The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the schedule for the NEET UG Counselling 2026 Special Stray Vacancy Round for MBBS and the 5th Round of BDS/B.Sc Nursing, along with the schedule for the 6th Round of BDS/B.Sc Nursing seats.
As per the official notice dated October 30, 2026, the registration process for the Special Stray Vacancy Round and 5th Round of BDS/B.Sc Nursing will begin on November 2, 2026. Candidates will be able to register, pay the required fee, fill in their choices and participate in the seat allotment process according to the announced timeline.
The MCC has also announced a separate schedule for the 6th Round of BDS/B.Sc Nursing counselling, which will begin on November 17, 2026. Candidates seeking admission to MBBS, BDS and B.Sc Nursing courses through NEET UG 2026 counselling should carefully check the registration deadlines, choice-filling dates, seat allotment results and reporting schedule to avoid missing any important event.
NEET UG Counselling 2026: Important Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling authority | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) |
| Examination | NEET UG 2026 |
| Notice issued by | DGHS |
| Notice date | October 30, 2026 |
| MBBS counselling | Special Stray Vacancy Round |
| BDS counselling | 5th and 6th Rounds |
| B.Sc Nursing counselling | 5th and 6th Rounds |
| Special Stray Registration | November 2–4, 2026 |
| Special Stray Result | November 7, 2026 |
| Special Stray Reporting | November 7–16, 2026 |
| 6th Round BDS/B.Sc Nursing Result | November 20, 2026 |
| Official schedule | Download PDF |
NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Vacancy Round and 5th Round Schedule
According to the official MCC notification, the Special Stray Vacancy Round for MBBS and the 5th Round of BDS/B.Sc Nursing counselling will follow the same schedule. The complete schedule is given below:
| Counselling Event | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration begins | November 2, 2026 |
| Registration last date | November 4, 2026 (up to 3:00 PM) |
| Fee payment starts | November 2, 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Fee payment deadline | November 4, 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Choice filling begins | November 2, 2026 |
| Choice filling deadline | November 5, 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Choice locking | November 4 (4:00 PM) to November 5 (11:00 AM) |
| Seat allotment processing | November 5–6, 2026 |
| Seat allotment result | November 7, 2026 |
| Reporting at allotted college | November 7–16, 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
Note: All timings are as mentioned in the official schedule and are subject to server time, where specified.
NEET UG Counselling 2026 6th Round Schedule for BDS/B.Sc Nursing
Apart from the Special Stray Vacancy Round and 5th Round, the MCC has also announced the schedule for the 6th Round of BDS/B.Sc Nursing seats. This round will be conducted separately in November 2026. Candidates seeking admission to BDS and B.Sc Nursing courses should note the following dates.
| Counselling Event | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration begins | November 17, 2026 |
| Registration deadline | November 18, 2026 (up to 3:00 PM) |
| Fee payment begins | November 17, 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Fee payment deadline | November 19, 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Choice filling begins | November 17, 2026 |
| Choice filling deadline | November 19, 2026 (9:00 AM) |
| Choice locking | November 18 (4:00 PM) to November 19 (9:00 AM) |
| Seat allotment processing | November 19, 2026 |
| Result declaration | November 20, 2026 |
| Reporting at allotted college | November 21–28, 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
NEET UG Counselling 2026: Registration, Choice Filling, Seat Allotment & Reporting Process
The MCC has announced the counselling schedule for the NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Vacancy Round for MBBS, the 5th Round of BDS/B.Sc Nursing and the 6th Round of BDS/B.Sc Nursing. Candidates must complete the registration, fee payment, choice filling, choice locking and college reporting process within the prescribed deadlines.
The complete process is explained below.
1. Registration and Fee Payment
Candidates participating in the NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Vacancy Round for MBBS and 5th Round of BDS/B.Sc Nursing can register from November 2 to November 4, 2026. Registration closes at 3:00 PM on November 4, while the fee payment facility will remain open until 6:00 PM the same day.
For the 6th Round of BDS/B.Sc Nursing counselling, registration will begin on November 17, 2026. Registration will close at 3:00 PM on November 18, while fee payment will remain available until 6:00 PM on November 19.
Candidates should complete their registration and fee payment within the respective deadlines to participate in the counselling process.
2. Choice Filling and Locking
After completing registration, candidates can fill in their preferred colleges and courses through the official MCC counselling portal.
For the Special Stray Vacancy Round and 5th Round of BDS/B.Sc Nursing, choice filling will remain open from November 2 until 11:00 AM on November 5, 2026. The choice-locking facility will be available from November 4 at 4:00 PM to November 5 at 11:00 AM.
For the 6th Round of BDS/B.Sc Nursing, choice filling will remain open from November 17 until 9:00 AM on November 19, 2026. Candidates can lock their choices from November 18 at 4:00 PM to November 19 at 9:00 AM.
Candidates should arrange their college preferences carefully according to their NEET UG rank, eligibility, course preference and available seats. They should also ensure that their choices are locked before the deadline.
3. Seat Allotment Processing and Result Declaration
After the completion of choice filling and locking, MCC will process the seat allotment based on candidates’ preferences, merit and seat availability.
The seat allotment processing for the Special Stray Vacancy Round and 5th Round of BDS/B.Sc Nursing will take place on November 5–6, 2026. The result is scheduled to be declared on November 7, 2026.
For the 6th Round of BDS/B.Sc Nursing, seat allotment processing will take place on November 19, 2026, and the result will be released on November 20, 2026.
Candidates can check their allotment status through the official MCC website. Those allotted seats should download their allotment letters and carefully follow the admission instructions.
4. Reporting at Allotted Colleges
Candidates who receive seats must report to their respective allotted colleges within the prescribed reporting period to complete the admission process.
- Special Stray Vacancy Round (MBBS) and 5th Round (BDS/B.Sc Nursing): November 7–16, 2026, up to 5:00 PM on the last date.
- 6th Round (BDS/B.Sc Nursing): November 21–28, 2026, up to 5:00 PM on the last date.
Important Note: In the official schedule, November 17–19 is the combined registration and payment window for the 6th Round. However, registration closes at 3:00 PM on November 18, and only fee payment remains open until 6:00 PM on November 19. Candidates should complete their registration before the November 18 cutoff.
Difference Between MCC Special Stray Vacancy Round, 5th Round and 6th Round
The latest MCC schedule includes different counselling activities for MBBS, BDS and B.Sc Nursing candidates.
| Particulars | Special Stray Vacancy Round | 5th Round | 6th Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course | MBBS | BDS/B.Sc Nursing | BDS/B.Sc Nursing |
| Registration | Nov 2–4 | Nov 2–4 | Nov 17–18 |
| Choice filling deadline | Nov 5 | Nov 5 | Nov 19 |
| Result date | Nov 7 | Nov 7 | Nov 20 |
| Reporting | Nov 7–16 | Nov 7–16 | Nov 21–28 |
Note: 6th Round registration closes at 3:00 PM on November 18, while fee payment remains open until 6:00 PM on November 19.
Documents Required for NEET UG 2026 College Reporting
Candidates allotted seats should keep their admission documents ready before visiting the allotted college. The following documents are generally relevant for NEET UG admission:
- NEET UG 2026 admit card.
- NEET UG 2026 scorecard or rank letter.
- MCC seat allotment letter.
- Class 10 marksheet and certificate.
- Class 12 marksheet and certificate.
- Valid photo identity proof.
- Passport-size photographs.
- Category certificate, if applicable.
- PwD certificate, if applicable.
- Any additional documents required by the allotted college.
Note: Candidates should check the MCC information bulletin, allotment letter and college instructions for the exact requirements.
How to Check NEET UG 2026 Seat Allotment Result?
Candidates can follow these steps to check their seat allotment result:
- Visit the official MCC website: mcc.nic.in.
- Open the UG Medical Counselling section.
- Find the NEET UG 2026 seat allotment result link.
- Click on the relevant Special Stray Vacancy Round, 5th Round or 6th Round result.
- Open the result PDF or login page, as applicable.
- Search for your roll number or enter the required login credentials.
- Download the result and save a copy for future reference.
Important Instructions for NEET UG 2026 Candidates
Candidates participating in the upcoming counselling rounds should keep the following points in mind:
- Complete registration within the prescribed deadline.
- Pay the counselling fee within the payment window.
- Fill in college preferences carefully.
- Lock choices before the deadline.
- Regularly check the MCC website for seat allotment updates.
- Download the allotment letter after the result declaration.
- Report to the allotted college within the specified dates.
- Follow the admission and document verification instructions issued by MCC.
Note: Candidates should also carefully read the applicable counselling rules for the respective round, particularly the eligibility and joining conditions for stray vacancy rounds.
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Conclusion
The MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 schedule provides another opportunity for candidates participating in the Special Stray Vacancy Round for MBBS and the 5th and 6th Rounds of BDS/B.Sc Nursing counselling.
Candidates should carefully follow the registration, fee payment, choice filling, seat allotment and reporting timelines. In particular, candidates participating in the 6th Round should note that registration closes at 3:00 PM on November 18, a day before the fee payment deadline.
FAQs
The registration process for the Special Stray Vacancy Round for MBBS will begin on November 2, 2026, and continue until 3:00 PM on November 4, 2026.
The MCC will declare the Special Stray Vacancy Round seat allotment result on November 7, 2026.
Candidates allotted MBBS seats must report to their respective colleges between November 7 and November 16, 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
The 5th Round of BDS/B.Sc Nursing counselling will begin on November 2, 2026, with registration and choice filling starting on the same date.
The MCC is scheduled to release the 6th Round BDS/B.Sc Nursing seat allotment result on November 20, 2026.
Candidates allotted seats in the 6th Round must report to their respective colleges from November 21 to November 28, 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
Candidates can check and download the official counselling schedule from the MCC website, mcc.nic.in.
