NEET UG 2026 stray round merit list released in Rajasthan: provisional allotment today
In short
- The provisional combined merit list for MBBS and BDS stray round admissions was released by the Rajasthan NEET UG Medical and Dental Admission/Counselling Board-2026.
- The provisional combined merit list, dated October 21, 2026, includes candidates' NEET marks, All India Ranks, and combined state merit numbers.
- An updated seat matrix for BDS management seats at Pacific Dental College and Hospital, Udaipur, listing four seats, was also issued.
- The provisional Stray Vacancy Round seat allotment result is scheduled for release today, October 22, 2026.
- Candidates must download allotment letters and pay tuition fees by October 26, 2026, and report to colleges by the same date.
The Rajasthan NEET UG Medical and Dental Admission/Counselling Board-2026, operating from SMS Medical College, Jaipur, has released the provisional combined merit list for MBBS and BDS stray round admissions for NEET UG 2026. Concurrently, an updated seat matrix for BDS management seats at Pacific Dental College and Hospital, Udaipur, has also been issued.

The provisional combined merit list is dated October 21, 2026, and the provisional seat allotment result for the stray round is scheduled for today, October 22, 2026. This process is part of the centralized common counselling for the 2026-27 academic session for MBBS and BDS courses in Rajasthan.
Provisional Merit List Details and Top Candidates
The provisional combined merit list for MBBS and BDS stray round admissions includes detailed details for each candidate. These details encompass registration IDs, NEET IDs, names, father’s names, gender, domicile, filled and considered categories, NEET UG 2026 marks, NEET All India Rank, and combined state merit numbers.
According to the list, Utkarsh Saini secured the combined state merit number 1 with 585 marks. Manisha Beniwal followed at combined state merit number 2 with 584 marks, and Chetna Kumari Bheri was listed at combined state merit number 3 with 571 marks. The list is officially titled “Provisional Combined Merit List (Stray Round) MBBS & BDS Admissions – 2026”.
Updated Seat Matrix for BDS Management Seats
The Rajasthan NEET UG Medical and Dental Admission/Counselling Board-2026 has also released an updated seat matrix specifically for BDS management seats at Pacific Dental College and Hospital, Udaipur. This updated matrix lists a total of four BDS management seats available for the stray round.
Of these four seats, two are designated under the URB category, and two are under the OBB category. The seat count under all other categories in this updated matrix is zero, as per the official release.
| Category | Number of Seats |
|---|---|
| URB | 2 |
| OBB | 2 |
| Other categories | 0 |
Stray Vacancy Round Schedule and Fees
The process for the Stray Vacancy Round began with fresh candidate registration on October 16, 2026. The deadline for paying the application fee was October 17, 2026, by 4 PM, and the last date to submit Part 1 and Part 2 of the application form was October 17, 2026, by 8 PM. Offline document verification and original document submission took place from October 18-20, 2026.
Security deposit payments were accepted from October 19-21, 2026, with a deadline of 5 PM on October 21. Online choice filling was also conducted during October 19-21, 2026, and choices were auto-locked on October 21, 2026, at 11:45 PM. The application fee for General and other applicable categories was ₹2,500, while for Rajasthan-domicile SC, ST, and ST-STA candidates, it was ₹1,500.
| Event | Key Dates |
|---|---|
| Fresh candidate registration begins | October 16, 2026 |
| Provisional vacant seat matrix publication | October 16, 2026 |
| Last date to pay the application fee | October 17, 2026, by 4 PM |
| Last date to submit Part 1 and Part 2 of the application form | October 17, 2026, by 8 PM |
| Offline document verification and original document submission | October 18-20, 2026, from 9 AM to 4 PM |
| Provisional combined merit list publication | October 20, 2026 |
| Security deposit payment | October 19-21, 2026, by 5 PM on October 21 |
| Online choice filling | October 19-21, 2026 |
| Auto-locking of choices | October 21, 2026, at 11:45 PM |
| Printing of application form after choice locking | October 22-26, 2026 disabled at 2 PM on October 26 |
| Provisional Stray Vacancy Round seat allotment result | October 22, 2026 |
| Allotment letter download | October 22-26, 2026 disabled at 2 PM on October 26 |
| One-year tuition fee payment | October 22-26, 2026, by 5 PM on October 26 |
| Reporting to the allotted college | October 22-26, 2026 |
| Reporting hours | 9 AM-4 PM from October 23-25 Until 8 PM on October 26 |
| Commencement of academic session (as stated in the notification) | September 15, 2026 |
| Candidate Category | Application Fee | Important Details |
|---|---|---|
| General and other applicable categories | ₹2,500 | Non-refundable fee, transaction charges may apply. |
| SC, ST and ST-STA candidates domiciled in Rajasthan | ₹1,500 | Non-refundable fee, transaction charges may apply. |
| Already registered eligible candidates | No additional fee | Fresh registration or registration fee payment is not required. |
Security Deposits and Post-Allotment Procedures
Security deposits vary based on the course and seat type. For MBBS seats in government medical colleges, government society medical colleges, RUHS CMS, and ESIC Medical College, the deposit is ₹50,000. MBBS management seats in government society colleges and RUHS CMS require a deposit of ₹2,00,000, while MBBS seats in private medical colleges require ₹5,00,000. For BDS seats in government dental colleges, RUHS CDS, and private dental colleges, for candidates choosing only BDS, the security deposit is ₹10,000. Certain NRI MBBS seats also specify a ₹5,00,000 security deposit.
Following the provisional seat allotment result today, candidates must download their allotment letters between October 22-26, 2026. The one-year tuition fee must be paid by 5 PM on October 26, 2026. Subsequently, candidates are required to report in-person to their allotted college between October 22-26, 2026. Provisional admission is contingent upon physical verification of original documents and medical fitness. Candidates allotted Government seats (excluding Management/NRI) must sign a bond of ₹10.0 lakhs, committing to complete the course and serve the State Government for two years post-completion. The academic session commenced on September 15, 2026.
| Course or Seat Type | Security Deposit |
|---|---|
| MBBS seats in government medical colleges, government society medical colleges, RUHS CMS and ESIC Medical College | ₹50,000 |
| MBBS management seats in government society colleges and RUHS CMS | ₹2,00,000 |
| MBBS seats in private medical colleges | ₹5,00,000 |
| BDS seats in government dental colleges, RUHS CDS and private dental colleges, for candidates choosing only BDS | ₹10,000 |
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