The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced that the last day for students to fill and lock their college choices for the NEET UG 2025 stray round counselling is **today, November 13**. Students looking for admission to MBBS and BDS courses must complete this process online by **11:55 PM** tonight.
Important Dates to Remember
It is very important for all students to know the deadlines for this counselling round. Missing these dates means you will not be able to apply.
| Action | Date and Time |
| Choice Filling Ends | November 13, 2025, 11:55 PM |
| Choice Locking Opens | November 13, 2025, 5:00 PM |
| Choice Locking Ends | November 13, 2025, 11:55 PM |
Understanding Choice Filling and Locking
Choice Filling: This is the step where you select the colleges and courses you want to join. You should list them in order from your most preferred to your least preferred. You can add as many colleges and courses as you like from the available options. This list is called your 'preference list'.
Choice Locking: After you have made your preference list, you must 'lock' it. This means you are finalising your choices. Once you lock your choices, you cannot make any changes. The system will only allow you to lock your choices after **5:00 PM today, November 13**. Make sure to review your list carefully before locking it, as this list will be used for your seat allotment.
Initially, the last date for both choice filling and locking was November 9, 2025. However, the MCC extended this deadline by two days to allow more students to complete their applications.
Check the NEET UG Stray Round Seat Matrix
The MCC has released the 'NEET UG stray round seat matrix' for the academic year 2025-26. This seat matrix is a very helpful document. It shows exactly which colleges and courses still have vacant (empty) seats available for admission in this stray round. Students who have not yet filled and locked their choices should check this seat matrix carefully.
By checking the seat matrix, you can see where there are open spots. This helps you make smart choices in your preference list. You can add colleges or courses that have vacancies, which increases your chances of getting a seat. The official link to download the seat matrix PDF is available on the MCC's official website.
Special Update for NRI Candidates
In another important update, the MCC has issued a notice for students applying under the Non-Resident Indian (NRI) category. This notice is for those who wish to get admission into MBBS or BDS courses.
The MCC has published a list of candidates who are confirmed as eligible for NRI choices after a check by the committee. This means these students can now apply for NRI seats. The committee also shared a 'priority system' for how NRI category seats will be given out. This system will be used for five specific candidates who are seeking admission in this stray round counselling process.
How to Complete Your Application
Students must log in to their candidate account on the official MCC website. From there, they can access the choice filling and locking options. Remember these steps:
- Visit the official MCC NEET UG counselling website.
- Log in using your details.
- Go to the 'Choice Filling' section.
- Select your desired colleges and courses. List them in your preferred order.
- Save your choices regularly.
- After **5:00 PM today, November 13**, go to the 'Choice Locking' section.
- Review your list one last time.
- Lock your choices before **11:55 PM today, November 13**.
It is important to act quickly as the deadline is today. Make sure your internet connection is stable when you are filling and locking your choices. Always refer to the official MCC website for the most accurate and latest information.
