Maharashtra NEET UG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round: Dates, 484 Seats

The Maharashtra CET Cell has announced the dates for the **Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2025 Online Stray Vacancy Round**. This round is the final chance for students to get admission into medical and dental courses for the academic year 2025. A total of **484 MBBS and BDS seats** are available in this last round. Students who want to secure a seat must complete their choice filling between **November 12 and November 13, 2025**.

What is the Online Stray Vacancy Round?

This is the fourth and final round of counselling for medical and dental admissions in Maharashtra. It is called the 'Stray Vacancy Round' because it aims to fill any seats that are still empty after the first three rounds of counselling. Students who have not yet been allotted a seat in previous rounds can participate in this final opportunity.

Important Dates for the Stray Vacancy Round

Students must note these important dates to make sure they do not miss any step in this final counselling round:

Understanding the Schedule

• **Seat Matrix Release (November 11):** The seat matrix is a list that shows exactly how many seats are open for MBBS and BDS courses in which colleges. This list helps students decide which colleges to choose during choice filling.
• **Choice Filling (November 12-13):** This is when eligible students must go online and select their preferred colleges and courses from the available seats. Students must carefully list their choices in order of preference. The window for choice filling is very short, only two days.
• **Seat Allotment Result (November 14):** After choice filling, the CET Cell will announce which students have been allotted seats based on their choices and merit. Students can check the result online.
• **Institute Reporting (November 15-17):** Students who are allotted a seat must visit the college they were assigned. They need to confirm their admission by submitting documents and paying fees within these dates. The deadline for reporting is **5:30 PM on November 17, 2025**.
• **Last Date for Seat Resignation (November 17):** If a student has been allotted a seat but decides not to take admission, they must resign from the seat by this date.

Who Can Apply for This Round?

Only certain students are eligible for this Online Stray Vacancy Round:

• You must be a candidate who has already registered for Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling in previous rounds.
• You must not have been allotted any seat in Round 1, Round 2, or Round 3 of the counselling process.
• Students who were allotted seats in earlier rounds but did not join, or those who resigned from their seats, might also be eligible, but the main rule is not having an existing seat.

Students who have already been allotted a seat and joined a college in any of the previous rounds (Round 1, 2, or 3) are **not eligible** to take part in this Stray Vacancy Round.

Key Rules to Remember

The CET Cell Maharashtra has given clear instructions for this round:

• **No New Registrations:** You cannot register for the first time in this round. Only already registered candidates can participate.
• **Mandatory Choice Filling:** It is compulsory to fill and lock your choices online if you want to be considered for a seat in this round. If you do not fill choices, you will not be considered.
• **Commitment to Join:** If you are allotted a seat in this Online Stray Vacancy Round, you **must join** that college. The CET Cell clearly states, "It is mandatory to join the seat allotted during Online Stray Vacancy Round hence candidates are advised to be vigilant and fill only those choices where they intend to take admission." This means you should only select colleges where you are truly ready and willing to study.

This round is a crucial final step for students hoping to pursue MBBS or BDS courses in Maharashtra. Pay close attention to the dates and rules to ensure a smooth application process.