The Maharashtra MBBS BDS Stray Vacancy Round 1 Schedule 2025 has been officially released by the State CET Cell. After completing the first three rounds of NEET UG 2025 counselling for MBBS/BDS (Group A) courses, the authority will now conduct an online stray vacancy round to fill the remaining vacant seats in Government, Corporation, Aided, Private Unaided, and Minority colleges across Maharashtra. Below is the complete schedule, seat matrix, and important instructions for candidates.
MBBS — Seat Matrix and Key Updates
According to the latest seat matrix, a total of 25 medical colleges have 451 MBBS seats vacant after CAP Round 3. Out of these, 221 are under Institutional Quota (IQ). Major changes and additions include:
- Vedanta Medical College, Palghar: 79 vacant seats under Institutional Quota.
- Ashwini Rural Medical College, Solapur: 50 additional seats introduced in 2025.
- Malati Multispeciality Hospital & Medical College, Murtizapur (Akola): newly added college with 50 seats in this stray round.
- Remaining 51 unfilled seats from previous rounds have also been included, totaling 451 seats.
MBBS Seat Matrix For Stray Vacancy Round 1
| Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| Total MBBS Seats | 451 |
| Institutional Quota (IQ) | 221 |
| Merit-based (Scholarship Eligible) | 151 |
| Vedanta Palghar (Example) | 79 |
| Ashwini Rural, Solapur (Added) | +50 |
| Malati Multispeciality, Murtizapur (New) | 50 |
Cutoff Prediction: Among the 151 merit-based seats, 102 belong to male candidates and 49 to female candidates. Due to this distribution, the cutoff for male candidates may slightly decrease, while for female candidates it is expected to remain stable. Students looking for lower cutoff colleges should prioritize SSPM Medical College Sindhudurg, Malati Multispeciality Murtizapur, and Dr. Ulhas Patil Medical College Jalgaon during choice filling.
BDS Seat Matrix For Stray Vacancy Round 1
A total of 510 BDS seats remain vacant for the Maharashtra Stray Vacancy Round 1 of 2025. These include 29 Government seats, 414 Private seats, and approximately 70 under Institutional Quota (IQ). Since most BDS seats are merit-based and eligible for scholarships, the BDS cutoff is expected to drop in this round.
| Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| Total BDS Seats | 510 |
| Government Colleges | 29 |
| Private Colleges | 414 |
| Institutional Quota (IQ) | 70 |
| Merit-based (Scholarship Eligible) | 443 |
Because the number of BDS seats and scholarship-eligible positions is high, the BDS cutoff is likely to fall considerably in this round.
Choice Filling — Complete Before Deadline
The final date for Choice Filling and Locking is 13 November 2025. Candidates must fill their preferences carefully and lock their choices before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Once the selection list is published on 14 November 2025, physical joining will be held from 15 to 17 November 2025 up to 5:30 PM.
📅 Schedule for Maharashtra MBBS BDS Stray Vacancy Round 1 (2025)
The State CET Cell has announced the schedule for the final Stray Vacancy Round 1 to fill leftover MBBS and BDS seats in Maharashtra. Candidates must follow the timeline carefully to secure admission.
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Seat Matrix Publication | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Choice Filling (Fresh Preferences Only) | 12–13 Nov 2025 |
| Selection List Declaration | 14 Nov 2025 |
| College Reporting & Fee Payment | 15–17 Nov 2025 |
| Last Date to Resign Without Penalty | 17 Nov 2025 |
📘 Key Rules & Eligibility
- Only NEET-UG 2025 registered candidates with no seat till CAP Round 3 can participate.
- No new registration will be allowed for this round.
- Candidates must submit fresh college preferences; previous choices are invalid.
- Allotted seat must be joined mandatorily — non-reporting may lead to penalty.
Published: 12 November 2025 · Source: Maharashtra CET Cell (https://cetcell.mahacet.org)
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