NEET UG 2026: One OBC MBBS Seat Added at AIIMS Madurai in MCC Special Stray Round

Published 5 Nov 20264 min read

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has added one OBC-category MBBS seat at AIIMS Madurai (institute code 200580) to the NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Vacancy Round. The notice was issued on November 4, 2026, by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Critically, the notice does not extend the choice-filling deadline, which remains 11:00 AM on November 5, 2026. Candidates who have already locked their choices may not be able to add this seat unless the MCC portal permits modification.
The addition is specific: one seat, OBC category, at AIIMS Madurai. It is not a general expansion of seats and does not open a new application window .
Key Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Institute | AIIMS Madurai |
| Institute Code | 200580 |
| Course | MBBS |
| Category | OBC |
| Seats Added | 1 |
| Notice Date | November 4, 2026 |
| Issuing Authority | DGHS, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| Choice Filling Deadline | November 5, 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Choice Locking Window | November 4 (4:00 PM) to November 5 (11:00 AM) |
| Seat Allotment Result | November 7, 2026 |
| Last Date for Joining | November 16, 2026, 5:00 PM |
Sources: MCC notice as reported by Medical Dialogues ; round schedule
What the MCC Notice Says
The notice, referenced as Notice No. 20 (Ref. U-11011/07/2026-MEC), is marked "Urgent Attention Candidates" and states that eligible OBC candidates participating in the Special Stray Vacancy Round can exercise choice filling for the additional seat .
The seat is listed under AIIMS Madurai with institute code 200580. Candidates who wish to be considered for this seat must include it in their choice list before the choice-filling deadline.
Critical: Choice Filling Deadline Has Not Been Extended
This is the most important point for candidates: the addition of the seat does not change the round schedule.
- Choice filling closes at 11:00 AM on November 5, 2026
- Choice locking runs from 4:00 PM on November 4 to 11:00 AM on November 5
- The seat allotment result remains scheduled for November 7, 2026
- The last date for joining allotted institutions is November 16, 2026, by 5:00 PM
Candidates who have already locked their choices and cannot modify them should not assume they can add AIIMS Madurai retroactively. The MCC system's rules on choice modification after locking apply. Candidates should check the MCC portal (mcc.nic.in) immediately to verify whether their choice list can still be edited.
What OBC Candidates Should Do Now
If you have NOT yet locked choices:
- Log in to the MCC portal immediately
- Add AIIMS Madurai (institute code 200580) to your choice list if you are eligible and interested
- Lock your choices before 11:00 AM on November 5, 2026
If you HAVE already locked choices:
- Check whether the MCC portal permits unlocking or modification for the newly added seat
- If modification is not possible, your existing locked choices remain binding for this round
If you are not OBC-eligible:
- This seat addition does not apply to you. Do not attempt to add it to your choices.
Round Schedule: What Remains Unchanged
The Special Stray Vacancy Round is being conducted on a compressed timeline. The seat addition is a mid-round update, not a schedule reset. The key dates remain:
- Choice filling ends: November 5, 11:00 AM
- Seat processing: November 5โ6
- Result: November 7
- Reporting/joining: November 7โ16 (5:00 PM deadline)
Candidates should rely on the official MCC portal for any further seat additions or schedule changes. Mid-round notices can appear with short notice, and the choice-filling window is the only opportunity to act on them.





