The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is gearing up to kick off the registration process for the NEET UG 2025 stray vacancy round. This crucial final phase of counselling provides one last opportunity for candidates who haven’t yet secured a medical seat in the previous rounds or are looking to upgrade their current allotment. The revised schedule has been carefully designed to ensure a smooth and fair allocation of the remaining seats across various government and private medical colleges.
It is absolutely essential for all candidates to complete their registration, choice filling, and document verification strictly within the specified dates to avoid missing out on this final chance. For many thousands of aspirants, the stray vacancy round represents their last shot at securing a coveted medical seat. Students are strongly advised to regularly check the official MCC website and meticulously follow the updated schedule.
Important Dates for NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round 2025:
The MCC recently released the updated timeline for this round. Here are the key dates to remember:
- 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
How to Register for the Stray Vacancy Round:
Candidates can easily complete their registration by following these straightforward steps:
- Head to the official MCC website.
- Locate and click on the ‘NEET UG Counselling 2025 Stray Vacancy Round’ link.
- Complete the online registration form, ensuring all personal and academic details are accurate.
- Proceed to fill and lock your preferred choices of colleges and courses.
- Pay the necessary registration fee online.
- Download and save the confirmation page for your records.
Who is Eligible to Participate?
This Stray Vacancy round is primarily intended for candidates who have not been allocated a seat in previous counselling rounds or those who wish to upgrade an existing allotment. Only individuals who successfully complete both the registration and choice locking processes within the given deadline will be considered eligible for seat allotment. Furthermore, mandatory document verification at the allotted college during the reporting period is a must. To enhance their chances, candidates should prepare and list multiple college and course preferences when filling their choices.