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The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the provisional seat allotment result for the NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Vacancy Round. According to the allotment data, 537 MBBS seats have been allotted against 946 available vacancies. This means that 409 MBBS seats are still vacant after the counselling round.
The result has attracted attention because several MBBS seats remained unfilled even after multiple rounds of counselling. Interestingly, a candidate with an All India Rank (AIR) of 11,91,652 also received an MBBS seat during this round.
Candidates who participated in the counselling process can check their allotment status through the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in.
NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Round: Important Highlights
Here are the major details of the latest MCC counselling result:
Particulars
Details
Examination
NEET UG 2026
Counselling Authority
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
Counselling Round
Special Stray Vacancy Round
Total Available MBBS Seats
946
MBBS Seats Allotted
537
Vacant MBBS Seats
409
Highest Reported AIR for MBBS Allotment
11,91,652
Result Status
Provisional
Official Website
mcc.nic.in
Why Are 409 MBBS Seats Still Vacant?
One of the major reasons behind the remaining vacancies could be the high cost of medical education in some private and deemed medical universities.
Many of the vacant seats were available in institutions where students have to pay considerably higher tuition fees. Although students may have the required NEET UG qualification and rank, the overall cost of studying MBBS can become a major challenge.
The total cost may include tuition fees, hostel charges, security deposits and other institutional expenses.
As a result, some candidates may decide not to take admission if the financial requirements are beyond their budget.
NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Round Cutoff: Government Medical Colleges
The allotment data also provides an insight into the closing ranks of different categories in government medical colleges under the All India/Open quota.
Some reported closing ranks include:
Category
College
Allotment Rank
General
Government Medical College, Maheshwaram
27,277
EWS
Autonomous State Medical College, Kushinagar
21,556
OBC
Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry
27,381
SC
Shillong Medical College
1,27,686
ST
Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Burla
1,44,219
These figures indicate that the closing ranks vary significantly across categories and institutions.
Deemed Medical Colleges: MBBS Seats Allotted at Higher Ranks
The special stray round also recorded MBBS allotments in several deemed universities at relatively high All India Ranks.
Some examples from the reported allotment data are:
Medical College
Allotment Rank
Geetanjali Institute of Medical Sciences, Visakhapatnam
85,335–87,233
Savitha Medical College, Kanchipuram
1,29,143
Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi
1,59,363
Chettinad Institute of Medical Education and Research
1,68,770
Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences, Ambala
1,89,189
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad
2,34,655
Santosh Medical College, Ghaziabad
2,54,722
Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Pune
3,86,170
SRM Medical College, Kanchipuram
4,70,707
Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore
4,96,098
Some institutions in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry also recorded allotments at ranks extending up to 11,91,652.
Candidates should remember that these allotments are linked to particular colleges, quotas and seat categories. A higher rank does not guarantee admission to every deemed university.
Why Did the NEET UG 2026 Cutoff Show an Unusual Trend?
Generally, the closing rank tends to move towards a higher rank in later counselling rounds as seats remain vacant and more candidates get opportunities.
However, the special stray round showed a different pattern in several government medical college categories. Some closing ranks remained relatively competitive despite the round being conducted towards the end of the counselling process.
This can happen because the number of available seats, candidate preferences, college choices and category-wise vacancies are different in every round.
Therefore, candidates should not assume that the cutoff will always decrease in a predictable manner during the final rounds.
NEET UG 2026 BDS Cutoff: Important Allotment Details
Apart from MBBS, the special counselling process also covered BDS admissions.
Some reported closing ranks for BDS seats include:
Category
College
Allotment Rank
OBC
Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi
28,718
General
Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
28,730
EWS
RUHS College of Dental Sciences, Jaipur
31,538
SC
RUHS College of Dental Sciences, Jaipur
1,28,708
ST
Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi
1,61,568
These allotment figures can help students understand the competition for BDS seats across different categories.
How to Check NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Round Result?
Candidates can follow these steps to check their seat allotment result:
Visit the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in.
Open the UG Medical Counselling section.
Go to the Current Events section.
Find the provisional result for the Special Stray Vacancy Round 2026.
Open the result PDF.
Search for your NEET UG rank or roll number.
Check the allotted college, course, quota and category.
Candidates should carefully check the official result and follow the instructions issued by MCC regarding admission and reporting.
How Can Bodmas Education Help NEET UG Aspirants?
The NEET UG counselling process can be confusing, especially when candidates have to select medical colleges based on their rank, category, budget and seat availability.
Bodmas Education provides admission counselling and guidance to students seeking MBBS and BDS admissions in India.
Students can seek guidance from Bodmas Education for:
College Selection: Understanding suitable government, private and deemed medical college options based on NEET UG rank.
NEET Cutoff Analysis: Reviewing previous and current counselling trends to understand possible admission opportunities.
Choice Filling Guidance: Preparing a suitable college preference list based on rank, category and available seats.
Fee Structure Guidance: Understanding the tuition fees and other expenses associated with different medical colleges.
Counselling Support: Getting assistance in understanding the MCC and state-level counselling processes.
Students should make their college preferences carefully and consider the complete financial requirements before accepting an admission offer.
Conclusion
The NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Vacancy Round has highlighted an important issue in medical admissions. Even after several counselling rounds, 409 MBBS seats remained unfilled out of the 946 reported vacancies.
The allotment of seats at higher ranks also shows that opportunities may exist in certain colleges and quotas for candidates who carefully explore the available options.
However, college selection should not depend only on NEET rank. Students must also consider the college's recognition, fee structure, admission rules and other important factors before making their final decision.
For professional guidance on NEET UG counselling and medical college selection, students can connect with Bodmas Education.
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