| Updated On - Oct 14, 2026
The Medical Counselling Committee closes NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round registration today October 13. Choice filling ends October 15 and the final seat allotment result releases on October 17 at mcc.nic.in.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has closed stray round registration today. The deadline applies to NEET UG 2026 candidates at mcc.nic.in. Today, October 13, 2026, is the last day to register.
The round covers vacant MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing seats. Choice filling will remain open until October 15, 2026. The seat allotment result will follow on October 17, 2026.
This stray round is the final all-India quota counselling for 2026-27. Only candidates unplaced after Round 3 are eligible. Round 3 allottees cannot participate in this round.
NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration and fee payment | October 12 to 14, 2026 |
| Choice filling | October 12 to 15, 2026 |
| Choice locking window | October 14 (4 PM) to October 15 (10 AM) |
| Seat allotment processing | October 15 to 16, 2026 |
| Stray vacancy result | October 17, 2026 |
| Reporting at allotted institute | October 19 to 26, 2026 |
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
The round is restricted to NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates. They must have remained unplaced in Round 3 of counselling. Candidates allotted a seat in Round 3 are barred.
The rule applies whether Round 3 allottees joined the institute or not. The round covers seats in deemed and central universities. It also covers AIIMS, JIPMER, and ESIC medical colleges.
How to Register for the Stray Vacancy Round?
Candidates must register on the MCC portal before the deadline today. The portal uses NEET UG 2026 roll number for login. Fee payment is part of the registration process.
- Visit the official MCC portal at mcc.nic.in.
- Click the UG Medical Counselling link on the homepage.
- Log in using NEET UG 2026 roll number and password.
- Pay the applicable registration fee online.
- Fill the registration form and submit it.
How to Fill Choices for the Stray Round?
Choice filling is a separate step after registration. Candidates must list preferred colleges and courses by priority. The seat matrix is released by MCC before choice filling begins.
Choices must be locked between October 14 and October 15. The locking window opens at 4 PM on October 14. It closes at 10 AM on October 15.
Unlocked choices will be auto-locked at the deadline. Students should review the seat matrix before submitting preferences. Mock allotment is not conducted in the stray round.
The stray vacancy round is the last all-India quota chance. Unfilled seats after this round return to state quotas. Missing this window closes central and deemed university access.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Complete registration and fee payment at mcc.nic.in before midnight today.
- Review the stray round seat matrix on the MCC portal.
- Fill and lock all preferred choices before October 15 at 10 AM.
- Keep original documents and certificates ready for reporting.
- Check the allotment result on October 17 at mcc.nic.in.
- Report to the allotted institute between October 19 and 26.
Watch the MCC portal for the stray round result on October 17. Reporting runs from October 19 to 26, 2026.
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