As per the officially circulated seat matrix, a total of 74 MBBS seats are available under the ‘Other (OTH)’ category in the Stray Vacancy Round. These seats are spread across multiple private medical institutions in Karnataka and will be allotted strictly as per NEET UG merit, eligibility, and counselling norms.
College-wise MBBS Stray Vacancy Seat Details (2025)
| College Name | Vacant Seats | Course & Category |
| M.V.J. Medical College and Research Hospital | 37 | MBBS – Other (OTH) |
| Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre | 5 | MBBS – Other (OTH) |
| The Oxford Medical College Hospital and Research Centre | 10 | MBBS – Other (OTH) |
| Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Hospital | 5 | MBBS – Other (OTH) |
| Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College | 11 | MBBS – Other (OTH) |
| S. Nijalingappa Medical College and Research Centre | 1 | MBBS – Other (OTH) |
| K. Venkataramana Gowda Medical College and Hospital | 5 | MBBS – Other (OTH) |
| TOTAL VACANT SEATS | 74 | - |
Key Highlights
- The highest number of vacant seats (37) is reported at M.V.J. Medical College and Research Hospital.
- All seats are for the MBBS programme and fall under the Other (OTH) category.
- The Stray Vacancy Round is the final round of counselling; once allotted, seats generally cannot be surrendered or upgraded.
- Eligible candidates must remain vigilant, as the stray round often follows a compressed schedule with quick reporting timelines.
What Candidates Should Know
Candidates participating in the Karnataka NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round 2025 must ensure:
- They are NEET UG 2025 qualified and registered with KEA.
- They fulfil eligibility and document verification requirements.
- They closely track official notifications, choice filling, and allotment updates, as missing deadlines may result in loss of opportunity.
The release of the stray vacancy seat matrix is particularly significant for aspirants who were not allotted seats in earlier rounds or are seeking admission in Karnataka’s private medical colleges at the last stage of counselling.