VCI Counselling 2026: Round 2 and Stray Round Dates, Online Registration and Seat Allotment

Age

Age limits are not specified in the provided notice. Please refer to the official portal for accurate age criteria.

Eligibility

• Admission to B.V.Sc & A.H under the 15% All India Quota is based on NEET UG 2026 merit and applicable eligibility criteria set by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI).
• Specific educational requirements beyond NEET-based eligibility are not detailed in the notice. Candidates should refer to the official portal for precise criteria based on their category and state quota rules.

Important Dates

• Round 2 registration and fee payment: 01-09-2026 to 02-09-2026
• Round 2 choice filling and locking: 01-09-2026 to 02-09-2026
• Round 2 seat allotment processing: 03-09-2026
• Round 2 result/allotment: 04-09-2026
• Reporting at allotted college: 04-08-2026 to 08-09-2026
• Stray Round registration and fee payment: 09-09-2026 to 10-09-2026
• Stray Round choice filling and locking: 09-09-2026 to 10-09-2026
• Stray Round seat allotment processing: 11-09-2026
• Stray Round result/allotment: 12-09-2026
• Stray Round reporting: 12-09-2026 to 15-09-2026 (Note: Some dates may be updated; always verify on the official portal.)

Application and Stray Round Fees

• Registration fee (Round 1 & Round 2): General Rs 1,000; EWS/OBC Rs 900; SC/ST/PH/Transgender Rs 500.
• Stray Round Participation Fee: General/EWS/OBC/PIO Rs 50,000; SC/ST/PH/Transgender Rs 25,000. Notes: Fees are round-specific and may vary by category. Verify on the official site before paying.

Additional Instructions

• Only NEET UG 2026-qualified candidates are eligible to register for VCI Counselling 2026.
• Choices not locked manually are locked automatically at the end of the registration window.
• Stray round participation requires a significantly higher fee; confirm seat availability and personal preference before registering.
• Report to the allotted institute within the specified dates; failure to report can lead to cancellation of the seat.
• Keep prints of the registration form, locked choices, and allotment letter for future reference and verification.
• The remaining 85% seats in each state are filled through respective state counselling authorities, not via the VCI portal.