Tripura Medical Counselling Committee (TRMCC), under the Government of Tripura’s Health & Family Welfare Department, has issued an educational notification regarding the Stray Vacancy Round of Tripura Undergraduate Medical Counselling 2026.
According to the notification dated 18 October 2026, the stray vacancy counselling process will begin on 19 October 2026 through the online counselling portal. The announced activities include fresh registration, payment of registration fees and security deposit, registration unlocking, discrepancy removal, and online choice filling.
The committee has clarified that candidates who have already been allotted seats in Round 3 or admitted through earlier rounds of Tripura UG Medical Counselling 2026 will not be eligible to participate in this stray vacancy round.
Tripura NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round: Schedule
The notification provides the following dates and deadlines for registration and choice filling.
| Counselling Activity | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Fresh registration, payment and final submission after registration unlocking | 19 October 2026, 2:00 PM to 23 October 2026, 12:00 noon |
| Registration unlocking | 19 October 2026, 2:00 PM to 23 October 2026, 8:00 AM |
| Removal of discrepancies | Up to 23 October 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Online choice filling | 20 October 2026, 3:00 PM to 23 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
The committee has stated that the remaining counselling schedule will be published separately.
Fresh Registration and Choice Filling
Eligible candidates can register through the official Tripura Medical Counselling Committee portal from 19 October 2026 at 2:00 PM.
The fresh registration and final submission window will remain open until 23 October 2026 at 12:00 noon. Candidates must also complete the applicable fee payment, security deposit and online verification requirements according to the counselling instructions.
Choice filling will begin on 20 October at 3:00 PM and close on 23 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. Candidates should submit their preferred choices within this window.
Who Is Eligible for the Stray Vacancy Round?
As per the notification, the following candidates may participate:
- Candidates registered in Round 1, Round 2 or Round 3 who have not been allotted any seat.
- Newly registered candidates who fulfil the applicable eligibility requirements.
- Candidates who did not register in earlier rounds may register afresh for the stray vacancy round.
Candidates must complete the required registration and choice-filling steps through their respective counselling portal accounts.
Who Cannot Participate?
The notification specifically states that:
- Candidates allotted a seat in Round 3 of Tripura Undergraduate Medical Counselling 2026 cannot participate in the stray vacancy round.
- Candidates already admitted through earlier rounds of Tripura UG Medical Counselling 2026 are not eligible.
- There will be no upgradation for candidates admitted in earlier rounds.
Candidates should verify their eligibility before registering or submitting choices.
Important Instructions for Candidates
The TRMCC has issued several instructions for participating candidates:
- Candidates must fill and submit their choices online through their counselling portal accounts.
- After giving consent to participate in the stray vacancy round, candidates must carefully finalise their choices. Choices may be modified, deleted or added before final submission.
- If an eligible candidate fails to lock their choices within the prescribed period, the system will automatically lock the choices already submitted.
- The registration fee and security deposit structure will remain the same as applicable in earlier rounds. Fresh candidates should consult the information bulletin and previous TRMCC notifications for details.
- Candidates allotted a seat in the stray vacancy round who fail to take admission at the allotted institute will have their security deposit forfeited, and further action may be taken under the applicable rules.
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