The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the schedule for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) Counselling 2026 special stray vacancy round. Candidates who have not secured a seat in the earlier counselling rounds can now check the revised schedule on the official website at mcc.nic.in.As per the official schedule, the registration process for the special stray vacancy round will begin on November 2 and continue until November 4, 2026. The choice filling facility will also open on November 2 and remain available until November 5.The choice locking facility will begin at 4 pm on November 4 and close at 11 am on November 5, 2026. Candidates must complete their choices within the given deadline.The seat allotment process will take place from November 5 to November 6, while the result will be announced on November 7, 2026. Candidates who are allotted seats will have to report to their respective colleges between November 7 and November 16.
NEET UG Counselling 2026 : Special stray vacancy round schedule
The important dates for the special stray vacancy round are given below:
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration begins | November 2, 2026 |
| Last date to register | November 4, 2026 |
| Choice filling begins | November 2, 2026 |
| Last date for choice filling | November 5, 2026 |
| Choice locking | November 4, 4 pm to November 5, 11 am |
| Seat allotment processing | November 5 to 6, 2026 |
| Seat allotment result | November 7, 2026 |
| Reporting at allotted college | November 7 to 16, 2026 |
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 : How to register?
Candidates who want to participate in the special stray vacancy round can follow these steps:
- Visit the official website at mcc.nic.in.
- Click on the
NEET UG Counselling 2026 special stray vacancy round registration link. - A new page will appear on the screen.
- Enter the required registration details.
- Complete the application form.
- Pay the prescribed application fee.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
- Keep a printed copy of the confirmation page for future reference.
NEET UG Counselling 2026: Sixth round schedule
Along with the special stray vacancy round, MCC has also announced the schedule for the sixth round of NEET UG Counselling 2026.The registration process for the sixth round will begin on November 17 and close on November 19, 2026. Choice filling will also be available from November 17 to November 19.The choice locking facility will open at 4 pm on November 18 and close at 9 am on November 19, 2026.The seat allotment process will be conducted on November 19, and the result will be declared on November 20, 2026. Candidates who receive seats will have to report to their allotted colleges between November 21 and November 28.Candidates are advised to check the official MCC website regularly for further updates and complete all counselling-related activities within the prescribed deadlines.
