Maharashtra NEET UG special stray Round 2 list today: 138 seats, joining starts November 12
By TUF News Desk · Published 11 November 2026 · 4 min read
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For medical aspirants in Maharashtra who are still without a seat, today carries the next opening. The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is scheduled to publish the selection list for the second Special Stray Vacancy Round of NEET UG 2026 on November 11, and candidates who find a seat in it will need to report to their colleges on November 12 or 13.
Today is also the last day to submit preferences for this round. Choice filling for Round 2 runs from November 10 to 11, and the CET Cell displayed a fresh seat matrix for the round alongside the choice filling window. Candidates who filled choices for Round 1 cannot sit back: fresh choice filling is mandatory for every round, and the Round 1 preferences do not carry over. Anyone who was allotted a seat in Round 1 and did not join is out of the process, and failing to join a seat allotted in this round can lead to penalties and disqualification from later rounds.
The seats on offer
The three special stray rounds were announced to fill 138 vacant MBBS and BDS seats left after three centralised admission process rounds and three online stray vacancy rounds. Of these, 84 are MBBS seats and 54 are BDS seats. Every MBBS seat in a government medical college is already filled. The seats that remain sit in private colleges and private universities, apart from two BDS seats in government colleges.
| College category | MBBS seats | BDS seats |
|---|---|---|
| Government medical colleges | 0 | 2 |
| Private medical colleges | 39 | 22 |
| Private medical universities | 45 | 30 |
| Total | 84 | 54 |
Round 1, whose result came out on November 8, drew from this same pool, so the seats left for Round 2 are fewer than the 138 announced at the start. The Round 2 seat matrix on the CET Cell portal shows exactly which seats are still open.
Round 2 and Round 3 schedule
| Admission event | Date and deadline |
|---|---|
| Round 2 choice filling | November 10 to 11, 2026 |
| Round 2 selection list | November 11, 2026 |
| Round 2 reporting to allotted college | November 12 to 13, 2026 |
| Round 3 choice filling | November 13 to 14, 2026 |
| Round 3 selection list | November 14, 2026 |
| Round 3 reporting to allotted college | November 15 to 16, 2026 |
| Final admission deadline | November 16, 2026 |
Who can take part
The round is open to candidates who qualified NEET UG 2026, registered for the Maharashtra admission process, and were not allotted a seat in any earlier Group A round. The CET Cell has kept the door shut for a few groups. Candidates who joined an MBBS or BDS seat by October 26, 2026, cannot take part, and neither can those who hold a seat through the All India Quota or through an earlier online stray vacancy round, including the special round. Candidates who were allotted seats in Round 3 or a later round but did not join are also out.
How to check the list
The selection list will appear on the CET Cell portal. Candidates can check it at medical2026.mahacet.org and on the official Maharashtra CET Cell website. Allotted candidates must report in person to their college by the deadline with original documents and the fee payment. The CET Cell accepts payment through demand draft, RTGS or NEFT. Most of the participating colleges are affiliated to the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences in Nashik. Candidates who are still sorting out their paperwork can work through the admission documents checklist before they travel to report.
What happens next
Round 3 is the last chance in this process. Its selection list is due on November 14, with reporting on November 15 and 16, and the Medical Counselling Committee has fixed November 16 as the final admission deadline. Anyone weighing whether to accept a seat in a private college or wait for the next round can read how to choose a university in India before locking in a decision.
Frequently asked questions
When will the Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Round 2 selection list be declared?
On November 11, 2026, as per the schedule published by the Maharashtra State CET Cell. Candidates can check the list on the official CET Cell portal.
What is the last date to report after the Round 2 allotment?
November 12 to 13, 2026. Allotted candidates must report in person to their college with original documents and the fee payment.
Do candidates need to fill fresh choices for Round 2?
Yes. Fresh choice filling is mandatory for each round. Choices filled for Round 1 do not carry over, and candidates who miss the Round 2 window cannot be considered for this round.
When is the last special stray round for Maharashtra NEET UG 2026?
Round 3, with the selection list due on November 14, 2026. November 16 is the final admission deadline for the whole process.
Frequently asked questions
When will the Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Round 2 selection list be declared?
On November 11, 2026, as per the schedule published by the Maharashtra State CET Cell. Candidates can check the list on the official CET Cell portal.
What is the last date to report after the Round 2 allotment?
November 12 to 13, 2026. Allotted candidates must report in person to their college with original documents and the fee payment.
Do candidates need to fill fresh choices for Round 2?
Yes. Fresh choice filling is mandatory for each round. Choices filled for Round 1 do not carry over, and candidates who miss the Round 2 window cannot be considered for this round.
When is the last special stray round for Maharashtra NEET UG 2026?
Round 3, with the selection list due on November 14, 2026. November 16 is the final admission deadline for the whole process.
Sources: The Times of India, Shiksha, Careers360