NEET UG Counselling 2026: MCC announces special stray vacancy round for MBBS, BDS; registration from Nov 2

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the schedule for the NEET UG Counselling 2026 special stray vacancy round for MBBS seats and the fifth round of counselling for BDS and BSc Nursing seats. As per the schedule, the registration process will begin on November 2 and continue until November 4, 2026.

Candidates can fill and lock their choices from November 2 to November 5. The choice-locking facility will open at 4 pm on November 4 and remain available until 11 am on November 5, as per server timing.

NEET UG 2026: Special stray vacancy round schedule

The seat allotment process for the NEET UG counselling special stray vacancy round will be conducted from November 5 to November 6. MCC will declare the seat allotment result on November 7, 2026. Candidates allotted seats will have to report to their respective colleges between November 7 and November 16. The reporting deadline is 5 pm on November 16, as per server timing.

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NEET UG Counselling 2026: Sixth round for BDS, BSc Nursing

MCC has also announced the NEET UG counselling schedule for the sixth round of counselling for BDS and BSc Nursing seats. The registration and payment facility for this round will open on November 17 and continue until November 19, 2026.

Candidates can fill and lock their choices from November 17 to November 19. The choice-locking facility will be available from 4 pm on November 18 until 9 am on November 19. The seat allotment process will take place on November 19, and MCC will declare the results on November 20, 2026.

Candidates who are allotted seats in this round will have to report to their respective colleges between November 21 and November 28. The reporting deadline is 5 pm on November 28, as per server timing.

Candidates are advised to complete the registration, choice filling and reporting processes within the prescribed deadlines. They should also check the official MCC website for counselling updates and instructions.