MCC NEET UG Stray Round Final Day: Register by 4 PM, Choices Till 11:55 PM

The MCC NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round is in its final registration day on October 16, with regular registration scheduled to close at 4 PM according to MCC server time. The Medical Counselling Committee’s revised schedule gives candidates until 6 PM to complete payment, while choice filling remains available until 11:55 PM. Choice locking will run from 7 PM to 11:55 PM on October 16.  The separate reset-registration option has a 3 PM cutoff, which is earlier than the regular registration deadline. 

MCC NEET UG Stray Round 2026: Today’s Deadlines

All timings are explicitly stated by MCC as server time. 

Reset Registration Closes Before Regular Registration

Candidates should distinguish between the two registration-related timings. MCC’s notice states that the RESET Registration option is available only until 3 PM, while ordinary Stray Round registration continues until 4 PM. Candidates who need to use the reset facility should therefore not rely on the later 4 PM deadline.

MCC Stray Round Registration Closes at 4 PM

Regular Stray Round registration is available until 4 PM on October 16, 2026.  Candidates should complete the registration itself before this cutoff. The fact that payment remains available later does not mean new registration continues until 6 PM.

Payment Window Remains Open Until 6 PM

MCC separately allows Stray Round payment until 6 PM on October 16.  Candidates who have already completed the relevant registration stage should verify that payment has been successfully processed and retain the transaction confirmation/receipt. A payment attempt should not be treated as complete until the candidate account reflects the required status.

Choice Filling Continues Till 11:55 PM

Choice filling remains available until 11:55 PM on October 16. 

Candidates should use the latest official vacancy information when arranging their preferences and should check:

• institute;
• course;
• quota;
• category;
• seat type;
• actual preference order.

They should not rely on old screenshots or a previous version of the vacancy matrix if MCC has subsequently updated seat availability.

Choice Locking Runs From 7 PM to 11:55 PM

Choice locking is scheduled from 7 PM until 11:55 PM on October 16.  Choice filling and choice locking are therefore different stages. Candidates should review the current MCC instructions and their submitted choices carefully before completing the final locking action.

MCC Candidate Registration Link Shows Error During Current Check

MCC’s official UG counselling page continues to display “New Registration for UG Counselling 2026” on its Candidate Activity Board. 

However, when that link was checked for this update, it redirected to the National Informatics Centre error page stating:

“Something went wrong. Please try again.” mcc.admissions.nic.in

This confirms that the public registration link encountered an access problem during the check. It does not prove that MCC has formally closed registration before the stated 4 PM cutoff.

What Should Candidates Do If the MCC Portal Does Not Load?

Candidates should:

• reopen the registration process through the official MCC UG counselling page;
• retry the official link rather than an old bookmark;
• avoid third-party registration websites;
• keep screenshots of persistent errors where useful;
• check MCC Current Events/Latest News;
• use MCC’s official assistance channels if the issue continues.

MCC currently lists a 24×7 assistance option and also shows helpline number 7824848020 and email mcc2026@gov.in on its UG page. A portal error should not be treated as an automatic deadline extension.

MCC Clear-Vacancy Matrix Covers MBBS, BDS and B.Sc Nursing

The current MCC page lists the official Clear Vacancy Stray Vacancy Round matrix. 

The document covers:

• MBBS
• BDS
• B.Sc Nursing. 

The matrix is detailed by institution, quota, branch/course, category and available seats.

Candidates should therefore not assume that every vacancy shown at a college is available under their own category or quota.

What Should Candidates Do Before Choice Filling Closes?

Candidates who are eligible and participating should:

• verify their account status;
• confirm registration/payment completion;
• check the latest clear-vacancy matrix;
• enter choices in genuine preference order;
• review quota and category carefully;
• complete choice locking within the official window;
• save confirmation pages and payment receipts.

Candidates should not wait until the final minutes because server traffic or login problems can delay completion.

When Will MCC Release the Stray Round Result?

Seat processing is scheduled for October 17 and October 18, 2026. MCC plans to declare the Stray Vacancy Round result on October 19. 

MCC Stray Round Reporting Dates

Candidates allotted a seat are scheduled to report to their allotted institute from October 19 to October 26, 2026. 

Candidates should follow the final allotment letter and institute instructions regarding:

• original documents;
• admission fees;
• reporting procedure;
• joining formalities;
• verification.

Check Eligibility Before Acting

Candidates should confirm individual Stray Round eligibility through the current MCC rules and their candidate account. A seat appearing in the vacancy matrix does not itself establish that a particular candidate is eligible to participate or claim that seat.