The Directorate General of Medical Education (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, commenced registration today for the UP NEET UG 2025 stray vacancy round. This final counselling phase provides admission opportunities for MBBS and BDS programs. Medical and dental colleges across Uttar Pradesh will fill remaining seats through this process. Candidates who qualified the National Eligibility Entrance Test – Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2025 can apply. Applications must be submitted through the official website,upneet.gov.in. This round represents the last chance for eligible candidates to secure a seat.
Key Dates and Fees
The counselling schedule, released by DGME, sets clear deadlines. Registration and fee payment for the stray vacancy round will close on November 14 . Following this, the merit list for eligible candidates will be issued on the same day, November 14 . Applicants must complete both steps by the deadline to be considered.
A non-refundable application fee of ₹2,000 is required from all participating candidates. In addition to the application fee, students must also deposit a security amount. This security deposit varies based on the type of college and program sought. It is designed to ensure serious participation in the allotment process.
| College Type | Security Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| Government Medical/Dental College | 30,000 |
| Private Medical College | 2,00,000 |
| Private Dental College | 1,00,000 |
Candidates must ensure they pay the correct security amount. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from the round.
Stray Vacancy Round Eligibility and Rules
DGME has issued precise instructions governing candidate eligibility for the stray vacancy round. Strict adherence to these rules is mandatory for participation.
- No Prior Allotment: Only candidates who have not been allotted any seat in any previous round of UP NEET UG 2025 counselling are eligible. This rule aims to provide opportunities to those yet to secure admission.
- Exclusion from Other Counselling: Candidates already admitted through any round of All India Counselling or any other State Counselling under NEET UG 2025 cannot participate. This prevents dual admissions and ensures fairness.
- Ineligibility for Prior Withdrawals: Candidates who were admitted, did not report after allotment, or resigned from a seat in the first, second, or third round of UP NEET UG 2025 counselling are not eligible for this round. This rule applies to those who previously forfeited a seat.
- Mandatory Fresh Registration: All eligible candidates wishing to participate must register afresh. This process involves paying the non-refundable registration fee of ₹2,000 . No exceptions will be made for this fee.
- Security Deposit for Repeat Applicants: Candidates who registered and deposited security money in earlier rounds but were not allotted a seat do not need to redeposit the security amount. Their previous deposit remains valid.
- New Applicant Security Deposit: Candidates participating for the first time in UP NEET UG counselling, or those who did not deposit security in earlier rounds, must deposit the prescribed security amount as per the rules. This ensures commitment from all new participants.
- BDS to MBBS Upgrades: Candidates admitted to a BDS course in the first, second, or third round of UP NEET UG 2025 counselling are eligible to fill choices for an MBBS course in this round. However, such candidates must ensure they pay the required security amount online. The amount applicable for government or private MBBS courses must be deposited.
Required Documents for Registration
Candidates are required to upload specific documents during the online registration process. Applicants must ensure all documents are readily available and in the correct digital format.
- Class 10 marksheet
- Class 12 marksheet
- Caste certificate, if applicable
- Domicile certificate, if applicable
Incorrect or incomplete document submission may lead to rejection of the application. Candidates should cross-verify all uploaded information before final submission.
Prospective candidates should visit the official website,upneet.gov.in, immediately. The site contains the full information bulletin and all necessary links for registration. Strict adherence to the November 14 deadline for registration and fee payment is critical for all applicants.