Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has opened the NEET UG 2026 AIQ stray round today, October 12. This is the final window before allotment on October 17. Register by October 14, 3 pm, and pay by 6 pm. Fill choices till October 15, 10 am. Lock choices from October 14, 4 pm, to October 15, 10 am. Reporting runs October 19–26, including weekends.
With the final AIQ window live, lakhs of MBBS and BDS aspirants have three days. Seats cover All India Quota, Deemed and Central Universities, and B.Sc Nursing. Expect tight clocks and heavy traffic on the portal. The algorithm counts only locked choices, so incomplete submissions risk rejection. Treat this as the season’s last practical chance.
NEET UG 2026 AIQ stray round: key dates and timings
Mark three cut-offs clearly. Registration closes October 14 at 3 pm, with fee payment allowed till 6 pm. Choice filling runs until October 15, 10 am. Choice locking is enabled October 14, 4 pm to October 15, 10 am. Allotment publishes October 17, followed by reporting from October 19 to 26.
Who should register for the AIQ stray round?
Apply if you remain without a confirmed seat in earlier rounds or need B.Sc Nursing options. Candidates seeking Deemed or Central University seats should also participate. Do not wait for system reminders; the portal will not extend deadlines. Keep your list realistic by preferring colleges where your rank historically converts.
How to complete NEET UG 2026 stray round registration and choice locking
Create your account, verify candidate details, and confirm eligibility declarations. Enter programme and college preferences in descending order, using the save option frequently. Pay the applicable fee within the window shown. Lock choices only after a final review and screenshot the confirmation page. Check the allotment on October 17, then gather originals for reporting.
Documents required for AIQ stray round reporting, October 19–26
Carry your NEET scorecard, recent photograph and government photo identity. Bring original and photocopies of Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets. Pack category, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) certificates as applicable. Colleges accept reporting on Saturdays and Sundays. Set alerts for October 14 and October 15 milestones to avoid last-minute errors.
