Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026: Vacancies and Stray Round Dates
Maharashtra NEET UG counselling 2026 has 1,036 vacant MBBS and BDS seats. Check seat data, stray vacancy dates and application steps.
Maharashtra has completed 10,395 MBBS and BDS admissions for the 2026-27 academic year. The admissions took place through the third round of centralised counselling conducted by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell.
Of the 11,431 medical and dental seats available across the state, 1,036 seats are still vacant. The CET Cell has opened the online stray vacancy process to fill these remaining seats. Candidates who want to take part must submit fresh preferences on the official website, mahacet.org.
Maharashtra NEET UG counselling 2026 seat status
MBBS seats have seen a higher admission rate than BDS seats. Government medical colleges have almost filled their available MBBS intake, while private colleges have a larger number of vacant seats.
| Course and college type | Total seats | Admissions | Vacant seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS government | 5,065 | 5,045 | 20 |
| MBBS private | 3,749 | 3,243 | 506 |
| MBBS total | 8,814 | 8,288 | 526 |
| BDS government | 317 | 291 | 26 |
| BDS private | 2,300 | 1,816 | 484 |
| BDS total | 2,617 | 2,107 | 510 |
| Overall total | 11,431 | 10,395 | 1,036 |
MBBS admission rate reaches 94.03%
Maharashtra has filled 8,288 of its 8,814 MBBS seats. This gives the state an overall MBBS admission rate of 94.03%.
Government medical colleges have filled 5,045 of 5,065 seats. Only 20 government MBBS seats remain vacant, which means these colleges have reached 99.60% occupancy.
Private medical colleges have filled 3,243 of 3,749 seats. They have 506 vacant seats, with an admission rate of 86.50%. Candidates should check the fee structure and other college details before adding private colleges to their preference list. A seat may look tempting until the fee document enters the chat.
BDS admission rate stands at 80.51%
Dental colleges have filled 2,107 of 2,617 BDS seats. The total BDS admission rate is 80.51%, leaving 510 seats vacant.
Government dental colleges have recorded 291 admissions against 317 seats. This leaves 26 vacant seats. Private dental colleges have filled 1,816 of 2,300 seats and have 484 vacancies. Their admission rate is 78.95%.
Stray vacancy round 1 schedule
The CET Cell has announced the schedule for the first online stray vacancy round. Candidates must submit fresh preferences for this round. Preferences submitted during the third round will not be carried forward.
- Preference submission: October 17 to October 18, 2026, until 11:59 pm
- Seat allotment result: October 19, 2026
- College reporting: October 20 to October 21, 2026, until 5:30 pm
- Free cancellation deadline: October 21, 2026, until 5:30 pm
Candidates who receive a seat must report to the allotted college within the stated time. They must carry their original documents and pay the required fee. Candidates who cancel after the free cancellation deadline will be subject to the rules in the admission information brochure.
What candidates should do
- Visit the official Maharashtra CET Cell website.
- Log in with the details used for counselling.
- Read the stray vacancy instructions and check eligibility.
- Review available MBBS and BDS seats.
- Submit a new preference list before the deadline.
- Save and print the confirmation page.
- Keep original documents and fee payment details ready.
Students should check the official notice for college-wise vacancies, category rules, fees, reporting instructions and later stray vacancy rounds. The CET Cell will publish the schedules for the second and third stray vacancy rounds on mahacet.org. Candidates should rely on the latest notice on the website, since counselling dates can change and missed deadlines are not known for their sympathy.
