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Maharashtra NEET Stray Round 1: Choice Filling Open 15–16 October — Fresh Preferences Required
15 October 2026EkoDemy Editorial TeamOfficial Notice
Maharashtra NEET Stray Round 1: Choice Filling 15–16 October
Maharashtra CET Cell has opened stray vacancy Round 1 for NEET UG 2026 MBBS/BDS admissions. Eligible candidates must submit fresh college preferences on 15–16 October 2026 (deadline reported as 16 Oct, 11:59 pm).
Schedule snapshot
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Vacant seats published | 14 October 2026 |
| Choice filling | 15–16 October 2026 |
| Round 1 allotment | 17 October 2026 |
| College reporting | 18–20 October 2026 (deadline ~20 Oct, 5:30 pm) |
Critical rule
Preferences from Round 3 are cancelled and will not be reused. If you skip fresh choice filling, you can miss stray seats even if you were active earlier.
How to proceed
- Log in only via mahacet.org / the official medical counselling login.
- Review the vacant seat list, then lock a fresh preference order.
- If allotted, report with originals and fees inside the published window.
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