UP NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round Schedule: Important Dates for MBBS & BDS Admission

The stray vacancy round is being conducted for eligible candidates seeking admission against available seats in government and private medical and dental colleges in Uttar Pradesh.

According to the announced schedule, registration and document upload took place from 5 November to 7 November 2026. The merit list was scheduled for 7 November, followed by online choice filling from 7 November to 12 November.

The seat allotment result is scheduled for 12 November 2026. Candidates allotted a seat must download their allotment letter and complete the admission process between 13 November and 16 November 2026.

UP NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round Schedule

Candidates can refer to the following table for the complete schedule of the UP NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round.

Note: The dates and timings above are based on the announced UP NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round schedule. Candidates should check the official counselling portal for any revised notice or instructions.

Important Dates for UP NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round 2026

Candidates should pay attention to the separate deadlines for registration, fee payment and choice filling. These activities do not close at the same time.

What Should Candidates Do After the Stray Vacancy Round Result?

Candidates who receive a seat allotment should follow the instructions issued by the counselling authority and complete the admission formalities within the given period.

1. Check the seat allotment result on the official UP NEET counselling portal.
2. Review the allotted college and course details carefully.
3. Download the allotment letter when it becomes available.
4. Read the reporting and admission instructions issued by the authority.
5. Complete the admission process at the allotted institution within the prescribed dates.
6. Carry the required original documents and other certificates mentioned in the official instructions.

Candidates should not wait until the last day to complete admission formalities. Any document requirements, reporting instructions or fee details should be checked through the official portal and the allotted college.

Important Points to Remember

• The UP NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round schedule covers the announced counselling activities for MBBS and BDS admission.
• Registration and document upload were scheduled from 5 November to 7 November 2026.
• The registration fee and security fee payment deadline was 7 November 2026 at 2:00 PM.
• The merit list was scheduled for 7 November 2026.
• Online choice filling was scheduled to close on 12 November 2026 at 11:00 AM.
• The seat allotment result is scheduled for 12 November 2026.
• The allotment letter download and admission window is from 13 November to 16 November 2026.
• Candidates should follow the official eligibility, document verification and admission instructions for this round.
• Always check the official portal for revised dates or additional notices before taking any admission-related decision.

Conclusion

The UP NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round provides another opportunity for eligible candidates to participate in the Uttar Pradesh MBBS and BDS state counselling process against available seats.

With the registration, merit list and choice-filling stages scheduled in November, candidates should keep track of the result and admission dates. Those who receive an allotment must download their allotment letter and complete the admission process between 13 November and 16 November 2026.

Check the official counselling notices regularly and make sure you follow the instructions issued by DGME Uttar Pradesh.

Official Source

The schedule details in this article are based on the UP NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round notification issued by the Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh.

Candidates can check the latest notifications, merit list, seat matrix and counselling updates on the official website:

UP NEET Official Counselling Portal – Notices and Events

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