NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round Registration Starts 13 October, Apply by 14 October

Updated October 13, 2026 12:19 PM

by Mahalakshmi Karunakaran

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has revised the NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round registration start date to 13 October 2026. Eligible candidates can register at Official Website until 14 October 2026, 3:00 PM. The fee payment facility will remain available until 6:00 PM on the same day.This is the online stray vacancy round, also listed as Round 4 in the MCC counselling schedule. Choice filling closes on 15 October at 10:00 AM, while the seat allotment result is scheduled for 17 October 2026. Candidates should check the official eligibility conditions before participating.

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How to Register for NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round?

Candidates seeking to participate in the MCC NEET UG stray vacancy round can use the official UG counselling registration facility.

• Visit the MCC official website.
• Open the UG Medical Counselling section.
• Select the New Registration for UG Counselling 2026 link.
• Enter the details requested by the registration portal.
• Complete the application and pay the applicable counselling fee, where required.
• Access the choice-filling facility and select the preferred available courses and colleges.
• Review the entered choices and complete choice locking within the prescribed deadline.
• Save the available registration or submission confirmation for reference.

Q1. When will NEET UG 2026 stray vacancy round registration start?

The Medical Counselling Committee has announced 13 October 2026 as the revised registration start date for the NEET UG 2026 stray vacancy round.

Q2. What is the last date for NEET UG 2026 stray vacancy registration?

The published MCC schedule gives 14 October 2026 at 3:00 PM as the registration deadline. The fee payment facility remains available until 6:00 PM on the same day. Candidates should verify whether MCC issues any further schedule amendment.

Q3. Where can I apply for NEET UG 2026 stray vacancy round?

Candidates can register through the official Medical Counselling Committee website at mcc.nic.in. The UG Medical Counselling page contains the registration entry point for NEET UG Counselling 2026.

Q4. What is the last date for NEET UG 2026 stray vacancy choice filling?

The official MCC schedule gives 15 October 2026 at 10:00 AM as the final deadline for choice filling and locking. Choice locking is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM on 14 October 2026. Candidates should check the portal for any revisions.

Q5. What are the reporting dates after NEET UG stray vacancy allotment 2026?

According to the official MCC schedule, reporting to allotted institutes is scheduled from 19 to 26 October 2026. Candidates receiving an allotment should follow the reporting requirements issued by MCC and their allotted institution.