NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 is set to begin soon for candidates who are still seeking admission to MBBS, BDS and other medical courses through the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). As per the revised schedule, Round 3 registration will start on September 22, 2026.
Candidates who want to participate in this round need to complete their registration and fee payment within the specified time. After registration, they will also have to fill in and lock their choices as per the counselling schedule. The Round 3 seat allotment result will be released on September 30, 2026.
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NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 Dates
Here is the complete Round 3 schedule:
| Counselling Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 3 Registration & Fee Payment | 22 September 2026 |
| Choice Filling | 23 to 28 September 2026 |
| Choice Locking | 28 September 2026 |
| Round 3 Seat Allotment Result | 30 September 2026 |
| Institute Reporting | 1 to 9 October 2026 |
As per the latest schedule, candidates can complete their Round 3 registration by 3 PM on September 27, 2026. The fee payment window will remain open until 6 PM on the same day. The Choice Filling process will close at 12 noon on September 28, 2026. Candidates should check the latest official MCC notice once before submitting or locking their choices to make sure they do not miss any deadline.
NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 Eligibility
Candidates who meet the basic NEET UG and Class 12 requirements can participate in Round 3 counselling, subject to MCC rules.
- Qualify NEET UG 2026.
- Pass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.
- Meet the required age criteria.
- Follow the MCC Round 3 registration rules.
NEET UG Counselling Round 3 Registration 2026
Candidates can follow these basic steps:
- Visit the official MCC website.
- Open UG Medical Counselling.
- Click on Round 3 Registration.
- Enter your details and register.
- Pay the counselling fee.
- Submit the form and save the details.
- Login and complete choice filling.
Registration and fee payment should be completed within the deadline mentioned in the latest MCC schedule.
NEET UG Round 3 Choice Filling
Choice FillingChoice filling for NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 will begin on September 23, 2026, and continue until September 28, 2026. Candidates can select their preferred colleges and courses through the counselling portal.
Before submitting their choices, candidates should check the college, course, seat availability and eligibility requirements. The preference order should be arranged carefully, as it is considered during seat allotment.
Neet UG Counselling Documents Required
Candidates should keep their important documents ready before the reporting process.
These may include:
- NEET UG 2026 admit card
- NEET UG 2026 result or scorecard
- Class 10 certificate
- Class 12 certificate
- Valid photo ID
- Category certificate, if applicable
- PwD certificate, if applicable
- Passport-size photographs
- Seat allotment letter
- Other documents required by MCC or the allotted institute
The required documents may vary by candidate and college. Check the latest MCC and college instructions before reporting.
What If You Do Not Get a Seat in Round 3?
Candidates who do not get a seat in Round 3 can keep checking MCC updates for further rounds. As per the current schedule, the Stray Vacancy Round registration will begin on October 12, 2026, with the result scheduled for October 17, 2026.
Candidates should check the eligibility and participation rules before applying.
NEET UG 2026 Round 3 seat allotment result
The NEET UG 2026 Round 3 seat allotment result is scheduled to be released on September 30, 2026. Candidates can check their allotment by logging in to the official MCC counselling portal with their registration details.
After the result is announced, candidates who are allotted a seat should follow the instructions for reporting and admission within the given deadline.
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