NEET UG 2026: Registration for the Stray Vacancy Round has begun; find out who is eligible to apply..

Here is an important update for candidates awaiting admission to MBBS and other medical courses through NEET UG 2026. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has initiated the application process for the NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round. Registration is open until October 14. Candidates are required to select their college and course preferences during the application process. The seat allotment results will be declared on October 17.

Candidates must fill in the required information in the online form and pay the prescribed registration fee. It is advisable to carefully verify all details before submitting the application.

**When can college and course preferences be submitted?**
Following registration, candidates can submit their college and course preferences from October 12 to October 15. Seat allotment will take place on October 15 and 16, with the results to be released on October 17. Candidates allotted a seat must report to the respective medical college and complete the admission formalities between October 19 and October 26.

**Which candidates are ineligible?**
Candidates who already hold a seat or have accepted a previously allotted seat cannot participate in the Stray Vacancy Round. Candidates who secured a seat in the third round but did not complete the admission process are also ineligible. Following the third round, the MCC will share candidate data with central and state counselling authorities. If a candidate fails to take admission against an allotted seat, their security deposit may be forfeited.

**How ​​to register online**
Visit the official MCC website: mcc.nic.in.
Open the 'UG Counselling' section on the website.
Click on the registration link for the NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round.
Complete the registration by entering the required details.
Fill out the application form and pay the prescribed fee. Download the confirmation page after submission.
Keep a printout of the application form safe for future reference.

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