NEET UG Counselling 2026: Stray vacancy round registration begins; apply by October 14

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has started registration for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) counselling 2026 stray vacancy round. Eligible candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses can register online through the official website, mcc.nic.in, until October 14, 2026.

The MCC NEET UG stray vacancy round is conducted to fill medical and dental seats that remain vacant after the earlier rounds of counselling. Candidates must check the eligibility conditions and NEET UG counselling instructions issued by MCC before registering.

NEET UG Counselling 2026: Stray vacancy round dates

The NEET UG choice filling process will remain open until October 15. The NEET UG 2026 stray vacancy round seat allotment result is scheduled to be announced on October 17. Candidates allotted seats will have to report to their respective colleges between October 19 and October 26, 2026. Candidates can check the important dates for the MCC NEET UG 2026 stray vacancy round below.

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How to register for NEET UG counselling 2026 stray vacancy round

Candidates can follow these steps to complete the registration process:

• Visit the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in.
• Open the UG medical counselling section.
• Click on the registration link for the NEET UG 2026 stray vacancy round.
• Register using 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 process and proceed to choice filling.
• Select preferred colleges and courses and lock the choices within the specified deadline.
• Download or save the confirmation details for future reference.

Candidates should verify their details before submitting the form and retain a copy of the payment receipt and other relevant documents.

MCC conducts NEET UG counselling for 15% of All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government medical and dental colleges, along with seats in central universities, deemed universities, AIIMS, JIPMER and other participating institutions covered under its counselling process.