NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round Registration Now Open

The Medical Counselling Committee has opened registrations for the NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round, allowing candidates to select their college and course preferences until October 14. Important dates include seat allotment results on October 17 and admission formalities from October 19 to 26. Candidates must ensure they meet eligibility criteria and follow the registration steps carefully. For more details, read the full article.

By Ambika Singh Oct 14, 2026, 11:31 IST

Important Update for NEET UG 2026 Candidates

Candidates looking to enroll in MBBS and other medical programs via NEET UG 2026 have a crucial update. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has commenced the application process for the Stray Vacancy Round. Registrations will remain open until October 14. During this process, candidates must indicate their preferred colleges and courses.

The results for seat allotment are scheduled to be announced on October 17.

It is essential for candidates to accurately fill out the online application form and pay the necessary registration fee. Double-checking all provided information before submission is highly recommended.

**Submission of College and Course Preferences**

After registering, candidates can submit their preferences for colleges and courses from October 12 to October 15. The seat allotment will occur on October 15 and 16, with results released on October 17. Those who receive a seat must report to their designated medical college and complete the admission process between October 19 and October 26.

**Eligibility Criteria**

Candidates who have already secured a seat or accepted a previously allotted seat are not eligible to participate in this Stray Vacancy Round. Additionally, those who were allotted a seat in the third round but did not finalize their admission are also ineligible. After the third round, the MCC will provide candidate data to both central and state counselling authorities. Candidates who fail to enroll against an allotted seat risk losing their security deposit.

**Steps to Register Online**

1. Visit the official MCC website: mcc.nic.in.

2. Navigate to the 'UG Counselling' section on the homepage.

3. Click on the registration link for the NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round.

4. Complete the registration by entering the required details.

5. Fill out the application form and pay the necessary fee. After submission, download the confirmation page.

6. Keep a printed copy of the application form for future reference.