Maharashtra Mop-Up Round 2025: Eligibility and Seat Allotment Explained

The Maharashtra mop-up round 2025 is the final step in the Maharashtra counselling process for students to secure a seat in MBBS or BDS courses through the Maharashtra state NEET counseling process. 

This round is important for the students who did not get a seat in round 1 or round 2. Maharashtra counselling is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell) for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in government, private, and deemed universities for 85% of the state quota seats in Government, Private, and deemed universities.

If the candidate has not secured a seat, this round is a golden opportunity for them to get a seat. 

In this blog, we will explain everything about the Maharashtra mop-up round 2025, its eligibility criteria, registration process, seat allotment process, important dates, and the required documents to get admission in top medical and dental colleges.

Maharashtra NEET UG counselling 2025 key highlights

The Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2025 is conducted by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell. The candidate must fulfill the eligibility criteria of NEET counselling so that they can apply for the counselling process. Refer to the table below for the counseling process and other details about the Maharashtra NEET 2025 counselling.

What is the mop-up round in Maharashtra NEET UG counselling?

The Mop-up Round counselling is the last step in the counselling process after round 2 to fill the remaining vacant MBBS/BDS seats that could not be filled in round 1 and Round 2. It is managed by the State CET Cell of Maharashtra. This round provides a final opportunity for the students to take admission in government, private, and deemed medical colleges in Maharashtra. The seats remain vacant due to several reasons:

• If a candidate got a seat in round 2 but did not join or report to the college, the seat allotted remains vacant.
• If a candidate withdraws from his/her seat, his/her allotted seat remains vacant.
• If a candidate did not join or report to college in round 2 for higher upgradation, his/her seat remains vacant.
• If a candidate’s documents cannot be verified due to technical errors, the seats remain vacant.

Important dates of Maharashtra NEET UG 2025 counselling mop-up round

Here are the important dates of Maharashtra NEET UG 2025 counselling mop-up round

Who is eligible for the Maharashtra mop-up round 2025?

The eligibility criteria for the Maharashtra state quota counselling NEET mop-up round need to be fulfilled by the candidates to secure a seat in the counselling process. Here is the eligibility criterion required for participation in the counselling process:

Eligible candidates:

• A candidate must qualify for EET UG 2025 with the minimum required cutoff marks.
• A candidate who did not get a seat in the Maharashtra counselling process of Round 1 or Round 2.
• A candidate who registered in the previous round but did not accept or join the allotted seat.
• A candidate who got a seat but resigned or had their seat cancelled before the deadline.
• The candidate who didn’t register in previous rounds but wants to participate in this round.
• A candidate who did not take part in the AIQ mop-up round by MCC.

Not eligible candidates:

• A candidate who has joined the college and retained seats in round 1 or round 2 of counselling.
• The candidate who has been allotted a seat and has joined the seat in this round.
• The candidate who has failed to complete document verification due to a technical error or the absence of any document.

What is the Maharashtra mop-up round registration process?

The mop-up counselling is the last step to secure a seat in the top medical or dental colleges under the Maharashtra state quota. Here is the step-by-step registration process to avoid any mistakes: 

Step 1: Online registration

To start the mop-up process in counselling:

1. Visit the official website
   Visit the Maharashtra NEET UG counselling portal, the only authorized website for state counselling.
2. Click on the mop-up round registration link

Click on the tab labeled “NEET-UG 2025 mop-up round registration.” Click to begin the application process.

3. Enter the required information
   Fill in the required details such as:

• NEET UG 2025 roll number
• Candidate's full name (as per NEET admit card)
• Date of birth
• Mobile number and email ID
• Category (General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, etc.)
• Domicile status (proof of being a Maharashtra state resident)

4. Upload the required documents
   Upload the important documents (NEET scorecard, caste certificate if applicable, domicile certificate).
5. Select quota and category
   Choose from:

• State Quota
• Institutional Quota (for private colleges)
• PwD, EWS, Minority, or other applicable categories

6. Submit registration
   Review the form carefully before submitting to avoid any mistakes or disqualifications.

 Step 2: Payment of registration fee

After the submission of the registration form, it will be redirected to the payment gateway.

Payment methods:

• You can use UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, etc.) or,
• Net banking, or,
• Credit/Debit Card

Read More: Maharashtra Counselling Fee Payment: Stepwise Guide 2025

 Step 3: Choice filling & locking

This step is important in securing a seat because seats are allotted based on your preferences for the college.

Log in to your account by using your credentials you used during the registration process.

1 - View available colleges & courses
The list will be available of MBBS/BDS colleges in Maharashtra which have vacant seats for the mop-up round counselling.

2 - Select colleges and courses
Make the preference of college and courses in order, you will get the seat depending on this order.

3 - Factors to consider:

• Availability of seats from earlier rounds
• NEET cutoffs of last year
• NEET UG 2025 rank
• Category reservation (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD)
• Location and tuition fee

4 - Lock your choices
After finalization, lock your choices because you won’t be able to make changes after locking them choices.

5 - Print the confirmation page
Download the printout of locked choices and payment receipt, which is important for future reference and the admission process.

Seat allotment process in the Maharashtra mop-up round

After the choice filling in the mop-up round NEET UG, the Maharashtra CET Cell will start the process of seat allotment.

How the seat allotment works:

Seats are allocated based on:

• NEET UG 2025 rank
  The candidates with higher ranks are given priority during the allocation of the seat.
• Reservation quota
  The seats are reserved for categories like SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PWD as per the Maharashtra government rules.
• Category eligibility
  The seat allocation is done within your eligibility category. 
• Seat availability
  The remaining vacant seats in round 1 and round 2 are shifted to the mop-up round.
• College & course preferences
  The choices of college and course preference submitted will result in the allocation of the seat.

Seat allotment result

Once the Seat allotment process is completed in NEET UG counselling:

1. The Maharashtra state CET Cell will declare the seat allotment result on the official website.
2. The candidate can log in to see their result and download the provisional allotment letter.
3. If a candidate has not got a seat can wait for the Stray vacancy Round.

Read More :How to Check Maharashtra Counselling Results & Download Seat Allotment Letter

Reporting to the allotted college

If a candidate has got a seat in this round can report to their respective college.

What to Do:

• The candidate must download and print your allotment letter.
• The candidate must report to the college within the stipulated time.
• The candidate must submit the required documents for verification.
• The candidate must pay the college admission fee.

Documents required for Maharashtra NEET UG counselling mop-up round

Here are the details of the documents required for admission in the mop-up round of NEET counselling in Maharashtra. Keep the documents ready to avoid last-minute panic.

• NEET UG 2025 admit Card
• NEET UG 2025 scorecard
• Class 10 Marksheet and Passing certificate
• Class 12 Marksheet and Passing certificate
• School Leaving certificate
• Domicile Certificate
• Caste/Income/EWS certificate (if applicable)
• Caste Validity Certificate (for reserved category)
• Medical Fitness certificate
• Aadhar card
• Transfer certificate
• Nationality certificate
• Verification slip
• Allotment letter
• Passport-size photographs

Read More :Document Verification for Maharashtra Counselling 2025: Checklist & Tips

Important tips for the mop-up round counselling success

Here are the important tips for the candidate for their success in mop-up MCC NEET UG counselling round:

• A candidate must check the counselling guidelines carefully on the Maharashtra NEET counselling website.
• A candidate wisely chooses the college preferences based on NEET rank and availability of the seats.
• A candidate must arrange their documents in advance to avoid last-minute panic.
• A candidate must analyse previous year cutoffs for realistic choices.
• A candidate must seek expert guidance or consult counselors or professionals.

FAQS

1 - Is a new registration required for the mop-up round counselling?

Yes, new registration is required for the mop-up round counselling, even if you have registered earlier.

2 - What if I don’t get a seat in the mop-up round counselling?

If you have not been allotted a seat in the mop-up round counselling, you may get a seat in the stray vacancy round.

3 - Can I participate in the stray vacancy round without joining the mop-up round?

The candidates who have registered for counselling and did not get a seat are eligible for the stray vacancy round.

4 - Can I modify the choices after locking them in the mop-up round of counselling?

No, you can not modify the choices after locking them in the mop-up round of counselling. If you have locked your choices, they cannot be changed or edited.

5 - Is the mop-up round applicable to both MBBS and BDS seats?

Yes, the mop-up round is applicable to both MBBS and BDS vacant seats in government, private, and deemed universities under the Maharashtra state quota.