The schedule for the Special Stray Vacancy Round for MBBS and the 5th round of BDS and B.Sc Nursing under NEET-UG Counselling 2026 has been released. It also covers the 6th round for BDS and B.Sc (Nursing) seats. The two-page notice was issued from the office of the ADG (ME), DGHS, under file number U-11011/07/2026-MEC, and was generated on 30 October 2026.
NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Vacancy Round (MBBS) and BDS/B.Sc Nursing Round 5 Schedule
| Stage | Date and time |
| Registration and payment | 2 November to 4 November 2026 (up to 3:00 PM on 4 November), 3 days |
| Payment facility | From 10:00 AM on 2 November up to 6:00 PM on 4 November 2026 |
| Choice filling and locking | 2 November to 5 November 2026 (up to 11:00 AM on 5 November), 4 days |
| Choice locking window | From 4:00 PM on 4 November till 11:00 AM on 5 November 2026 |
| Processing of seat allotment | 5 November to 6 November 2026, 2 days |
| Publication of result | 7 November 2026, 1 day |
| Reporting at allotted college | 7 November to 16 November 2026 (up to 5:00 PM, as per server timing), 9 days |
NEET UG 2026 Round 6 for BDS and B.Sc (Nursing) Seats
| Stage | Date and time |
| Registration and payment | 17 November to 19 November 2026, 3 days |
| Payment facility | From 10:00 AM on 17 November up to 6:00 PM on 19 November 2026 |
| Choice filling and locking | 17 November to 19 November 2026 (up to 9:00 AM on 19 November), 3 days |
| Choice locking window | From 4:00 PM on 18 November till 9:00 AM on 19 November 2026 |
| Processing of seat allotment | 19 November 2026, 1 day |
| Publication of result | 20 November 2026, 1 day |
| Reporting at allotted college | 21 November to 28 November 2026 (up to 5:00 PM, as per server timing), 8 days |
Key Points for Candidates
- The stray vacancy round for MBBS and the 5th round of BDS and B.Sc Nursing run on the same dates.
- The 6th round covers BDS and B.Sc (Nursing) seats only.
- The notice says all timings are as per server timing.
- Reporting at the allotted college ends at 5:00 PM on the last day in both rounds.
What Candidates Should Do Next
- Register and pay the fee before the 3:00 PM registration deadline on 4 November (Special Stray Vacancy Round). Payment stays open until 6:00 PM that day.
- Fill and lock your choices before 11:00 AM on 5 November. Locking opens at 4:00 PM on 4 November.
- Check the result on 7 November and report to the allotted college by 5:00 PM on 16 November.
- For the 6th round, plan around the 17 to 19 November registration and choice filling window, the 20 November result and the 28 November reporting deadline.
- Follow the official MCC website for any revision to the schedule.
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