Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Choice Filling Opens October 24

The choice filling process for the third stray vacancy round of Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 has commenced, allowing candidates to select their preferred MBBS and BDS seats. This important phase of the admission process is open from October 24 to 25, 2026, as announced by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell.

In this round, candidates are required to submit fresh choices, as preferences from earlier rounds will not be considered. The CET Cell has released a seat matrix detailing the available vacancies for MBBS and BDS programs across participating medical and dental colleges in Maharashtra. Candidates can access this information and the choice filling link on the official website, medical2026.mahacet.org.

The revised schedule indicates that the choice filling will close on October 25 at 8 AM, with the selection list being published on the same day. Following this, candidates who are allotted seats must report to their respective colleges on October 26, 2026, with all necessary documents and payment of fees as per the admission guidelines.

This round aims to fill the remaining vacant seats in medical and dental colleges, providing an opportunity for candidates who may have missed earlier rounds. It is crucial for candidates to carefully review the updated seat matrix before making their selections to ensure they are choosing colleges they are willing to attend.

Looking ahead, candidates should stay informed about the admission process and adhere to the deadlines set by the CET Cell. As the choice filling progresses, it is essential for participants to prepare for the next steps in their admission journey, including physical reporting and document verification at their allotted institutions.