MP DME Releases Revised Schedule for NEET UG/PG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh, has issued a revised and urgent schedule for the NEET UG and NEET PG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round, giving aspirants a final opportunity for medical and dental admissions. This is a critical update for all candidates who have not yet secured a seat in MBBS, BDS, MD, or MS programs. The final admissions phase is extremely time-sensitive, with the entire process wrapping up within a few days. Candidates must strictly adhere to the updated deadlines for online attendance, document verification, and final admission. This crucial round aims to fill the last remaining vacancies in Government and Private Medical/Dental Colleges across the state.

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh, has once again demonstrated its commitment to filling every available seat by releasing a crucial revised time schedule for the NEET UG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round. This final phase of counseling is a high-stakes, last-ditch effort to secure admissions into the coveted MBBS and BDS courses, as well as MD/MS seats under NEET PG 2025. With the academic session on the verge of commencing, this revised schedule compresses the final stages, demanding immediate and decisive action from all eligible aspirants. Candidates who have been patiently waiting or missed previous allotment rounds must note these highly time-sensitive dates to avoid forfeiting their last chance at a medical career in the state.

​The Stray Vacancy Round is characterized by its rapid-fire nature and is strictly for seats that remained unfilled even after the Mop-Up Round. The competition is often fierce, with reports indicating a massive surge in the number of eligible candidates per vacant seat. Given the proximity to the official academic closure date, no further extensions or rounds are anticipated, making compliance with the new schedule absolutely mandatory. DME's decision to revise the dates highlights the dynamic nature of medical admissions and the need for aspirants to remain constantly vigilant on the official MPOnline portal.

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 Critical Dates: NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round Re-Scheduled

​The revised schedule for the MP NEET UG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round has adjusted the key dates for reporting and final admissions, impacting those who have successfully completed the initial online choice filling and registration process. The timeline is extremely tight, necessitating prompt action on the part of the candidates.

• ​Publication of Remaining Vacancies: The final list of vacant MBBS and BDS seats was officially published on November 14, 2025. Aspirants should have cross-checked this list carefully against their preferences.
• ​Online Registration and Choice Filling: The window for new registrations and choice filling for eligible candidates was limited to November 14 to November 16, 2025 (till 11:59 PM). This was a non-negotiable deadline.
• ​College-Wise Merit List Display: The preliminary merit list based on choices and a candidate's NEET score was scheduled for display from November 14 to November 16, 2025, available on the DME portal.

​The most recent revision impacts the final crucial steps:

• ​Reporting at College for Online Attendance: This vital step for verifying online presence and generating the real-time attendance merit list is now scheduled for November 18 to November 19, 2025 (10:00 AM to 05:00 PM). Candidates must physically report to their chosen college for this process.
• ​Final Admission: The final phase of admission, which involves physical document verification and fee payment based on the attendance-cum-merit list, will be held on November 20, 2025 (10:00 AM to 05:00 PM).

​ Key Mandates for Aspirants to Secure a Seat

​Participation in the Stray Vacancy Round comes with a specific set of rules and a higher degree of accountability. Aspirants must pay meticulous attention to these requirements to prevent last-minute disqualification.

• ​Eligibility Criterion: Only candidates who have not been allotted a seat in any of the previous rounds (Round 1, Round 2, or Mop-Up Round) of MP State Counselling for MBBS/BDS are eligible to participate. Furthermore, candidates who were previously registered but did not get an allotment do not need to register afresh; their previous registration remains valid.
• ​Mandatory Physical Presence: Unlike earlier rounds, the Stray Vacancy Round requires mandatory physical presence at the chosen college during the Online Attendance period (November 18–19, 2025). Failure to attend this phase will result in the automatic forfeiture of the candidate's right to admission, irrespective of their merit rank.
• ​Document Readiness: Candidates must have all original documents ready for immediate physical verification on the day of final admission (November 20, 2025). This includes: 
  • ​NEET UG/PG 2025 Admit Card and Scorecard.
  • ​Domicile Certificate (MP State).
  • ​Class 10th and 12th Mark Sheets and Certificates.
  • ​Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable).
  • ​Security Deposit Payment Receipt.
  • ​Provisional Allotment Letter (if issued in this round).

​ Understanding the Stray Vacancy Round Dynamics

​The Stray Vacancy Round serves as the ultimate cleanup phase, designed to ensure 100% seat utilization in medical and dental colleges. Its process is distinctly different from the main rounds, focusing intensely on speed and on-the-spot merit.

• ​Real-time Merit Generation: During the online attendance period (November 18–19), colleges will generate a real-time merit list from the pool of physically present, eligible candidates who have filled their college choice. This list, often ten times the number of vacancies, will be available on the DME portal, promoting absolute transparency.
• ​Spot Admission Format: The final admission on November 20, 2025, essentially functions as a spot admission. The seats will be filled in order of the real-time merit generated from the candidates who attended the reporting/attendance phase.
• ​Non-Upgradation Policy: It is crucial to understand that there is no option for upgradation after the Stray Vacancy Round. The seat allotted and accepted in this round will be the final admission for the academic year 2025–26. Any candidate who is allotted a seat but fails to join will face penalties, including the forfeiture of their security deposit and being barred from future counselling sessions.

​The urgency of the revised schedule for the MP NEET UG/PG Stray Vacancy Round cannot be overstated. With a limited number of seats and an overabundance of determined candidates, every minute counts. Aspirants are strongly advised to keep their documentation in order, prepare for the required physical reporting/attendance on November 18–19, and be fully ready to complete the final admission formalities on November 20, 2025. This final window is the gateway to fulfilling your medical education dream.

​Conclusion

​The DME, Madhya Pradesh, has provided a final, clear path for medical aspirants through the revised Stray Vacancy Round schedule for NEET UG/PG 2025. The process, compressed into a rapid few days from November 18 to November 20, 2025, requires maximum preparedness and zero delay from eligible candidates. Adherence to the new dates for online attendance and final admission, coupled with complete documentation, is the only way to capitalize on this last opportunity to secure a seat in the state’s prestigious medical and dental institutions. The clock is ticking—aspirants must act now.

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