Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling: Round 3 Schedule Revised Check complete Details

The State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Maharashtra released a revised schedule for NEET UG Counselling for 2025 MBBS and BDS. This round was introduced to fill up the many vacant seats left after Round 2 Admissions. Candidates who were not able to secure a medical or dental seat in the previous round have a second chance to confirm their admission.

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling in 2025

The CET Cell conducts Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling for admissions to MBBS and BDS in government and private colleges throughout the state. The whole process is based upon NEET 2025 Scores. Candidates are then allocated seats based on All India Ranking, category and preference order.The first two rounds of MBBS and BDS were completed, but hundreds of seats remained unfilled. The authorities revised the schedule of Round 3, also known as the Mop-Up Round, to ensure that there are no unfilled seats.

Revised Schedule for Round Three Counselling

The Maharashtra Cell has released a revised notification indicating the new schedule for Round 3.

Important: Candidates who have been allocated a place in Round 3 are required to accept that seat, since there will be no more options for upgrading or withdrawing following this round.

The Schedule was Revised

There are a large number of seats that remain vacant in Maharashtra's medical colleges and dental colleges. Official data shows that over 600 BDS seats and nearly 900 MBBS seats remained vacant after Round 2.

The CET Cell, in order to address this problem and ensure that the deserving candidates do not miss out on any opportunities, has opened round 3 (Mop Up Round) for the final phase of counseling. This decision ensures that all seats are filled before the start of the academic year.

Eligibility for Round Three Participation

The candidates who want to participate in Round 3, Counselling, must meet certain eligibility requirements:

1. Qualified for NEET UG 2020: Only those candidates who have valid NEET-UG scores can participate.
2. Registered at Maharashtra CET Cell Candidates who have registered earlier do not need re-register, but they can still apply.
3. Seat Not Confirmed: Students that were allocated a seat during Round 1 or 2, but have not confirmed or resigned can apply again.
4. Document Verification Update: Candidates are required to upload all documents, including NEET scorecards, certificates of domicile, caste and nationality, as well as mark sheets.

Round 3 Counselling Process: Step by step

1. Registration and upload:
   Visit cetcell.mahacet.org to complete registration with your NEET credentials. Upload all documents required in PDF format.
2. Merit list & Seat Matrix
   CET Cell will publish a provisional rank list as well as a matrix of seats that displays available seats in government, private and minority colleges.
3. Candidates can choose colleges and courses by logging in between 10 October and
   . Once preferences are locked, they cannot be changed.
4. Seat Allocation:
   On October 15, 2025 the final list showing each candidate's college and course will be published.
5. Reporting and Admission:
   The selected candidates must physically report to the college allotted between October 16 to 20 2025, with their original documents. They also need to pay the admission fees to confirm their seats.

Key Points and Guidelines

• After a seat has been allocated in Round 3, , it must be accepted - candidates are not allowed to participate in any further rounds or change courses.
• Before locking your preferences, make sure you check all the details.
• When reporting, keep original documents, such as the NEET scorecard and proof of residence, ready.
• Candidates who do not report by the specified dates will lose their assigned seat, and will be disqualified for future admission.
• Always refer only to official websites like cetcell.mahacet.org and dmer.maharashtra.gov.in for authentic updates.

Last Advice to Candidates

Students who could not secure admission before now have a chance to do so with the revised round 3 of Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling. It is important to act quickly as there are only a limited number of seats available. Stay up to date with the latest announcements and keep an eye on the official counseling portal. Complete all steps well before the deadline.

This is your last chance to secure a seat for MBBS and BDS in Maharashtra during the session 2025-26. Upload accurate documents and confirm your admission within the specified period.