The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) begins registration for the NEET UG 2026 special stray vacancy round today, November 2, on the official website, mcc.nic.in. The special round is meant for MBBS seats that are still vacant after the earlier counselling rounds. As per reports, around 2,000 MBBS seats remain unfilled across the country.
Key Highlights
- Registration and fee payment for the special stray vacancy round begin today, November 2.
- The round is for vacant MBBS seats, with around 2,000 seats reportedly unfilled.
- Registration closes on November 4 at 3 PM, and fee payment closes at 6 PM the same day.
- Choice filling runs from November 2 to 5, and the result will be declared on November 7.
- Reporting at the allotted college is from November 7 to 16.
Schedule at a Glance
| Event | Date |
| Registration and fee payment begin | November 2, 2026 (payment opens at 10 AM) |
| Registration deadline | November 4, 2026, 3 PM |
| Fee payment | November 2 to 4, 2026 (closes at 6 PM on November 4) |
| Choice filling | November 2 to 5, 2026 |
| Choice locking | November 4, 4 PM to November 5, 11 AM |
| Seat allotment process | November 5 to 6, 2026 |
| Result declaration | November 7, 2026 |
| Reporting at allotted college | November 7 to 16, 2026 (till 5 PM) |
How to Register for the NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Vacancy Round
- Visit the official website, mcc.nic.in.
- Open the UG Medical Counselling section.
- Click the link for the special stray vacancy round.
- Log in with your NEET roll number and password, or complete the registration as instructed.
- Pay the required fee within the payment window.
- Fill in and lock your choices before the deadline.
- Download and save a copy of the confirmation for reference.
Documents to Keep Ready
Candidates should keep these documents ready for the reporting stage:
- NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
- Valid photo ID proof
- Category or PwBD certificate, if applicable
- Passport-size photographs
What Candidates Should Note
- Choice locking must be completed within the given window. Choices that are not locked may not be considered for seat allotment.
- Candidates who are allotted a seat must report to the college within the reporting period. Missing the last date can lead to loss of the seat.
- The dates above can be revised by MCC, so candidates should check the official notice on mcc.nic.in regularly.
MCC has also announced a separate sixth round of counselling for BDS and BSc Nursing seats, with registration and choice filling scheduled from November 17 to 19.
