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NEET UG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round Begins: Registration Opens Today

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Praful Bhatnagar
College Admin | Updated on Nov 4, 2025

NEET UG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round Begins: Registration Opens Today: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially commenced the registration process for the NEET UG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round, offering one final opportunity for candidates to secure MBBS and BDS seats under the All India Quota. This round is meant for leftover seats after completion of the previous rounds of counselling and mop-up phase.

Key Dates

Activity Dates
Registration & Fee Payment 04 Nov to 09 Nov 2025
Choice Filling 05 Nov to 09 Nov 2025
Choice Locking 09 Nov 2025 (4 PM to 11:55 PM)
Seat Allotment 10 Nov to 11 Nov 2025
Result Announcement 12 Nov 2025
Reporting to Colleges 13 Nov to 20 Nov 2025

 

Who Can Apply

·       Candidates who have not been allotted any seat in earlier rounds.

·       Candidates registered with MCC but not holding a seat currently.

·       Applicants who wish to participate for remaining vacant seats.

Note : Candidates who already took admission and joined a college in earlier rounds are not eligible.

How to Register

·       Visit the MCC counselling portal.

·       Select NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round Registration.

·       Login or complete new registration if not registered earlier.

·       Fill in required details and pay the counselling fee.

·       Proceed to choice filling once the option is enabled.

·       Lock choices before the deadline.

Applicants must ensure they choose colleges carefully, as this is the final round and seat upgrades will not be available afterward.

Important Guidelines

·       Candidates must submit choices online; there is **no fresh registration after the deadline**.

·       Allotted candidates must report to their allotted colleges within the stipulated time to confirm admission.

·       Seats will be filled strictly on the basis of merit and preference order.

·       Failure to report to the allotted institute will result in cancellation of the seat.

What Does This Round Mean

The stray vacancy round serves as the last chance for NEET UG aspirants seeking admission in government and private medical colleges across India under the AIQ scheme. With very limited seats remaining, candidates are advised to act promptly and participate actively by filling choices carefully.

For students still hoping to secure an MBBS/BDS seat, this is the final opportunity of the 2025 counselling cycle. Ensure timely registration, choice submission, and reporting to maximize your chances of admission.

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