NEET SS 2024 Counselling: Stray Vacancy Round Registration Begins Tomorrow!

NEET SS 2024 Counselling Stray Vacancy Round registration starts tomorrow, July 24 (mcc.nic.in). Choice filling also opens. Allotment result July 30. Get full dates and details for DM/M.Ch/DrNB admissions.

The Stray Vacancy Round is a critical last chance for eligible medical aspirants to secure super speciality seats that remained unfilled in the preceding NEET SS 2024 counselling rounds. The MCC has published a comprehensive schedule to guide candidates through this process.

Registration Period: The online registration for the NEET SS 2024 Stray Vacancy Round will commence tomorrow, July 24, 2025. Aspirants will have until July 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM, to complete their registration.

Registration Fee Payment: The last date for fee payment for registration is July 27, 2025, by 8:00 PM.

Official Website: All registration and counselling activities will be conducted through the official website of MCC: mcc.nic.in. Candidates can access the relevant section directly at mcc.admissions.nic.in/applicant/Root/Home.aspx?boardId=140042321.

Purpose of Stray Vacancy Round: This round is specifically designed to allot seats that are still vacant after all previous counselling rounds, ensuring that no deserving super speciality seat goes unfilled.

Medical aspirants who have not yet secured a seat in DM/M.Ch/DrNB courses must utilize this opportunity by registering within the stipulated timeframe.

Key Dates and Process for the Stray Vacancy Round 

The NEET SS 2024 Stray Vacancy Round follows a concise timeline, requiring aspirants to be prompt and precise with their actions.

Choice Filling: Alongside registration, the choice filling process will also begin tomorrow, July 24, 2025, at 9:00 AM. Aspirants can submit their preferences for super speciality courses and institutions until July 28, 2025, at 9:00 AM.

Choice Locking: The window for choice locking is set from July 27, 2025, at 9:00 PM, to July 28, 2025, at 9:00 AM. It is crucial to lock choices, as unlocked preferences may not be considered for allotment.

Processing of Seat Allotment: The MCC will process the seat allotment from July 28, 2025, to July 29, 2025.

Seat Allotment Result: The much-awaited seat allotment result for the Stray Vacancy Round will be declared on July 30, 2025. Aspirants can check their allotment status on the MCC website.

Institute Reporting: Candidates who are allotted a seat in this round must report to their respective allotted institutions from July 31, 2025, to August 25, 2025. This involves document verification and completing admission formalities.

Important Guidelines for Aspirants in Stray Vacancy Round 

The Stray Vacancy Round often comes with specific rules and greater implications for candidates. Medical aspirants must be thoroughly aware of these guidelines.

Eligibility Check: Before registration, aspirants must re-verify their eligibility criteria for the Stray Vacancy Round, as certain conditions (like having held a seat in previous rounds and then surrendered it) might apply.

Choice Filling Strategy: Given that this is typically the final allotment round, candidates should be very strategic and realistic with their choice filling. Only those courses and colleges they are genuinely willing to join should be opted for.

No Free Exit (Typically): In most Stray Vacancy Rounds, there is usually no option to surrender an allotted seat without forfeiture of fee or other penalties. Aspirants should be prepared to join if allotted a seat.

Document Readiness: Candidates must ensure all their original documents are meticulously prepared and ready for physical reporting at the allotted institution. This includes NEET SS 2024 Admit Card and Scorecard, MBBS Degree, Internship Completion Certificate, Provisional/Permanent Registration Certificate, Caste/Category Certificates (if applicable), and all academic mark sheets.

Stay Updated: All medical aspirants are strongly advised to regularly visit the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in, for the most accurate and timely updates, notifications, and detailed instructions related to the NEET SS 2024 Counselling Stray Vacancy Round.

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Conclusion:

Tomorrow, July 24, 2025, marks the commencement of registration and choice filling for the NEET SS 2024 Counselling Stray Vacancy Round, offering a crucial final chance for medical aspirants to secure super speciality DM/M.Ch/DrNB seats. With the allotment result expected on July 30, candidates must act swiftly and meticulously. Adhering to the timelines, understanding the process, and having all documents ready are paramount for successfully confirming admission and advancing their academic future in the medical field.