Rajasthan NEET UG 2026 stray vacancy round schedule has been announced for MBBS and BDS admissions. According to the notification dated 15 October 2026, issued by the Office of the Chairman, NEET UG Medical & Dental Admission/Counselling Board 2026, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, the process includes fresh registration, document verification, security deposit, choice filling, seat allotment and reporting.
The notification states that candidates participating in the stray vacancy round must follow the revised schedule and submit fresh choices. Choices filled during earlier rounds will not be considered.
Rajasthan NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round: Important Dates
| Counselling activity | Date and deadline |
|---|---|
| Fresh candidate registration | 16 October 2026 |
| Publication of provisional seat matrix | 16 October 2026 |
| Last date to pay application fee | 17 October 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Last date to submit both parts of the application form | 17 October 2026, 8:00 PM |
| Document verification and submission of original documents | 18–20 October 2026, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM |
| Provisional combined merit list | 20 October 2026 |
| Security deposit window | 19–21 October 2026, up to 5:00 PM on 21 October |
| Online choice filling | 19–21 October 2026 |
| Choice auto-locking | 22.10.2026 to 26.10.2026 Printing of application form will be disabled at 02:00 PM on 26.10.2026 |
| Stray vacancy round allotment result | 22 October 2026 |
| Allotment letter printing | 22–26 October 2026 |
| One-year tuition fee deposition | 22–26 October 2026, up to 5:00 PM on 26 October |
| Reporting and admission formalities | 22–26 October 2026 |
| Commencement of academic session | 15.09.2026 |
Registration and Document Verification
Fresh candidates must complete both parts of the online application form and pay the prescribed application fee. Candidates who have already registered are instructed not to register again, subject to the eligibility conditions mentioned in the notice.
Candidates seeking participation must attend document verification at the Academic Block, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, from 18 to 20 October 2026. They must bring the required original documents and submit the prescribed paperwork.
The notification also states that candidates who do not submit the required original documents and bond during verification will not be eligible to participate in the stray vacancy round.
Security Deposit for Stray Vacancy Round
The notice specifies different security deposit amounts according to the type of seat and institution:
- Rs.50,000: Applicable government-seat options specified in the notification, including eligible government medical colleges and listed government-associated institutions.
- Rs.2,00,000: Management-seat options in the government society colleges and RUHS CMS, as specified in the notice.
- Rs.5,00,000: Candidates opting for MBBS courses in private medical colleges.
Candidates should check the official notification and information booklet to confirm the applicable amount for their category and preferred seat type before making payment.
Choice Filling and Seat Allotment
Online choice filling will take place from 19 to 21 October 2026. Candidates must fill in fresh choices for this round; choices submitted during earlier rounds will be cancelled and will not be considered.
The provisional allotment result is scheduled for 22 October 2026. Candidates who receive a seat must complete the prescribed fee payment and reporting formalities within the specified deadline.
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