The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has opened online registration for the NEET UG Stray Round Counselling 2025 today, November 4, 2025 . This is the last chance for students to get admission into MBBS and BDS courses for the current academic year. Students who have cleared NEET UG and wish to join medical or dental colleges must register on the MCC website by November 9, 2025, at 12 noon .
This 'stray round' is the final stage of counselling. Its main purpose is to fill any medical and dental seats that are still empty after all previous counselling rounds. Eligible candidates need to register, pay a fee, and then choose their preferred courses and colleges online.
Key Dates for NEET UG Stray Round Counselling 2025
Here are the important dates for students applying for the stray round:
| Event | Date |
| Seat availability information displayed | November 4, 2025 |
| Online registration starts | November 4, 2025 |
| Last date to apply for counselling | November 9, 2025, till 12 noon |
| Last date for fee payment | November 9, 2025, till 3 PM |
| Choice filling for colleges starts | November 5, 2025 |
Who Can Apply?
Only candidates who have qualified in the NEET UG 2025 exam are eligible to apply for this stray round. They must meet all other conditions set by the MCC. This round is for students who have not yet secured an MBBS or BDS seat in earlier counselling phases.
How to Register for Counselling
Students must follow these steps to register for the NEET UG Stray Round Counselling:
- Go to the official MCC website.
- Click on the link for NEET UG 2025 Stray Round Registration.
- Log in using your NEET UG roll number , password , and a security pin .
- Fill in your basic details accurately in the registration form.
- Pay the required counselling fee online.
- After registration and fee payment, you can select your desired courses and colleges. This 'choice filling' process begins on November 5, 2025 .
Counselling Registration Fees
The registration fee varies based on the candidate's category and the type of university they apply to:
- For General Category candidates: Rs 1,000
- For Reserved Category candidates (SC/ST/OBC/PwD): Rs 500
- For candidates applying to Deemed Universities: Rs 5,000
Students must pay this fee online during the registration process. The fee payment deadline is November 9, 2025, at 3 PM .
Important Points to Remember
Candidates should keep the following points in mind before registering:
- Read the eligibility rules in the official information brochure before starting registration.
- If you got an upgraded seat in an earlier round, you must register again for this stray round. Your previous choices are no longer valid.
- Provide correct information in the application form. Any wrong information can lead to disqualification from the counselling process.
- Make sure to fill your choices for colleges and courses carefully once the choice filling option opens on November 5, 2025 .
What Happens After Registration?
After the registration and choice filling period ends, the MCC will process the applications. Seats will be allotted to students based on their NEET UG rank, choices filled, and the availability of seats. Students who get a seat will then need to report to the allotted college within a specific timeframe to complete their admission process.
Students are advised to complete their registration and fee payment before the deadline of November 9, 2025 , to avoid any last-minute issues. This is the final opportunity to secure a seat in medical and dental courses for the 2025 academic year.
