The Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC) in Gujarat has opened the fourth and final stray vacancy round for NEET UG 2026-27 counselling. This is your last opportunity to secure an MBBS or BDS seat in a Gujarat state medical or dental college for the 2026-27 academic year. All candidates who did not confirm a seat in the previous round, or who are newly registered and eligible, can now refill their college preferences online. Importantly, all earlier choice selections have been cancelled, so you must submit a completely fresh preference list. After this round closes, any remaining vacant seats may not be filled, making this a critical window for aspirants still seeking admission.
This is Gujarat's final online stray round for MBBS and BDS seats—all previous choices are cancelled, and you must refill preferences and submit fresh consent by the deadline or lose your chance.
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Unlock My College ListWhat is the Gujarat stray round and why does it matter?
A stray round is the final counselling stage after all regular merit-based rounds are complete. In Gujarat's case, this fourth round is specifically designed to fill any MBBS and BDS seats that remain vacant after candidates have either confirmed admission or chosen not to participate in earlier rounds. The stray round operates on the same merit-based system as previous rounds, meaning seats are allocated strictly according to your NEET rank and your stated preferences.
This round is critical because it represents the last formal opportunity for eligible candidates to secure a medical or dental seat in a Gujarat state college for 2026-27. Once this round concludes and seat allotments are finalized, the committee has indicated that any remaining vacancies may not be filled through further online counselling. For aspirants who have been waiting for their turn or who wish to change their college choice, this is the final window.
When does choice filling open and close?
Choice filling for the fourth stray round began on October 16, 2026, after 5:00 PM on the official portal medadmgujarat.org. The source does not specify an exact closing date or time, so you must log in to the portal immediately to check the deadline for submitting your preferences. Delays in choice submission could result in your exclusion from the merit list for this round.
Once you log in, you will have a limited window to submit your online consent, refill your college and course preferences, and lock your choices. It is essential to complete all steps well before the deadline to avoid technical issues or last-minute problems. The portal will display the exact closing date and time once you access it.
Who is eligible to participate in this stray round?
Eligibility for the fourth stray round is restricted to specific groups of candidates. You can participate if you are registered in the Gujarat state quota pool and have not already confirmed a seat by paying fees and submitting original documents in Round 3. Additionally, if you received a seat through the All India Quota stray round conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), you are not eligible to participate in this Gujarat state stray round.
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New candidates who have been deemed eligible by ACPUGMEC and have registered for the first time can also access choice filling from 5:00 PM onwards. If you did not confirm your Round 3 allotment (meaning you were allotted a seat but chose not to pay fees or submit documents), you remain eligible to continue in this stray round. The key rule is: if you have already locked in a seat by paying fees and submitting originals, you cannot participate again.
- Eligible: Registered in Gujarat state quota pool and did not confirm Round 3 admission
- Eligible: Newly registered candidates deemed eligible by the committee
- Not eligible: Candidates who received an All India Quota seat through MCC
- Not eligible: Candidates who confirmed Round 3 admission by paying fees and submitting original documents
How to fill your choices: step-by-step process
The entire choice-filling process is conducted online through medadmgujarat.org. Begin by visiting the official portal and navigating to the UG (undergraduate) section. Log in using your registered candidate ID and password—these are the credentials you received when you first registered for Gujarat NEET UG counselling.
After logging in, you must submit an online consent form confirming your participation in the stray round. This is a mandatory step and cannot be skipped. Once consent is submitted, you will be able to enter a fresh list of college and course preferences. Remember that all your previous choices from earlier rounds have been cancelled, so you are starting with a blank slate. Carefully review your preference order before saving, as the merit list will be generated based on your final locked choices. Do not close the window until you have saved your preferences.
- Visit medadmgujarat.org and open the UG section
- Log in with your registered candidate ID and password
- Submit the online consent form confirming stray round participation
- Enter a completely fresh list of college and course preferences (all previous choices are cancelled)
- Review your preference order carefully
- Save and lock your choices before the deadline
What happens after you submit your choices?
After the choice-filling deadline passes, ACPUGMEC will generate a merit list based on your NEET rank and your locked preferences. Seats will be allotted to eligible candidates in order of merit. The committee will then publish the seat allotment result on medadmgujarat.org, along with a reporting schedule that specifies when and where you must report to your allotted college.
If you are allotted a seat in this round, you must confirm your admission by paying the required fee and submitting all original documents (certificates, mark sheets, identity proof, etc.) to the allotted college within the specified reporting period. Photocopies and DigiLocker copies are not accepted—only original documents will be entertained. If you fail to confirm your admission within the deadline, you will forfeit your Rs 10,000 refundable security deposit and become ineligible for any further counselling rounds.
Document and deposit requirements for admission confirmation
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From Round 3 onwards, ACPUGMEC has tightened verification norms significantly. Only original documents are accepted during the admission reporting process. This means you must carry the actual certificates, mark sheets, identity proof, and any other required documents to the college. Photocopies, scanned copies, or documents stored in DigiLocker will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Every candidate allotted a seat must also have proof of the Rs 10,000 refundable security deposit. This deposit is refundable, meaning you will get it back once your admission is confirmed and verified. However, if you fail to report or do not confirm your admission within the deadline, this deposit will be forfeited, and you will lose eligibility for any extended rounds. Ensure you have all original documents ready and the deposit proof before the reporting date.
- Only original documents are accepted—no photocopies or DigiLocker copies
- Rs 10,000 refundable security deposit is required
- Deposit is refunded after admission confirmation
- Failure to report results in forfeiture of deposit and loss of eligibility for further rounds
Why this is your final chance for a Gujarat MBBS or BDS seat
This fourth stray round is explicitly the final online counselling stage for Gujarat state quota MBBS and BDS seats in 2026-27. The committee has clarified that 100 percent of available seats are filled through the merit-based online system only. Once this round concludes and allotments are finalized, any seats that remain vacant will not be filled through additional counselling rounds.
This means that if you do not secure a seat by the end of this stray round, you will not have another opportunity to apply for a Gujarat state medical or dental college seat for the 2026-27 academic year. For aspirants who have been waiting for their rank to come up, or who wish to change their college preference from earlier rounds, this is the absolute last window. Missing the choice-filling deadline or failing to report after allotment will result in losing your chance entirely.
Practical checklist: what you need to do now
Time is critical. Immediately log in to medadmgujarat.org after 5:00 PM on October 16, 2026, to check the exact closing date and time for choice filling. Do not wait until the last day, as technical issues or internet problems could prevent you from submitting in time. Once you log in, submit your online consent form without delay.
Prepare a fresh list of colleges and courses you wish to apply for, ranked in order of your preference. Research each college's location, facilities, and reputation to make an informed decision. Arrange all your original certificates, mark sheets, identity proof, and any other required documents in advance. Ensure you have proof of the Rs 10,000 security deposit ready. Finally, mark the reporting date and college address in your calendar once the allotment result is published, and plan to report on time with all original documents.
- Log in to medadmgujarat.org immediately after 5:00 PM on October 16 to check the deadline
- Submit your online consent form as soon as possible
- Prepare a fresh, ranked list of college preferences
- Gather all original documents (certificates, mark sheets, ID proof, etc.)
- Arrange proof of the Rs 10,000 security deposit
- Track the portal daily for the seat allotment result and reporting schedule
- Report to your allotted college on time with all original documents
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
Can I use my choices from Round 3 in this stray round?
No. ACPUGMEC has cancelled all previous choice selections made by candidates in earlier rounds. You must submit a completely fresh list of preferences for the stray round. This is mandatory for every registered candidate, regardless of whether you participated in earlier rounds.
I received a seat through the All India Quota stray round. Can I participate in the Gujarat stray round?
No. If you received a seat in the All India Quota stray vacancy round through the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), you are not eligible to participate in the Gujarat state stray round. You can only participate if you are registered in the Gujarat state quota pool and have not already confirmed a seat.
What happens if I do not confirm my allotted seat by the reporting deadline?
If you fail to confirm your admission by paying the fee and submitting original documents within the specified reporting period, you will forfeit your Rs 10,000 refundable security deposit. You will also become ineligible for any extended rounds held after this stray round. This means you will lose your chance to secure a seat for 2026-27.
Can I submit photocopies or DigiLocker copies of my documents during reporting?
No. From Round 3 onwards, ACPUGMEC accepts only original documents during admission reporting. Photocopies and DigiLocker copies will not be entertained. You must carry the actual certificates, mark sheets, identity proof, and other required documents to the college.
When will the seat allotment result be published?
The source does not specify an exact date for the allotment result. However, it will be published on medadmgujarat.org along with the reporting schedule. You must check the portal regularly after the choice-filling deadline to find out when the result will be released and when you need to report to your allotted college.
Is this the last round for Gujarat MBBS and BDS seats in 2026-27?
Yes. This fourth stray round is explicitly the final online counselling stage for Gujarat state quota MBBS and BDS seats. The committee has stated that any seats remaining vacant after this round may not be filled through further counselling. This is your last opportunity to secure a seat for 2026-27.
What is the Rs 10,000 security deposit, and will I get it back?
The Rs 10,000 is a refundable security deposit required to confirm your admission. You will receive it back once your admission is verified and confirmed by the college. However, if you fail to report or do not confirm your admission within the deadline, this deposit will be forfeited and you will not get it back.
Can newly registered candidates participate in this stray round?
Yes. New candidates who have been deemed eligible by ACPUGMEC and have registered for the first time can access choice filling from 5:00 PM onwards on October 16, 2026. They must follow the same process as existing candidates: submit consent, fill fresh choices, and lock preferences before the deadline.
This stray round is your final chance to secure an MBBS or BDS seat in Gujarat for 2026-27. Log in to medadmgujarat.org immediately after 5:00 PM on October 16 to check the exact closing deadline, submit your consent, and refill your preferences with fresh college choices. Prepare all original documents and the security deposit proof now, and monitor the portal daily for the allotment result and reporting schedule.
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