MCC has released the seat matrix for the NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round, listing clear vacancies in MBBS, BDS and B.Sc Nursing courses. Candidates can download the 64-page matrix from the official website, www.mcc.nic.in, and use it to prepare their choice list.
The document is titled “Clear Vacancy Stray Vacancy Round (MBBS, BDS, B.Sc Nursing), UG Counselling 2026” and lists vacant seats by state, institute, quota, category and PwD status.
Vacant Seats at a Glance
| Course | Approximate vacant seats |
|---|---|
| MBBS | About 3,426 |
| BDS | About 499 |
| B.Sc Nursing | About 143 |
| Total | About 4,068 |
Around 125 seats are marked as PwD (PH) seats. These numbers are based on a count of the matrix entries and may vary slightly from the official total, so candidates should verify them against the PDF.
MCC NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round 2026 Seat Matrix PDF
What the Seat Matrix Contains
The matrix gives a seat-wise list of vacancies remaining after earlier counselling rounds. For each seat, it shows:
- State name
- Institute type
- Institute name, address and institute code
- Quota
- Branch: MBBS, BDS or B.Sc Nursing
- Seat category
- PwD status
- Total seats
Categories and Institutes Covered
The matrix includes Open (OP), BC, SC, ST and EWS (EW) seats, with PwD (PH) seats listed separately. It covers All India Quota seats, including Central Universities, Deemed Universities, ESIC institutes and AIIMS, along with special quotas such as NRI seats.
States listed range alphabetically from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to West Bengal. Vacant seats are shown across states including Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Odisha, Telangana and Rajasthan.
How to Check the Seat Matrix
- Visit www.mcc.nic.in.
- Open the UG Counselling section.
- Click the notice for the Stray Vacancy Round seat matrix.
- Download the PDF.
- Search for your state, institute, quota and category.
- Note the vacant seats matching your NEET rank and category before choice filling.
Tips for Candidates
- Check the exact number of seats in your category; many colleges have only 1–3 vacant seats, and some categories may have none.
- Verify the quota carefully, as seats may fall under All India, Central University, Deemed University or ESIC categories.
- Build a realistic choice list and include a wide range of colleges, since stray-round seats are limited.
- Follow MCC notices for registration, fee payment, choice filling and reporting dates; the seat matrix does not include these dates.
- Rely only on the official MCC website, as MCC has warned candidates about fake websites, agents and forged notices.
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