Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Stray Round Choice Filling Begins

The Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Stray Round Choice Filling process has started for candidates seeking MBBS and BDS admission in the state. The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has opened the online preference submission facility for the stray vacancy round. Eligible candidates can submit their college preferences through the official Maharashtra NEET UG counselling portal.

According to the revised counselling schedule, candidates can fill and lock their choices from October 17 to October 18, 2026, up to 11:59 PM. The first stray vacancy round selection list is scheduled for October 19. Candidates who receive a seat must complete the admission and reporting formalities within the prescribed deadline.

Maharashtra NEET UG Stray Round 2026 Important Dates

Candidates must follow the revised schedule released by the State CET Cell. The choice-filling window is short, so eligible applicants should submit their preferences before the deadline.

The revised schedule also provides for subsequent online stray vacancy rounds. Candidates should check the latest official notice for the dates and instructions applicable to the second and third rounds.

Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Stray Round Choice Filling Link

Candidates can submit their college preferences through the official Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 admission portal. They should use their existing counselling login credentials and check their eligibility before starting the process.

Direct link: Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Candidate Login

The seat matrix helps candidates identify available seats across participating government, corporation, government-aided, private unaided and minority medical and dental colleges. Applicants should review the available options before locking their preferences.

How to Fill Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Stray Round Choices

Eligible candidates should carefully arrange their college preferences according to their priorities and the available seats. They should review the details before final submission, as the choices entered for an earlier counselling round may not automatically carry forward.

Candidates can follow these steps to submit their preferences:

1. Visit the official Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 portal.
2. Log in using the required application credentials.
3. Open the online stray vacancy round choice-filling section.
4. Check the available MBBS and BDS colleges and seat options.
5. Select colleges in the preferred order.
6. Review the selected choices carefully.
7. Lock and submit the preferences before October 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
8. Save or download the confirmation for future reference.

Candidates should not wait until the final minutes to complete the process. They should also read the official counselling notice for eligibility conditions and restrictions applicable to the stray vacancy round.

Documents Required for Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Admission

Candidates who receive an allotment should prepare their documents before visiting the allotted college. The exact requirements may vary according to the candidate's category and the instructions issued by the admission authority.

The documents commonly required for MBBS and BDS admission include:

• NEET UG 2026 admit card
• NEET UG 2026 scorecard or rank details
• Class 10 marksheet or certificate
• Class 12 marksheet and certificate
• Valid photo identity proof
• Maharashtra domicile or other applicable eligibility documents
• Caste certificate and caste validity certificate, where applicable
• Non-creamy layer or EWS certificate, where applicable
• Allotment letter and counselling registration details
• Other documents specified in the official admission notice

Candidates should check the official document checklist before reporting and confirm the accepted payment methods with their allotted college.

Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Stray Round Choice Filling FAQs