The Directorate General of Medical Education (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, has commenced registration for the UP NEET UG Counselling 2025 stray vacancy round today, November 11, 2025 . This final round offers eligible candidates an opportunity to secure remaining Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) seats. Interested applicants must complete their online registration and fee payment by November 14, 2025 . The official portal for all applications is upneet.gov.in.
The stray vacancy round specifically targets seats unfilled in previous counselling stages. DGME will publish the merit list for this round on November 14, 2025 , following the registration and payment deadline. Candidates must act promptly within the three-day window.
Counselling Overview and Schedule
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) governs undergraduate medical and dental admissions across India. DGME, Uttar Pradesh, conducts state-level counselling to allocate seats based on NEET UG scores. The current stray vacancy round finalizes admissions for the 2025-26 academic year.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling Event | UP NEET UG Counselling 2025 Stray Vacancy Registration |
| Authority | Directorate General of Medical Education (DGME), Uttar Pradesh |
| Registration Period | November 11, 2025 to November 14, 2025 |
| Payment Deadline | November 14, 2025 |
| Merit List Date | November 14, 2025 |
| Website | upneet.gov.in |
| Location | Uttar Pradesh (UP) |
| Program Level | Undergraduate (UG) |
| Programs | MBBS, BDS |
| Academic Year | 2025-26 |
Application Fees and Security Deposit Requirements
All candidates participating in the UP NEET UG 2025 stray vacancy round must pay a non-refundable registration fee of INR 2,000 . This mandatory payment for successful application submission must be completed by November 14, 2025 . Failure to pay will result in application rejection.
A security deposit is also required, in addition to the registration fee, to deter frivolous applications and ensure serious commitment to allotted seats. For admission to government medical or dental colleges, the security deposit is INR 30,000 . Candidates aspiring for seats in private medical or dental colleges must deposit INR 1 lakh . Importantly, candidates who previously deposited security money in prior counselling rounds and were not allotted a seat do not need to submit this deposit again for the stray vacancy round.
Eligibility Conditions for Participation
The eligibility criteria for the stray vacancy round are specific and strictly enforced by DGME. Candidates must carefully review these conditions before applying:
- Candidates not allotted any seat in prior UP NEET UG 2025 counselling rounds are eligible.
- Candidates admitted via All India Counselling are ineligible for this state stray vacancy round.
- Similarly, candidates admitted via any other State Counselling for MBBS or BDS are excluded.
- Applicants allotted a seat in the first, second, or third UP NEET UG 2025 counselling rounds, who failed to report or resigned, are ineligible.
Mandatory Documents for Registration
Applicants must upload or present specific documents during online registration. Document availability and authenticity are critical for a smooth application.
- Class 10 Marksheet: For age verification and basic academic record.
- Class 12 Marksheet: To confirm eligibility based on qualifying exam results.
- Caste Certificate: For candidates seeking reserved category admission, issued by a competent authority.
- Domicile Certificate: For candidates claiming Uttar Pradesh residency (state quota seats).
Candidates must visit upneet.gov.in immediately. They should review instructions, prepare documents, and complete registration and fee payment before the November 14, 2025 deadline. Missing any deadline or failing eligibility criteria will result in disqualification from this round.