MCC NEET UG Special Stray Round 2026 Registration Begins at mcc.nic.in; Check Last Date to Apply

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has opened the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 Special Stray Vacancy Round on the official portal at mcc.nic.in. The registration window opens today, November 2, 2026. This round is being held to fill vacant MBBS seats across participating institutions.

As per the official notice issued by MCC on October 30, 2026, candidates must complete fresh registration for this round. The last date to register is November 4, 2026, up to 3 PM. The payment facility will remain active till 6 PM on the same day.

Choice filling and locking will be allowed from November 2 to November 5, 2026. The seat allotment result for the Special Stray Round will be declared on November 7, 2026. Only candidates not holding any allotted seat can take part in this round.

NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Round Important Dates

How to Register for the NEET UG Special Stray Round 2026?

Candidates must complete a fresh registration for this round on the MCC portal. Previous registration data will not carry forward to this stage. The process is fully online and must be finished within the given window.

1. Visit the official MCC portal at mcc.nic.in.
2. Click on the UG Medical Counselling link on the homepage.
3. Register as a new candidate using NEET UG 2026 credentials.
4. Fill in personal, academic, and contact details carefully.
5. Pay the required registration and security fee online.
6. Proceed to choice filling and lock the choices before the deadline.
7. Download the confirmation page for future reference.

5th Round for BDS and BSc Nursing Seats

Alongside the MBBS Special Stray Round, MCC is also conducting the 5th Round for BDS and BSc Nursing seats. Registration and choice filling for this round follow the same timeline as the MBBS round. The 5th Round seat allotment result will also be declared on November 7, 2026.

MCC has further notified a 6th Round for BDS and BSc Nursing courses. Registration for this round will begin on November 17, 2026. The 6th Round seat allotment result is scheduled for November 20, 2026.

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

Only candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 can take part in this round. Those already holding an allotted seat under any MCC counselling round are not eligible. State quota allotted candidates must check their state rules before applying.

MCC has also directed state counselling bodies to remove All India Quota allotted candidates from state lists. Candidates must therefore ensure clean eligibility status before registering for this round.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit the official MCC portal at mcc.nic.in today itself.
2. Keep your NEET UG 2026 roll number and password ready.
3. Arrange the required registration and security fee for online payment.
4. Complete fresh registration before 3 PM on November 4, 2026.
5. Fill and lock choices carefully before November 5, 2026.
6. Check the seat allotment result on November 7, 2026.