NEET UG counselling 2025: Registration for stray vacancy round begins today, check important dates and how to apply here

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is set to begin the registration process for the NEET UG 2025 stray vacancy round. This final phase of counselling gives one last opportunity to candidates who could not secure a seat in previous rounds or wish to upgrade their allotment.

The revised schedule aims to ensure smooth allocation of remaining seats across government and private medical colleges.Candidates must complete registration, choice filling, and document verification strictly within the given dates to avoid missing out. With thousands of aspirants still waiting for admission, the stray vacancy round is often seen as the last chance to secure a medical seat. Students are advised to regularly visit the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in, and follow the updated schedule carefully.

NEET UG Stray Vacancy round 2025: Important dates

MCC earlier released the revised schedule for the NEET UG stray vacancy round. Important dates are as follows:

Direct link to check NEET UG stray vacancy round schedule here.

How to register for the Stray Vacancy round

Candidates can complete their registration for the stray vacancy round by following these steps:

Who can participate?

The Stray Vacancy round is primarily meant for candidates who have not been allotted a seat in earlier rounds or wish to upgrade their existing allotment. Only those who complete both registration and choice locking within the deadline will be eligible for seat allotment.Additionally, document verification at the allotted college during reporting is mandatory. To maximise their chances, candidates are advised to keep multiple college and course preferences ready while filling in their choices.