Haryana NEET UG 2026 Vacant Seats: MBBS/BDS Stray Round Matrix

The Directorate of Medical Education & Research (DMER), Haryana, has released a revised tentative vacant seat matrix for the stray counselling round in MBBS and BDS courses for the 2026–27 academic session. This matrix, dated 24 October 2026, shows which seats remain unfilled across all government, government-aided, and private medical and dental colleges in Haryana after the main counselling rounds. The matrix breaks down vacant seats by college, course, and category—including general (Open), Other State Category (OSC), SC Deprived, and reserved quotas. If you have already qualified NEET UG 2026 but were not allotted a seat in earlier rounds, or if you wish to upgrade your college or course, this stray round is your opportunity. Understanding which seats are available in which colleges and categories is essential before you apply.

What is this vacant seat matrix and why does it matter?

A vacant seat matrix is an official list showing exactly how many seats are empty in each medical and dental college, broken down by course (MBBS or BDS), college name, and admission category. This matrix is released before each counselling round so that eligible candidates know where seats are available and can make informed choices about where to apply.

This particular matrix is for the stray counselling round—the final opportunity for candidates to secure a seat after the main counselling rounds have concluded. The seats listed here are those that remain unfilled either because no eligible candidate accepted them, or because candidates who were allotted seats did not join. The matrix is dated 24 October 2026, meaning these numbers reflect the seat status as of that date.

Why it matters to you: if you did not get a seat in earlier rounds, or if you want to try for a better college or course, the stray round is your last chance. Knowing exactly which colleges have vacant seats in your category helps you apply strategically and increases your chances of getting admitted.

Which colleges and courses are included?

This matrix covers all MBBS and BDS seats in Haryana's government, government-aided, and private medical and dental colleges for the 2026–27 session. The colleges listed include well-known government institutions like Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma PGIMS Rohtak, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College Karnal, and Bhagat Phool Singh Government Medical College for Women Sonepat. It also includes private colleges under private universities such as SGT University (Gurugram), Maharishi Markandeshwar University (Sadhopur, Ambala), Al-Falah University (Faridabad), and Sanskaram University (Jhajjar).

For BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), the matrix lists colleges such as PGIDS Rohtak, Jan Nayak Ch. Devi Lal Dental College Sirsa, J.N. Kapoor D.A.V Centenary Dental College Yamunanagar, and others. Each college is assigned a unique code (e.g., 3001 for Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma PGIMS Rohtak) to help you identify it in the matrix and during online application.

• Government MBBS colleges: Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma PGIMS Rohtak, Bhagat Phool Singh Govt. Medical College for Women Sonepat, Shaheed Hasan Khan Mewati Govt. Medical College Nalhar, Kalpana Chawla Govt. Medical College Karnal, Maharaja Agrasen Medical College Hisar, ESIC Medical College Faridabad, Adesh Medical College Kurukshetra, NC Medical College Panipat, Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee Govt. Medical College Faridabad, Maharishi Chyawan Govt. Medical College Narnaul, Pt. Neki Ram Sharma Govt. Medical College Bhiwani
• Private MBBS colleges: World College of Medical Sciences and Research Jhajjar, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences SGT University Gurugram, Al-Falah School of Medical Science & Research Centre Faridabad, Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Medical Sciences and Research Sadhopur Ambala, Sanskaram School of Medical Sciences Jhajjar
• Government BDS colleges: PGIDS Rohtak, Jan Nayak Ch. Devi Lal Dental College Sirsa, J.N. Kapoor D.A.V Centenary Dental College Yamunanagar, Swami Devi Dayal Hospital & Dental College Punchkula, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences Faridabad, Yamuna Institute of Dental Sciences Yamunanagar, SGT Dental College Gurugram

Total vacant seats: MBBS and BDS breakdown

According to the matrix dated 24 October 2026, the total number of vacant seats across all colleges in Haryana is as follows: 107 vacant MBBS seats and 26 vacant BDS seats. These totals represent seats that remain unfilled after the main counselling rounds and are now available for the stray round.

The vacant seats are distributed across different categories and quotas. The largest number of vacant seats are in the Open category (general merit), followed by SC Deprived, OSC (Other State Category), and reserved quotas. Some colleges have no vacant seats at all, while others have multiple vacancies. For example, Sanskaram School of Medical Sciences Jhajjar has 27 vacant MBBS seats (mostly in the Open category), while several government colleges have very few or no vacancies.

Understanding the seat categories and quotas

The matrix shows vacant seats broken down by multiple categories and quotas. Understanding these is crucial because your eligibility to apply for a seat depends on which category you belong to. Here are the main categories listed in the matrix:

**OPEN_CAT (Open Category):** General merit seats available to all candidates regardless of caste or state of domicile. These are the most competitive seats.

**OPEN_CAT_PWBD (Open Category – Persons with Benchmark Disability):** Open category seats reserved for candidates with a disability of 40% or more as per the Benchmark Disability definition.

**OPEN_CAT_ESM_FF (Open Category – Ex-Servicemen/Freedom Fighter):** Open category seats reserved for ex-servicemen and freedom fighters.

**OSC (Other State Category):** Seats for candidates who are not domiciled in Haryana but have qualified NEET UG. These are typically 15% of total seats.

**OSC_PWBD (Other State Category – Persons with Benchmark Disability):** OSC seats reserved for candidates with benchmark disability.

**OSC_ESM_FF (Other State Category – Ex-Servicemen/Freedom Fighter):** OSC seats reserved for ex-servicemen and freedom fighters.

**SC_DEPRIVED (SC Deprived Category):** Seats reserved for Scheduled Caste candidates who are economically deprived. This is a special category in Haryana.

**SC_DEPRIVED_PWBD (SC Deprived – Persons with Benchmark Disability):** SC Deprived seats reserved for candidates with benchmark disability.

**SC_DEPRIVED_ESM_FF (SC Deprived – Ex-Servicemen/Freedom Fighter):** SC Deprived seats reserved for ex-servicemen and freedom fighters.

**BCA (Backward Caste Admission):** Seats reserved for backward caste candidates under Haryana's reservation policy.

**BCA_PWBD (Backward Caste Admission – Persons with Benchmark Disability):** BCA seats reserved for candidates with benchmark disability.

How to read the vacant seat matrix: a step-by-step guide

The matrix is organized as a table with colleges listed in rows and categories/quotas in columns. Each cell shows the number of vacant seats in that college for that specific category. Here is how to navigate it:

**Step 1: Find your course.** Look for either MBBS (code 4002) or BDS (code 4001) depending on which course you are applying for.

**Step 2: Identify your college of interest.** Each college has a unique code and name. For example, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma PGIMS Rohtak is code 3001 for MBBS.

**Step 3: Check your category column.** Move across the row to find the column corresponding to your category (e.g., OPEN_CAT, OSC, SC_DEPRIVED, BCA). The number in that cell is the number of vacant seats available for you in that college and category.

**Step 4: Note the total.** The rightmost column shows the total vacant seats in that college across all categories. This helps you see at a glance how many seats are available overall.

**Example:** If you are an OSC (Other State Category) candidate applying for MBBS, and you want to check NC Medical College Panipat (code 3008), you would look at the row for that college and find the OSC column. According to the matrix, there is 1 vacant seat in the OSC category at NC Medical College Panipat.

Important notes and court orders affecting seat availability

The matrix includes several important footnotes and court orders that affect which seats are actually available for you to apply for. These are critical—missing them could mean applying for a seat that is not actually open or misunderstanding your eligibility. Read these carefully:

**Sanskaram School of Medical Sciences Jhajjar (Code 3016):** This college shows 27 vacant MBBS seats, but the note states that the seat increase from 150 to 200 (adding 50 seats) is subject to the final outcome of a court case (CWP No. 30532 of 2025) pending in the Punjab & Haryana High Court. The court has issued an interim order allowing the college to admit the additional 50 students, but this is not final. This means some of these 27 seats may not be confirmed if the court rules against the college.

**Al-Falah School of Medical Science & Research Centre Faridabad (Code 3011):** This college shows 11 vacant MBBS seats, but these are also subject to the same court case (CWP No. 30532 of 2025). The seat increase is interim and not final.

**NC Medical College & Hospital Israna Panipat (Code 3008):** The matrix shows 14 vacant MBBS seats here, but one seat in the Open-PwBD category is marked with ** and is not filled till the next date subject to a court order (CWP No-32799-2026 dated 05.10.2026). This means that specific seat may not be available to you in this round.

**Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Medical Sciences and Research Sadhopur Ambala (Code 3013):** The matrix shows 14 vacant MBBS seats, but 3 seats in the Open category and 1 seat in the OSC category are marked with *** and ****. These seats were allotted in Round-3 but have been kept reserved subject to a court order (CWP No-35313-2026 dated 21.10.2026). This means these seats may not be available in the stray round.

**Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Medical College Chhainsa Faridabad (Code 3012):** One seat in the OSC category is marked with **** and is not filled till the next date subject to a court order (CWP No-35344-2026 dated 23.10.2026). This seat may not be available.

**What this means for you:** Before you apply for a seat at any of these colleges, especially those with court-order footnotes, check the latest updates on the official counselling portal. Seats marked with asterisks (*) may not actually be available, and applying for them could result in rejection. Always verify the current status before submitting your application.

Colleges with zero or very few vacant seats

Many colleges in the matrix show zero vacant seats, meaning all seats have been filled in earlier counselling rounds and there is no opportunity to apply there in the stray round. These include:

**BDS colleges with no vacancies:** Jan Nayak Ch. Devi Lal Dental College Sirsa, J.N. Kapoor D.A.V Centenary Dental College Yamunanagar, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences Faridabad.

**MBBS colleges with no vacancies:** Bhagat Phool Singh Govt. Medical College for Women Sonepat, Shaheed Hasan Khan Mewati Govt. Medical College Nalhar, Kalpana Chawla Govt. Medical College Karnal, Maharaja Agrasen Medical College Hisar, ESIC Medical College Faridabad, Adesh Medical College Kurukshetra, World College of Medical Sciences Jhajjar, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences SGT University Gurugram, Al-Falah School of Medical Science Faridabad (subject to court order), Maharishi Chyawan Govt. Medical College Narnaul, Pt. Neki Ram Sharma Govt. Medical College Bhiwani.

If your preferred college is listed here with zero seats, you will not be able to apply there in the stray round. You will need to consider other colleges that have vacant seats in your category.

Colleges with the most vacant seats

If you are looking for colleges with the highest number of vacant seats—which may mean better chances of getting a seat—here are the colleges with the most vacancies:

**MBBS:** Sanskaram School of Medical Sciences Jhajjar has the most vacant MBBS seats (27 total, mostly in the Open category). NC Medical College Panipat has 14 vacant seats. Maharishi Markandeshwar College Sadhopur Ambala has 14 vacant seats (though some are under court order). Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee Govt. Medical College Faridabad has 6 vacant seats.

**BDS:** Yamuna Institute of Dental Sciences Yamunanagar has 8 vacant BDS seats. Swami Devi Dayal Hospital & Dental College Punchkula has 3 vacant seats. PGIDS Rohtak has 6 vacant BDS seats. SGT Dental College Gurugram has 3 vacant seats.

If you are an Open category candidate, Sanskaram School of Medical Sciences Jhajjar is a strong option with 5 vacant Open category MBBS seats. If you belong to SC Deprived category, PGIDS Rohtak has 1 vacant SC Deprived BDS seat and Yamuna Institute has 7 vacant seats in other categories.

Category-wise vacant seat distribution

The matrix shows that vacant seats are not evenly distributed across all categories. Here is the overall breakdown of vacant seats by category across all colleges:

**Open Category (OPEN_CAT):** 13 vacant MBBS seats and 3 vacant BDS seats. This is the most competitive category with the fewest vacancies.

**Open Category PwBD (OPEN_CAT_PWBD):** 1 vacant MBBS seat and 0 vacant BDS seats.

**Open Category ESM/FF (OPEN_CAT_ESM_FF):** 1 vacant MBBS seat and 0 vacant BDS seats.

**OSC (Other State Category):** 5 vacant MBBS seats and 2 vacant BDS seats.

**OSC PwBD:** 0 vacant MBBS seats and 0 vacant BDS seats.

**OSC ESM/FF:** 0 vacant MBBS seats and 0 vacant BDS seats.

**SC Deprived:** 5 vacant MBBS seats and 1 vacant BDS seat.

**SC Deprived PwBD:** 0 vacant MBBS seats and 0 vacant BDS seats.

**SC Deprived ESM/FF:** 1 vacant MBBS seat and 0 vacant BDS seats.

**BCA (Backward Caste):** 0 vacant MBBS seats and 0 vacant BDS seats.

**BCA PwBD:** 0 vacant MBBS seats and 0 vacant BDS seats.

**What this means:** If you belong to the Open category, your options are limited—only 13 MBBS and 3 BDS seats are available across all colleges. If you are in the OSC category, you have 5 MBBS and 2 BDS options. SC Deprived candidates have 5 MBBS and 1 BDS seat. If you are in the BCA category or any PwBD/ESM/FF subcategory (except those listed above), there are no vacant seats available in the stray round, and you may need to wait for further counselling rounds or consider other options.

What to do next: how to apply in the stray round

Now that you understand which seats are available, here is what you need to do to apply in the stray round:

**Step 1: Check your eligibility.** You must have qualified NEET UG 2026 and have a valid NEET score. You must also belong to one of the categories listed in the matrix (Open, OSC, SC Deprived, BCA, or a reserved subcategory). If you were allotted a seat in an earlier round and joined that college, you are generally not eligible to apply in the stray round unless you are upgrading within the same round.

**Step 2: Log in to the official counselling portal.** Visit the Pt. B.D. Sharma UHS Rohtak counselling portal (uhsrugcounselling.com) and log in with your NEET roll number and password.

**Step 3: Review the latest vacant seat matrix.** Before applying, check if there is a more recent update to this matrix. Seat availability can change, and some seats marked here may be filled or become unavailable due to court orders.

**Step 4: Select your choices.** Based on the matrix, identify colleges and categories where you have a realistic chance of getting a seat. You will typically be asked to rank your choices in order of preference. Apply for colleges where seats are available in your category.

**Step 5: Submit your application.** Follow the portal's instructions to submit your application before the deadline. Make sure you have all required documents ready (NEET admit card, score card, category certificate if applicable, domicile certificate if applying for OSC, etc.).

**Step 6: Wait for allotment.** After the application deadline, the counselling authority will process applications and release an allotment list. Check the portal on the announced date to see if you have been allotted a seat.

**Step 7: Report to your allotted college.** If you are allotted a seat, you must report to the college on the specified date with all required documents to complete your admission.

Important warnings: common mistakes to avoid

**Mistake 1: Applying for a college with zero seats.** Do not waste your application by applying for a college that shows zero vacant seats in your category. Your application will be rejected. Always check the matrix carefully before applying.

**Mistake 2: Ignoring court order footnotes.** Seats marked with asterisks (*) are under court order and may not actually be available. Applying for these seats could result in rejection. If a seat has a footnote, read it carefully and verify the current status on the portal before applying.

**Mistake 3: Applying for a category you do not belong to.** If you are an Open category candidate, do not apply for SC Deprived or BCA seats. Your application will be rejected. Make sure you apply only for the category you are eligible for.

**Mistake 4: Missing the application deadline.** The stray round has a strict deadline. If you miss it, you will not be able to apply. Mark the deadline on your calendar and submit your application well before the last date.

**Mistake 5: Not having required documents ready.** Before you apply, make sure you have all required documents scanned and ready to upload. These typically include your NEET admit card, score card, category certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate (if applying for OSC), and other documents as specified by the portal. Missing documents can lead to rejection.

**Mistake 6: Applying for too few colleges.** The stray round is your last chance. Apply for as many colleges as possible where you have a realistic chance of getting a seat. Do not be too selective.

**Mistake 7: Not checking for updates.** This matrix is dated 24 October 2026, but seat availability can change. Check the official portal regularly for updates before and after you apply. New seats may become available, or seats may be filled.

Frequently asked questions

The stray round is your final opportunity to secure a seat in an MBBS or BDS college in Haryana for the 2026–27 session. Review the vacant seat matrix carefully, identify colleges where seats are available in your category, and apply before the deadline on the official Pt. B.D. Sharma UHS Rohtak counselling portal. Pay special attention to seats marked with court order footnotes—verify their current status before applying. Check the portal regularly for updates, as seat availability can change. Do not delay; apply as soon as possible to maximize your chances of getting a seat.