A schedule attributed to the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), dated 30 October 2026, lists an MBBS Special Stray Vacancy Round alongside the fifth round for BDS and B.Sc Nursing. It also outlines a sixth round exclusively for BDS and B.Sc Nursing.

For aspirants awaiting admission, these rounds could offer another opportunity, subject to available seats and eligibility. However, candidates should verify the notice on MCC’s official website before acting, particularly because the supplied sixth-round registration dates are inconsistent.

MBBS Special Stray and Fifth Round: Important Dates

According to the supplied schedule, registration begins on 2 November 2026. Candidates should track each deadline separately, as registration and payment close at different times.

  • Registration: 2–4 November; closes at 3 pm.

  • Fee payment: Until 6 pm on 4 November.

  • Choice filling: 2–5 November; closes at 11 am.

  • Choice locking: 4 November, 4 pm, to 5 November, 11 am.

  • Allotment processing: 5–6 November.

  • Result: 7 November.

  • College reporting: 7–16 November, closing at 5 pm on the final day.

These dates apply to MBBS Special Stray counselling and the fifth BDS/B.Sc Nursing round, not the sixth round.

BDS and Nursing Sixth Round: What Is Listed?

The supplied timetable places the next BDS and B.Sc Nursing round in November. MBBS is not included.

  • Registration opens: 17 November.

  • Choice filling closes: 19 November, 9 am.

  • Fee payment closes: 19 November, 6 pm.

  • Allotment result: 20 November.

  • Reporting: 21–28 November, ending at 5 pm.

Important discrepancy: The source mentions registration from 17–19 November but separately gives 18 November, 3 pm, as the deadline. Candidates must confirm the correct closing date directly with MCC rather than assume registration continues until 19 November.

Who Can Participate?

The special stray round is intended to fill MBBS seats remaining vacant after earlier counselling rounds. However, NEET qualification alone should not be treated as confirmation of eligibility.

The supplied schedule does not specify detailed special-round eligibility, registration charges or security deposits. Candidates should consult the applicable MCC notice and information bulletin. General stray-round restrictions must not automatically be assumed to apply unchanged to this special round.

A fresh seat matrix will also be essential for checking college-wise and category-wise vacancies.

Before Filling Choices

Aspirants should prepare carefully rather than select colleges in haste:

  • Check eligibility, available seats and college recognition.

  • Review tuition fees, hostel costs and applicable quotas.

  • Complete payment and confirm its status.

  • Follow MCC’s instructions for choice filling and locking.

  • Keep NEET documents, academic certificates, identity proof and applicable category certificates ready.

Candidates should also scrutinise the round-specific non-joining rules before submitting choices. Accepting a seat without being prepared to join could have financial consequences under the applicable counselling rules, making careful selection more important than simply filling a long preference list.

An allotment is only one stage of admission. Candidates must follow the allotted institution’s instructions and complete reporting within the prescribed window.

Bottom line: Track the official schedule, seat matrix and round-specific notices together. Do not rely on an old vacancy list or an unverified deadline when making admission decisions.