Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round 3 Choice Filling Starts; Seat Matrix Released

Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round 3 Choice Filling Starts; Seat Matrix Released

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Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round 3 choice filling has started for MBBS and BDS admissions. Candidates can check vacant Maharashtra NEET stray vacancy round 3 seat matrix, choice filling process and counselling updates. Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round 3 choice filling has started for MBBS and BDS admissions. Candidates can c

Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round 3 choice filling has started for MBBS and BDS admissions. Candidates can check vacant Maharashtra NEET stray vacancy round 3 seat matrix, choice filling process and counselling updates.

Maharashtra NEET Stray Vacancy Round 3 Choice Filling

Maharashtra NEET Stray Vacancy Round 3 Choice Filling

Maharashtra NEET 2026 Counselling: Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has released seat matrix for Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Online Stray Vacancy Round 3 for MBBS and BDS admissions. Candidates participating in state counselling can check available vacancies and submit their college preferences through official website medical2026.mahacet.org.

It must be noted that fresh Maharashtra NEET choice filling is required for each online stray vacancy round. Preferences submitted in earlier rounds will not automatically carry forward to Round 3. They should therefore submit their choices afresh to be considered for seat allotment.

Maharashtra NEET round 3 stray vacancy round 2026 is being conducted to fill vacant MBBS and BDS seats remaining in participating medical and dental colleges across Maharashtra. Candidates should review updated seat matrix before entering their preferences and follow latest schedule.

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Maharashtra NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round 3 Dates

As per revised counselling schedule, Maharashtra NEET Round 3 choice-filling facility is available from October 24 to 25, 2026. Check table to know dates

Events

Dates

Round 3 seat matrix and choice filling

October 24 to 25, 2026

Choice-filling deadline

October 25, 2026, 8 AM

Round 3 selection list

October 25, 2026

Physical reporting to allotted college

October 26, 2026

How to Fill Maharashtra NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round 3 Choices?

Candidates can follow these steps to submit their preferences through Round 3 choice filling link

  • Visit official website at medical2026.mahacet.org

  • Open NEET UG 2026 counselling section

  • Check latest notification for Online Stray Vacancy Round 3

  • Review available MBBS and BDS seats in relevant seat matrix

  • Log in using required credentials

  • Select preferred colleges and courses in order of priority

  • Review preferences and submit

Fresh Choices Mandatory for Maharashtra NEET Stray Vacancy Round 3

Candidates must submit a fresh preference list for third stray vacancy round. Choices entered during earlier rounds will not be considered for the new round. Fresh registrations are not being opened, and participation is subject to the eligibility conditions issued by the CET Cell.

They should select only those colleges where they are willing to take admission. If allotted a seat, they must follow the applicable admission rules, report to the allotted college with original documents and pay the prescribed fees within the specified deadline.

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