The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has issued the NEET UG Counselling 2026 schedule for the Special Stray Vacancy Round for MBBS and Round 5 for BDS/B.Sc. Nursing. Online registration begins on November 2, 2026, and the allotment result is scheduled for November 7. The same notice also outlines a sixth round for BDS/B.Sc. Nursing later in November.
MCC Special Stray Vacancy Round and BDS/B.Sc. Nursing Round 5 Dates
| Activity | Dates and deadlines |
|---|---|
| Registration | November 2–4, 2026; closes November 4 at 3 PM |
| Fee payment | November 2 at 10 AM to November 4 at 6 PM |
| Choice filling | November 2–5; closes November 5 at 11 AM |
| Choice locking | November 4 at 4 PM to November 5 at 11 AM |
| Seat allotment processing | November 5–6, 2026 |
| Result publication | November 7, 2026 |
| College reporting | November 7–16; closes November 16 at 5 PM |
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BDS/B.Sc. Nursing Round 6 Schedule
| Activity | Dates and deadlines |
|---|---|
| Registration | November 17–19; notice separately specifies November 18 at 3 PM as the closing time |
| Fee payment | November 17 at 10 AM to November 19 at 6 PM |
| Choice filling | November 17–19; closes November 19 at 9 AM |
| Choice locking | November 18 at 4 PM to November 19 at 9 AM |
| Seat allotment processing | November 19, 2026 |
| Result publication | November 20, 2026 |
| College reporting | November 21–28; closes November 28 at 5 PM |
Important: The Round 6 registration row lists November 17–19 but also states an earlier cutoff of November 18 at 3 PM. Candidates should treat the earlier stated registration cutoff as important and check the MCC portal for clarification. All times are subject to the official server clock.
How to Register and Fill Choices
- Open the MCC UG counselling portal and select the available candidate registration facility.
- Complete registration and pay the required fee within the specified payment window.
- Select eligible MBBS, BDS or B.Sc. Nursing preferences, as applicable, and save choices.
- Lock preferences within the choice-locking window, then check the published allotment result.
- If allotted a seat, follow the reporting and document-verification instructions before the deadline.
