The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, has released the schedule for the Stray Vacancy Round of UP NEET UG 2026 online counselling. The notice was issued on 3 November 2026.

The counselling will be conducted for admission to undergraduate MBBS and BDS courses offered by government and private medical and dental colleges and medical universities in Uttar Pradesh. The schedule has been announced in accordance with the NEET UG counselling schedule issued by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), New Delhi.

Important Dates for UP NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round

Candidates can check the complete schedule below:

Registration and Document Uploading

Candidates participating in the UP NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round can complete online registration and upload the required documents from 5 November 2026 at 11:00 AM. The registration window will close on 7 November 2026 at 11:00 AM.

Candidates should complete the registration process within the prescribed period and ensure that the required documents are uploaded correctly.

Registration Fee and Security Deposit Payment

The payment window for the registration fee and security deposit will remain open from 5 November 2026 at 11:00 AM to 7 November 2026 at 2:00 PM.

Candidates should complete the payment within this deadline to participate in the counselling process. The notice does not specify the fee and security deposit amounts.

Merit List and Choice Filling

The merit list for the Stray Vacancy Round will be published on 7 November 2026. Following its publication, online choice filling will begin at 5:00 PM on the same day.

Candidates can submit their college and course preferences through the online counselling portal until 11:00 AM on 12 November 2026. They should carefully review their choices before submitting them.

Seat Allotment Result and Admission

DGME Uttar Pradesh will declare the Stray Vacancy Round seat allotment result on 12 November 2026.

Candidates who receive seats can download their allotment letters and complete the admission process from 13 November to 16 November 2026. They should follow the official counselling instructions and complete the required admission formalities within the given period.

Official Website and Helpline Numbers

Candidates should regularly visit the official websites for the latest counselling notifications, instructions and updates.

• UP NEET Counselling: https://upneet.gov.in

• DGME Uttar Pradesh: https://www.dgme.up.gov.in

For counselling-related assistance, candidates can contact the helpline numbers below:

Helpline Timings: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

For Counselling & Admission Guidance, Call or WhatsApp: 9340961481

Candidates seeking MBBS and BDS admission through UP NEET UG 2026 should follow the Stray Vacancy Round schedule carefully. They should complete registration, fee payment, choice filling and admission formalities within the announced deadlines.

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