MCC issues NEET UG 2025 stray vacancy allotment list, filling 1,232 last medical seats

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the seat allotment results for the stray vacancy round of NEET UG Counselling 2025, marking the concluding phase of this year’s medical admission cycle under the All India Quota (AIQ). The allotment list, uploaded on mcc.nic.in, details the candidates, courses, and institutions allocated in this last window of centralised counselling.This release closes months of staggered rounds, shifting schedules and competitive uncertainty for aspirants across the country. With over a thousand seats still unclaimed before this phase opened, the stray vacancy round has become the decisive stage determining whether candidates secure an undergraduate medical seat or exit the cycle.

1,232 AIQ seats allocated in high-pressure final round

A total of 1,232 AIQ seats were available heading into the stray vacancy round, an unusually high figure for the final stage. MCC has now allocated these seats based on merit and applicable guidelines, offering one last opportunity for eligible candidates to enter MBBS and BDS programmes. The allotment list has been published in PDF format, carrying the full roster of candidates and institutional placements.For many aspirants who narrowly missed seats in earlier rounds, this phase represented the final lifeline. With the AIQ quota being intensely contested each year, the outcome of the stray round carries significant weight in shaping the academic futures of thousands.

Reporting deadline set; Grievance window firmly restricted

Candidates allotted seats have been instructed to report to their respective colleges by November 20, adhering strictly to the revised counselling schedule. MCC has also opened a grievance window for provisional allottees to report discrepancies until 12 noon on November 15. Any issues flagged after this deadline will not be entertained.The committee communicated unequivocally in its notice that the provisional list will be deemed final after the grievance window closes. This narrow correction period reflects the urgency of wrapping up admissions without prolonging the seat-filling process.Candidates can click on the link provided here to download the NEET UG stray vacancy seat allotment list 2025.

Clear warning on deposit forfeiture as compliance tightens

MCC has reiterated that candidates who fail to join the allotted seat will face forfeiture of their security deposit, enforcing accountability at the final stage of counselling. The rule is intended to prevent last-minute vacancies, a persistent challenge in the NEET UG admissions matrix.Additionally, candidates who registered for the first time in Round 2 but remained unallotted will continue to be eligible for participation in subsequent rounds without re-registering. This measure aims to streamline the workflow and avoid procedural delays for genuine aspirants.

Counselling cycle reaches its final threshold

With the release of the stray vacancy allotment list, the NEET UG 2025 counselling process has effectively reached its final threshold. The next few days will see rapid movement across institutions as colleges verify documents, confirm admissions, and complete onboarding formalities for newly allotted students.For the medical education ecosystem, this round brings the annual cycle of intense competition, administrative complexity, and high-stakes decision-making to its close. For aspirants, it represents either the long-awaited entry into medical training or the end of a challenging admission journey defined by deadlines and pressure.As the reporting deadline approaches, the focus now shifts to ensuring that every seat is duly filled, marking the definitive end of the NEET UG 2025 admission season.