The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has issued Notice No. 28 for NEET UG 2026. It extends the joining date for Stray Vacancy Round 1 and revises the schedule for Online Stray Vacancy Rounds 2 and 3 for MBBS and BDS courses (Group A) for the academic year 2026-27. The notice replaces the schedule given earlier in Notice No. 27, dated October 16, 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 Stray Vacancy Round 1 selection list for the State Quota was also delayed, and the CET Cell revised the schedule.

Revised schedule for Stray Vacancy Rounds 2 and 3

• Physical joining for Round 1 (extended): up to October 22, 2026, 5:30 PM, at the allotted college with all original documents and requisite fees
• Last date to resign the seat without penalty: October 22, 2026, up to 5:30 PM
• Seat matrix display and online choice filling for Round 2: October 22, 2026 to October 23, 2026, up to 8:00 AM
• Declaration of Round 2 selection list: October 23, 2026
• Physical joining for Round 2: up to October 24, 2026, 5:30 PM
• Seat matrix display and online choice filling for Round 3: October 24, 2026 to October 25, 2026, up to 8:00 AM
• Declaration of Round 3 selection list: October 25, 2026
• Physical joining for Round 3: October 26, 2026
• Last date of joining as per MCC: October 26, 2026

Important instructions for candidates

• Candidates must join the allotted college in person with all original documents and the requisite fees by demand draft (DD). Fees can also be paid by NEFT/RTGS.
• Any seat cancelled after the October 22 deadline will lead to a penalty as per the Information Brochure.
• Choices filled during Stray Vacancy Round 1 will be null and void. Candidates must fill in fresh choices for Round 2.
• Choices filled during Stray Vacancy Rounds 1 and 2 will be null and void for Round 3. Candidates must fill in fresh choices again.
• All colleges must treat Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted holidays as working days to follow the time schedule.
• All other instructions in Notice No. 27 dated October 16, 2026 remain the same.
• The schedule is subject to change as per directions from authorities such as MCC, NDC, the Central Government, the State Government or the Hon’ble Court.

Candidates should visit the official CET Cell website, www.mahacet.org, for updates.