MCC Stray Vacancy 2025: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially concluded Round 3 of NEET UG Counselling 2025, and now the Stray Vacancy Round is set to begin on November 4. But here’s the question on everyone’s mind: What happens to leftover MBBS seats after the final stray round?
This article explains, in simple terms, how the MCC stray vacancy system works, what happens to unfilled MBBS seats, and how they are distributed between All India Quota (AIQ) and State Quota after November 6.
What Is the MCC Stray Vacancy 2025?
The MCC Stray Vacancy 2025 is the final opportunity for NEET-qualified candidates to grab any remaining MBBS or BDS seats after Round 3.
It covers:
- Unfilled seats in Deemed Universities, Central Universities, and AIIMS/JIPMER (under MCC).
- State Quota stray rounds are managed separately by respective state authorities.
Once this round is completed, no further central counselling rounds are conducted by MCC.
What Happens to Leftover MBBS Seats?
After the MCC Stray Vacancy Round 2025 concludes, the fate of unfilled seats depends on their category and controlling authority.
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For All India Quota (AIQ) Seats
- After the stray vacancy round, if any AIQ seat remains vacant, it reverts to the respective State Government.
- The State Counselling Authority may then include these seats in their state-level stray vacancy round (subject to NMC approval).
- Example: If an AIQ seat in a Rajasthan Government college remains unfilled, it will go back to Rajasthan’s state counselling pool.
Key Rule (as per MCC notice): No seat under AIQ remains unallotted after the stray vacancy round; they are handed over to states.
For Deemed and Central Universities
- Deemed and Central universities (like KMC, SRM, Amrita, AIIMS, BHU) conduct their own institutional stray vacancy rounds after MCC’s schedule ends.
- The university directly invites applications from eligible NEET-qualified candidates.
- Admission is strictly based on NEET-UG rank and the merit list prepared by the university.
Important: Candidates must ensure they do not hold any other MBBS seat while applying for institutional stray rounds.
For State Quota Seats
- Every state conducts its own stray vacancy counselling through the respective State Medical Counselling Authority.
- States like Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Karnataka usually open online stray vacancy registration within 2-3 days after MCC’s round ends.
- Only students domiciled or eligible for that state quota can apply.
Note: States may conduct multiple stray sub-rounds until all seats are filled, but admissions close strictly as per NMC’s last date for MBBS admission.
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Can MBBS Seats Still Remain Vacant After All Rounds?
Surprisingly, yes, but only in rare cases.
Even after all rounds, a few MBBS seats remain unfilled due to:
- Late withdrawals or non-reporting candidates
- Payment failures during admission
- Eligibility/document issues
- Non-participation of private colleges in the stray rounds
Such seats are usually surrendered to the State Government or remain vacant until the next academic year. However, as per NMC regulations, no admission is allowed after the cut-off date (typically mid-November).
AIQ vs State Stray Vacancy: Key Differences
| Criteria | AIQ Stray Vacancy (MCC) | State Stray Vacancy (State Authority) |
|---|---|---|
| Conducted by | MCC, DGHS | State counselling authority |
| Applicable Seats | 15% Govt. college quota, Deemed, Central Universities | 85% state govt., private medical colleges |
| Eligibility | NEET-qualified candidates not holding any seat | State-eligible candidates (domicile rules apply) |
| Registration Portal | mcc.nic.in | Respective state portals (e.g., kea.kar.nic.in, tnmedicalselection.net) |
| Round Start Date | Nov 4, 2025 | Nov 6 |
| Final Authority | DGHS, MoHFW | State Directorate of Medical Education |
How to Prepare for MCC Stray Vacancy 2025
- Check Eligibility: Only candidates not holding any MBBS/BDS seat are eligible.
- Keep Documents Ready: Allotment letter, NEET scorecard, ID, and category certificates.
- Stay Alert: Stray round notifications are time-sensitive, often 1-2 days only.
- Verify College Status: Confirm that the college is NMC-approved before payment.
- Avoid Agents: All admissions are through official portals only.
Read Also: MCC 2025 Round 3 Over; Choices Left for NEET UG Aspirants
Why the MCC Stray Vacancy 2025 Matters
For thousands of NEET-qualified aspirants who missed earlier rounds due to:
- Delayed document uploads
- Category certificate issues
- Financial hesitation
- Lower NEET scores
The MCC Stray Vacancy 2025 is truly the “last gateway” to an MBBS seat in India.
Every year, nearly 1,000+ MBBS seats are filled during this phase, proving that even the final round can turn dreams into reality.
Once the MCC Stray Vacancy Round ends, the curtain officially falls on this year’s NEET UG admission season.
Any remaining AIQ seats revert to states, and Deemed/Private colleges conduct institutional rounds to fill their final vacancies.
So, if you’re still waiting for your MBBS seat, stay prepared, stay alert, and make the most of this final opportunity.
