NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Round 3 Choice Filling Begins

Check Counselling Schedule and Seat Allotment Details

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has started the NEET UG 2026 Round 3 choice-filling process. Candidates participating in the All India Quota (AIQ) counselling can now log in to the official MCC portal and submit their preferred courses and colleges.

The Round 3 counselling process began on September 22, 2026, with registration and fee payment. Choice filling started on September 23 and will continue until September 28. According to the revised MCC schedule, the NEET UG Round 3 seat allotment result will be announced on September 30, 2026.

Candidates seeking admission through MCC counselling should carefully check the available seat matrix before submitting their preferences. The Round 3 process covers undergraduate medical and dental seats under the categories handled by MCC.

NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Counselling Schedule

MCC has released the revised schedule for Round 3 of NEET UG 2026 counselling. Candidates should complete each activity within the prescribed deadline.

Counselling Activity	Date
Registration and Fee Payment	September 22 to 27, 2026
Choice Filling and Locking	September 23 to 28, 2026
Seat Allotment Processing	September 28 to 29, 2026
Round 3 Seat Allotment Result	September 30, 2026
Reporting at Allotted College	October 1 to October 9, 2026

The registration window will close at 3 PM on September 27, while choice filling and locking will continue until September 28 as per the schedule. Candidates should also check the MCC portal for any subsequent notices or schedule changes.

NEET UG Round 3 Choice Filling and Locking

Choice filling is an important stage of the counselling process because the preferences submitted by candidates are considered during seat allotment. Students should list colleges and courses according to their actual admission preferences after checking the applicable seat matrix and eligibility requirements.

Candidates should not wait until the last few hours to submit or lock their choices. Once the choice-locking window closes, changes may not be possible unless MCC issues a specific notification. The official MCC website also publishes notices related to choice filling and locking.

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