Maharashtra’s State Common Entrance Test Cell has announced the seat matrix for the AYUSH counselling stray vacancy round. Students seeking admission to various medical courses must submit their program and college choices online. The deadline for choice submission is December 3, 2025 .
The official website, cetcell.mahacet.org, is the designated portal for all applications. This round is critical for candidates aiming to secure remaining seats in medical disciplines. The State CET Cell will publish the seat allotment results for this round on December 4, 2025 .
Admissions through this counselling process include Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) programs. Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) courses are also part of this round. Additionally, students can apply for Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS) programs. These courses are offered in both government and private medical colleges across Maharashtra.
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must meet specific criteria to participate in the stray vacancy round. All applicants must be officially registered with the State CET Cell, Mumbai. This registration process is completed through an online application on the State CET Cell’s official website.
Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Candidates
Special eligibility conditions apply to Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) candidates. OCI applicants are eligible for seats in government, corporation, government-aided, and private unaided colleges. Such candidates must obtain OCI state status. They must have also passed both Class 10 and Class 12 examinations from educational institutions within the State of Maharashtra.
Furthermore, OCI candidates must possess a domicile of Maharashtra. Alternatively, they must demonstrate a minimum continuous stay of 10 years within the state. These specific requirements ensure compliance with state admission policies for non-resident Indian citizens.
Required Documents for Counselling
Candidates must prepare and submit a comprehensive set of documents for the Maharashtra AYUSH Counselling stray round. Failure to provide any required document may lead to disqualification. The necessary documents are listed below:
- NEET UG Admit Card: A copy of the admit card from the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate).
- Photo ID Proof: Any valid government-issued photo identification. Acceptable IDs include an Aadhaar Card, Driving License, PAN Card, or Passport.
- NEET Result Scorecard: A copy of the official NEET result scorecard.
- Nationality Certificate: Proof of Indian nationality.
- Domicile Certificate: Official documentation proving residence in Maharashtra.
- Medical Fitness Certificate: A certificate confirming the candidate’s physical fitness for the course.
- Aadhaar Card: The unique 12-digit identification number.
Documents for Constitutional Reservation Claims
Candidates claiming constitutional reservations must submit additional specific documents. These certificates validate their claim under various reservation categories:
- Caste Certificate: Proof of belonging to a specific caste category.
- Caste Validity Certificate (CVC): Official validation of the caste certificate.
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate: Required for certain Other Backward Class (OBC) categories.
- EWS Eligibility Certificate: For candidates claiming Economically Weaker Section (EWS) reservation.
Documents for Specified Reservation Claims
Further documentation is necessary for candidates applying under specified reservation categories. These claims include:
- Defence Category Claim: For applicants under the defense quota.
- Person with Disability (PWD) Claim: Official certificate verifying disability status.
- MKB Claim: Documents supporting the Maharashtra-Karnataka Border (MKB) claim.
- HA Claim: Relevant documents for Hill Area (HA) reservation.
- Orphan Claim: Official proof of orphan status for reservation purposes.
Candidates should ensure all documents are valid and correctly attested. The State CET Cell advises applicants to regularly check the official website for any updates or further instructions regarding the counselling process.