Registration for the MCC NEET UG 2026 stray vacancy round closes today, October 14, 2026. According to the schedule reported by education portals, the registration window ends at 3 PM, fee payment closes later in the day, and choice locking opens at 4 PM. Candidates who want MBBS or BDS seats in this final all-India round must finish registration before the deadline.
NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round 2026: Registration Ends Today
The stray vacancy round, also described as Round 4, is the last stage of the MCC counselling for the 15 percent All India Quota seats and for seats in deemed universities, central universities and other institutions counselled by MCC. It fills seats that stayed vacant after Round 3.
Last-Day Checklist for Candidates
- Register on the MCC portal before 3 PM today, October 14, 2026.
- Pay the registration fee and any security deposit before the payment deadline, which is reported as 6 PM.
- Check the vacant seat list and the notice for eligibility before paying.
- Fill your choices of course and college. Choice filling is open until 10 AM on October 15.
- Lock your choices between 4 PM today and 10 AM tomorrow. Unlocked choices may be locked automatically as per MCC rules.
- Download the confirmation of locked choices and keep a copy.
NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Registration begins (revised) | October 13, 2026 |
| Registration last date | October 14, 2026, 3 PM |
| Fee payment last date | October 14, 2026 (reported as 6 PM) |
| Choice filling | Up to 10 AM on October 15, 2026 |
| Choice locking | 4 PM on October 14 to 10 AM on October 15, 2026 |
| Seat allotment processing | October 15 and 16, 2026 |
| Stray vacancy result | October 17, 2026 |
| Reporting at the allotted institute | October 19 to 26, 2026 |
Some portals quote slightly different times for payment and locking. The notice on the MCC website is the only reliable source for the exact times.
How to Apply for the Stray Vacancy Round
- Open the MCC UG counselling page using the direct link in the Official References list.
- Click on the stray vacancy round registration link and log in with your NEET UG 2026 details.
- Check that the dashboard shows you as eligible for the round.
- Pay the fee online and download the receipt.
- Fill in and lock your choices of colleges and courses.
- Wait for the result on October 17 and report between October 19 and 26.
What Happens If You Miss the Deadline?
A candidate who does not register by the deadline cannot take part in the MCC stray round. The remaining option is to follow the counselling of the state in which the candidate is eligible, since several states run their own stray rounds with separate schedules. Candidates should also keep their documents ready, because state processes often move quickly.
Key Highlights
- Registration closes today at 3 PM, and choice filling runs until 10 AM on October 15.
- The stray round result is due on October 17, and reporting runs from October 19 to 26.
- The round is for MBBS and BDS seats that remained vacant after Round 3.
- Registration opened on October 13 after a one-day revision of the start date.
- No extension of the registration deadline had been reported at the time of writing.
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