The Rajasthan NEET UG counselling authority has issued an important note on eligibility for the stray vacancy round of MBBS/BDS admissions 2026. The note clarifies which candidates can take part and which cannot after the conclusion of Round 3.

Key Eligibility Points for the Stray Vacancy Round

• Candidates who exited with forfeiture in Round 2: Candidates who exited with forfeiture of security amount in the Round 2 allotment and did not register earlier (in Round 3) may apply again for the stray vacancy round, subject to their eligibility.
• Candidates with joined status after Round 3: Candidates who have a joined status after Round 3, as per the information available on the MCC website, will not be allowed to participate in the stray vacancy round.
• Candidates allotted or upgraded in Round 3 but not joined: Candidates who were allotted or upgraded a seat in Round 3 but did not join will not be allowed to participate in the stray vacancy round.
• Candidates under Clause XI (non-domicile): Candidates who are not covered under clauses I to X of the other eligibility criteria but fall under clause XI are also required to fill the application form or register. This applies to non-domicile candidates from outside the state of Rajasthan.

What Candidates Should Do

Candidates planning to participate in the stray vacancy round should check their joining status on the MCC website and review the full eligibility criteria (clauses I to XI) in the official notice. They should complete registration within the stated schedule and follow the official Rajasthan NEET UG counselling website for further updates, including the schedule, seat matrix and reporting instructions.