NEET UG 2026 stray round cutoff released for Gujarat, 231 MBBS, BDS seats filled

The Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC) released the cutoff scores for the Stray Vacancy Round of NEET UG 2026 admissions in Gujarat on October 21, 2026. This marks the fourth and final counselling phase for the 2026–27 academic year, aiming to fill remaining MBBS and BDS seats after the conclusion of the first three allotment rounds.

A total of 231 unfilled seats were on offer in this round, distributed across government, management, and NRI quotas. The Stray Vacancy Round represents the last opportunity for eligible candidates to secure a medical or dental seat in Gujarat for the current academic cycle, as any seats remaining after this phase will lapse and not be re-offered at the state level.

Vacant Seats and Quota Distribution

ACPUGMEC had notified 231 vacant seats for the Stray Vacancy Round, comprising 124 MBBS seats and 107 BDS seats. These seats were allocated across diverse quotas to ensure complete coverage of the remaining vacancies. The distribution included 124 seats under the Government Quota, 106 seats under the Management Quota, and 1 seat under the NRI Quota.

The Stray Vacancy Round was specifically designed to address seats that remained vacant following the completion of the initial three counselling rounds. This final phase ensures that as many available seats as possible are filled based on NEET UG merit.

Eligibility and Allotment Process

Only candidates who registered during the specified window from October 14, 2026, to October 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM, were eligible to participate in the Stray Vacancy Round. To qualify, candidates were required to hold a valid NEET UG 2026 scorecard and meet Gujarat’s state domicile requirements as stipulated by ACPUGMEC. Category eligibility, including General, OBC, SC, and ST, was determined by NEET UG registration details and committee rules.

Allotments in this round, as in previous phases, are made strictly on the basis of NEET UG merit rank and the preferences stated by candidates during their registration. The mop-wise last merit list, which details the closing ranks, is currently live on the official portal, medadmgujarat.org.

Next Steps for Candidates

Following the release of the merit list on October 21, 2026, the next crucial step for registered candidates is the announcement of the seat allotment result. This will be followed by a specific deadline for admitted candidates to report to their allotted colleges. Candidates are advised to regularly check medadmgujarat.org for these announcements.

Upon allotment, candidates must gather all original mark sheets and certificates, prepare category and domicile proof documents, and arrange the admission fee in the prescribed payment mode. It is essential to note the reporting deadline carefully and report to the college on time with all necessary documents and fees, as no further state-level counselling or seat allocation will occur in Gujarat for the 2026–27 cycle after this round closes.

Background of NEET UG 2026 Admissions in Gujarat

The entire admission process for 100% of seats in all Medical and Dental Undergraduate colleges in Gujarat State is conducted online and on a merit basis solely by ACPUGMEC. The NEET UG 2026 re-examination took place on June 21, 2026, with results declared on July 16, 2026. Prior to the Stray Vacancy Round, ACPUGMEC had already released the cutoff scores and seat allotment results for Gujarat NEET UG Round 1 and Round 2.

Gujarat has a substantial number of medical and dental seats, with 4325 government MBBS seats, 3200 private MBBS seats, 500 government BDS seats, and 1040 private BDS seats available. The Stray Vacancy Round serves as the final mechanism to ensure these seats are filled for the academic year.

Further reading

• NEET UG 2026 stray round merit list released in Rajasthan: provisional allotment today
• NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy: Report to institutes by October 26
• NEET counselling: rounds, dates and seat allotment Next step
• CUET 2027: Register by November 25
• KCET registration 2027 to open tentatively in January, application fee details
• KEAM 2026: Apply for 84 MBBS, 106 BDS stray seats. CEE to announce dates Applications open

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