NEET UG Counselling 2026 State-Wise Stray Vacancy Seats: Check MBBS & BDS Vacant Seats, Choice Filling & Admission Dates
DeekshaUpdated on 20 Oct 2026, 03:37 AM IST
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MCC has extended the NEET UG 2026 stray vacancy round, and today, October 16, 2026 is the last day to register, pay and fill choices. The official stray round seat matrix lists 4,068 vacant seats: 3,426 MBBS, 499 BDS and 143 BSc Nursing. The seat allotment result is now due on October 19, 2026, and reporting runs from October 19 to 26.
State quota stray rounds run on their own timelines. Maharashtra's first stray round result is on October 17, Karnataka's option entry runs from October 16 to 19, and Rajasthan, which has 1,039 vacant MBBS seats, has released its own stray schedule. This guide lists the latest verified dates for MCC and each state, plus seat numbers, choice filling steps and tips.
NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round at a Glance
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| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting body (All India Quota) | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) |
| Total vacant seats in MCC stray round matrix | 4,068 |
| MBBS seats | 3,426 |
| BDS seats | 499 |
| BSc Nursing seats | 143 |
| Seat matrix released | October 14, 2026 (64-page official PDF) |
| Registration, payment and choice filling deadline | Today, October 16, 2026 |
| Result | October 19, 2026 |
| Reporting to allotted college | October 19 to 26, 2026 |
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MCC Stray Vacancy Round 2026: Revised Schedule
MCC first announced registration for October 12 to 14, choice filling till 10 AM on October 15 and the result on October 17. A revised notice dated October 14, 2026 moved every deadline to October 16 and pushed the result to October 19.
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| Event | Earlier schedule | Revised schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Registration for stray round | Up to 3:00 PM, October 14 | Up to 4:00 PM, October 16 |
| Reset registration option | Not extended separately | Up to 3:00 PM, October 16 |
| Payment | Up to 6:00 PM, October 14 | Up to 6:00 PM, October 16 |
| Choice filling | Up to 10:00 AM, October 15 | Up to 11:55 PM, October 16 |
| Choice locking | 4:00 PM, October 14 to 10:00 AM, October 15 | 7:00 PM to 11:55 PM, October 16 |
| Seat processing | October 15 to 16 | October 17 to 18 |
| Result declaration | October 17 | October 19 |
| Reporting at allotted college | October 19 to 26 | October 19 to 26 |
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All server times are as per the MCC portal. Registration, payment and choice filling all close on the same day, so complete them in order and do not leave payment for the last hour.
NEET UG 2026 Stray Round Seat Matrix: MBBS, BDS and BSc Nursing Vacant Seats
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| Course | Vacant seats in MCC stray round |
|---|---|
| MBBS | 3,426 |
| BDS | 499 |
| BSc Nursing | 143 |
| Total | 4,068 |
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- The official document is titled Clear Vacancy Stray Vacancy Round (MBBS BDS B.Sc Nursing), UG Counselling 2026.
- It lists vacant seats by state, institute, quota and category across government medical colleges, deemed universities, AIIMS, central institutions and other participating institutes.
- The state-wise and college-wise breakdown is inside the PDF on the MCC UG counselling portal. Download it and check your category and quota before filling choices.
- MCC's stray round covers the 15% All India Quota and central, deemed and other MCC-counselled seats. State quota seats are handled by each state.
State-Wise Stray Vacancy Round 2026: Latest Status
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| State | Counselling authority | Stray round status (as of October 16, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | State CET Cell | Three stray rounds announced; Round 1 choice filling October 15 to 16, result October 17 |
| Karnataka | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) | Fresh registration October 13 to 16, option entry October 16 to 19, as reported |
| Rajasthan | Rajasthan NEET UG Admission Board | Stray schedule dated October 15 released; 1,039 MBBS seats vacant after Round 3 |
| Punjab | Punjab counselling authority | Stray round reported to open on October 16; check the official notice |
| Other states | Respective state authorities | Schedules not confirmed in the sources checked; follow your state portal |
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State stray rounds depend on MCC's timeline. Last year, state quota final allotments were declared only after MCC announced its AIQ allotment results, so state dates can shift after MCC's revision. Always follow your own state portal.
Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Rounds
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| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Seat matrix for Stray Round 1 | October 14, 2026 |
| Round 1 online choice filling | October 15 to 16, up to 11:59 PM |
| Round 1 selection list | October 17 |
| Round 1 reporting and joining | October 18 to 20, up to 5:30 PM |
| Last date to resign without penalty (Round 1) | October 20, up to 5:30 PM |
| Round 2 choice filling | October 20 to 21, up to 10:00 AM |
| Round 2 selection list | October 21 |
| Round 2 reporting and joining | October 22 to 23, up to 5:30 PM |
| Round 3 choice filling | October 23 to 24, up to 10:00 AM |
| Round 3 selection list | October 24 |
| Round 3 reporting and joining | October 25 to 26, up to 5:30 PM |
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- Fresh choice filling is mandatory in each stray round, and choices from earlier rounds are treated as null and void.
- Joining is mandatory once a seat is allotted, as per the CET Cell schedule.
- Maharashtra's final joining date for the stray rounds is October 26, 2026, in line with the MCC schedule.
- Seats are filled for MBBS and BDS (Group A) through the CET Cell portal.
Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Stray Round
KEA opened fresh registration for the online stray vacancy round of UGNEET-2026 on October 13. Candidates can register till October 16 and enter options between October 16 and 19 to compete for vacant MBBS and BDS seats. Check the KEA website for the vacant seat list and any revision.
Rajasthan NEET UG 2026 Stray Round: 1,039 MBBS Seats Vacant
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| Rajasthan MBBS vacancy (after Round 3) | Number |
|---|---|
| Total MBBS seats in Rajasthan (reported) | 7,533 |
| Vacant MBBS seats | 1,039 |
| General category seats vacant | 731 |
| Private management quota seats vacant | 308 |
| Colleges with vacancies | 15 private medical colleges |
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- Reports link the vacancies to amended state counselling rules on reservation benefits for out-of-state candidates, and a dispute between private medical colleges and the counselling board.
- Round 3 allotted candidates were asked to report by October 15.
- Rajasthan has released its stray vacancy round schedule dated October 15, 2026. Reports mention registration from October 16, choice filling from October 19 to 21 and a provisional result on October 22. Download the schedule from the Rajasthan NEET UG board portal at ug.neetrajasthan.com to confirm exact dates and times.
- The seats left are mostly private management and general seats, which usually carry higher fees than government seats. No official fee reduction was mentioned in the sources checked, so read the board notice for the fee and security deposit before you apply.
How MCC Stray Round and State Stray Round Differ
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| Aspect | MCC stray round | State stray round |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 15% All India Quota plus central and deemed university seats | 85% state quota seats in government and private colleges |
| Eligibility | NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates from any state | Usually state domicile or eligibility as per state rules |
| Registration | Fresh registration on the MCC portal | Fresh registration on the state portal, as notified |
| Latest result date | October 19, 2026 | State-specific, for example Maharashtra on October 17 |
| Reporting | October 19 to 26, 2026 | State-specific, for example Maharashtra October 18 to 20 for Round 1 |
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How to Fill Choices in the Stray Vacancy Round
- Open the official portal of MCC or your state authority and log in or complete fresh registration.
- Pay the counselling fee and security deposit before the payment deadline.
- Download the stray round seat matrix and check vacant seats for your category and quota.
- Build a long preference list of every MBBS or BDS seat you would accept.
- Fill choices and lock them within the window, since unlocked choices may not be considered.
- Download the confirmation PDF of your locked choices.
- Check the result on the notified date and report to the allotted college with original documents.
Tips for the Last Round of NEET UG 2026 Counselling
- Fill as many choices as you would genuinely accept, because this is the final round for most candidates.
- Check fees, bond and security deposit for each college, since vacant seats are often in private colleges with higher fees.
- Keep your documents ready before the result, since reporting windows are short.
- Do not rely on old seat lists. Use the latest official matrix, because seats can be added or removed.
- Track both MCC and your state portal, since you can compete in both where rules allow.
- Note resignation and forfeiture rules before you accept a seat in any round.
Documents Needed for Stray Round Reporting
- NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
- Valid photo identity proof and date of birth proof
- Category certificate, where applicable
- Domicile or residence proof, for state quota seats
- Allotment letter and fee payment receipts
- Passport-size photographs
The stray round rewards the candidate who is ready on the last day. Documents, a long choice list and a safe fee plan matter more than chasing one dream college.
Useful Internal Links: NEET UG Predictors and State Counselling Pages
- NEET UG College Predictor 2026
- NEET UG All India Counselling Predictor
- NEET UG State Counselling Predictor
- Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling Predictor
- Karnataka NEET UG Counselling Predictor
- Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling Predictor
- Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling Predictor
- Gujarat NEET UG Counselling Predictor
- Madhya Pradesh NEET UG Counselling Predictor
- Kerala NEET UG Counselling Predictor
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for NEET UG 2026 stray vacancy round registration?
MCC extended the deadline. Registration closes at 4:00 PM on October 16, 2026, payment at 6:00 PM, and choice filling and locking at 11:55 PM on the same day, as per the revised notice dated October 14, 2026.
When is the NEET UG 2026 stray vacancy round result?
The MCC stray round result is scheduled for October 19, 2026, after seat processing on October 17 and 18. Reporting at the allotted college runs from October 19 to 26, 2026.
How many seats are vacant in the NEET UG 2026 stray round?
MCC's stray round seat matrix lists 4,068 vacant seats: 3,426 MBBS, 499 BDS and 143 BSc Nursing seats across participating institutes.
Where can I check state-wise stray round vacant seats?
The state-wise and college-wise list is in the official MCC stray round seat matrix PDF on the MCC UG counselling portal. State quota vacant seats are published by each state authority, such as the Maharashtra CET Cell, KEA in Karnataka and the Rajasthan NEET UG board.
What are the Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 stray round dates?
Maharashtra released its Round 1 seat matrix on October 14, with choice filling on October 15 and 16 and the selection list on October 17. Round 2 and Round 3 selection lists follow on October 21 and 24, with final joining by October 26, 2026.
How many MBBS seats are vacant in Rajasthan in 2026?
Reports state that 1,039 MBBS seats are vacant across 15 private medical colleges in Rajasthan after Round 3, including 731 general seats and 308 private management quota seats. Rajasthan has released a stray round schedule dated October 15, so confirm the exact dates on the official board portal.
Can students get MBBS at lower fees in Rajasthan's stray round?
The vacant seats are mainly in private colleges, where fees are usually higher than government colleges. The sources checked did not mention an official fee reduction, so read the Rajasthan board notice for each college's fee and security deposit before applying.
What is the Karnataka NEET UG 2026 stray round schedule?
KEA opened fresh registration for the stray round on October 13, with registration till October 16 and option entry from October 16 to 19, as reported. Check the KEA website for the vacant seat list and any change.
Do I need fresh registration for the NEET UG stray round?
Yes. MCC and states generally require fresh registration and fresh choice filling for the stray round, since choices from earlier rounds do not carry forward. Read each authority's notice for exact rules.
What happens if I do not report after stray round allotment?
Not reporting within the notified window can lead to forfeiture of the security deposit and loss of eligibility for further rounds, as per counselling rules. Read the official notice for the exact terms before accepting a seat.