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

MCC has extended the NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round schedule. As per the revised dates reported on October 15, registration closes at 4 PM, fee payment at 6 PM, and choice filling at 11:55 PM on October 16, 2026. Candidates should verify the latest notice on the official MCC website.

MCC NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round 2026: What Has Changed?

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has extended the schedule for the NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round, giving eligible candidates additional time to complete registration and choice filling for undergraduate medical admissions.

This round is important for candidates seeking available MBBS and BDS seats after earlier counselling rounds. However, an extension does not guarantee a seat, and candidates must meet the applicable eligibility requirements. The revised dates were reported on October 15, 2026. Candidates should check the official MCC UG Medical Counselling website for the latest notice before taking action.

NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round 2026: Revised Dates

OGcollege Insight: These timings are based on reports of the revised schedule. Candidates should confirm the deadlines against the latest MCC notice because registration, payment and choice filling have separate cutoffs.

How to Complete MCC Registration and Choice Filling

Candidates who are eligible and have not completed the required steps should:

1. Visit mcc.nic.in.
2. Open the UG Medical Counselling section and access the NEET UG 2026 registration link.
3. Log in or complete registration as instructed by MCC.
4. Pay the applicable counselling fee within the payment deadline.
5. Select colleges and courses carefully during choice filling.
6. Review and lock choices as instructed by the official portal.
7. Save the confirmation page and relevant payment or choice-filling records.

OGcollege Insight: Do not wait until the final minutes. A completed registration alone may not be sufficient if payment or choice filling remains incomplete.

What Should Candidates Check Before Submitting Choices?

Candidates should prioritise these checks before submitting their preferences:

• Eligibility: Confirm that they are eligible to participate in the Stray Vacancy Round under the applicable MCC rules.
• College preferences: Include only colleges and courses they would genuinely consider joining.
• Seat availability: Review the official vacancy information and participating-college details.
• Documents and fees: Keep the required documents ready and verify the applicable fee and admission conditions.
• Previous allotment status: Carefully read the current rules on participation, reporting and eligibility if they received or joined a seat in an earlier round.

OGcollege Insight: Seat allotment depends on factors such as merit, category, preferences, eligibility and available seats. Filling choices does not guarantee admission.

Need Help Exploring MBBS and BDS College Options?

Candidates can also use OGcollege's Talk to Senior feature to ask medical students about academics, clinical exposure, hostel life and campus culture. These conversations can help candidates understand student experiences while comparing colleges. Always confirm seat availability, eligibility, fees and admission status through the official counselling authority and institution.

Related OGcollege Guides

Students following NEET counselling can also read “MCC NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round 2026: Registration, Dates & Seat Matrix,” “MCC NEET UG Round 3 Result 2026: Check Seat Allotment,” and “West Bengal NEET UG Round 3 Choice Filling 2026: Check Dates” for updates on national and state-level counselling processes.

Final Verdict

The extended MCC NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round 2026 schedule gives eligible candidates a final opportunity to complete the required counselling steps within the revised window. The key deadlines reported for October 16 are 4 PM for registration, 6 PM for fee payment and 11:55 PM for choice filling.

Candidates should check the latest official MCC notice immediately, complete every required step on time and keep their confirmation records. Always rely on MCC's official instructions for final deadlines and eligibility rules.

Verified Sources

Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) – UG Medical Counselling

MCC – UG Counselling Schedule

Medical Dialogues – MCC Stray Vacancy Schedule Extension