MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 Registration - Direct Link to Check Full Schedule Online @ mcc.nic.in
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the NEET UG 2026 Round 3 counselling schedule along with the online stray vacancy round dates for admission to MBBS, BDS and BSc Nursing programmes. Round 3 registration opens on September 22, 2026 at the official website.
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling authority | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) |
| Admission through | NEET UG 2026 |
| Courses covered | MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing (in select participating institutes) |
| Mode of counselling | Online |
| Official website | mcc.nic.in |
| Counselling rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, Online Stray Vacancy Round |
| Round 3 registration start date | September 22, 2026 |
NEET UG Round 3 Counselling 2026 - Important Dates
| Counselling activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Verification of tentative seat matrix by participating institutes | September 21, 2026 |
| Registration and fee payment | September 22 to 27, 2026 |
| Choice filling | September 23 to 28, 2026 |
| Choice locking | September 27, 7 PM to September 28, 12 noon |
| Processing of seat allotment | September 28 to 29, 2026 |
| Round 3 seat allotment result | September 30, 2026 |
| Reporting at allotted institute | October 1 to 9, 2026 |
| Verification of joined candidates by institutes | October 10, 2026 |
NEET UG Online Stray Vacancy Round 2026 - Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration and fee payment | October 12 to 14, 2026 |
| Choice filling | October 12 to 15, 2026 |
| Choice locking | October 14, 4 PM to October 15, 10 AM |
| Seat allotment processing | October 15 to 16, 2026 |
| Online stray vacancy result | October 17, 2026 |
| Reporting at allotted institute | October 19 to 26, 2026 |
How to Apply - MCC NEET UG Round 3 Counselling Registration Steps
- Visit the official MCC counselling website, mcc.nic.in.
- Register (or log in, if already registered) using NEET UG roll number and required details.
- Pay the applicable registration fee and refundable security deposit online.
- Fill in college and course choices in order of preference.
- Lock the choices within the choice-locking window before the deadline.
- Wait for the seat allotment result to be published on the scheduled date.
- If allotted a seat, download the provisional allotment letter and report to the allotted institute with all required documents within the reporting window.
MCC NEET UG Counselling: Important Instructions
- MCC has directed participating institutes and colleges to treat Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted holidays as working days so that the round 3 schedule is completed within the prescribed timeline.
- Candidates who wish to resign or withdraw from an allotted seat must report to the allotted college to complete the resignation process, as per the official notice.
- The MCC counselling process (15% AIQ, deemed universities, central institutions) is separate from individual state counselling processes (85% state quota seats); candidates must check both schedules separately.
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 - Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
When does MCC NEET UG round 3 registration 2026 start?
MCC NEET UG round 3 registration and fee payment begins on September 22, 2026, and continues till September 27, 2026, at mcc.nic.in.
When will the NEET UG round 3 seat allotment result 2026 be declared?
The round 3 seat allotment result will be announced on September 30, 2026.
What is the last date to report to the allotted institute in round 3?
Candidates allotted a seat in round 3 must report to their respective institute between October 1 and October 9, 2026.
What is the NEET UG stray vacancy round 2026 schedule?
The online stray vacancy round registration will be held from October 12 to 14, 2026, with the seat allotment result declared on October 17, 2026, and reporting from October 19 to 26, 2026.
What seats does MCC NEET UG counselling cover?
MCC covers the 15% All India Quota seats, 100% seats in AIIMS, deemed universities, BHU, and open quota seats of JIPMER, AMU and Jamia Millia Islamia's Faculty of Dentistry, along with 15% AIQ seats of DU/IP University and ESIC.