MCC NEET UG 2025: All India Quota Special Stray Vacancy Round Counselling Schedule Released

The Registration Process for the Special Stray Vacancy Round will run from December 18 to 20, 2025

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the official schedule for the Special Stray Vacancy Round counselling for the All India Quota under NEET UG 2025. This decision is extremely important for candidates whose seats remained vacant after the Stray Vacancy Round.

The deadline for college reporting for the Stray Vacancy Round of MCC NEET UG 2025 was November 20th. However, a large number of candidates failed to report to their allotted medical college within the deadline or voluntarily surrendered their allotted seats. As a result, many MBBS seats remained vacant again in various medical colleges across the country.

To fill these vacant seats, the MCC has decided to conduct a Special Stray Vacancy Round counselling under the All India Quota. The detailed schedule was released on Wednesday night.

Direct Link to Download – Seat Matrix UG MBBS Special Stray Round 2025

Important Dates for Special Stray Vacancy Round Counselling

According to a Career Counselling Expert at ALLEN Career Institute, the registration process for the Special Stray Vacancy Round will run from December 18 to December 20, 2025, as per the schedule announced by MCC. The choice filling process will continue from December 18 to December 21.

Choice locking will be available from 4:00 PM on December 20 to 12:00 AM on December 21. All candidates are advised to carefully lock their choices within the stipulated time limit, as no changes will be possible after that.

Seat Allotment and College Reporting

The seat allotment result for the Special Stray Vacancy Round will be announced on December 23. Candidates who are allotted a seat will be required to report in person to their allotted medical college between December 24 and December 31.

Candidates must submit all original educational documents along with the prescribed college fees upon reporting to the college. Failure to report on time will automatically result in the allotted seat being cancelled.

Seat Matrix Information

MCC has also released the seat matrix for the Special Stray Vacancy Round. According to this, a total of 67 MBBS seats will be filled through this counseling process. Of these, 23 seats are in government medical colleges, while 44 seats are available in deemed universities.

In addition, 147 dental course seats and 51 B.Sc. Nursing (Hons.) course seats will also be filled through this Special Stray Vacancy Round counseling. The detailed seat matrix for all these courses has been made available on the MCC official website.

Important Advice for Candidates

This Special Stray Vacancy Round is crucial for candidates seeking a last-ditch opportunity to secure admission to medical, dental, or nursing courses. Candidates are advised to regularly check the MCC website for updates and complete all the procedures on time so as not to miss this admission opportunity.

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Aabshar Hassan Quazi

Aabshar H. Quazi is a seasoned education writer associated with ALLEN Career Institute, where he crafts insightful blogs on competitive exam trends, student journeys, and academic guidance. With a background in journalism, Aabshar has worked as Principal Correspondent for Hindustan Times, honing his skills in storytelling, analysis, and impactful reporting. His writing blends credibility with clarity, making complex topics accessible for students and parents alike.