MCC NEET UG 2026: Special Stray Vacancy Round for MBBS Announced; Registration from November 2

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced a Special Stray Vacancy Round for MBBS and the 5th round of counselling for BDS and B.Sc. Nursing under NEET UG Counselling 2026. Registration opens on November 2, 2026, and closes at 3:00 PM on November 4. Choice filling runs until 11:00 AM on November 5, and the seat allotment result is scheduled for November 7. Reporting at allotted colleges runs from November 7 to 5:00 PM on November 16, 2026.

The schedule was generated by the office of the ADG (ME), DGHS, on October 30, 2026 . Candidates seeking admission to these courses should check the eligibility conditions applicable to their course and round before registering.

Schedule at a Glance

All timings are as per MCC server time .

What This Round Covers

Special Stray Vacancy Round for MBBS: This is an additional round to fill vacant MBBS seats after earlier counselling rounds.

5th Round for BDS and B.Sc. Nursing: Candidates seeking admission to these courses should follow the same schedule.

A separate 6th round for BDS and B.Sc. Nursing is also indicated in the schedule, running from November 17 to 28, 2026 . Candidates should monitor MCC for details on that round.

Registration and Choice Filling: Separate Deadlines

Registration and choice filling operate on different timelines:

Registration closes at 3:00 PM on November 4. Fee payment remains available until 6:00 PM, but this does not extend the registration window.

Choice filling continues until 11:00 AM on November 5. Candidates can submit preferences after registration closes but must complete both steps.

Choice locking is available from 4:00 PM on November 4 until 11:00 AM on November 5.

Completing registration alone does not complete the counselling process. Candidates must also submit and lock their choices within the specified window.

Eligibility: What Candidates Must Check

The announcement of an additional round does not mean every NEET UG candidate can automatically participate. Participation remains subject to MCC's eligibility rules.

The source article does not list the specific eligibility criteria for this special stray round. Candidates should check the official MCC notice on mcc.nic.in for the definitive eligibility conditions before registering.

For context, earlier stray rounds in 2026 excluded candidates who held or joined a seat, those who did not register, and those allotted in Round 3 but did not report . However, candidates should not assume these same rules apply to the special stray round without verification. [VERIFY]

Reporting After Allotment

Candidates allotted seats must report to their allotted college between November 7 and 5:00 PM on November 16, 2026. Failure to report may result in forfeiture of the security deposit and exclusion from further counselling rounds, as per MCC rules applicable to stray rounds. [VERIFY] — confirm specific consequences in the official notice.

Candidates should check the joining requirements for their allotted institution and arrange documents and funds accordingly.

What Candidates Should Do Now

Check the official MCC notice on mcc.nic.in for the special stray round eligibility criteria and seat matrix. [VERIFY]

Note the registration deadline: 3:00 PM on November 4.

Note the choice filling deadline: 11:00 AM on November 5.

Prepare documents for reporting: NEET UG admit card, scorecard, allotment letter (after result), Class 10 and 12 certificates, ID proof, category certificate (if applicable), and photographs. [VERIFY] — check the MCC notice for the complete list.

Review college options and budget (tuition, hostel, joining expenses) before filling choices.

Do not assume registration guarantees a seat. Fill only choices you are prepared to accept.