The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the revised schedule for NEET UG 2025 counselling, announcing that registration for the online stray vacancy round will commence on November 4, 2025 . This round serves as the final opportunity for students to secure admissions to medical courses across India under the All India Quota (AIQ).
Only candidates who did not obtain a seat in the third round of counselling are eligible to participate in this final phase. Admissions will be determined by the number of vacant seats remaining in various medical colleges nationwide. The official registration portal will be available on the MCC’s website, mcc.nic.in .
NEET UG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round Schedule
The MCC has published a detailed timeline for the stray vacancy round. Adhering to these dates is critical for all participating candidates:
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration and Payment | November 4 to 9, 2025 |
| Choice Filling and Locking | November 5 to 9, 2025 |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | November 10 to 11, 2025 |
| Result Declaration | November 12, 2025 |
| Reporting to Allotted Institute | November 13 to 20, 2025 |
How to Register for the Stray Vacancy Round
Candidates must follow a specific online procedure to register for the NEET UG 2025 stray vacancy round:
- Visit the official Medical Counselling Committee website: mcc.nic.in .
- Click on the designated registration link for the NEET UG stray vacancy round.
- Log in using your unique application number and password.
- Carefully enter your preferred choices of colleges and courses, arranging them in order of priority.
- Review your selections, save your choices, and then click submit to complete the registration process.
This stray vacancy round is the absolute final stage of NEET UG 2025 counselling. Eligible students should complete registration within the stipulated timeframe to be considered for available medical seats.