Maharashtra BDS Stray Vacancy Round 2026 Result Out: 54 Seats Allotted, Report by November 10

The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, has declared the Special Stray Vacancy Round 1 seat allotment result for BDS admissions today, November 8, 2026. A total of 54 BDS seats were available in this round across government colleges, private colleges, and private universities in Maharashtra. Candidates who have been allotted seats must complete physical reporting at their respective colleges by November 10, 2026, at 5:30 PM.

The result is available on the official CET Cell portal. This is the first of up to three special stray vacancy rounds announced by the CET Cell to fill the remaining BDS (and MBBS) seats after the completion of three regular CAP rounds and three online stray vacancy rounds.

Maharashtra BDS Special Stray Round 2026: Seat Distribution

The 54 BDS seats in this special round are distributed as follows:

Source: Maharashtra CET Cell vacancy data

All 84 MBBS seats in government colleges were filled before this round; the remaining MBBS vacancies (84 total) are in private institutions. The focus of this article is the BDS allocation.

How to Check Maharashtra BDS Stray Round Result

Candidates can check their allotment status through the following steps:

1. Visit the official portal: Go to cetcell.mahacet.org 
2. Locate the notification: Look for "Special Stray Vacancy Round 1 Selection List" or the BDS allotment PDF link.
3. Open the PDF: The selection list is published in PDF format.
4. Search your details: Use the PDF search function to find your NEET UG roll number or CET application form number.
5. Verify allotted college: Confirm the college code, name, and course (BDS) mentioned against your entry.
6. Save a copy: Download and retain the selection list for reporting.

Important: The CET Cell's official notice for this round is Notice No. 33, dated November 3, 2026. Candidates should refer to this notice and the selection list PDF for authoritative details, not unofficial aggregator lists.

Reporting Deadline and What to Do Next

Candidates whose names appear on the BDS selection list must complete physical reporting and admission confirmation at their allotted college by 5:30 PM on November 10, 2026.

At the college, candidates must:

• Submit all original documents for verification.
• Pay the prescribed admission fee (via Demand Draft, NEFT, or RTGS as instructed by the college).
• Fill and submit the Status Retention Form (where applicable).

Failure to report by the deadline will result in cancellation of the allotted seat. Under CET Cell rules, joining a stray round seat is mandatory; letting a last-round seat lapse can lead to disqualification from that course group for the next two years.

Documents Required for Physical Reporting

While the source article does not list documents, Maharashtra CET Cell's standard reporting requirements for NEET UG stray rounds include:

• NEET UG 2026 admit card
• NEET UG 2026 scorecard/rank letter
• Class 10 certificate and mark sheet (date of birth proof)
• Class 12 certificate and mark sheet
• Valid government photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, etc.)
• Category/reservation certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD, if applicable)
• Domicile certificate (if applicable)
• Special Stray Round allotment letter (download from portal)
• Passport-size photographs
• Admission fee payment instrument (DD or NEFT/RTGS receipt)
• Any additional documents specified in the allotment letter or college notice

Note: The exact fee amount is determined by the Fees Regulating Authority and varies by institution. Candidates should check their allotment letter and college website for the specific amount payable.

Who Was Eligible for the Special Stray Round?

Participation in the special stray rounds was restricted to candidates who met all of the following conditions:

NEET UG 2026 qualified.

Registered with the Maharashtra state-level MBBS/BDS admission process.

Not allotted a seat in any earlier Group A CAP round.

Not joined an MBBS/BDS Group A course on or before October 26, 2026 (including through All India Quota).

Not allotted a seat in Round 3 or a later stray vacancy round and then failed to join.

Candidates who had already joined a seat through the All India Quota (including MCC's special stray round) were also excluded and were removed from the state's selection list even if they had filled preferences.

Official Portal and Notice

All updates regarding the special stray rounds, including the BDS selection list and subsequent round schedules, are published on:

cetcell.mahacet.org (official CET Cell portal)

The governing notice for this round is Notice No. 33, dated November 3, 2026, issued by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra. Candidates are advised to check the portal for Round 2 and Round 3 schedules if seats remain vacant after Round 1 reporting.