The deadline for students to select their college and course choices for the NEET UG 2025 Online Stray Vacancy Round has been extended. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) announced that students now have until November 11, 2025, 11:55 PM , to complete their choice filling process. This extension gives students more time to decide on their preferred medical, dental, and nursing colleges.
Originally, the last date for choice filling and locking was November 9, 2025. This has been extended by two days. The choice locking window, where students confirm their final selections, will be open on the same day, November 11, 2025, from 4 PM to 11:55 PM .
This change was made because of an update in the available seats. A new MBBS seat has been added, leading to the extension of the deadline for students.
Key Dates for NEET UG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round
Here are the updated important dates for students:
| Event | Old Date | New Date |
| Choice Filling Last Date | November 9, 2025 | November 11, 2025 (11:55 PM) |
| Choice Locking Window | November 9, 2025 | November 11, 2025 (4 PM to 11:55 PM) |
New MBBS Seat Added
As per the official notice dated November 7, 2025, one new MBBS seat is now available. This seat has been added at Govt. Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai . It falls under the All India Quota and the OBC PwD category .
With this addition, the total number of seats open in this Stray Vacancy Round for MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing courses is now 1,232 . This means more opportunities for students looking to secure a seat.
What is NEET UG Counselling?
NEET UG stands for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate). It is the main exam for students in India who want to study medical (MBBS), dental (BDS), or some nursing (BSc Nursing) courses after completing Class 12. Lakhs of students appear for this exam every year.
Counselling is the process through which seats in various colleges across India are allotted to students based on their NEET UG scores. This process involves several rounds. Students register, fill their choices of colleges and courses, and then seats are given out based on their rank and preferences.
The Stray Vacancy Round is typically the last stage of counselling. It is conducted to fill any remaining seats that are still empty after the earlier rounds of seat allotment. This round is a final chance for many students to get admission into their desired programs.
Seat Allotment Result Likely Delayed
The seat allotment result for NEET UG 2025 Counselling Round 4 was originally scheduled to be announced on November 12, 2025 . However, due to the extension of the choice filling deadline and the change in the seat matrix, the result date is now likely to be postponed.
The MCC has not yet announced the new dates for the release of the results or for when students need to report to their allotted institutes. Students should regularly check the official website of the Medical Counselling Committee for the latest updates.
What Students Should Do
- Use the extended time to carefully review and update your college and course choices.
- Make sure to lock your choices before the new deadline of November 11, 2025, 11:55 PM .
- Keep checking the official MCC website for announcements regarding the new dates for seat allotment results and reporting to colleges.
- Prepare all necessary documents for admission, as these will be needed when reporting to your allocated college.
This extension provides a crucial window for students to finalize their preferences, especially with a new seat becoming available. Stay informed by checking official MCC channels for all future updates.
