The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released new dates for NEET PG Counselling 2026 Stray Vacancy Round. If candidates wish to apply for the counselling round, they can check the revised dates on the official website of MCC - mcc.nic.in.
As per the updated schedule, the online stray vacancy round registration process will start on Feb 16, 2026. The choice filling will start on February 16 and close on February 19, 2026. The choice locking will be available on February 19, 2026.
The seat allotment will be done on February 20, 2026, and the result will be declared on February 21, 2026. The candidates who will be allotted seats can report to the colleges/institutes from February 22 to February 28, 2026.
Check the revised schedule here.
Applying for the Stray Vacancy Round is the final step in the NEET PG journey. Since this round deals with the remaining seats, precision is key.
Here is the step-by-step breakdown to ensure your application is submitted correctly:
The Stray Vacancy Round usually does not allow for fresh choice filling in some cases, or has very specific eligibility criteria (like not holding a seat in previous rounds). Always double-check the latest Information Bulletin on the MCC site to confirm your eligibility.