NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round Registration Begins

Aspiring doctors who are still without a seat get one more opportunity. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has started registration for the NEET UG Counselling 2026 stray vacancy round, and the last date to apply is 14 October 2026. Eligible candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses can register online on the official website, mcc.nic.in.
This guide explains the dates, the registration steps and what to do after you get a seat.

The NEET UG stray vacancy round 2026 registration opened on 12 October 2026 and closes today, 14 October 2026. Choice filling remains open until 15 October, and the seat allotment result is scheduled for 17 October. Candidates who receive a seat will have to report to their colleges between 19 and 26 October 2026.

Candidates should read the eligibility conditions and counselling instructions issued by MCC before registering.

The MCC NEET 2026 Stray Round Registration is completely online. Follow these steps:
• Visit the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in.
• Open the UG medical counselling section.
• Click the registration link for the NEET UG 2026 stray vacancy round.
• Register with the required details and log in.
• Fill out the application form and provide the required information.
• Pay the applicable counselling fee through the available online payment options.
• Complete the registration and proceed to choice filling.
• Select your preferred colleges and courses and lock the choices within the specified deadline.
• Download or save the confirmation details for future reference.
Check every detail before submitting the form, and keep a copy of the payment receipt and other documents.

The NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round is conducted to fill MBBS and BDS seats that remain vacant after the earlier rounds of counselling. MCC conducts counselling for 15% of All India Quota seats in government medical and dental colleges. It also covers seats in central universities, deemed universities, AIIMS, JIPMER and other participating institutions under its counselling process.
Since stray vacancy seats are limited, every step matters. Here is how to make the most of the round:
• Register before the deadline. Registration and fee payment close on 14 October 2026.
• Fill choices wisely. Choice filling is open until 15 October, so list the colleges you actually wish to join in order of preference.
• Lock your choices on time. The locking window runs from 4 PM on 14 October to 10 AM on 15 October.
• Keep documents ready. You will need them when you report between 19 and 26 October.

The result will be announced on 17 October 2026. Check your seat status, download the allotment letter and report to the allotted college within the reporting window of 19 to 26 October 2026. Carry the original documents and complete the admission formalities on time. Candidates who do not report within the given dates may lose the allotted seat, so plan your travel and documents in advance.
Candidates from Maharashtra should also keep an eye on the state counselling schedule, because the state CET Cell is running its own stray vacancy round for seats under the state process.