MCC NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round: Registration and Choice Filling Deadline Today

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is set to conclude the registration and choice-filling process for the NEET UG 2026 stray vacancy round today, October 16. Candidates seeking admission to undergraduate medical and dental courses through this final round of counselling must complete their submissions via the official website, mcc.nic.in, before the specified deadlines.

According to the official schedule, the window for new registrations will remain open until 4:00 PM today. Following registration, candidates are permitted to fill in and lock their preferred choices until 11:55 PM. It is essential for applicants to ensure that their choices are finalized within this timeframe to be considered for the seat allotment process.

Steps to Complete Registration and Choice Filling

To participate in the stray vacancy round, candidates are required to visit the official MCC portal and navigate to the UG Medical Counselling section. After logging in with their credentials, applicants must provide the necessary details and complete the payment of the required counselling fees and security deposits. Once the financial formalities are settled, candidates can proceed to select and lock their preferred institutions and courses.

The fee structure for the stray vacancy round varies depending on the category and the type of institution. For 15% All India Quota (AIQ) and Central University seats, the non-refundable registration fee is set at INR 1,000 for General candidates and INR 500 for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates, alongside a refundable security deposit of INR 5,000. For Deemed Universities, the non-refundable fee is INR 5,000, with a refundable security deposit of INR 2,00,000 for all categories.

Seat Allotment and Next Steps

Following the conclusion of the registration and choice-filling phase, the MCC will conduct the seat allotment process on October 17 and 18, 2026. The final seat allotment results for the stray vacancy round are scheduled to be published on the official website on October 19, 2026.

The NEET UG counselling process managed by the MCC facilitates admissions for 15% of All India Quota seats, as well as 100% of seats in Deemed Universities, Central Universities, AIIMS institutes, and the AFMC, covering MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing programs. Candidates are advised to monitor the official portal regularly for any further updates regarding the allotment results.