Lucknow: The Directorate General of Medical Education & Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh has officially released the NEET UG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round Merit List for MBBS and BDS admissions. This round offers the final opportunity for eligible candidates to secure seats in government and private medical/dental colleges across the state.
What Is the Stray Vacancy Round?
The Stray Vacancy Round is conducted to fill the remaining vacant seats after all regular counselling rounds are completed. Only candidates who were not allotted any seat in previous rounds are eligible.
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Key Highlights
- UP NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round Merit List is now out on the official website – upneet.gov.in.
- Registration for this round began on 11 November 2025 and closed on 14 November 2025.
- Candidates paid a non-refundable fee of ₹2,000 to participate.
- Only those candidates who have not been allotted seats in any counselling round (state or national) were allowed to apply.
- This round is considered the final admission opportunity for NEET UG aspirants in Uttar Pradesh for the 2025 session.
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What Should Candidates Do Next?
If your name appears in the merit list:
Join NEET News 2025 1. Check Your Merit Rank
Visit the official portal upneet.gov.in and download the merit list PDF.
2. Complete Choice Filling
Select your preferred MBBS/BDS colleges based on:
- Seat availability
- Previous year cutoff trends
- Your NEET UG score and state rank
3. Follow Reporting Instructions
Once the allotment results are announced, report to the allotted college within the given deadline with:
- NEET UG scorecard
- All original academic documents
- Category certificates (if applicable)
- Fee payment receipts
Why This Round Matters
The Stray Vacancy Round ensures that no MBBS or BDS seat goes vacant, while giving deserving candidates one last chance to enter medical programs. Many students who narrowly missed earlier cutoffs often secure admission in this round.
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