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- By Sarju Saran Tiwari
- Tue, 15 Sep 2026 03:24 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
- MCC has released the revised NEET UG 2026 counselling schedule for all rounds.
- Round 3 registration opens September 22 and closes September 27, 2026.
- Stray Vacancy Round registration begins October 12, 2026.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the revised NEET UG 2026 counselling schedule for Round 3 and the Stray Vacancy Round on its official website. Candidates seeking admission through the counselling process can check the updated dates and complete registration as per the schedule.
According to the revised schedule, Round 3 registration will begin on September 22 and continue until September 27, 2026, up to 3 PM. Choice filling and locking will be conducted from September 23 to September 28, while the seat allotment result will be announced on September 30.
NEET UG Round 3 Counselling 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 3 Registration | September 22 to 27, 2026, up to 3 PM |
| Choice Filling/Locking | September 23 to 28, 2026 |
| Seat Allotment Processing | September 28 to 29, 2026 |
| Round 3 Seat Allotment Result | September 30, 2026 |
| Reporting at Allotted College | October 1 to 9, 2026 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates | October 10, 2026 |
The Round 3 seat allotment processing will be conducted on September 28 and 29, with the result scheduled for September 30. Candidates allotted seats will have to report to their respective colleges between October 1 and 9.
NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round 2026: Revised Schedule
After completion of Round 3, MCC will conduct the NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round. Candidates should keep track of the schedule and complete each stage within the specified deadline.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration | October 12 to 14, 2026 |
| Choice Filling/Locking | October 12 to 15, 2026 |
| Seat Allotment Processing | October 15 to 16, 2026 |
| Allotment Result | October 17, 2026 |
| Reporting | October 19 to 26, 2026 |
The Stray Vacancy Round registration will begin on October 12 and close on October 14. Choice filling and locking will continue until October 15, followed by seat allotment processing on October 15 and 16. The allotment result will be released on October 17.
NEET UG Round 3 Counselling 2026: Steps To Register
Eligible candidates can follow these steps to complete the Round 3 registration process:
1. Visit the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in.
2. Click on the NEET UG Round 3 registration link.
3. Enter the required details to complete registration.
4. Log in and fill out the counselling application form.
5. Pay the applicable application fee.
6. Submit the form.
7. Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
NEET UG Counselling 2026: Candidates Should Note
Candidates participating in Round 3 should carefully follow the revised schedule and complete registration, choice filling and locking within the prescribed deadlines. After seat allotment, selected candidates must report to the allotted institution during the specified reporting period.
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official MCC website for further updates and announcements related to NEET UG 2026 counselling.