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Madhya Pradesh MBBS Vacant Seats 2025: Stray Vacancy Round Explained

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Lakshmi Singh • 8 Mins read • 16 Jun 25
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You have cracked the NEET examination. Now, if you are aiming to take admission in Heartland of India, Madhya Pradesh MP NEET Counselling is your go to platform.  From the crowded lecture halls of government colleges to the crisp labs of private colleges, it all begins with MP NEET Counselling 2025. Moreover, it is online so obviously easy to track and if you are smart with your choices and know how to play your cards right you can aim for your dream college.

Here the show runner, and by showrunner we mean the counselling conducting authority, is The Department of Public Health and Medical Education. The institute is the in charge of MBBS and BDS admissions across MP including both government and private colleges. So if you are one of the hopefuls, you need to buckle up because everyone knows that these counselling sessions are intense but totally worth it. 


What is Stray Vacancy Round in Madhya Pradesh MBBS 2025

Sometimes after Round 1, Round 2 and even Mop Up Round some MBBS seats remain vacant due to many reasons like if students do not join, students leave or students skip. So the leftover seats get filled in the Stray Vacancy Round of Madhya Pradesh MBBS 2025. So if you are thinking that  the Stray Vacancy Round of Madhya Pradesh MBBS 2025 is the last and final round to get an MBBS seat in Madhya Pradesh, you are not wrong. Stray Vacancy Round of Madhya Pradesh MBBS 2025 is like the final call before medical colleges close their doors.


Stray Vacancy Round in Madhya Pradesh MBBS 2025: Key Things To Know

  • MP NEET Counselling and its Stray Vacancy Round is only for registered candidates.
  • If students did not get a seat earlier or even gave it up in earlier rounds, they can apply.
  • There is no fresh registration in most cases.
  • Students will not be able to upgrade their seat in Stray Vacancy Round of Madhya Pradesh MBBS 2025.


Stray Vacancy Round in Madhya Pradesh MBBS 2025: Why It Is Different

  • Students can not exit after allotment of seats.
  • Students can not hold for better seat options.
  • Students must join immediately or else they will be deprived of the seats.


Stray Vacancy Round in Madhya Pradesh MBBS 2025: Why It Matters

Stray Vacancy Round of Madhya Pradesh MBBS 2025 holds importance because sometimes really good colleges have good seats empty. Some students can get lucky here because even if they have low rank they still stand a chance. These counselling processes really are tough and some students could not make it till Mop Up, so Stray Vacancy Round is their chance of the year. But students must be aware because here also competition is very tough and seats still get filled very fast, especially in Stray Vacancy Round of Madhya Pradesh MBBS 2025.

Also read - What Happens to Vacant Seats in MP NEET Counselling


Stray Vacancy Round in Madhya Pradesh MBBS 2025: Quick Highlights

Particulars

Details

Round Name

Stray Vacancy Round

Conducted By

DME, Madhya Pradesh

Tentative Dates

Oct 30 – Nov 4, 2025

Who Can Apply

  • NEET 2025 qualified
  • not allotted yet

Who Can’t Apply

Already admitted candidates

Seat Type

Vacant MBBS/BDS seats (after mop-up)

Registration

No fresh registration (usually)

Choice Filling

Mandatory, final locking

Allotment Policy

  • No upgrade
  • single chance only

Reporting Dates

Nov 3 – 4, 2025 (expected)

Official Website

dme.mponline.gov.in


MP NEET UG Counselling Eligibility Criteria

Before getting into seat choices and cut offs, candidates should make sure that they actually qualify for the counselling process. The DME has laid out some basic rules and eligibility criteria.

Educational Qualification

  • Must have passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board.
  • Subjects required: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as core subjects.
  • Minimum marks:
  • 50% for General category
  • 40% for SC/ST/OBC (reserved categories)

Age Limit

  • Minimum age: 17 years, Maximum age: 25 years
  • 5-year relaxation in upper age limit for reserved category candidates

Domicile Criteria

  • MP Domicile students: Eligible for both Government and Private college seats
  • Non-domicile students: Can only apply for Management Quota seats in private colleges


MP NEET UG Counselling Dates

As soon as the NTA releases the NEET results, the counselling rounds would start taking place. Though students can refer to these tentative dates as of now.

Events

Dates (Tentative)

NEET Result

14 June, 2025

Counselling registration opens

26 July 2025

Counselling of Round 1

August 2025

Counselling of Round 2

September 2025

Counselling of Mop-up Round

October 2025

Stray Vacancy Round

November 2025

Here is the detailed breakdown for the Stray Vacancy Round. The tentative dates of the round are also tabulated below.

Read More: Madhya Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2025 :Dates, Registration, Seat Matrix, Allotment List

Stray Vacancy Round in Madhya Pradesh MBBS 2025: Counselling Schedule

If a candidate misses all the rounds including Mop UP, then this round literally becomes the last hope. Stray vacancy Round is for those seats which did not get picked up.

How it Works

  • Colleges themselves will release the list of vacant seats
  • Eligible candidates can apply directly to those colleges
  • No central registration — this round is handled at the college level
  • NEET 2025 score is mandatory for seat allotment

Documents Required

  • Bring these along (originals + copies):
  • NEET UG 2025 Scorecard
  • Class 10 & 12 Mark Sheets
  • Category Certificate (if applicable)
  • Photo ID proof
  • Any additional documents specified by the college


MP NEET Counselling Stray Vacancy Round Dates

Events 

Dates (Tentative)

Choice Filling and Locking

30 October 2025 to 2 November 2025

Seat allotment

30 October 2025 to 2 November 2025

Downloading of allotment order 

2 November 2025

Reporting date for the stray vacancy round 

3 November 2025 to  4 November 2025


MP NEET UG Counselling Fees

Category

Registration Fee (Non-refundable)

Refundable Security Deposit

Details

General

₹1000

Applicable as per DME guidelines

Refundable if admission not taken

SC/ST/OBC/PH (MP Domicile)

₹500

Applicable as per DME guidelines

Refundable if admission not taken


Other Notes:

  • The security deposit is mandatory and if the candidate does not accept a seat, it will be refunded.
  • Candidates must ensure they pay whole fees correctly for the counselling process.
  • Keep transaction details safe for future needs.


MP NEET UG Counselling Procedure

Registration

  • Visit the official DME website
  • Enter personal details and NEET UG 2025 information
  • Upload required documents (photo, marksheets, ID, etc.)

Choice Filling

  • Log in to the counselling portal
  • Fill and lock your preferred colleges and courses

Seat Allotment

  • Seats allotted based on NEET UG 2025 score and seat availability
  • Allotment result published online

Confirmation of Admission

  • Report to the allotted college/institute
  • Pay the admission fee and confirm the seat

Document Verification

  • Carry original documents along with attested photocopies
  • Verification done at the allotted college


MP NEET UG Counselling Documents Required 

Here are the documents required for MP NEET UG Counselling 2025: 

  • NEET 2025 scorecard 
  • NEET 2025 admit card 
  • Class 10 Marksheet & Certificate or equivalent (as proof of DOB)
  • Class 12 Marksheet  & Certificate or equivalent 
  • Domicile Certificate 
  • Category Certificate 
  • Income Certificate 
  • PWD Certificate (If applicable) 


MP NEET UG Counselling Reservation Policy

Category

Reservation

SC

16%

ST

20%

OBC

20%

EWS

14%

PWD

5%

General

25%


Stray Vacancy Round in Madhya Pradesh MBBS 2025: Seat Matrix Government vs Private

Here’s a category-wise seat matrix breakdown for MP NEET UG 2025 counselling:

Quota Type

Seat Percentage

Estimated Seats

State Quota

85%

1,800

AIQ (MCC)

15%

300

Management Quota

Not Fixed

3,000+

NRI Quota

Not Fixed

300+


Madhya Pradesh State Quota MBBS Seat Distribution 2025

State quota seats for MPs are available for candidates with MP domicile certificates. Here's how the distribution works:

  • General category: 50% of state quota seats
  • OBC category: 27%
  • SC/ST categories: 23%
  • EWS/PWD/NCC: Variable depending on available data


Conclusion:

The process may seem like a Greek to you but it is quite methodical.  Check the result, download the allotment letter, report to college and it is all done. Still your every step matters, one small error can eventualize in a big mess. So go slow, keep it together and check the official website like everything depends on it and yes actually it does. You have made it this far, and that's no small thing. It is the moment where your dreams turn into admissions. 


FAQs

Who conducts MP NEET UG Counselling?

The counselling conducting authority is The Department of Public Health and Medical Education. The institute is the in charge of MBBS and BDS admissions across MP including both government and private colleges.

What is MP NEET UG Counselling Reservation Policy?

Category 

Reservation 

SC

16%

ST

20% 

OBC

20%

EWS

14%

PWD

5% 

General

25%

What documents are needed for the Stray Vacancy Round in Madhya Pradesh MBBS 2025 process?

Documents required for the Stray Vacancy Round in Madhya Pradesh MBBS 2025 process

  • Bring these along (originals + copies):
  • NEET UG 2025 Scorecard
  • Class 10 & 12 Mark Sheets
  • Category Certificate (if applicable)
  • Photo ID proof
  • Any additional documents specified by the college

What is MP NEET UG Counselling Procedure?

MP UG NEET Counselling will include following steps

  • Registration
  • Choice Filling
  • Seat Allotment
  • Confirmation of admission
  • Document Verification

What is MP NEET UG Counselling Fees?

Category

Registration Fee (Non-refundable)

Refundable Security Deposit

Details

General

₹1000

Applicable as per DME guidelines

Refundable if admission not taken

SC/ST/OBC/PH (MP Domicile)

₹500

Applicable as per DME guidelines

Refundable if admission not taken

Is registration required for MP NEET counselling?

Yes. Registration is the first step for MP NEET counselling. Before registration, candidates need to create a profile on the official website.

When will the Stray Vacancy Round in Madhya Pradesh MBBS 2025 process begin?

Stray Vacancy Round in Madhya Pradesh MBBS 2025 process will begin from October 2025 tentatively.

What is the official website for MP NEET counselling?

The official website for MP NEET counselling is dme.mponline.gov.in. 

Madhya Pradesh NEET counselling is being held for admission to which courses?

Admission to MBBS and BDS courses offered by the colleges in Madhya Pradesh will be via the MP NEET counselling.

I didn't have Biology as a subject in class 12th. Am I eligible for MP NEET counselling?

No, candidates must have Biology in class 12th to appear for the NEET exam.