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The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has started NEET UG 2026 Round 3 counselling for candidates seeking admission to MBBS, BDS and B.Sc Nursing programmes. The Round 3 registration process began on September 22, 2026, under the All India Quota (AIQ) counselling. Candidates can register, pay the applicable fees and submit their choices through the MCC counselling portal.

The Round 3 process includes registration, fee payment, choice filling, choice locking and seat allotment. Candidates should complete each activity within the prescribed schedule to remain eligible for the allotment process.

MCC's official schedule lists the Round 3 registration period from September 22 to September 27, choice filling through September 28 and the seat allotment result on September 30.

NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Counselling Schedule

Candidates should keep track of the following dates:

Registration closes at 3:00 PM on September 27, while fee payment remains available until 6:00 PM on the same day. Choice locking will be available from 7:00 PM on September 27 until 12:00 Noon on September 28.

Who Needs to Register for NEET UG Round 3?

Candidates should check their Round 1 and Round 2 status before registering.

• Candidates who registered in Round 1 or Round 2 but were not allotted a seat do not need to register or pay the registration fee again. They need to submit fresh choices for Round 3.

• Candidates who did not participate in earlier rounds need to complete fresh registration.

• Candidates who resigned from or did not report to their Round 2 allotted seat need to register afresh and pay the applicable security fee.

• Candidates participating in Round 3 should carefully check the available seat matrix before submitting their choices.

Steps to Register for NEET UG Round 3 Counselling 2026

Candidates can follow these steps:

• First visit the MCC official website.

• Open the NEET UG 2026 counselling section.

• Click on the Round 3 registration link.

• Complete the registration using the required details.

• Pay the applicable registration and security fee.

• Log in to the counselling portal.

• Check the available colleges and courses.

• Enter and arrange your preferred choices.

• Lock the choices within the prescribed window.

• Download or save the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates should ensure that their choices are submitted and locked before the deadline. Once choices are locked, changes may not be permitted.

NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Seat Allotment

After the choice-filling and locking period ends, MCC will process seat allotment on September 28 and 29. The Round 3 allotment result is scheduled to be released on September 30, 2026. Candidates allotted seats will then have to report to their respective institutes between October 1 and October 9, 2026.

Candidates should download their allotment letter after the result and follow the reporting instructions issued by MCC and the allotted institute.

NEET UG 2026 Exam Statistics

The NEET UG 2026 examination recorded 22,79,743 registered candidates, of whom 19,99,895 appeared for the examination. The attendance rate was reported at 87.72%, while 11,21,185 candidates qualified.

Uttar Pradesh recorded 3,56,079 registered candidates, followed by Maharashtra with 2,22,849 and Rajasthan with 2,08,583 candidates.

Seats Covered Under MCC NEET UG Counselling

MCC conducts counselling for 15% All India Quota seats in government medical and dental colleges. Its counselling also covers 100% of seats in institutions and categories specified under the MCC framework, including AIIMS, JIPMER, AFMC, Central Universities and Deemed Universities.

Candidates should check the latest Round 3 seat matrix before filling choices because seat availability can vary across institutions and courses.

Important Instructions for NEET UG Round 3

Candidates participating in Round 3 should:

• Check the eligibility requirements before registration.

• Verify the Round 3 seat matrix before choice filling.

• Complete fee payment within the prescribed deadline.

• Enter choices carefully and arrange them according to their preferences.

• Lock choices within the specified time.

• Download the allotment result and allotment letter after declaration.

• Report to the allotted institute within the reporting period.

• Keep all original documents and required admission certificates ready.

Official Source

MCC Official NEET UG Counselling Schedule