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NEET PG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round Registration Begins From Feb 16

 NEET PG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round Registration began today, February 16, 2026. This is the final chance to secure a seat. Candidates must register by February 18 and complete choice filling by February 19. Allotment results will be announced on February 21, and joined candidates cannot resign later.

authorImageDivya Sharma16 Feb, 2026
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NEET PG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round Registration Begins From Feb 16

NEET PG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round Registration: MCC has informed the candidates regarding the NEET PG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round Registration. Candidates can complete the registration process from February 16 to February 18, 2026. Visit the official website to complete the registration process before missing the deadline. 

NEET PG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round: Important Dates

Candidates looking to participate in the NEET PG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round should keep track of the following key dates. All specific dates are announced officially by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).

NEET PG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round: Important Dates

Registration Period

February 16 to February 18, 2026

Choice Filling

February 16 to February 19, 2026

Seat Allotment Processing

February 20, 2026

Seat Allotment Result

February 21, 2026

Last Date of Reporting to College

February 22 to February 28, 2026

NEET PG Round-4 Eligibility Criteria

NEET PG Round-4 Eligibility Criteria has been disclosed by MCC on the official website. Candidates who are unable to get a seat in the mop-up round. They are eligible to participate in the NEET PG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round. 

NEET PG Round-4 Seat Allotment Rules

  • Mandatory Joining: If a candidate is allotted a seat in Round-4, they must join that college. There is no "Free Exit" in this final round.

  • Security Deposit Penalty: If a candidate is allotted a seat but chooses not to join or leaves it, their security deposit fee will be forfeited (lost) by the MCC.

  • No Resignation: Once a candidate joins the seat after the Round-4 result, they cannot resign or leave the position under any circumstances.

  • Debarment Rule: Please note that if a candidate is allotted a seat in the Stray Vacancy Round and fails to join, they may be debarred (banned) from appearing in the NEET PG exam for the following year.

  • Online Process: All AIQ counselling activities are conducted by the MCC strictly in online mode through their official portal.

  • Software-Based Allotment: The allotment of seats is performed automatically by a computer software running a merit-cum-preference algorithm.

How to Register for NEET PG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round?

The registration process for the NEET PG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round is se steps to complete your application once the portal is active.

  1. Visit MCC official website

  2. Navigate to the Candidate Activity Board and select "New Registration 2025."

  3. Click on the 'New candidate registration' link that appears on the screen.

  4. Carefully fill in all the required information in the registration form.

  5. Proceed to pay the registration fees for the counselling round.

  6. Save the completed application form to your computer for future reference.

 

NEET PG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round FAQs

When will NEET PG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round registration begin?

NEET PG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round registration is from February 16 to February 18, 2025, as released by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). Candidates should regularly check mcc.nic.in for updates.

Is fresh choice filling required for this round?

Any choices filled in earlier rounds (Round 1, 2, or 3) are considered null and void. Every candidate must submit fresh choices during the Stray Vacancy window to be considered for allotment.

What happens if I don't join the seat allotted in the Stray Round?

Candidates who don’t take the seat allotted in the NEET PG Stray round will be debarred from appearing in the NEET PG exam 2026. Security deposit will be forfeited.

Can I resign from a seat after joining in Round 4?

No, once a candidate joins a college following the Stray Vacancy allotment, there is no option to resign or withdraw. This seat is final for the academic session.
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