Update: 2 November 2026 — The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the schedule for the NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Vacancy Round. This additional round is for MBBS seats that remained vacant after the earlier rounds; the next rounds for BDS and B.Sc Nursing also run in the same period. Registration and fee payment opened on 2 November 2026 and close at 3 PM on 4 November 2026. The seat allotment result will be declared on 7 November 2026.
MCC NEET UG Special Stray Vacancy Round 2026
Important Dates and Application Fee
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Registration and fee payment | 2 to 4 November 2026 (registration to 3 PM on 4 November; payment facility 10 AM on 2 November to 6 PM on 4 November) |
| Choice filling | 2 to 5 November 2026 |
| Choice locking | 4 November 4 PM to 5 November 11 AM |
| Seat allotment process | 5 to 6 November 2026 |
| Allotment result | 7 November 2026 |
| Reporting to college | 7 to 16 November 2026 (to 5 PM) |
| Application fee | Check official notification |
Age Limit / Eligibility
Check the official MCC notice for the eligibility conditions for this round — NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates can participate as per the MCC schedule.
Round Details
| Round | Detail |
|---|---|
| Special Stray Vacancy Round (MBBS) | Additional round for vacant MBBS seats |
| BDS / B.Sc Nursing | Next rounds in the same period (as per schedule) |
| Vacant MBBS seats (as reported) | Around 2,000 |
How to Apply
- Open the official MCC website mcc.nic.in or the counselling portal mcc.admissions.nic.in.
- Register for the Special Stray Vacancy Round and complete fee payment by 4 November 2026.
- Fill choices between 2 and 5 November and lock them between 4 PM on 4 November and 11 AM on 5 November.
- Check the allotment result on 7 November 2026, download the allotment letter and complete reporting at the allotted college between 7 and 16 November.
Important Links
| Detail | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website (MCC) | mcc.nic.in |
| Counselling Portal | mcc.admissions.nic.in |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: When does Special Stray Vacancy Round registration close?
Answer: 2 to 4 November 2026, up to 3 PM on 4 November.
Q2: When is choice locking?
Answer: From 4 PM on 4 November to 11 AM on 5 November.
Q3: When will the allotment result come?
Answer: On 7 November 2026.
Q4: What is the reporting deadline?
Answer: Between 7 and 16 November 2026, up to 5 PM.
Q5: Why was this round announced?
Answer: To fill MBBS seats that remained vacant after the earlier rounds.
Note: This is a private information portal (not a government website). Always check the official website for the final and correct information.
