The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced a revision in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for Undergraduate (UG) Counselling 2025 schedule related to the next rounds in the counselling process. Candidates participating in NEET UG Round 3 Counselling are required to complete their reporting by November 1, 2025. This closure marks the final date to join the allotted institutes after the third round of seat allotment. The Stray Vacancy Round registration is scheduled to begin on November 4 and will remain open until November 9, 2025.
The stray vacancy round is designed to fill any remaining vacant seats in medical institutions across the country under the All India Quota and deemed universities. Candidates who were not allotted seats in previous rounds or wish to participate again can register for this round. The registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting dates have all been updated in the revised timetable available on the MCC’s official website, mcc.nic.in.
NEET UG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round: Important Dates and Revised Schedule
Following are the important dates candidates must keep in mind according to the revised schedule for NEET UG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round:
- Stray Vacancy Round Registration: November 4 to November 9, 2025
- Choice Filling and Locking: November 5 to November 9, 2025
- Seat Allotment Processing: November 10 to November 11, 2025
- Stray Vacancy Round Results: November 12, 2025
- Reporting at Colleges for Stray Vacancy Round: November 13 to November 20, 2025
Candidates must carefully follow these updated dates to avoid disqualification. Those allotted seats in the stray vacancy round must join their respective institutes within the specified reporting period, failing which they may lose their admission opportunity and security deposit.
NEET UG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round Registration
Candidates can register for the stray vacancy round by following these steps:
- Step 1: Visit the MCC official website at mcc.nic.in.
- Step 2: Click on the link for NEET UG Counselling 2025 Stray Vacancy Round registration.
- Step 3: Log in using the application number and password.
- Step 4: Complete the registration and pay the counselling fee.
- Step 5: Fill in choice preferences for colleges and courses.
- Step 6: Submit the choices and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Adhering to the revised schedule and process is crucial for candidates seeking admission through the stray vacancy round. Regularly checking the MCC website will help candidates stay informed of any further updates or changes.
