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

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh, has issued a revised and immediate schedule for the NEET UG/PG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round. This is the last definitive chance to secure remaining MBBS/BDS/MD/MS seats in the state. The process is characterized by a high-speed, on-site attendance-cum-merit system. Aspirants must strictly adhere to the new reporting, attendance, and admission dates between November 18 and November 20, 2025. Prepare your documents now to avoid exclusion from this final opportunity.

The final phase of medical admissions in Madhya Pradesh has been put on a high-speed track. The Directorate of Medical Education (DME, MP) has released a revised and stringent schedule for the Stray Vacancy Round of both NEET UG (MBBS/BDS) and NEET PG (MD/MS) Counselling for the 2025 academic session. This round is critical as it is the final institutional-level attempt to fill the few remaining, precious seats across government and private medical and dental colleges in the state.

​The revision emphasizes an accelerated process, particularly focusing on physical attendance as a crucial component of merit-based selection. For NEET UG, the reporting for Online Attendance was scheduled for November 18-19, with the final Admission process commencing on November 20, 2025. Similarly, NEET PG aspirants must track the final, time-sensitive schedules for their respective stray vacancy rounds. This tight turnaround mandates immediate action, meticulous document readiness, and adherence to the precise timings published on the official DME portal (dme.mponline.gov.in).

​The Accelerated Final Schedule: Key Dates

​The Stray Vacancy Round follows a rapid, compressed schedule, giving candidates minimal time between the list publication and final admission. Missing a single deadline, especially the attendance/reporting date, means automatic exclusion.

• ​Publication of Vacancies: Remaining vacancies for MBBS/BDS seats were published on November 14, 2025. The number of vacant seats for NEET UG is reportedly very low (around 60 across 28 colleges), intensifying the competition.
• ​Online Registration/Choice Filling: 
  • ​Window closed on November 16, 2025 (11:59 PM). Aspirants must have already completed this crucial step to be eligible.
• ​Reporting for Online Attendance:
  • ​Dates: November 18 to November 19, 2025 (10:00 AM to 05:00 PM).
  • ​Process: Candidates must report physically to the chosen college for Online Attendance. This is a mandatory step that determines the final merit list for admission.
• ​Final Admission Process: 
  • ​Date: November 20, 2025 (typically 10:00 AM onwards).
  • ​The admission for selected candidates, based on the attendance-cum-merit list, is conducted on this day.

​Crucial Warning: The MP DME process for the Stray Vacancy Round often involves a real-time merit list based on physical attendance at the college on the specified day. Aspirants must be physically present with all original documents, ready for on-the-spot admission.

​Eligibility and The Attendance-Cum-Merit Process

​The Stray Vacancy Round is governed by strict, specific eligibility and selection rules designed to swiftly fill seats that were forfeited or remained vacant from the preceding Mop-Up Round.

• ​Eligibility for the Stray Vacancy Round:
  • ​Candidates must have qualified NEET UG/PG 2025 and be registered on the MP DME portal.
  • ​Candidates must not hold any seat (MBBS/BDS/MD/MS) secured through AIQ or State Counselling in any previous round (Round 1, Round 2, or Mop-Up).
  • ​Fresh registration for the Stray Vacancy Round was open for eligible candidates, but the deadline has passed.
• ​The Attendance-Cum-Merit System: 
  • ​The core of the MP Stray Vacancy Round is the physical presence of the candidate. On the scheduled reporting days (November 18-19), the DME generates a college-wise merit list of applicants (often 10 times the number of vacancies).
  • ​Candidates on this list must report to the respective college. The final selection is made from the list of candidates present (Attendance), strictly in the order of their NEET UG/PG State Merit Rank.
  • ​This system ensures the fastest possible filling of seats by eliminating candidates who are not serious about joining or cannot appear on short notice.
• ​Document Readiness is Paramount: Since the final admission (November 20) happens immediately after the attendance period, candidates must carry their entire set of original documents, including the NEET Scorecard, Allotment Letter (if any from previous rounds), Domicile Certificate, Caste Certificate, and fee payment instruments.

​Strategic Guidance for Aspirants and Future Implications

​For the few aspirants still hoping for a seat in MP, the strategy must be hyper-focused and financially prepared for immediate fee payment.

• ​Prioritize Physical Attendance: If an aspirant has filled choices for multiple colleges, they must choose the single most preferred college and physically report there for the Online Attendance process between November 18 and 19. They cannot participate at more than one institution. This choice should be informed by the remaining vacant seat matrix.
• ​Be Ready for Immediate Admission: Successful allotment in this round means immediate, non-negotiable admission. Candidates must be prepared to pay the full tuition fee and execute the bond (if applicable) on November 20, 2025, or their seat will be instantaneously forfeited.
• ​Future Impact of Revisions: The repeated revision of schedules throughout the counselling period, often driven by the late addition or cancellation of seats by the NMC or Court directives, underscores the volatile nature of the medical admission process. Future aspirants must constantly monitor the official DME portal for any changes, especially during the final, high-stakes rounds. The need for official clarity is critical, as evidenced by the special notice regarding the inclusion of Guru Gobind Dental College, Burhanpur, in the UG Stray Vacancy Round.

​Conclusion

​The DME Madhya Pradesh’s release of the revised Stray Vacancy Round schedule marks the final, rapid-fire stage for the NEET UG/PG 2025 admissions. With the choice-filling window closed, the focus shifts entirely to physical attendance, merit-based selection, and final admission between November 18 and November 20, 2025. This process provides a final lifeline for unallotted, eligible candidates but demands flawless execution and complete preparedness. Aspirants must prioritize their attendance at their most desired college to secure one of the few remaining medical seats in the state.

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