Maharashtra NEET UG Round 3 Selection List 2026: MBBS, BDS Allotment Expected Today; Check Next Steps

• Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026: Special Stray Round 3 Selection List Expected Today; Check Allotment Schedule

New Delhi: For medical and dental aspirants, the final stage of the Maharashtra NEET UG counselling 2026 is about to reach an important phase. The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, has announced the Special Stray Vacancy Round 3 selection list on November 14, 2026, to enable eligible candidates to fill up the vacant MBBS and BDS seats in the state.

This is the third notice in this regard (No. 33), and the schedule outlines the process for admission to MBBS and BDS courses for the academic year 2026-27. Those who submitted fresh college preferences during the notified time window can visit the official counselling website to check their provisional allotment list. The choice filling process was opened on November 13 and closed at 11 AM on November 14. As per the CET Cell’s schedule, the selection list will be released on November 14, and physical reporting at allotted colleges is from November 15 to 16.

Maharashtra NEET UG Special Stray Round 3: Key Details

This special stray round vacancy is being held to fill up the remaining MBBS and BDS seats. The schedule is restricted to Group A courses, and is subject to the directions of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), the concerned authorities and orders of the courts.

Has the Maharashtra NEET UG Round 3 Selection List Been Released?

As per the official schedule of CET Cell, publication of Special Stray Vacancy Round 3 Selection List is on November 14. Therefore, candidates are advised to check the live website for the release of the said list. The selection list to be published is “Provisional Selection List Only for MBBS/BDS Courses - Online Special Stray Vacancy Round 3”. There can be multiple selection lists published for different courses and rounds. Hence, it is very important to check the title of the document and not get confused with other selection lists.

The selection list is likely to be having NEET UG roll number, CET application details, allotted college and course. It is important to verify the allotment through the official PDF as unofficial sources can have typographic errors.

Fresh Choice Filling Was Mandatory For Special Stray Round 3

Notice No. 33 contains certain important instructions for candidates. As per these instructions, preferences filed for Special Stray Vacancy Rounds 1 and 2 have been nullified for Round 3 and candidates have to file fresh preferences for this round. Candidates have to apply for College, even if they wished to opt out of the process and also even if they wanted to maintain the previous preferences.

Hence, candidates have to understand that preferences declared by them for previous rounds have been nullified and the allotment for the present round is made on the basis of preferences declared by the candidate for present round.

Who Was Eligible for Maharashtra NEET UG Special Stray Round 3?

The official notice specifies eligibility conditions for candidates wishing to be considered for admission through the special stray vacancy process. They were required to:

• Be qualified in NEET UG 2026.
• Have completed their registration for the state of Maharashtra counselling.
• Not have been allotted a seat in any of the CAP rounds of Group A.
• Satisfy the conditions stipulated in Clause 4 of the information brochure.

The notice also indicated the categories of candidates who are not eligible. These include candidates who had joined an MBBS or BDS Group A seat by October 26, 2026, candidates allotted and joined a seat through the All India Quota stray vacancy rounds, and candidates allotted a seat in Round 3 or subsequent stray rounds who failed to join.

Candidates interested in participating in the special stray vacancy process are advised to carefully read the notification and information brochure to understand their eligibility status.

What Should Selected Candidates Do After the Round 3 Allotment?

Candidates allotted a seat under Special Stray Vacancy Round 3, must join their respective colleges between November 15 and 16, 2026. Joining is a must. The CET cell warns candidates of disqualification and other penalties for failing to join.

How to Check Maharashtra NEET UG Special Stray Round 3 Selection List 2026

Candidates can consult the following steps once the specific selection-list link is provided.

• Visit the Maharashtra NEET UG counselling portal https://mahacet.mahacet.org/
• Go to the Notifications tab and click on the link titled ‘Online Special Stray Vacancy Round 3 for selection of candidates for admission to MBBS/BDS courses 2026-27’
• Click on the Provisional selection-list PDF and look for your name with the help of your NEET/CET application particulars.
• Note down the college name and course.
• Take a printout of the selection-list and report at the allotted college for further admission process

Candidates are advised to regularly check the CET Cell portal for the provisional list and other important information. The date for the declaration of the selection-list is November 14, 2026, however the status for the same will be available on the official website of CET Cell.

FAQs

1. When will the Maharashtra NEET UG Special Stray Round 3 selection list 2026 be released?

As per notice number 33, the selection list has been scheduled on November 14, 2026.

2. What is the official notification date for Maharashtra NEET UG Special Stray Round 3?

The schedule has been released on 03.11.2026 through notice number 33.

3. What is the last date for filling choices for Special Stray Round 3?

It is November 14, 2026 by 11:00 AM.

4. Are the previous round choices valid for Special Stray Round 3?

No, choices made for Special Stray Round 1 and 2 will be of no use and candidates have to make fresh choices.

5. Who can participate in Maharashtra NEET UG Special Stray Round 3?

Candidates who qualified NEET UG 2026 and participated in the counselling process and did not receive any seat allotment in any of the Group A CAP rounds and are eligible as per the information brochure.

6. When should candidates report for admission after Round 3 seat allotment?

Reporting for admission at the allotted college is between 15th and 16th November 2026, with original documents and requisite fees.

7. Is it mandatory to report after seat allotment in Maharashtra NEET UG Special Stray Round 3?

Yes. As stated in the official notification, reporting to the allotted college is mandatory. Failing to do so may result in penalties as stipulated in the information brochure.

8. How can candidates check the Maharashtra NEET UG Round 3 selection list?

The selection list is available on the official Maharashtra NEET UG counselling website https://medical2026.mahacet.org/NEET-UG-2026/login.

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