MP NEET UG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round: Schedule & Key Dates

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh, has released the time-bound schedule for the NEET UG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round. This marks the final phase of admissions for unfilled MBBS and BDS seats in the state. Aspirants have a very limited window—from November 14 to November 16, 2025—for registration and choice filling. Crucial steps like document verification and security deposit are mandatory to secure eligibility. The process culminates with online attendance and final admissions on November 17-19, 2025. This is the last chance for thousands of eligible candidates to secure a coveted medical or dental seat.

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh, has officially published the schedule for the NEET UG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round, a critical final opportunity for candidates aiming for admission to MBBS and BDS courses. This round is conducted to fill the remaining seats in Government and Private Medical/Dental Colleges after the conclusion of the Mop-Up round. Given the extremely short notice and compressed timeline, prompt action from all eligible NEET-qualified candidates is absolutely necessary.

​The Stray Vacancy Round is often characterized by very limited seat availability, making competition intense. For the MP State Combined Counselling 2025, the schedule is highly stringent, reflecting the final push to complete admissions for the academic session.

• ​Publication of Vacancies: The list of remaining vacant MBBS and BDS seats was officially published on November 13, 2025, on the DME portal.
• ​Online Registration and Choice Filling Window: The most crucial phase, online choice filling and registration, is open from November 14 to November 16, 2025 (till 11:59 PM). Candidates must register and lock their college preferences within this tight deadline.
• ​College-wise Merit List Display (Online Attendance): The college-wise merit list, based on the choices filled, will be displayed from November 17 to November 18, 2025. This period also corresponds to the online attendance phase at the chosen colleges.
• ​Final Admission: The final admission process for the selected candidates is scheduled for November 19, 2025.

​Mandatory Steps: Registration, Security Deposit, and Eligibility Check

​Participation in the Stray Vacancy Round is not automatic; even candidates who registered in previous rounds must follow specific guidelines to be considered eligible for a seat. The DME, MP, has made it clear that only candidates who complete all procedural requirements by the due date will be included in the final merit list for allotment.

• ​Fresh Registration and Security Deposit: Candidates who have not registered in the previous rounds of MP NEET UG counselling must complete a fresh registration on the official DME website, dme.mponline.gov.in. Crucially, all participating candidates must deposit the requisite security amount as mandated by the DME. Without this deposit, the choice-filling options will not be considered.
• ​Eligibility Criteria: As per the official notification, only NEET UG-2025 qualified candidates who have not been allotted any seat in the previous rounds (Round 1, Round 2, or Mop-Up Round) are eligible to participate. Candidates who were allotted a seat in earlier rounds but resigned or failed to report are typically barred from this final round to prevent seat blocking, though specific rules should be verified in the detailed brochure.
• ​Document Verification: Eligible candidates must ensure their documents are verified. Although much of the verification is done online, candidates must be ready with all original certificates (NEET Scorecard, Domicile Certificate, Class 10/12 mark sheets, Caste/Category certificates, etc.) for final inspection during the physical joining on November 19, 2025. The accuracy of the profile details is vital to avoid last-minute disqualification.

 The Final Allotment Process: Online Attendance and Admission

​The final leg of the Stray Vacancy Round involves a unique step—Online Attendance—which replaces the central allotment result process and directly engages the colleges in the admission procedure. This round operates on a slightly different mechanism than the previous central rounds.

• ​College-Level Merit List: After the choice-filling window closes, the DME generates a college-wise merit list based on the preferences of the registered and eligible candidates for each specific college. This list includes candidates who have selected that particular institution.
• ​Online Attendance/Physical Presence: The published schedule indicates Online Attendance at the Chosen College on November 17-18, 2025. This generally implies that candidates must log into the portal during this window or follow specific instructions provided by the college (or the DME) to mark their presence or intent to take the seat. This step is a crucial screening mechanism, often requiring candidates to follow a college-specific process to ensure their interest in the remaining seats. Given the tight timeline, candidates must stay glued to the DME portal and their preferred college websites for detailed instructions.
• ​Final Admission: The final admissions will be conducted on November 19, 2025. This is typically the date for the physical reporting, document verification, and tuition fee submission at the finally allotted institution. Any failure to report, complete verification, or pay the requisite fees by this deadline will lead to the cancellation of the provisional admission, and the seat will remain unfilled. This strict deadline marks the end of all NEET UG admissions for the academic year 2025-26 in the state of Madhya Pradesh.

​Conclusion: A Race Against the Clock

​The DME, Madhya Pradesh, has signalled the final lap for MBBS and BDS admissions with the announcement of the NEET UG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round schedule. With the process moving at a rapid pace—registration and choice filling ending on November 16, and final admissions on November 19, 2025—aspirants have no time to spare. Success in this final, high-stakes round depends entirely on swift and accurate action: check your eligibility, deposit the security fee, fill and lock your choices carefully, and be ready for the online attendance and physical reporting. This is the ultimate opportunity to realise your dream of entering a medical or dental college in Madhya Pradesh.

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