MCC publishes NEET UG 2026 special stray vacancy and fifth round seat matrix
A total of 1,221 seats are available for medical, dental, and nursing programmes as the choice-filling process continues.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the seat matrix for the NEET UG 2026 Round 5 and Special Stray Vacancy, according to a report by Telegraph India.
The updated matrix shows 1,221 vacant seats for admission to medical, dental, and nursing programmes. The special stray vacancy round initially had 1,219 seats, but the committee added two more through a separate notification.
Candidates can participate in the ongoing choice-filling process on the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in. The choice-filling facility will remain open until November 5, 2026.
The choice-locking window is scheduled to open at 4 PM on November 4 and will stay available until 11 AM on November 5, based on server time.
Seat allotment will take place over November 5 and 6, with the MCC expected to announce the results on November 7, 2026.
Candidates allotted seats must report to their respective institutions for admission and document verification between November 7 and November 16.