MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026: Round 3 and Stray Vacancy Round Dates Released

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the schedule for NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3. Candidates participating in the counselling process can check the complete timetable through the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in.

As per the schedule, the Round 3 registration window will open on September 22, 2026, and remain available until September 27, 2026.

Candidates can submit their preferred choices from September 23 to September 28, 2026. The choice locking facility will be available from 7 PM on September 27 to 12 noon on September 28, 2026.

The seat allotment processing is scheduled for September 28 and 29, 2026, while the NEET UG Round 3 seat allotment result will be announced on September 30, 2026.

Candidates allotted seats in Round 3 will have to report to their respective colleges between October 1 and October 9, 2026, and complete the required admission formalities within the specified period.

► Check Official MCC Notice

NEET UG Counselling 2026 Stray Vacancy Round: Important Dates

Following Round 3, MCC will conduct the online Stray Vacancy Round to fill the medical and dental seats that remain vacant. Candidates can check the key dates below:

Candidates who are allotted a seat during the Stray Vacancy Round must report to the allotted institute within the prescribed dates to complete the admission process.

Steps to Register for NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3

Eligible candidates can register for Round 3 by following these steps:

1. Go to the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in.

2. Select the NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 registration link.

3. Complete the registration process using the required details.

4. Fill in the counselling application form.

5. Pay the applicable counselling fee.

6. Enter and submit the required choices.

7. Review the details carefully and submit the form.

8. Download the confirmation page.

9. Keep a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.

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