Great news for aspiring medical students! The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has unveiled a revised schedule for the NEET UG 2025 counselling, specifically for the much-anticipated Stray Vacancy Round. This crucial phase offers a final golden opportunity for candidates who haven’t yet secured a seat in previous rounds or are looking to upgrade their current allocation.
This updated schedule aims to streamline the allocation of any remaining seats across both government and private medical colleges. To ensure you don’t miss out, it’s vital that all candidates complete their registration, carefully fill in their choices, and proceed with document verification within the newly specified dates. With thousands of eager applicants vying for limited spots, the Stray Vacancy Round is often considered the ultimate chance to gain admission to your desired medical institution.
Students are strongly advised to keep a close eye on the official MCC website and adhere strictly to the published timeline.
Key Dates for NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round 2025
The MCC has released the following important dates for the NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round:
- Registration Window: November 4 to November 9, 2025
- Choice Filling & Locking: November 5 to November 9, 2025
- Seat Allotment Processing: November 10 to November 11, 2025
- Round 3 Seat Allotment Result Release: November 12, 2025
- Reporting to Allotted Colleges: November 13 to November 20, 2025
How to Register for the Stray Vacancy Round
Once the registration period commences, candidates can easily apply for the Stray Vacancy Round by following these simple steps:
- Visit the official MCC website.
- Locate and click on the “NEET UG Counselling 2025 Stray Vacancy Round” link.
- Carefully fill out the online registration form with all your personal and academic details.
- Select and lock your preferred colleges and courses.
- Complete the payment for the application fee online.
- Download and save the confirmation page for your records.
Who Can Participate?
The Stray Vacancy Round is primarily designed for:
- Candidates who were unsuccessful in securing a medical seat during earlier counselling rounds.
- Candidates who wish to upgrade from a previously allotted seat.
It is absolutely critical to complete both the registration and choice locking processes within the given deadlines. Only applicants who do so will be considered for seat allotment in this round. Additionally, mandatory document verification at the allotted college is a crucial step during the reporting period. To boost your chances of securing a seat, remember to list multiple college and course preferences when filling out your choices.