Maharashtra NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round 2026: Choice Filling Begins

Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell) has commenced the choice filling process for the Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 online stray vacancy round on October 15, 2026. The seat matrix for the online stray vacancy round is released on the official portal.

Candidates participating in the Maharashtra NEET UG stray vacancy round 2026 must complete their online preference entry within the specified deadline. The choice-filling window will remain open until October 16, 2026, and the seat allotment result is scheduled for October 17, 2026. Candidates should regularly check the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org, for the latest counselling notices and admission instructions.

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Stray Vacancy Schedule

Maharashtra CET Cell has released the official timetable for the online stray vacancy round. Candidates must complete their preference entry before the deadline to be considered for seat allotment.

The table below provides the official schedule for the online stray vacancy round:

Candidates can also follow the latest updates on the Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026

Steps to Complete Maharashtra NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round Choice Filling 2026

Candidates must submit their preferences carefully through the candidate login portal. Follow the steps listed below to complete the online choice filling process:

1. Visit the official Maharashtra CET Cell website at cetcell.mahacet.org.

2. Click on NEET UG.

3. Login using the credentials.

4. Click on the choice filling link.

5. Enter the choices in order of preference.

6. Review the choices entered.

7. Save and click on submit.

Candidates should complete the process before the choice-filling window closes on October 16, 2026.

How Will Maharashtra NEET UG Stray Vacancy Seat Allotment 2026 Be Conducted?

The CET Cell is scheduled to publish the online stray vacancy round allotment result on October 17, 2026. Seat allotment will be carried out according to the applicable counselling rules, candidate eligibility, merit position, available seats, and submitted preferences.

Candidates should check the result through the official portal once it is released. They should also read the allotment instructions carefully to understand the next steps and reporting requirements.

Candidates looking for previous admission trends can also refer to the Maharashtra NEET UG previous-year cut-off page, if available, for additional context while reviewing college options.

Post-Allotment Guidelines and Reporting

Seat allotment will be processed based on the preferences submitted by candidates during the choice filling window. The result will be announced on October 17, 2026.

• Admissions to allotted seats in the online stray vacancy round are mandatory.

• Candidates allotted a seat must report to the respective college, complete document verification, and finalize admission.

• Candidates must carry both original documents and photocopies when reporting to allotted colleges.