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Maharashtra MBBS/BDS: 1,036 Seats Remain Vacant After Counselling
18 Oct
Summary
- 10,395 students admitted to MBBS/BDS courses in Maharashtra for 2026-27.
- 1,036 seats remain vacant across medical and dental colleges.
- Stray vacancy rounds are scheduled from October 17 to October 18, 2026.
A total of 10,395 students have been admitted to MBBS and BDS courses in Maharashtra for the 2026-27 academic year. This accounts for 90.93% of the 11,431 available seats, leaving 1,036 vacancies. The Maharashtra State CET Cell has announced a revised schedule for online stray vacancy rounds to fill these remaining positions.
For MBBS admissions, 8,288 out of 8,814 seats are filled, with 526 vacancies primarily in private colleges. In BDS courses, 2,107 of 2,617 seats have been filled, leaving 510 vacancies, predominantly in private dental institutions.
The first online stray vacancy round for preference submission is open from October 17 to October 18, 2026. Candidates must report to their allotted colleges with original documents and fees between October 20 and October 21, 2026. The deadline to cancel a seat without penalty is October 21, 2026.
