Thousands of medical aspirants across India woke up to good news this week. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the provisional allotment result for the NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Vacancy Round, two days ahead of schedule. The list covers MBBS seats under the special stray round and BDS and BSc Nursing seats under the fifth round of counselling.
According to the provisional list, 537 MBBS seats have been allotted against 946 vacancies reported for the round. In total, 811 allotments have been recorded across the three courses, including 208 BDS seats and 66 BSc Nursing seats. That leaves 409 MBBS seats still vacant after this round, the final clean-up round for medical admissions this year.
The result was originally scheduled for November 7. Instead, MCC published it on November 5, giving candidates a short window to check their allotment and flag any error before the final list comes out.
What the numbers say
The headline figure tells its own story. Of the 946 MBBS seats on offer, only about 57 percent found a taker in this round. Here is how the provisional allotment breaks down:
- MBBS: 537 seats allotted out of 946 vacancies
- BDS: 208 seats allotted
- BSc Nursing: 66 seats allotted
- Total allotments: 811 across all three courses
- MBBS seats still vacant: 409
The provisional list carries candidate-wise details, including NEET rank, roll number, allotted quota, institute, course, allotted category and allotment remarks. Candidates should check every detail carefully, because the list is provisional and can still change.
Act before 11 AM today
This is the part candidates cannot afford to miss. MCC has asked all candidates to check their provisional result and report any discrepancy by 11 AM on Friday, November 6, 2026. That is today, and the deadline is firm.
Grievances must be raised through the Candidates Grievances and Query Redressal System available on the Candidate Login Portal at mcc.nic.in. MCC will review the grievances received and then release the final allotment result. Candidates who have been allotted a seat should approach their allotted college only after the final result is declared, not before.
Reporting dates: November 7 to 16
Candidates who secure a seat in the final list will have to report to their allotted college between November 7 and 16, 2026. Reporting is mandatory. A candidate who does not report within this window risks losing the seat.
When reporting, candidates must carry all required documents, originals and photocopies, along with the admission fee. Documents typically include the NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and certificates, identity proof, category certificate if applicable, and the provisional allotment letter from the MCC portal.
Colleges will verify documents before confirming admission, so candidates should keep everything ready in advance.
How the round unfolded
The special stray vacancy round was announced through an MCC schedule issued on October 30, 2026. It was added after the regular stray vacancy round, whose result came out on October 20, still left hundreds of MBBS seats empty. Registration for the special round ran from November 2 to 4, choice filling stayed open till 11 AM on November 5, and seat allotment processing took place on November 5 and 6.
For many candidates, this round was the last realistic chance at an MBBS seat this year. Medical admission deadlines set by the National Medical Commission and the Supreme Court usually treat the special stray round as the final round, and no further round has been announced.
How to check your allotment
Candidates can check the provisional list on mcc.nic.in. The steps are simple:
- Visit the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in
- Look for the link titled Provisional Result for UG Counselling Special Stray Vacancy Round for MBBS and 5th Round of BDS and BSc Nursing 2026
- Open the PDF and search for your NEET roll number or rank
- Download the list and keep a copy for your records
The list is provisional, so candidates should not treat an allotment as final until MCC publishes the final result after reviewing grievances. If your category or quota has changed in the revised list, make sure your admission documents match the latest allotment.
FAQs
Where can I check the NEET UG Special Stray Round allotment result?
On the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in. Look for the provisional result link for the Special Stray Vacancy Round and download the PDF.
How many MBBS seats were allotted in the special stray round?
537 MBBS seats were allotted against 946 vacancies, along with 208 BDS seats and 66 BSc Nursing seats.
What is the last date to raise a grievance against the provisional result?
11 AM on Friday, November 6, 2026, through the grievance system on the Candidate Login Portal.
When do I have to report to the allotted college?
Between November 7 and 16, 2026. Reporting is mandatory, and candidates must carry original documents, photocopies and the admission fee.
Is this the last round of NEET UG counselling 2026?
The special stray vacancy round is generally treated as the final round for MBBS admissions this year, and no further round has been announced by MCC.
For the 537 candidates who have got an MBBS seat, the long wait is nearly over. For the rest, the next step is clear: check the list now, raise any discrepancy before 11 AM today, and keep your documents ready for reporting from November 7.
