Maharashtra MBBS/BDS 2026: Old Stray-Round Schedule Cancelled, Revised Dates Awaited
Published 15 Oct 20262 min read7 Views
The State CET Cell has cancelled the stray-round calendar published in Notice No.23. Notice No.26, dated 15 October 2026, also extends MBBS/BDS CAP Round 3 college reporting to 3:00 PM on 16 October 2026. A revised online stray-round schedule is pending, and the checked notice gives no new dates.
Key highlights
- Notice No.26 (15 October 2026): extends CAP Round 3 reporting and cancels the Notice No.23 stray-round calendar
- CAP Round 3 reporting deadline: 16 October 2026, 3:00 PM
- Revised stray-round schedule: not yet announced in the checked notice
- Notice No.24: State Cell to run online stray rounds; fresh choices needed in each round; any allotted seat must be joined
- Brochure: provides a two-year admission disqualification in one stated situation
- Official portal: medical2026.mahacet.org
Which Notice Says What
| Notice | What it covers | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notice No.23 | Earlier stray-round calendar | Cancelled; do not follow its dates |
| Notice No.24 | Instructions for the stray vacancy round | Read in full |
| Notice No.26 (15 October 2026) | CAP Round 3 reporting extension; cancellation of the No.23 calendar | Latest |
CAP Round 3 Reporting Deadline
Candidates allotted a seat in CAP Round 3 must report to their college by 3:00 PM on 16 October 2026.
Stray-Round Schedule Cancelled
Notice No.26 cancels the stray-round calendar given in Notice No.23. A revised schedule is pending. The checked notice does not give new dates, so candidates should watch the official portal.
What Notice No.24 Says About Stray Rounds
According to Notice No.24:
- The State Cell will run the stray rounds online.
- Candidates must fill fresh choices in each round.
- Any seat allotted in a stray round must be joined.
Two-Year Disqualification Warning
The admission brochure provides for a two-year admission disqualification if a final-round seat lapses because a selected candidate does not report or join. The provision applies to that group of candidates. Read the brochure for its exact wording and scope before adding choices [VERIFY].
What Candidates Should Do Now
- Ignore the dates in the cancelled Notice No.23.
- If you hold a CAP Round 3 seat, report to your college before 3:00 PM on 16 October 2026.
- Check the official portal for the revised stray-round schedule.
- Verify the FRA and college fees before adding choices [VERIFY expansion of FRA].
- Add choices only for seats you are prepared to join.
- Read Notice No.24 and the brochure in full.