NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Round for MBBS: Apply 2–4 Nov
Reviewed by Shivaji · Last updated: 2 November 2026
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced a special stray vacancy round for MBBS seats and a 5th round for BDS and B.Sc Nursing seats in NEET UG 2026 counselling. MCC's notice of 30 October 2026 says registration is open from 2 to 4 November 2026.
Special stray round (MBBS) and 5th round (BDS, B.Sc Nursing)
- Registration: 2 Nov to 4 Nov 2026, till 3 PM
- Fee payment: 2 Nov (10 AM) to 4 Nov 2026 (6 PM)
- Choice filling: 2 Nov to 5 Nov 2026, till 11 AM
- Choice locking: 4 Nov (4 PM) to 5 Nov 2026 (11 AM)
- Seat allotment processing: 5 and 6 Nov 2026
- Result: 7 Nov 2026
- Reporting at the college: 7 Nov to 16 Nov 2026, till 5 PM
6th round (BDS and B.Sc Nursing only)
- Registration: 17 to 18 Nov 2026 (till 3 PM); fee payment till 6 PM on 19 Nov
- Choice filling: 17 to 19 Nov 2026 (till 9 AM); locking from 4 PM on 18 Nov
- Result: 20 Nov 2026
- Reporting: 21 to 28 Nov 2026, till 5 PM
What to do next
- Check the eligibility rules in MCC's notice on mcc.nic.in (UG Medical Counselling) before you register.
- Register and pay by 4 November. Lock your choices before 11 AM on 5 November.
- If you get a seat on 7 November, report to the college with your documents by 5 PM on 16 November.
FAQs
What is the last date for the MBBS special stray round?
Register by 3 PM and pay by 6 PM on 4 November 2026.
When is the special stray round result?
7 November 2026.
Is there another round for BDS and B.Sc Nursing?
Yes. A 6th round runs from 17 to 20 November 2026, for BDS and B.Sc Nursing seats only.
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