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Telangana MBBS Vacant Seats: Stray Vacancy Round Explained

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Nishchay Kumar • 4 Mins read • 2 Jun 25
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The Telangana NEET Counseling 2025 for MBBS and BDS admission process in top government and private medical colleges is an important pathway for future healthcare professionals. Students seeking MBBS or BDS admissions who didn’t get a seat in the early rounds should not panic as some seats often remain unfilled.

Those Telangana Vacant Seats are filled through special counselling rounds i.e. Stray Vacancy round. This round provides a final opportunity for eligible students to secure their seats in their preferred colleges.

Here is a comprehensive round to explain everything about the Telangana Vacant Seats, eligibility for stray vacancy rounds, and required documents.


Understanding Telangana Vacant Seats

The MBBS or BDS seats that remain unfilled after Telangana’s main counseling rounds (Including mop-up) are known as Telangana Vacant Seats. These seats are filled based on merit through the stray vacancy round organized by Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS).


Telangana Stray Vacancy Round 2025: Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility

Details

NEET UG 2025 Qualification

Must have qualified NEET UG 2025 with the required percentile

Registration

Must have registered for Telangana NEET UG Counselling

Seat Status

Only candidates who have not been allotted a seat in previous rounds or who have surrendered their seat before the deadline are eligible

Domicile

Telangana state quota seats require a valid domicile certificate

Category

Open to all categories (General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, etc.)

NRI/Management Quota

Separate eligibility as per KNRUHS guidelines


Telangana MBBS Seat Matrix 2025

College Type

No. of Colleges

No. of MBBS Seats Available

Government Colleges

19–36

2,990–4,315

Private Colleges

22–29

3,700–4,750

Total (All Colleges)

42

6,690–9,065


Telangana Stray Vacancy Round 2025: Important Dates

Events

Tentative Dates

Stray Vacancy Notification

September/October 2025

Registration & Fee Payment

September/October 2025

Choice Filling (Web Options)

September/October 2025

Seat Allotment Result

September/October 2025

Reporting to Allotted College

Within 2–3 days of allotment


How to Apply for Telangana Vacant Seats

Follow this stepwise guide to apply for the stray vacancy round during the Telangana NEET Counselling 2025 and ensure your medical seat and bright future. 

  1. Check Eligibility - Visit the official KNRUHS portal and read the stray vacancy eligibility carefully.
  2. Online Registration and Fee Payment - Register yourself for the online counseling and pay the applicable fee according to the category selected.
  3. Document Submission - Submit and verify your documents according to the required format and sizes.
  4. Choice Filling - Fill out your preferred choices and lock them for future reference.
  5. Seat Allotment - Seats are allotted to eligible students based on NEET rank, choice selected, and merit.
  6. College Visit - Students are required to visit the allotted college and complete the admission process by paying the college fee.


Telangana Stray Vacancy Round 2025: Required Documents

  • NEET 2025 admit card and scorecard
  • KEA registration slip
  • Allotment letter
  • 10th, 12th Marksheets
  • Category Certificate (If applicable)
  • Domicile certificate
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Fee payment receipt


Telangana Stray Vacancy Round 2025: Key Points to Remember

Steps

Details

Eligibility

Only for those with no seat in the main rounds

Fee Payment

Mandatory before choice filling

Choice Filling

Once only; prioritize wisely

Allotment

Based on merit, preferences, and seat availability

Reporting

Must report with all documents to confirm admission

No Upgradation

No further rounds after stray vacancy; allotted seat is final


Conclusion

Medical students seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses in Telangana who missed out on the official rounds still have a final chance to grab one of the Telangana Vacant Seats and put a step forward toward their medical dream. Stay up to date with the latest notifications through the official counseling portal, keep your documents ready in advance, and keep an eye on the important deadlines. Best wishes!


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Can I participate in the Telangana stray vacancy round if I already joined a seat in previous rounds?
No, only candidates who have not been allotted or who have surrendered their seats before the deadline are eligible.

Q2. Is the stray vacancy round open for NRI/management quota seats?
Yes, separate notifications and eligibility apply for NRI and management quota vacant seats.

Q3. How do I know which seats are vacant?
KNRUHS publishes a detailed college-wise vacant seat matrix before the stray vacancy round.

Q4. What is the application fee for the stray vacancy round?
Fees for General/OBC: ₹3,540; SC/ST: ₹2,950, payable online.