J&K NEET UG stray round: last UT-quota MBBS, BDS preferences close October 18
By TUF News Desk · Published 18 October 2026 · 4 min read
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The final round of Jammu and Kashmir’s NEET UG 2026 counselling is open, and the window is short. The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) issued a notice on October 16 announcing the stray round, and eligible candidates can submit their online preferences on the JKBOPEE official website before the window closes on October 18.
The round covers vacant MBBS and BDS seats under the UT quota in government and private medical and dental colleges across Jammu and Kashmir. These are the seats left over after all the earlier counselling phases. No further round is planned for the 2026 session, so this window is the last chance for admission this year.
Who can submit preferences
Reports say participation is limited to NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates who are registered under the Jammu and Kashmir UT quota and have appeared in JKBOPEE’s earlier counselling rounds. Candidates who are already admitted to a seat and have not been relieved may not be eligible, so check the detailed conditions in the official notice before spending time on the form.
The usual rule for stray rounds also applies here: preferences entered in earlier rounds will not carry over, so everyone in this phase has to enter fresh choices. Order matters. The system picks the highest-ranked choice that is available to you at your merit, which means a badly ordered list can cost you a better college.
How to submit preferences
The process runs fully online, and it mirrors the earlier UT quota rounds. Log in to jkbopee.gov.in, open the stray round notification link, and work through the vacant-seat list before filling in your college and course choices. Keep your NEET UG 2026 login credentials ready, lock the final order of preferences, submit the form, and download the confirmation page for your records.
Do not leave this to the last evening. Portal traffic always spikes in the final hours before a counselling deadline, and a locked preference list is the only version that counts. If you are reporting later, keep originals ready: NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and 12 certificates, your J&K permanent resident certificate, category certificate if applicable, a government photo ID, and recent passport-size photographs. The admission documents checklist covers the standard paperwork colleges ask for at reporting.
Why this round is narrow
Stray rounds only fill what is left. The set of available colleges will be smaller than in round 1 or 2, and the merit needed for a given college can shift from the earlier phases because the applicant pool is different. Government Medical College Srinagar, affiliated with University of Kashmir, usually sits near the top of the merit order in the UT quota, so rank your choices by honest preference rather than guesswork about cutoffs.
If a private college enters your shortlist, think through the fee before locking it in. There is no point winning a seat you will have to give up at the reporting desk. Candidates weighing private options can look at scholarships for Indian university students while the reporting window approaches.
Frequently asked questions
When does the J&K NEET UG 2026 stray round close?
The online preference submission window closes on October 18, 2026. Candidates must submit and lock their preferences on the JKBOPEE portal before then.
Who can participate in the JKBOPEE stray round?
NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates registered under the Jammu and Kashmir UT quota. Reports say candidates should have appeared in JKBOPEE’s earlier counselling rounds.
Which colleges are covered in the J&K stray round?
Vacant MBBS and BDS seats in government and private medical and dental colleges across Jammu and Kashmir, filled under the UT quota.
Is the stray round the last counselling round in J&K?
Yes. The stray round is the final phase of JKBOPEE’s NEET UG 2026 counselling, and it fills the seats left vacant after all earlier rounds.
Frequently asked questions
When does the J&K NEET UG 2026 stray round close?
The online preference submission window closes on October 18, 2026. Candidates must submit and lock their preferences on the JKBOPEE portal before then.
Who can participate in the JKBOPEE stray round?
NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates registered under the Jammu and Kashmir UT quota. Reports say candidates should have appeared in JKBOPEE's earlier counselling rounds.
Which colleges are covered in the J&K stray round?
Vacant MBBS and BDS seats in government and private medical and dental colleges across Jammu and Kashmir, filled under the UT quota.
Is the stray round the last counselling round in J&K?
Yes. The stray round is the final phase of JKBOPEE's NEET UG 2026 counselling, and it fills the seats left vacant after all earlier rounds.
Sources: Collegedunia, Zollege