NEET UG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round Registration Begins

- MCC announces NEET UG 2025 stray vacancy round for final medical seat allocation.
- Registration and choice filling open November 4–9; allotment results on November 12.
- Eligible candidates must register, lock choices, and verify documents before reporting.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will soon start the registration for the NEET UG 2025 stray vacancy round. This concluding stage of counselling offers a final chance to candidates who were unable to obtain a seat in earlier rounds or desire to improve their allocation.
The updated timetable seeks to facilitate the seamless distribution of leftover seats in both government and private medical institutions.
Applicants must finish registration, select preferences, and verify documents strictly by the specified deadlines to prevent missing opportunities. With numerous candidates still hoping for admission, the stray vacancy round is frequently regarded as the final opportunity to obtain a medical seat. Students are encouraged to frequently check the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in and pay close attention to the revised schedule.
MCC has previously published the updated timetable for the NEET UG stray vacancy round.
Key dates are as follows:
Registration: November 4 to November 9, 2025
Choice Filling and Locking: November 5 to November 9, 2025
Seat Allotment Processing: November 10 to November 11, 2025
Round 3 Seat Allotment Result: November 12, 2025
Reporting to Allotted Colleges: November 13 to November 20, 2025
Steps to register for the Stray Vacancy round
- Go to the official MCC site: mcc.nic.in
- Select the link for ‘NEET UG Counselling 2025 Stray Vacancy Round’.
- Complete the online registration form with correct personal and educational information.
- Select and secure your desired colleges and programs.
- Pay the necessary registration fee through the internet.
- Save and download the confirmation page for reference later.
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The Stray Vacancy round is mainly intended for applicants who have not received a seat in previous rounds or want to enhance their current allotment. Eligibility for seat allotment will be granted solely to those who finish both registration and choice locking before the deadline.
Furthermore, verification of documents at the designated college during the reporting process is required. To increase their chances of success, candidates should consider various colleges and courses when completing their selections.