NEET PG counselling 2026: Choice filling, locking for Stray vacancy round ends tomorrow; check details

NEET PG counselling 2026: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will close the choice filling and choice locking window for NEET PG Counselling 2026 Stray vacancy round tomorrow, February 19, 2026. Candidates who have already applied for the Stray vacancy round must complete this process within the given deadline through the official website, mcc.nic.in.

According to the official schedule, the choice filling facility will remain open till 11:55 pm on February 19. The choice locking window will open at 4 pm on the same day and will also close at 11:55 pm. Candidates are advised not to wait until the last minute to lock their choices, as unlocked choices may not be considered for seat allotment.

On February 20, 2026, the seat allotment for the Stray vacancy round will be done. Following that, the NEET PG 2026 Stray vacancy round results will be published on February 21, 2026. Those who get a seat in this round will have to physically present themselves at their allotted medical colleges from February 22 to February 28, 2026, for admission formalities.

Check the official schedule here.

How to fill and lock choices for NEET PG counselling 2026

Candidates can follow the simple steps given below to complete the choice filling and locking process:

• Visit the official website of the MCC at mcc.nic.in.
• Click on the registration or counselling link available on the home page.
• A new page will open where candidates need to enter their login details.
• After logging in, fill in the choices of colleges and courses as per preference.
• Lock the selected choices within the given time.
• Click on submit and download the confirmation page.
• Take a printout and keep a hard copy for future reference.

Candidates must make sure they thoroughly check their choices before confirming as they won't be allowed to make any changes once the locking window closes. Checking eligibility, seat availability, and institute details before the final submission is equally important.

To stay updated with NEET PG Counselling 2026 and get detailed instructions, candidates should frequently check the official MCC website.
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