NEET UG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round Gets Deadline Extension
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced a significant extension for the choice filling and locking process in the NEET UG 2025 stray vacancy round. This decision provides a crucial window for aspiring medical students with 1,232 MBBS seats still available under the All India Quota (AIQ).
Revised Deadlines and Key Details
Candidates now have until 11:55 pm on 12 November, 2025 to submit and lock their preferences for courses and colleges. The entire process must be completed online through the official MCC portal at mcc.nic.in. This extension follows the release of the final seat matrix, which saw several additions and reductions of seats across various medical colleges.
The state-wise distribution of vacant seats shows that Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh have the highest number of unfilled MBBS positions. In a parallel development, the deadline for generating Persons with Disability (PwD) certificates has also been extended. Eligible candidates can now obtain their certificates from MCC-authorised disability centres until 5 pm on 12 November, 2025, adhering to National Medical Commission norms.
Impact on Allotment Schedule and State Counselling
The extension of the choice filling window has directly affected the publication schedule for the stray vacancy allotment results. Originally expected to be declared on 12 November, 2025, the results are now likely to be announced on a later date. The MCC has made the list of candidates admitted up to round three available on its website for reference.
Several state counselling authorities have adjusted their NEET UG 2025 counselling timelines to synchronize with MCC's updated schedule. State-level seat allotments will be published only after the completion of the AIQ stray vacancy allotment process, ensuring a streamlined admission procedure across the country.
Step-by-Step Guide for Choice Filling
For candidates participating in the stray vacancy round, here is the complete process for choice filling and locking:
- Visit the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in
- Click on the 'UG Medical Counselling' section on the homepage
- Log in using your NEET UG 2025 roll number, password, and security code
- Navigate to the 'Choice Filling and Locking' option
- Select your preferred courses and colleges from the available list
- Review your preferences carefully before finalizing
- Click 'Lock Choices' and confirm the submission before the deadline
- Download and print the confirmation page for future reference
The MCC has clarified that fresh registration and choice filling are mandatory for all participants in the stray vacancy round, including those who participated in earlier rounds. For NRI category candidates, the deadline for submitting relevant documents via email to ug.nri.mcc@gmail.com was 2 pm on 11 November, 2025.
Aspiring medical students are advised to regularly check the official MCC website for the latest updates and announcements regarding NEET UG counselling 2025, particularly concerning the new date for the allotment result declaration.
