MUMBAI – Maharashtra’s Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell announced the provisional allocation of 21,346 MBBS and BDS seats in the NEET UG 2025 stray vacancy round. This selection, critical for medical and dental aspirants, remains subject to a final decision from the Bombay High Court. Candidates allotted seats must complete admissions by November 17, 2025, at 5:30 pm .
The CET Cell released the selection list for the Maharashtra NEET UG 2025 counselling stray vacancy round. Students can verify their eligibility and allocated seats through the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org. The stray vacancy round serves as a final opportunity to fill remaining undergraduate medical and dental positions across the state.
Bombay High Court Conditions Admissions
The Bombay High Court has issued an interim order directly impacting these admissions. The court ruled that all admissions processed during this stray vacancy round will be contingent on the outcome of ongoing legal challenges. This judicial intervention introduces significant uncertainty for thousands of selected candidates.
Two separate petitions filed against the Maharashtra CET Cell specifically target the addition of 100 new MBBS seats . These seats were introduced into the final counselling round for Ashwini Rural Medical College, Solapur, and Malati Medical College, Akola. The legal challenge questions the timing and procedure of adding these seats.
Petitioner Claims and Seat Availability
The petitioners argue that the CET Cell’s decision to add these 100 new seats was unfair. This action occurred despite 484 MBBS and BDS seats remaining vacant before the stray vacancy round. They claim this process deprived them of a fair chance to compete for the newly introduced seats.
According to the official statement from the CET Cell, the petitioners are currently ineligible to participate in the stray vacancy round. They had already secured admissions to other courses. The petitioners seek an order making them eligible to compete for the new MBBS seats and enable potential upgradation.
Admission Deadlines and Verification Process
Candidates allotted seats must report to their respective colleges for admission. The final deadline for joining is November 17, 2025, by 5:30 pm . Institutes will verify all original documents during this period.
The verification process confirms a candidate’s eligibility. The CET Cell’s official notification specifies the provisional nature of the selection. It states: “This Provisional Selection is done on the basis of information given by the candidate in the application form and the admission will be confirmed after verification and submission of original documents as per candidate’s claim.”
Key Admission Details
- Total Seats Allotted: 21,346 (MBBS, BDS)
- Round: NEET UG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round
- Admission Deadline: November 17, 2025, 5:30 pm
- Status: Provisional, subject to Bombay High Court outcome
The ongoing legal proceedings mean students and their families must closely monitor official announcements from the CET Cell and the Bombay High Court. Final confirmation for thousands of medical and dental seats depends on these judicial rulings.