Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Allotment Released: Final Reporting by Oct 26

Candidates participating in the Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round must adhere to the following strict timeline to ensure their admission process is completed successfully:

Activity / Parameter	Details & Schedule
Allotment result declaration	October 22, 2026
Allotment order download window	October 22 to October 26, 2026 (till 12 noon)
Last date to report at allotted college	October 26, 2026 (5 PM)

The stray vacancy round is the ultimate counselling stage for MBBS and BDS admissions in Tamil Nadu. It's designed to fill any remaining seats after the previous rounds. While opportunities exist, the number of available seats is highly limited. For instance, only one MBBS seat is open at Thoothukudi Medical College. Similarly, one BDS seat is available at the Tamil Nadu Government Dental College, Chennai. Additionally, six BDS seats are distributed across five self-financing colleges located in Madurai, Coimbatore, Tirunelveli, and Kundrathur. This highlights the competitive nature of this final round.

Not all candidates are eligible to participate in this final round. The DME has set clear guidelines to ensure fairness and prevent seat blocking. Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Candidates who currently hold an MBBS or BDS seat through either All India Quota (AIQ) or State Quota are not eligible to apply.
• Students who failed to join their allotted seat in Round 3 are also barred from participating in this stray vacancy round.

The Directorate of Medical Education has specified rank and NEET score cut-offs for participation in the stray round, which vary based on the quota. Understanding these ranges is crucial for candidates to assess their chances.

Activity / Parameter	Details & Schedule
Government Quota Cut-offs	Rank Range: GR 001 to GR 35,926 NEET Score Range: 705 to 177
Management Quota Cut-offs	Rank Range: GR 001 to GR 26,956 NEET Score Range: 693 to 177

If you have been allotted a seat, preparing your documents is paramount. Candidates must carry all original certificates to the allotted college for verification during the reporting process. It is highly advisable to also have multiple sets of self-attested photocopies of all required documents, as specified in the official prospectus, to avoid any last-minute complications.

Follow these steps to access and download your seat allotment order from the official DME Tamil Nadu website:

• Visit the official website: tnmedicalselection.net.
• Look for the link related to 'NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round Allotment Result' or 'Download Allotment Order'.
• Click on the respective link and enter your login credentials (e.g., application number, NEET roll number, date of birth).
• Your allotment order will be displayed on the screen.
• Download and print multiple copies of the allotment order for future reference and reporting to the college.

Congratulations to all candidates who have secured a seat in this final round! Your immediate priority is to download your allotment order and report to the designated college by the deadline of October 26, 2026, at 5 PM. Missing this deadline will result in forfeiture of your allotted seat. Ensure all your original documents are in order and ready for verification. It's also wise to contact your allotted institution for any specific reporting instructions they might have. For those still assessing their options or planning for future rounds, our NEET College Predictor can help you understand your admission chances based on your NEET score and rank, across both All India Quota (AIQ) and State Quota seats.

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