MCC NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round Revised Schedule Released

MCC extends NEET UG 2026 stray round schedule. Registration open till 16 October, 4 PM. Check choice filling, result date and reporting window.

14 Oct, 2026 06:22 PM
Vikrant Sharma

Candidates can check the revised counselling dates, registration deadlines, choice filling and seat allotment schedule for MBBS/BDS admissions.

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has extended the schedule of the stray round of NEET UG counselling 2026. The notice, dated 14 October 2026, was issued by the Directorate General of Health Services under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Candidates who have not yet registered for the stray round can now do so until 4:00 pm on 16 October 2026.

NEET UG 2026 Stray Round Revised Schedule

Event	Revised Schedule
Registration for stray round	Up to 4:00 pm on 16 October 2026
Reset registration option	Up to 3:00 pm on 16 October 2026
Payment for stray round	Up to 6:00 pm on 16 October 2026
Choice filling	Up to 11:55 pm on 16 October 2026
Choice locking	7:00 pm to 11:55 pm on 16 October 2026
Seat processing	17 October to 18 October 2026
Result declaration	19 October 2026
Reporting at allotted college	19 October to 26 October 2026

All timings are as per server time, according to the notice.

What the Extension Means for Candidates

Registration deadline: Candidates have until 4:00 pm on 16 October 2026 to register for the stray round on the MCC portal.
Reset option: The reset registration option closes earlier, at 3:00 pm on 16 October 2026.
Payment window: Fee payment for the stray round is available until 6:00 pm on 16 October 2026.
Choice filling and locking: Choice filling stays open until 11:55 pm on 16 October 2026. Choice locking begins at 7:00 pm and ends at 11:55 pm on the same day. Candidates should complete both well before the closing time to avoid last-minute server issues.
Seat allotment: Seat processing will take place on 17 and 18 October 2026, and the stray round result will be declared on 19 October 2026.
Reporting: Allotted candidates must report to their colleges between 19 October and 26 October 2026.

Important Tips for NEET UG 2026 Stray Round Candidates

Complete registration and payment before the deadlines, as the schedule is tight and mostly falls on a single day.
Fill and lock choices carefully, since the locked choices will be used for seat processing.
Keep documents ready for college reporting after the result.
Check only the official MCC website for updates and notices.

Related: Gujarat Stray Vacancy Round

Candidates from Gujarat should note that the state counselling authority, ACPUGMEC, has also started its own stray vacancy round for MBBS and BDS seats, with registration open until 16 October 2026. State and MCC stray rounds follow separate schedules and procedures.