NEET MDS Round 3 Counselling 2026 Schedule Released: Key Dates & Next Steps

Staying informed about the precise timeline is critical for all candidates. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the NEET MDS Round 3 counselling schedule:

Activity / Parameter	Details & Schedule
Verification of tentative seat matrix	October 21, 2026
Registration and fee payment	October 22 to 27, 2026
Choice filling	October 23 to 28, 2026
Choice locking	October 28, 2026 (2 PM to 11:55 PM)
Processing of seat allotment	October 29 to 30, 2026
Declaration of Round 3 result	October 31, 2026
Reporting and joining at allotted institute	November 1 to 7, 2026

Fresh registration is mandatory for many candidates participating in Round 3. Ensure you complete these steps accurately on the MCC portal:

• Visit the official MCC website: mcc.nic.in.
• Navigate to the "PG Medical Counselling" section.
• Click on the "New Registration" link for NEET MDS Round 3.
• Fill in all required personal and academic details carefully.
• Pay the prescribed registration fee online.
• Proceed to choice filling and locking within the stipulated dates.

Round 3 offers a broad eligibility window, providing opportunities for various candidate categories. Understand if you qualify to participate:

• All candidates who have successfully qualified NEET MDS 2026 are eligible.
• This includes fresh candidates who did not register in previous rounds.
• Candidates who were not allotted a seat in Round 1 or Round 2 can also apply.
• Those who resigned from their Round 2 seat within the permitted window are eligible to try again.

Round 3 is a critical juncture in the NEET MDS counselling process. It represents the final structured counselling round before any potential Stray Vacancy Round. This is your last significant opportunity to secure a Master of Dental Surgery seat under the All India Quota and Deemed University pool. Candidates must approach this round with a clear strategy. Carefully review the updated seat matrix once it's available and make informed choices. To strategize effectively and predict your admission chances, utilize the NEET College Predictor tool. This can help you identify the best possible colleges based on your NEET MDS score or rank. Seats remaining vacant after this round will typically move to a Stray Vacancy Round, which is managed directly by the participating institutes. Therefore, maximize your efforts in Round 3.

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