According to Jagran Josh, the stray vacancy counselling for Bihar NEET UG 2025 has begun, and this will be the last chance for candidates who are eligible to apply for MBBS, BDS and BVSc courses offered at medical and dental colleges in Bihar. Those who were not able to get a seat in earlier rounds and whose seats stood cancelled on the account of non-joining are now eligible for this vital round. The counselling schedule mentions that registration will end by November 20, and it will be important for aspirants to act on time.
Spot/short vacancy counselling is generally considered as the final and conclusive round of admission, wherein left over seats are filled up strictly in order of merit, subject to full filling the eligibility conditions laid down by respective regulatory bodies.
What is Stray Vacancy Counselling in NEET UG?
Vacant seats counselling is held post- Round 1, Round 2 and Mop-Up rounds. This is the round for open seats unfilled after resignations, non-reporting, or other reasons.
In Bihar, this counselling is mentored and monitored by the state counselling body while heeding to the guidelines put forth by the National Medical Commission (NMC) for medical seats and respective councils for dental and veterinary courses.
Bihar Stray Vacancy Counselling 2025
Under this round, the following undergraduate medical programs are open for online application:
1. MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
MBBS: Most of the aspirants desire MBBS, and government/private colleges’ seats in MBBS are given only on NEET 2021 UG rank & Category eligibility.
2. BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
BDS seats under stray vacancy are available, especially in the private colleges where Bihar counselling is conducted.
3. BVSc & AH (Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry)
Seats for BVSc are also offered, which are suitable for someone who wants to make their career in the field of Veterinary sciences.
As a result, aspirants who want to consult may turn towards reliable community portals such as MBBS Advisor for knowing the colleges, cut-offs and reporting of seats.
Bihar NEET UG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round: Important Dates
Registration Start: Announced
Registration Deadline: November 20, 2025
Filling of Choices & Locking: As per the schedule on the official website
Seat Allotment Result: Soon after the choice locking
To College: As per the Schedule prescribed
Failure to register within the stipulated time frame results in automatic elimination from the round.
Eligibility Requirements for Stray Vacancy Counselling
Eligibility Criteria for Bihar NEET UG 2025 Stray Vacancy 1hree round counselling. To be eligible to appear in the Bihar NEET UG stray vacancy counselling, a candidate should:
- Have qualified for NEET UG 2025
- Be enrolled on the state counselling platform
- Prev Seat Allotment Detail: No Previous Seat allotted at any Institute of India (Govt. or Private)
- Meet residency and division requirements, when applicable
- Eligibility to Apply to NMC and Other Regulatory Bodies
Seats are filled strictly based on merit, with no new registrations after the due date.
Choice Filling Strategy: Why is it the Most Important for JEE Main & Advanced in the Stray Vacancy Round
Stray vacancy counselling does not provide all the available seats (unlike mop-up rounds), meaning there should be a strategy involved in choice filling.
Key tips include:
- If unable to balance, prefer colleges with cut-offs historically on the lower side.
- Do not start leaving things blank in round one because you think you'll eventually have a better option later.
- Carefully look into the college's accreditation and approval status
- Keep away from wish list preferences that decrease allotment probability
Students frequently refer to focused guidance resources by the MBBS Advisor to refrain from silly mistakes at this stage.
College Recognition: A Critical Checkpoint
Before choosing any College, the candidate should check whether the college is:
- Granted NMC - National Medical Commission
- Included in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS)
- Acknowledged by the world's governing and health authorities, including the World Health Organisation (WHO)
This verification is mandatory for the purpose of future licensing exams, internships and postgraduate eligibility in India or outside India.
Requirements for Admission
Applicants who have been allotted seats through stray vacancy counselling must appear along with documents in original at the college as mentioned in their allotment letter. The list of documents to be brought is given as follows:
- NEET UG 2025 Admit Card & Scorecard.
- Class 10 & 12 Mark Sheets
- Valid Photo ID
- Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Provisional Allotment Letter
- Passport-size photographs
Non-compliance with full proper documentation submission may result in the cancellation of your chair.
Common Errors To Avoid In Stray Vacancy Counselling
Avoidable errors cost many students their last chance:
- Failing to register by the November 20 deadline
- Incorrect choice filling
- Selecting non-recognised colleges
- Assuming seat upgradation opportunities
- Delayed reporting to the allotted colleges
However, the risk can be largely mitigated by availing genuine counselling guidance platforms such as MBBS Advisor.
What Happens After Seat Allotment?
Once a seat is allotted:
- Candidates are to report in person at the college
- Pay the required admission fees
- Complete biometric and document verification
- Non-disclosure means a candidate loses his or her place for good
There are no more rounds after the stray vacancy counselling.
Conclusion
Bihar NEET UG stray vacancy round 2025 counselling is the last chance for candidates to get admission in MBBS, BDS, and BVSc courses offered in the state. The November 20th deadline for registration is fast approaching, so the candidates must make swift decisions and adhere to the eligibility/reporting criteria.
Since it is the most important round for admissions in medical universities, students can do well by cross-checking the recognitions from bodies such as NMC, WHO, and WDOMS to get assured and accurate information before making a decision during counselling and seeking structured guidance from sources such as the MBBS Advisor’s student helpline.
