Pt. B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences (UHSR), Rohtak, has released the tentative schedule for the Stray Round of NEET UG Counselling 2026–27 for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in government, government-aided, private medical and dental institutions, and private or minority universities in Haryana.
The notice, dated October 16, 2026, covers admission to institutions including SGT University, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Al-Falah University, Manav Rachna University, and other participating institutions in the state.
The schedule includes fresh registration, editing of submitted information, choice filling and locking, provisional seat allocation, fee payment, document verification and reporting at the allotted college.
Haryana NEET UG 2026 Stray Round: Important Dates
| Counselling Activity | Date and Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fresh registration and editing of submitted information | 17–19 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Online choice filling and choice locking | 17–19 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Provisional seat allocation and grievance process | 21 October 2026 |
| Online deposition of provisional tuition fee | 21–23 October 2026, up to 8:00 PM |
| Physical document verification at UHSR, Rohtak | 24 October 2026 |
| Last date for joining the allotted institution | 26 October 2026, up to 4:00 PM |
Candidates should complete each stage within the prescribed timeline. The university has described the schedule as tentative, so candidates should also monitor the official counselling portal for updates.
Registration and Choice Filling
Fresh registration for eligible candidates will be available from 17 October to 19 October 2026, until 11:59 PM. Candidates may also edit information submitted online and complete their choice filling and choice locking during this period.
Candidates who registered for Round 1, Round 2 or Round 3 and wish to participate in the Stray Round are not required to register again.
However, choices submitted during Round 1, Round 2 and Round 3 will be treated as null and void. Candidates must fill fresh choices for the Stray Round.
The university has advised candidates to select colleges carefully and review their preferences before locking them.
Provisional Seat Allocation and Tuition Fee Payment
The provisional seat allocation and grievance process is scheduled for 21 October 2026.
Candidates who receive a provisional allotment must deposit the prescribed provisional tuition fee online through the admission portal between 21 October and 23 October 2026, up to 8:00 PM.
The notice states that candidates who have already deposited a security amount in Round 2 or Round 3 but were not allotted a seat must deposit the applicable balance or security amount again to participate in the Stray Round, as required under the notification.
Security Deposit Rules for Stray Round
The notification specifies the following security deposit amounts for candidates participating in the Stray Round:
- Rs.10,000: For candidates opting for State Quota seats in government, government-aided, private medical or dental colleges, subject to the categories and conditions mentioned in the notice. The notice specifies Rs.5,000 for SC/SC-D/BC-A/BC-B/EWS/PWBD candidates of Haryana State.
- Rs.5,00,000: For candidates who also wish to opt for State Quota seats or management quota seats in private medical colleges, including private universities.
The security amount will be adjusted against the first-year tuition fee if the candidate joins the allotted seat.
If a candidate is not allotted any seat during the Round 2, Round 3 or Stray Round process, the security amount will be returned after completion of the counselling process, subject to the applicable rules.
Physical Document Verification
Candidates allotted seats provisionally and who have successfully deposited the required provisional tuition fee must attend physical document verification on 24 October 2026.
The verification will be conducted at the designated venue in the Academic Block of Pt. B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak.
Candidates should bring all original documents and the required supporting papers. The university has stated that candidates must submit the relevant original documents to the concerned institutions as required.
Last Date for Joining
The last date for joining the allotted institution is 26 October 2026, up to 4:00 PM.
Candidates who are allotted a seat must complete the admission process within the specified timeline. Failure to join can result in forfeiture of the security amount and ineligibility for subsequent rounds, as specified in the notification.
The notice also states that candidates who are allotted a seat in the Stray Round but do not join will lose their security deposit and will not be eligible to participate in any further round, if conducted.
Who Is Not Eligible for the Stray Round?
The notification sets out several restrictions:
- Candidates who were allotted seats in the Round 3 State Counselling and did not join are not eligible to participate.
- Candidates who joined a seat allotted to them up to Round 3 through All India Quota or any state counselling authority are not eligible, even if they subsequently resign.
- Candidates who are allotted a seat in the Stray Round must join the allotted institution within the specified deadline.
- Candidates must satisfy the applicable eligibility requirements and submit the necessary documents.
Candidates should check the complete eligibility rules before registering or depositing the security amount.
Important Instructions on Seat Conversion and Preferences
The notice explains that, after exhaustion of the merit list of candidates who applied under reserved categories, vacant seats may be reverted to the original category and filled according to the applicable state reservation policy and merit order.
It also clarifies that candidates must enter fresh choices for the Stray Round. Earlier-round choices will not be carried forward.
Candidates are advised to select only those colleges where they are genuinely willing to take admission, as non-joining after allotment can lead to financial and counselling-related consequences.
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