NEET PG 2025 Special Stray Vacancy Counselling Round Cancelled: Check NMC Official Notification

According to the National Medical Commission, no special Stray Vacancy Round for NEET PG 2025 admissions is likely to be conducted. This information has been released to the stakeholders through an official notice by Postgraduate Medical Education Board on procedure for admissions into postgraduate medical courses. Nonetheless, no additional counselling was required as per the authorities.

NEET PG 2025 Stray Vacancy Update Key Highlights

• Exam Name: National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2025
• Conducting Body: National Medical Commission
• Advisory Board: PGMEB
• Counselling Round: Special Stray Vacancy
• Current Status: Cancelled
• Extra Rounds: Not permitted
• Court Update: Supreme Court decision
• Final Deadline: February 28, 2026

Reason Behind Cancellation of Special Stray Round

The decision follows Supreme Court of India dismissing several petitions in this regard that permitted stakeholders to present their representations to Central Government. It is important to note that as per NMC, deadline for all National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Postgraduate admissions has been fixed as 28th February 2026. All allotments available after this date will automatically be deemed as unauthorized.

Next Steps After Stray Vacancy Round Cancellation

Those candidates who have been unable to get admissions can now think of preparing themselves for next session of NEET PG. It is suggested that one should keep oneself aware of all official notifications and work on their preparation methods to have a chance in coming sessions.