| Updated On - Oct 14, 2026
MCC has released the NEET UG 2026 stray vacancy round seat matrix at mcc.nic.in. Registration closes on October 14 at 3 PM, choice filling runs till October 15, and the final allotment result will be declared on October 17, 2026.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 stray vacancy round seat matrix. Candidates can view the matrix on the official website at mcc.nic.in. The document lists all unfilled seats across participating medical, dental and nursing colleges. These seats fall under the 15 percent All India Quota administered by MCC.
The stray round is the final chance to secure a seat through MCC counselling for 2026. It covers vacancies left after Round 1, Round 2 and Round 3 allotments. Candidates can check course-wise and institute-wise vacancies before filling their choices.
Key Highlights of the Stray Vacancy Round
The seat matrix PDF covers MBBS, BDS and BSc Nursing seats across central universities, deemed universities, AIIMS, JIPMER and ESIC colleges. Candidates must consult the matrix carefully before locking choices.
- The matrix shows seats by college, course, category and quota.
- Vacancies cover All India Quota, Central Institute and Deemed University seats.
- Only candidates registered for the stray round can fill choices.
- Reporting at the allotted institute is compulsory to confirm admission.
NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration and fee payment | October 12 to 14, 2026 |
| Last date for registration | October 14, 2026 (till 3 PM) |
| Last date for fee payment | October 14, 2026 (till 6 PM) |
| Choice filling window | October 12 to 15, 2026 |
| Choice locking window | October 14 (4 PM) to October 15 (10 AM), 2026 |
| Seat allotment processing | October 15 to 16, 2026 |
| Result declaration | October 17, 2026 |
| Reporting at allotted institute | October 19 to 26, 2026 |
Who Is Eligible to Participate in the Stray Round?
Candidates who qualified NEET UG 2026 and are not yet admitted can apply. This includes those who did not register in earlier rounds. It also covers candidates who were allotted a seat but did not join.
Students already admitted and reported in a previous MCC round cannot participate. Resignation of an allotted seat is not permitted in the stray round. Once a seat is allotted, candidates must join the institute.
How to Check the NEET UG 2026 Stray Round Seat Matrix?
The seat matrix PDF is available in the current events section of the MCC portal. Candidates should download it before locking choices to avoid last-minute errors.
- Visit the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in.
- Click on the UG Medical Counselling tab on the homepage.
- Open the stray vacancy round seat matrix PDF link.
- Filter by course, state and category to find relevant seats.
- Save or print the document for reference during choice filling.
The stray round is the final MCC counselling stage for 2026. Seats unfilled after this round go back to state quota pools. Missing this window shuts the door on central quota admission this year.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Download the stray round seat matrix PDF from mcc.nic.in today.
- Complete registration and fee payment before 6 PM on October 14, 2026.
- Shortlist colleges and courses based on vacant seats in your category.
- Fill choices by October 15 and lock them before the 10 AM deadline.
- Check the allotment result on October 17 and report by October 26, 2026.
Watch for the final stray round allotment result on October 17, 2026. Also track institute-level joining instructions after reporting opens on October 19.
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