UP NEET UG 2026 Stray Round Registration Opens; Check MBBS, BDS Fees, Eligibility and Documents
Published 5 Nov 20268 min read
The Directorate General of Medical Education (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, has opened the registration process for the UP NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round counselling. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official counselling website, upneet.gov.in . The special counselling round is being conducted to fill vacant MBBS and BDS seats remaining after the mop-up round. The stray vacancy round covers seats under the 85% Uttar Pradesh state quota in participating government and private medical and dental colleges. Candidates seeking admission through this round must complete registration, pay the prescribed fees, upload the required documents and submit their college preferences within the official counselling schedule. NEET UG 2026-qualified candidates who fulfil the applicable Uttar Pradesh domicile and eligibility requirements can participate. Candidates who have already secured admission through previous counselling rounds should carefully check the DGME eligibility conditions before applying.
UP NEET UG 2026 Stray Round: Registration Fee and Security Deposit
Candidates participating in the stray vacancy round must pay a non-refundable registration fee of ₹2,000. Additionally, a refundable security deposit is required, depending on the type of college selected.
The fee structure is as follows:
College Type | Security Deposit |
|---|---|
Government Medical and Dental Colleges | ₹30,000 |
Private Medical Colleges | ₹2,00,000 |
Private Dental Colleges | ₹1,00,000 |
The registration fee is non-refundable, while the security deposit is refundable according to DGME counselling rules and applicable conditions. Candidates should note that failure to report to the allotted college may result in forfeiture of the security deposit.
Payment can be completed through online methods, including:
- Net banking
- Debit card
- Credit card
- UPI
Applicants should verify the applicable security deposit before making payment.
Who Is Eligible for UP NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Counselling?
Candidates interested in the Uttar Pradesh NEET UG 2026 stray round must satisfy the eligibility conditions prescribed by DGME.
The main requirements include:
- Candidates must have qualified for NEET UG 2026.
- Applicants must fulfil the applicable Uttar Pradesh domicile requirements for state-quota admission.
- Candidates must complete registration through the official counselling portal.
- Applicants must pay the prescribed registration fee and applicable security deposit.
- Candidates must satisfy the admission and participation conditions specified in the official counselling notification.
- Candidates already admitted through earlier counselling rounds should verify whether they are permitted to participate. Previous allotment or admission status may affect eligibility for the stray vacancy round.
Documents Required for UP NEET UG 2026 Stray Round Registration
Candidates should keep scanned copies of their documents ready before starting the online registration process.
The important documents include:
- NEET UG 2026 admit card.
- NEET UG 2026 scorecard and rank letter.
- Class 10 marksheet and certificate.
- Class 12 marksheet and certificate.
- Uttar Pradesh domicile certificate.
- Category certificate, wherever applicable.
- Valid photo identity proof, such as Aadhaar card.
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Scanned signature.
Candidates should ensure that the information provided during registration matches their NEET UG 2026 records and supporting documents. Incomplete applications or incorrect document uploads may create difficulties during verification and admission.
How to Apply for UP NEET UG 2026 Stray Round Counselling?
The registration process is conducted online through the official DGME counselling portal.
Candidates can follow these steps to complete their applications:
- Visit the official website, upneet.gov.in .
- Find the UP NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round registration link.
- Log in using the NEET UG 2026 roll number and other required credentials.
- Enter the necessary personal and academic details.
- Pay the non-refundable registration fee of ₹2,000.
- Pay the applicable refundable security deposit.
- Upload the required scanned certificates, photograph and signature.
- Select preferred medical or dental colleges and courses.
- Complete choice filling and lock the preferences before the deadline.
- Download and save the final application confirmation page.
- Candidates should carefully review their application and college preferences before final submission.
UP NEET UG 2026 Stray Round: Seat Allotment and Reporting Process
After the choice-filling and locking process closes, DGME will publish the seat allotment result through the official counselling portal. Candidates who receive seats must download their allotment letters from upneet.gov.in and report to their respective colleges within the prescribed admission schedule.
The admission process generally includes:
- Downloading the seat allotment letter.
- Reporting physically to the allotted college.
- Verification of original academic and eligibility documents.
- Payment of the applicable tuition and admission fees.
- Completion of the college admission formalities.
Candidates should remember that receiving a seat allotment does not automatically confirm admission. Successful physical reporting, document verification and fee payment are necessary to complete the admission process. No fresh choice filling will be available after the stray round closes.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- The UP NEET UG 2026 stray vacancy round provides a final opportunity to fill vacant MBBS and BDS seats under the Uttar Pradesh state quota.
- Candidates should carefully review the official seat matrix, participating college list and eligibility conditions before submitting their preferences.
- They should also arrange the ₹2,000 registration fee and applicable security deposit in advance, keep their scanned documents ready and complete all counselling activities within the prescribed deadlines.
- Candidates are advised to regularly visit the DGME official website for updates regarding seat allotment, reporting dates and admission instructions.
