schedule Out

Maharashtra CET Cell released NEET UG 2026 special stray vacancy round schedule for MBBS, BDS Group A: Round 1 result 08/11/2026, joining by 16/11/2026.

04 Nov, 2026 11:05 AM
Vikrant Sharma

Maharashtra MBBS/BDS 2026 Special Stray Vacancy Round Schedule is out! Candidates should check the important dates and complete all counselling formalities within the given timeline.

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Mumbai, has released the schedule for the Online Special Stray Vacancy Rounds for MBBS and BDS courses (Group A) for academic year 2026-27. The notice (Notice No. 33, No. MED-1026/C.R.No.83/UG-2026/MBBS-BDS/Special SVR/2611) is dated 03/11/2026. It refers to State CET Cell Notice No. 31 dated 30/10/2026 and the schedule published by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), New Delhi, dated 02/11/2026.

Schedule for Online Special Stray Vacancy Rounds (MBBS/BDS)

Publication of combined registered candidate list (Group A): 04/11/2026
Publication of combined provisional merit list (Group A): 04/11/2026
Submission of grievances (only for newly registered candidates): 04/11/2026, up to 8:00 PM
Publication of combined final merit list (MBBS/BDS only): 05/11/2026
Publication of seat matrix for CAP Round 3: 05/11/2026
Online filling of preference form for CAP Round 3: 05/11/2026 to 07/11/2026, up to 12:00 noon
Declaration of Special Stray Vacancy Round 1: 08/11/2026
Physical joining and filling of status retention form with original documents and requisite fees by DD: up to 5:30 PM on 10/11/2026
Display of seat matrix and online preference filling for Stray Vacancy Round 2: 10/11/2026 to 11/11/2026, up to 11:00 AM
Declaration of selection list of Special Stray Vacancy Round 2 (if seats remain vacant): 11/11/2026
Physical joining at the allotted college with original documents and fees by DD: 12/11/2026 to 13/11/2026, up to 5:30 PM
Display of seat matrix and online preference filling for Stray Vacancy Round 3: 13/11/2026 to 14/11/2026, up to 11:00 AM
Declaration of selection list of Special Stray Vacancy Round 3 (if seats remain vacant): 14/11/2026
Physical joining at the allotted college with original documents and fees by DD: 15/11/2026 to 16/11/2026
Last date of joining as per MCC: 16/11/2026

Fees can be paid by demand draft (DD) or NEFT/RTGS.

Important Points

Candidates who are allotted a seat through the AIQ special round will be weeded out of Round 1, even if they have filled preferences.
Choices filled during Stray Vacancy Round 1 will be null and void for Round 2. Choices filled in Rounds 1 and 2 will be null and void for Round 3.
Candidates must fill fresh choices for each round.
Grievance corrections require supporting document proof. No changes will be entertained without supporting documents.

Eligibility

NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates are eligible if they:

Have registered but were not allotted a seat in any CAP round of Group A.
Meet the eligibility criteria under Clause 4 of the information brochure.

Not Eligible

Candidates who have joined up to 26/10/2026 for MBBS and BDS (Group A).
Candidates who have joined and were allotted a seat in the All India Quota stray vacancy rounds, including the special round.
Candidates who were allotted a seat in Round 3 or later stray vacancy rounds but failed to join.

Joining Is Mandatory

It is mandatory to join the seat allotted in the special stray vacancy round. Candidates who fail to join will be liable for penalty and disqualification as per the information brochure. Candidates should fill only those choices where they intend to take admission.

The schedule is subject to change as per directions of MCC, AACCC, the Central Government, the State Government or the Hon’ble Court. Candidates should visit www.mahacet.org for updates.