MCC NEET UG Round 3 Reporting Ends Today; Stray Vacancy Registration Begins October 12

MCC NEET UG Round 3 Reporting Ends Today: Stray Vacancy Registration Begins October 12

New Delhi: The race for a medical college seat is picking up pace as the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) completes NEET UG 2026 Round 3 reporting today, October 9. Selected candidates need to report to their allocated colleges to complete the admission process. Aspiring MBBS/BDS students who could not get a seat in the previous rounds do not have to worry. As per the published counselling schedule, online stray vacancy registration will start on October 12 and end on October 14, 2026.

Thousands of candidates have already received their medical/dental seat allotment in Round 3. The upcoming MCC Stray Vacancy round will cater to the remaining vacant seats. Candidates must verify online the eligibility criteria, vacancy dates and guidelines before registering for the next round.

MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026: Important Dates

Below are the relevant dates for candidates who have received their Round 3 allotment or will register for the next counselling round.

Candidates must cross-verify the dates and deadlines with the official MCC website as the counselling authorities might share the updated schedule.

MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026: Next Steps After Round 3 Reporting

Candidates who have received their allotment in Round 3 should complete the admission procedure instead of waiting for the Stray Vacancy round. Depending on the candidate's allotment status, they can take the following steps:

• Seat allotted in Round 3: Report to the allotted college on or before October 9 and complete the document verification and admission process.
• No seat allotted: Check the eligibility for online stray vacancy registration round and be ready to register between October 12 and 14. Documents under verification: Report to your allotted institute and follow their instructions to rectify the discrepancies.
• Already admitted through another counselling process: Verify MCC guidelines and eligibility before registering again.

Candidates should understand that registering for the next round does not guarantee another allotment; they should consider the eligibility, vacancies, choices and counselling guidelines before proceeding.

Documents Required for NEET UG Counselling 2026

Candidates reporting to their allocated medical/dental colleges need to bring the following documents as applicable:

• NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard
• MCC seat allotment letter
• Class 10 certificate/marksheet
• Class 12 marksheet and qualifying certificate
• Valid photo identity proof
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• PwBD certificate (if applicable)
• Passport-sized photograph
• Other documents as specified by the allotted institute

Candidates must carry the original documents and the required number of photocopies as applicable. They should verify the list of documents from their allotment letter and the guidelines of their chosen medical/dental colleges.

How to Register for MCC NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round 2026

Eligible candidates can register for the MCC NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round 2026 following the steps below:

• Open the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in.
• Navigate to the UG Medical Counselling section on the MCC website and click on the stray vacancy registration link.
• Login or register on the online portal using the required details.
• Fill in the application form and make the payment.
• Carefully enter your choices of colleges and courses.
• Lock your choices within the stipulated time frame, if applicable.
• Download the page for your records.

Before filling in their choices, candidates should compare course, college and admission fee details and review the latest MCC guidelines on registration, security deposits and eligibility.

Where to Check Official NEET UG Counselling Updates

The official MCC UG Medical Counselling website shares the allotment updates, notifications and counselling guidelines. The MCC counselling schedule page contains the links to the published schedules.

Candidates should refer to the official website for updates, as the dates, eligibility criteria and allotment guidelines might change.

FAQs

1. What is the last date for MCC NEET UG Round 3 reporting?

The reporting deadline for MCC NEET UG Round 3 is October 9, 2026.

2. When does NEET UG 2026 stray vacancy registration begin?

The NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy registration commences on October 12, 2026, and ends on October 14, 2026.

3. When will the MCC stray vacancy result be announced?

The MCC online stray vacancy allotment result will be declared on October 17, 2026.

4. When will candidates report after stray vacancy allotment?

The reporting date for candidates after stray vacancy allotment will be from October 19 to October 26, 2026.

5. Does registering for the stray vacancy round guarantee an MBBS or BDS seat?

Registering for the stray vacancy round does not guarantee an allotment as it will depend on various factors, such as the vacancy in the candidates' choices, their eligibility and the counselling guidelines.

6. Where can candidates check their allotment status?

Candidates can check their allotment status on the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in by visiting the UG Medical Counselling section.

7. Is MCC counselling the same as state NEET UG counselling?

No, MCC counselling is different from state NEET UG counselling as MCC oversees counselling for specific seats and institutions, while state authorities conduct counselling for other seats. Candidates must report directly to the concerned authority for counselling.

8. What should candidates do if their allotted college has not completed document verification?

They should contact their allotted college as soon as possible and comply with the instructions before the due date for reporting and document verification.

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