MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026: Stray Round Schedule Extended, Check Revised Dates
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has extended the schedule for the Stray Vacancy Round of UG Counselling 2026. The notice was issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, on October 14, 2026.
As per the revised schedule, candidates can register for the Stray Round until 4:00 PM on October 16, 2026. The payment deadline has been extended to 6:00 PM on the same day, while choice filling will remain open until 11:55 PM.
The Reset Registration option will be available until 3:00 PM on October 16. Candidates who need to lock their choices must do so between 7:00 PM and 11:55 PM on October 16, 2026.
Following the completion of choice filling and locking, MCC will conduct seat processing from October 17 to October 18, 2026. The Stray Round result is scheduled to be declared on October 19, 2026.
Candidates allotted seats in this round will be required to report between October 19 and October 26, 2026, according to the notice.
Candidates participating in the counselling process should carefully follow the revised deadlines and complete the applicable registration, payment and choice-filling steps within the specified time. They should also check the official MCC website for counselling updates and further instructions.
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