The NEET PG Counselling Stray Vacancy Round 2025 is the final opportunity for candidates seeking admission to MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses across India. This special round is conducted to fill vacant seats left after the mop-up round of counselling
NEET PG Stray Vacancy Round?
The stray vacancy round is the last and final round of counselling conducted after Round 1, Round 2, and the mop-up round. It aims to fill:
- Vacant AIQ seats
- Deemed University seats
- Central University seats
- ESIC and AFMS seats
No fresh registration is usually allowed in this round. Only candidates who are already registered but not allotted any seat in previous rounds are eligible.
NEET PG Counselling Stray Vacancy Round 2025 – Important Dates
The official schedule for the stray vacancy round of NEET PG 2025 will be released on the MCC website. The process generally includes:
- Publication of vacant seat matrix
- Choice filling and locking
- Seat allotment result
- Reporting to allotted college
Candidates should regularly visit the official MCC portal for updates.
Eligibility for Stray Vacancy Round NEET PG 2025
The candidate must be registered for NEET PG counselling
Must not have been allotted any seat in previous rounds
Candidates who joined a seat in earlier rounds are usually not eligible
Must fulfill NEET PG 2025 cut-off criteria
How to Participate in NEET PG Stray Vacancy Round 2025
Follow these steps:
Visit the official MCC website. Official MCC Website (AIQ Counselling) https://mcc.nic.in/ NEET PG Official Information & Results https://nbe.edu.in/
Log in using NEET PG credentials.
Check the available vacant seat list.
Fill and lock your preferred choices.
Wait for the seat allotment result.
Download the allotment letter and report to the allotted institute within the deadline.
Seat Allotment Process
- NEET PG 2025 rank
- Availability of seats
- Reservation criteria
- Choices filled by candidates
Once allotted, candidates must report physically to the college for document verification and admission confirmation.
Important Points to Remember
- This is the final counselling round; no further rounds are conducted after this.
- Choice locking is mandatory.
- No upgrade facility is available in this round.
- Vacant seats after this round may be filled directly by institutes as per guidelines.
Conclusion
The NEET PG Counselling Stray Vacancy Round 2025 is a crucial chance for candidates who could not secure a seat in earlier rounds. Interested candidates must keep track of official announcements, complete choice filling carefully, and report on time if allotted a seat.