The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has started registration for the Online Stray Vacancy Round (Round 4) of NEET UG Counselling 2026.
The MCC homepage still shows a general “Round 1 registration” banner by mistake. Please note that Round 3 has officially ended, and the round now open is only the Stray Vacancy Round. Candidates looking for admission to All India Quota (AIQ), Central Institutions, Deemed Universities, AIIMS and B.Sc Nursing seats should act quickly to get a chance at the remaining seats.
Key Schedule at a Glance
Time is short in this round, and each window has a fixed deadline:
|
Event |
Date and time |
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Fresh registration |
12 to 14 October 2026 (closes at 3:00 PM) |
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Payment facility |
Open until 6:00 PM on 14 October 2026 |
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Choice filling |
12 October to 15 October 2026 (until 10:00 AM) |
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Choice locking |
14 October (4:00 PM) to 15 October (10:00 AM) |
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Processing of seat allotment |
15–16 October 2026 |
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Seat allotment result |
17 October 2026 |
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Physical reporting at allotted colleges |
19 October to 26 October 2026 |
Note: Registration closes at 3:00 PM on October 14, but fee payment is allowed until 6:00 PM. Do not mix up the two.
Fresh Registration and Eligibility: Who Can Apply?
The Stray Vacancy Round follows strict rules given in MCC’s revised Information Bulletin:
- You must register again: Candidates have to register afresh and fill in new college choices. Your earlier choices are no longer valid.
- Who cannot take part: Candidates who are currently holding a seat from an earlier round, or who were allotted a seat in Round 3 but did not report (as per the non-reported list published on 11 October), are not allowed to participate.
- Checks on the data: Names that appear in State Quota joined lists are removed, to prevent seat blocking.
Fee Structure and Refundable Security Deposit
Candidates must pay through the official payment gateway as per their category:
|
Quota / Category |
Non-refundable fee |
Refundable security deposit |
Total payable |
|
UR / EWS (AIQ and Central Universities) |
₹1,000 |
₹10,000 |
₹11,000 |
|
SC / ST / OBC / PwD (Reserved) |
₹500 |
₹5,000 |
₹5,500 |
|
Deemed Universities (All Categories) |
₹5,000 |
₹2,00,000 |
₹2,05,000 |