Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling: Over 10,000 MBBS, BDS Seats Filled; 1,036 Vacancies Remain

Mumbai: The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has announced that 10,395 students have secured admission to MBBS and BDS courses across Maharashtra following the third round of the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for the 2026-27 academic year. Of the 11,431 seats available, 90.93% have been filled, leaving 1,036 vacancies.

MBBS admissions recorded higher occupancy at 94.03%, with 8,288 of 8,814 seats filled. Government medical colleges nearly completed admissions with 5,045 of 5,065 seats occupied (99.60% occupancy), while private medical colleges filled 3,243 of 3,749 seats (86.50%), leaving 506 vacant. BDS admissions stood at 80.51% occupancy, with 2,107 of 2,617 seats filled. Government dental colleges filled 291 of 317 seats (91.79%), while private dental colleges filled 1,816 of 2,300 seats (78.95%).

To fill remaining vacancies, the CET Cell announced three online stray vacancy rounds. Candidates must submit fresh preferences between October 17-18 (until 11:59 pm), with allotment results declared on October 19. Students must report to colleges with original documents and fees between October 20-21 by 5:30 pm.