Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026: Special Stray Vacancy Registration and Choice Filling by November 5
Published 4 Nov 20267 min read
Candidates seeking MBBS and BDS admission in Chhattisgarh through NEET UG 2026 must complete their registration and fresh college choice filling for the Special Stray Vacancy Round by November 5, 2026, at 11:59 PM. The special stray vacancy counselling process began on November 3, providing an opportunity for eligible fresh applicants and previously registered candidates who did not receive a seat in any earlier counselling round. The published seat matrix lists 72 vacancies, including 14 MBBS seats and 58 BDS seats across participating medical and dental colleges in the state. Candidates must submit fresh college preferences for this round, as choices entered during previous counselling rounds will not be considered valid.
Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026: Important Special Stray Round Dates
Candidates participating in the special stray vacancy round should note the following deadline:
| Counselling Activity | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Registration begins | November 3, 2026 |
| Fresh choice filling begins | November 3, 2026 |
| Registration deadline | November 5, 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Choice filling and locking deadline | November 5, 2026, 11:59 PM |
Registration, choice filling and choice locking must be completed within the prescribed window.
Who Can Participate in Chhattisgarh NEET UG Special Stray Round?
The special stray vacancy round allows eligible candidates from two groups to participate:
- Fresh applicants who meet the prescribed eligibility requirements.
- Previously registered candidates who were not allotted any seat in the earlier counselling rounds.
Candidates should verify their eligibility before proceeding with registration and choice submission. Applicants who have already received a seat in an earlier round should check the official counselling guidelines regarding participation restrictions.
Fresh College Choices Mandatory for Special Stray Vacancy Round
- One of the most important instructions for candidates is that previously submitted college preferences will not remain valid for the special stray vacancy round.
- Eligible candidates who wish to participate must select their preferred medical or dental colleges again through the counselling portal.
- Leaving the choice list blank will result in exclusion from the seat allotment process.
- Candidates should carefully review the available institutions and select only those colleges where they are willing to complete admission if allotted a seat.
Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026 Seat Matrix: 72 MBBS and BDS Vacancies
The published special stray vacancy seat matrix includes 72 vacancies across MBBS and BDS programmes.
The course-wise distribution is as follows:
| Course | Available Vacancies |
|---|---|
| MBBS | 14 |
| BDS | 58 |
| Total | 72 |
MBBS Vacancies Under Management Quota
All 14 available MBBS vacancies are listed under the management quota across four private medical colleges in Chhattisgarh. Candidates interested in these seats should carefully check the applicable fee structure, eligibility conditions and admission requirements before selecting their preferred institutions.
BDS Vacancies Across Seven Dental Colleges
The 58 BDS vacancies are distributed across seven dental colleges under government and management quotas. Applicants should check the individual college-wise seat matrix to identify the vacancies available under their respective eligibility and admission categories.
Additional Registration Fee for Private College Choices
Candidates who previously selected only government medical colleges but now wish to include private medical colleges in their preferences must pay the applicable registration-fee difference. The additional payment must be completed before selecting private-college options. Candidates should verify the applicable fee requirements through the official counselling portal before submitting their fresh preferences.
Important Warning: Registration Fee Forfeiture After Seat Allotment
Candidates should exercise caution while selecting colleges during the special stray vacancy round. According to the announced counselling instructions, candidates who fail to take admission after receiving an allotment or subsequently relinquish the allotted seat will face forfeiture of the deposited registration fee. Therefore, applicants should select only those institutions where they are genuinely willing and financially prepared to complete the admission process.
What Candidates Should Do Before November 5
Candidates participating in Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Vacancy Round should:
- Verify their eligibility for the special stray round.
- Complete fresh registration, if required.
- Check the latest MBBS and BDS vacancy matrix.
- Pay the applicable registration-fee difference, wherever necessary.
- Select their preferred colleges again.
- Complete choice filling and locking before November 5 at 11:59 PM.
- Review their submitted preferences before the deadline.
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official Chhattisgarh NEET UG counselling website for updated notifications, seat matrix details and further admission instructions.
Important: Previously submitted choices will not be carried forward for this round. Eligible candidates must submit fresh preferences to be considered for special stray vacancy allotment.
