The Directorate General of Medical Education (DGME) in Uttar Pradesh has officially opened the registration for the final round of counselling for medical and dental college admissions. This special round is known as the Stray Vacancy Round for UP NEET UG Counselling 2025. It offers a last chance for eligible students to secure admissions into MBBS and BDS courses at both government and private colleges across the state.
The online application process for this crucial round started today, November 11, 2025 . Students have a limited time to apply, as the registration will conclude on November 14, 2025 . All candidates who have successfully qualified the NEET UG 2025 exam and meet other criteria can apply online by visiting the official portal at upneet.gov.in .
Important Dates for Stray Vacancy Round
Students should note these key dates for the UP NEET UG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round:
| Event | Date |
| Online Registration Starts | November 11, 2025 |
| Online Registration Ends | November 14, 2025 |
| Merit List Announcement (Expected) | November 14, 2025 |
Application Fees and Security Deposit Details
To register for the Stray Vacancy Round, candidates must pay a non-refundable registration fee. In addition, first-time participants need to submit a security deposit, which varies depending on the type of college and seat they are applying for. Candidates who have already registered in earlier rounds and did not get a seat do not need to pay the security deposit again.
| Payment Type | Amount |
| Non-refundable Registration Fee | ₹2,000 |
| Security Deposit for Government College Seats | ₹30,000 |
| Security Deposit for Private MBBS Seats | ₹2,00,000 |
| Security Deposit for Private BDS Seats | ₹1,00,000 |
Who Can Apply?
This Stray Vacancy Round is specifically for candidates who meet the following conditions:
- You have qualified the NEET UG 2025 examination.
- You have not been allotted any seat in the previous rounds of UP NEET UG 2025 counselling.
Who Cannot Apply?
Certain candidates are not eligible to participate in this final round of counselling. You cannot apply if:
- You have already secured admission through the All India Quota counselling process.
- You have already secured admission through counselling in any other state.
- You were allotted a seat in a previous round but failed to report to the college within the given time.
- You resigned from a seat after being admitted in an earlier round.
- You were already admitted to a BDS course in an earlier counselling round, unless you are now seeking an MBBS seat specifically.
Required Documents for Registration
During the online registration process, candidates must upload clear copies of the following important documents:
- Class 10 Marksheet
- Class 12 Marksheet
- Caste Certificate (if you belong to a reserved category)
- Domicile Certificate (if applicable, to prove your residence in Uttar Pradesh)
Next Steps After Registration
After the registration window closes on November 14, 2025, the Directorate General of Medical Education (DGME) will prepare and release a merit list. This list will identify the candidates who are eligible for seat allocation in the Stray Vacancy Round. Students are advised to regularly check the official website, upneet.gov.in , for updates on the merit list and further instructions regarding the admission process.
