New Delhi: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has concluded the NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 3 process. With this phase wrapped up, thousands of medical aspirants are now focusing on the next critical stage the Stray Vacancy Round. This phase will determine the final MBBS and BDS seat allotments across India under the All India Quota (AIQ), deemed universities, and central universities.
Key Highlights of MCC NEET UG Round 3 (2025)
- Choice Filling & Locking: Completed through the official MCC portal- mcc.nic.in.
- Seat Allotment Result: Declared after the choice locking window closed.
- Reporting: Candidates allotted seats in Round 3 had to report to their respective colleges within the given timeframe to confirm admission.
- Upgradation Option: Aspirants who participated in Round 2 were allowed to upgrade in Round 3, provided they didn’t take admission earlier.
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What’s Next for NEET UG Aspirants?
Now that Round 3 is complete, the Stray Vacancy Round is the final opportunity for students who haven’t secured a seat yet. Here’s what to expect:
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1. Stray Vacancy Round Registration
MCC will reopen the portal for fresh registration and choice filling for the AIQ Stray Vacancy Round. This round includes vacant seats left after Round 3 due to non-reporting or withdrawal.
2. Eligibility for Stray Vacancy Round
Only those candidates who:
Join NEET News 2025 - Have not been allotted a seat in previous rounds, or
- Were allotted a seat but did not report/join,
are eligible to participate in the stray vacancy round.
3. Reporting and Admission
Once the final allotment list is released, candidates must report to their respective colleges to complete the admission process. Failing to do so will lead to seat cancellation.
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Stray Vacancy Round Schedule Out
The Stray Vacancy Round is likely to begin on Nov 1 after the Round 3 reporting window closes.
| Activity | Dates (as per Server Time) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by Participating Institutes | 4th November 2025 | 1 Day |
| Registration / Payment | 4th November 2025 to 9th November 2025 Registration opens at 12:00 Noon on 4th Nov Payment facility available up to 3:00 PM on 3rd Nov 2025 | 6 Days |
| Choice Filling / Locking | 5th November 2025 to 9th November 2025 Choice locking available from 4:00 PM to 11:55 PM on 9th Nov 2025 | 5 Days |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | 10th November 2025 to 11th November 2025 | 2 Days |
| Result Declaration | 12th November 2025 | 1 Day |
| Reporting at Allotted Institute | 13th November 2025 to 20th November 2025 | 8 Days |
| Verification of Joined Candidates Data by Institutes | — | — |
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