Mop-Up Round vs Stray Vacancy Round in MBBS Counselling (2025)
Missed out on MBBS admission in Round 1 or Round 2? Don’t worry — you still have two final chances: the Mop-Up Round and the Stray Vacancy Round. These rounds can help you secure a seat in top private or deemed medical colleges in India.
🔄 What is the Mop-Up Round in MBBS Admission?
- Definition: A centralized round conducted after Round 1 & 2 to fill unclaimed seats.
- Who Conducts It: MCC for deemed universities & AIIMS | State DMEs for state/private colleges.
- Who Can Apply:
- Candidates not allotted a seat in earlier rounds.
- Those who exited/resigned their seat before Round 2 deadline.
- Fresh registrants for Mop-Up.
- Note: Students who joined a seat earlier and didn't resign on time cannot apply.
🔁 What is the Stray Vacancy Round?
- Definition: The last stage of MBBS counselling for vacant seats post Mop-Up.
- Who Conducts It: Colleges directly, based on eligible unallotted candidates list from MCC or state portals.
- Who Can Apply: Only those who registered for earlier rounds but didn’t get any seat.
⚖️ Mop-Up Round vs Stray Round – Key Differences
| Feature | Mop-Up Round | Stray Vacancy Round |
|---|---|---|
| Conducted By | MCC/State Authorities | Medical Colleges |
| Mode | Online counseling | Offline (in-person) |
| Eligibility | Registered & not allotted/joined earlier | Registered but unallotted |
| Seat Allotment | Centralized | College-level based on merit |
| Documentation | Uploaded online, verified at college | Submitted at college during reporting |
📋 Documents Required for Both Rounds
- NEET 2025 Scorecard & Admit Card
- 10th & 12th Mark Sheets
- Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar/Passport)
- Passport-size Photographs
- Transfer & Migration Certificate
- Caste/NRI certificate if applicable
💡 Expert Tips from TheCollegeXpert
- ✅ Participate in Mop-Up Round if your score is between 150–400
- ✅ Keep documents and demand draft ready for stray rounds
- ✅ Stay updated on official MCC/state websites for dates
- ✅ Visit colleges early for stray rounds – seats may fill quickly!
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