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Delhi MBBS Vacant Seats 2026: Stray Vacancy Round Explained

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Samrat Ray • 9 Mins read • 11 Aug 26
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Delhi MBBS vacant seats in the NEET UG Counselling are available through the stray vacancy round, which is the last round of seat allotment. Thus, it is your last chance to get the seat you prefer through the Delhi NEET UG counselling. There are a total of around 1,547 seats for the MBBS program in Delhi. Delhi has one AIIMS, 9 Government Colleges, and one Private College. The counselling process is conducted by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) or the Faculty of Medical Sciences Delhi University, for their respective seats. On the other hand, the MCC NEET UG counselling allots the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats. 

If you want to apply for vacant seats through the stray vacancy round, you need to know the steps to apply, important dates, eligibility criteria, documents required, etc. In this blog, we will cover all these important details to help you get one of the vacant seats in the stray vacancy round of Delhi NEET counselling. 


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Delhi MBBS Admission Highlights 2026

The following table shows the key highlights of the Delhi MBBS admissions.

Particulars

Details

Application Mode

Online

Admission Criteria

National Entrance Exam

Entrance Exam

NEET UG

Examination Authority

National Testing Agency

Rounds of State Counselling

Four Rounds (Including Stray Vacancy Round

Selection Criteria

NEET UG Score + Reservation Criteria

Number of Seats

1,547


Delhi MBBS Admission 2026: Top Colleges

The following table shows the details of the top colleges available through the Delhi NEET counselling.

College

Course fee

Seats

AIIMS New Delhi

₹8,140

132

Maulana Azad Medical College

₹9,660

250

Lady Hardinge Medical College

₹7,400 - ₹8,000

240

University College of Medical Studies

₹1,33,000 - ₹1,35,000

170

Army College of Medical Sciences

₹14,40,000 - ₹18,00,000

100

Vardhman Mahavir Medical College

₹75,000

170

Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital

₹4,99,500 - ₹5,00,000

125


Read More: Medical Colleges in Delhi NCR


Delhi MBBS Admission 2026: Important Dates

The following are the upcoming final and tentative dates for various events relevant for candidates who want to grab vacant seats in the Delhi NEET counselling 2026. 

Events 

Dates

Delhi AIQ Round 1 registration (MCC) deadline

12 August 2026

Delhi AIQ Round 1 choice-filling deadline

13 August 2026

Delhi AIQ Round 1 seat allotment result 

17 August 2026

Delhi AIQ Round 1 institute reporting 

18 August - 22 August 2026

Delhi SQ Round 1 

13 August - 22 August 2026 (expected)

Delhi SQ Round 1 institute reporting deadline

28 August 2026 (expected)

Delhi SQ Round 2

31 August - 8 September 2026 (expected)

Delhi SQ Round 2 institute reporting deadline

9 September 2026 (expected)


Delhi MBBS Admission 2026: Eligibility Criteria

There is a checklist to get an MBBS seat in Delhi. You need to click these boxes because if you do not, you are out. The eligibility criteria for vacant seats in the Delhi MBBS counselling.

Particulars 

Details 

Educational Qualification

12th pass from PCB stream with 50% 

Entrance Exam

NEET UG

Nativity and Domicile Rules

12th pass from Delhi NCR from an institution affiliated to CBSE, ICSE, or Jamia Millia Islamia. 

Nationality

Only Indian citizens and OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) can apply.

Age limit

17 years


Delhi MBBS Admission 2026: Application Process

Once your NEET results are out, it will be your step one. But to actually grab a seat in Delhi medical colleges, you need to fill out the Delhi MBBS application form. Here is how Delhi MBBS application rolls out:


Step 1: Registration

Firstly, you need to head to the official GGSIPU Website because that is where the state MBBS registration starts. It is a simple form, and you just need to register, but do not rush it. Click “Agree” on the terms. Now you can move forward to choice filling or counselling.


Step 2: Personal Details

Now the real part kicks in; you will enter

  • Your name
  • Contact Information
  • NEET Details
  • Class 12 marks
  • Security question

Candidates should make sure that their details match the information in the NEET 2026 Application form exactly. If there is any mismatch, you will get stuck. Now hit “Confirm Registration”. Once done, take a printout; this will be needed later.


Step 3: Choice Filling

The step where you pick your dream college is here. The portal will show you the options, and you will select your preferences- college + course. So choose wisely because you can edit before locking, but once you have locked it, that’s it, no editing. Before every seat allotment round, you can tweak this list of preferred colleges if you have not locked it yet.


Step 4: Application Fee

This constitutes the last step of the whole process - pay up. Look at this table for better understanding:

Category

Fee (INR)

General, OBC, EWS

₹1,500

SC, ST, PWD

₹1,000

If there is no payment, there will be no participation. Always make sure that the transaction goes through and do not forget to save the receipt.


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Delhi MBBS Admission 2026: Required Documents 

  • NEET scorecard.
  • NEET admit card.
  • Mark sheet and pass certificates of class 10 and 12.
  • Domicile Certificate.
  • Certificate for category (if applicable).
  • Migration and character certificates 
  • Passport-size photographs


Delhi MBBS Admission 2026: Result and Merit List

Once your form is filled and the fee is paid, and choices are locked, then comes the real suspense - the merit list. The Delhi MBBS Merit List is built straight off the NEET 2026 results, and your rank decides your shot at the good colleges.

The merit list gives you a state rank. This decides your position among Delhi applicants. This rank can play a pivotal role. Based on this rank, you will be well equipped to guess what college you should aim for. Your rank will be decisive in telling you what is realistic.

This merit list is not just your scoreboard but the driver that navigates you through the whole seat allocation process. During counselling, a mix of your choices and your state rank will determine where you are going to land.


Official NEET 2026 Category-wise Qualifying Cutoff

The following table shows the officially released NEET UG cutoffs for various categories for 2026. 

Category 

Percentile 

Qualifying Marks 

General 

50th percentile 

715-213

OBC (NCL)

40th percentile 

212-177

SC

40th percentile 

212-177

ST

40th percentile 

212-177

General/UR-PwD

45th percentile 

212-189

OBC/SC/ST-PwD

40th percentile 

188-177


Delhi MBBS Admission 2026: Counselling Process

Counselling is handled by GGSIPU. The institute manages rounds, lists, and allotments. All the information is regularly updated on the official website. There will be at least 3 central rounds of counselling. The fourth round is the Stray Vacancy Round, which is conducted for leftover seats. It is like the last shot at any empty seat.

After every round, GGSIPU publishes the results of subsequent rounds, like colleges, courses, categories, etc. If you have got a college, you need to report physically and verify all the documents, and pay fees. It all needs to be done by a deadline.


Delhi MBBS Admission 2026: Reservation

Look at this table for a comprehensive understanding of the category-wise MBBS seat reservations in the Delhi NEET UG counselling. 

Category

Reservation Percentage

SC

15%

ST

7.5%

OBC

27%

PWD

5%


Conclusion 

The Delhi NEET Counselling process has its own ups and downs, but you as an aspiring candidate who is aiming for a medical seat in the capital of India, can not afford to wing the process. The process is structured and timed, you register and participate and report but this very process can be ruthless too if you mess this up.

So, what to do? Know the rounds, follow the rules, watch deadlines, and check the websites as your life depends on it, though it kind of does, doesn’t it? One mistake can make you lose your seat. To sum this up, if you are eligible, organized, and alert, then you are in for sure.


Frequently Asked Questions


Ques: Who conducts NEET counselling for medical colleges in Delhi?

Ans: The following are the authorities that conduct the NEET counselling in Delhi: 

  • MCC handles AIQ (15%) & AIIMS Delhi
  • FMSC, DU see 85% State Quota for DU colleges (MAMC, LHMC, UCMS, MAIDS)
  • GGSIPU manages 85% State Quota for IPU colleges (VMMC, BSAMC, NDMCMC, ACMS, ABVIMS, ESIC Dental)


Ques: How do I register for Delhi NEET counselling?

Ans: The registration steps for Delhi NEET counselling will depend on the seat quota and college you apply for. In all cases, the registration must be completed online, and the steps include filling an online form, uploading the required scanned documents, and paying the counselling.  Here are the appropriate places to register based on the seat quota you want:

  • AIQ (15%) & AIIMS: Register at mcc.nic.in.
  • DU Colleges (85% seats): Register at fmsc.ac.in.
  • IPU Colleges (85% seats): Register at ipu.ac.in.


Ques: How many medical colleges are there in Delhi under NEET counselling?

Ans: There are 10 medical colleges in Delhi and one AIIMS. DU-affiliated colleges in Delhi include MAMC, LHMC, UCMS, MAIDS (BDS). On the other hand, the IPU-affiliated colleges are VMMC, BSAMC, NDMCMC, ACMS, ABVIMS, ESIC Dental (BDS). You can apply for their seats through their respective official websites. 


Ques: What documents are required for Delhi NEET counselling?

Ans: The following important documents are required for the NEET counselling process in Delhi:

  • NEET 2026 Scorecard & Admit Card
  • Class 10 & 12 Marksheet & Certificate
  • Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) (if applicable)
  • Delhi Domicile Certificate (For IPU Colleges)
  • School Certificate for Class 11 & 12 (For DU Colleges)
  • PWD Certificate (if applicable)
  • Passport-size Photos & ID Proof (Aadhar, PAN, Passport, etc.)


Ques: Can I participate in multiple counselling processes?

Ans: You can definitely register for MCC, DU (FMSC), and IPU counselling separately. But if you get admission in one, you need to leave the other processes. Hence, you must make the decisions regarding the application and participation for the different counselling processes conducted by these different bodies accordingly. 


Ques: What is the cutoff for Delhi medical colleges in NEET 2026?

Ans: Based on previous years’ data, the following are the expected General cutoff marks for top medical colleges in Delhi:

  • MAMC (General Category) – 690+ marks
  • VMMC (General Category) – 685+ marks
  • LHMC (Girls Only, General Category) – 680+ marks
  • UCMS (General Category) – 675+ marks


Ques: Can I apply for both DU and IPU medical colleges?

Ans: Yes, you can apply for both DU and IPU colleges through the Delhi NEET UG counselling. However, the counselling processes for them are separate. Thus, you need to register separately on both FMSC and IPU websites.


Ques: What if I don’t get a seat in Round 1?

Ans: You can go for Round 2 and Mop-Up Round for leftover seats if you do not get a seat in the first round of Delhi NEET counselling. For participating in the second round, you can make changes to your choices filled in Round 1 by adding or removing colleges. Apart from that, no separate registration is required in the subsequent rounds if you have registered for Round 1.


Ques: How many rounds of counselling are conducted?

Ans: There are four rounds in Delhi NEET counselling

  • Round 1 – Fresh registrations, choice filling, seat allotment. 
  • Round 2 – Candidates who didn’t get a seat or want an upgrade. 
  • Mop-Up Round – For unfilled seats after Round 2. 
  • Stray Vacancy Round – Final seat allotment by colleges


Ques: How does seat allotment work in Delhi NEET counselling?

Ans: The following are the main factors influencing the seat allotment process in the Delhi NEET counselling process. 

  • NEET 2026 rank, category, and seat availability.
  • Candidates must fill & lock their college choices during counselling.
  • A higher rank means better chances of getting a top college.