Tamil Nadu has published the stray vacancy round result for MBBS and BDS admissions. The Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 stray vacancy round result is out as provisional allotment lists, giving candidates a chance at seats left unfilled after Round 3. Allotted candidates now have only a few days to download their orders and join.
Latest Update: Stray Round Allotment Lists Out
The Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DME&R) Selection Committee published the stray round lists on October 22, 2026, according to reports. Separate lists cover Government Quota, Management Quota and the 7.5% reservation for government school students. The choice filling and locking window had closed at 5 PM on October 21, and results were based on the choices candidates had locked.
Key Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Stray round choice filling and locking ends | October 21, 2026, 5 PM | Confirmed by the notice |
| Seat allotment result | October 22, 2026 | Published, as reported |
| Download provisional allotment order | Till October 26, 2026, 12 noon | As reported; confirm on portal |
| Last date to join allotted college | October 26, 2026, 5 PM | As reported; confirm on portal |
The download and joining deadlines come from reports on the stray round schedule. The official schedule document should be checked for any change, and any date not shown there is awaiting official confirmation.
How to Check the Seat Allotment List
- Open the official Tamil Nadu Selection Committee website.
- Go to the UG Courses section and select MBBS/BDS.
- Open the stray round allotment result for your quota.
- Search your application number in the PDF.
- Download your provisional allotment order from the counselling portal.
What Allotted Candidates Should Do
- Download the provisional allotment order before the deadline.
- Report to the allotted college with original documents and the required fees.
- Complete certificate verification at the college itself.
- Join before the last date, or the seat may be forfeited.
- Keep copies of the allotment order and fee receipts.
Why It Matters
The stray round is the last chance at a Tamil Nadu MBBS or BDS seat for many candidates this session. Because the lists are provisional, admission is final only after verification and joining. Candidates not allotted a seat should watch the official website for any further round.
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