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NEET MDS Counselling 2026: MCC Round 3 Registration, Choice Filling & Stray Vacancy Schedule
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is set to close the NEET MDS 2026 Round 3 counselling registration and choice-filling window for candidates seeking admission to postgraduate dental courses.
According to the schedule shown in the source, Round 3 registration began on October 3, 2026, while eligible candidates can complete the registration and choice-filling process within the notified deadline. The counselling is being conducted for NEET MDS 2026 AIQ and 100% Deemed/Central Universities/AFMS seats.
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NEET MDS Round 3 Counselling 2026
Candidates who wish to participate in Round 3 must complete the required registration and payment process on the MCC counselling portal within the prescribed timeline.
The important Round 3 activities include registration, payment, choice filling, choice locking, processing of seat allotment, result declaration and reporting.
NEET MDS Round 3 Schedule
| Counselling Activity | Round 3 Schedule |
|---|---|
| Verification of tentative seat matrix | October 2, 2026 |
| Registration | October 3–7, 2026 |
| Payment Deadline | October 7, 2026, 6 PM |
| Choice Filling | October 3–8, 2026 |
| Choice Locking | October 7, 4 PM to October 8, 10 AM |
| Processing of Allotment | October 8–9, 2026 |
| Result | October 10–11, 2026 |
| Reporting | October 12–19, 2026 |
| Verification/Sharing of Joined Candidates' Data | October 20, 2026 |
Candidates should complete their choices carefully before the locking window closes, as seat allotment will be processed based on the submitted preferences and applicable counselling rules.
Check the complete NEET MDS Counselling 2026 details page for eligibility, counselling process, important dates, seat matrix, participating colleges, fees, cutoff and other admission-related information.
View Complete NEET MDS Counselling 2026 Details →NEET MDS Round 3 Seat Allotment
The Round 3 seat allotment result is scheduled for October 10–11, 2026. Candidates allotted seats will need to report to their respective institutions during the notified reporting period.
The source states that candidates allotted seats in Round 3 can report between October 12 and October 19, 2026. Joined candidates' data will subsequently be verified and shared on October 20, 2026.
Candidates should keep their required admission documents ready and follow the reporting instructions issued by MCC and the allotted institution.
NEET MDS Stray Vacancy Round 2026
MCC will also conduct a Stray Vacancy Round after Round 3. The schedule includes a separate registration, payment, choice-filling and seat-allotment process.
Stray Vacancy Round Schedule
| Activity | Stray Vacancy Round |
|---|---|
| Verification of tentative seat matrix | October 21, 2026 |
| Registration | October 22–26, 2026 |
| Payment Deadline | October 26, 2026, 7 PM |
| Choice Filling | October 23–27, 2026 |
| Choice Locking | October 27, 4 PM to October 28, 10 AM |
| Processing of Allotment | October 27–28, 2026 |
| Result | October 29, 2026 |
| Reporting | October 30–November 5, 2026 |
The stray vacancy round will provide another opportunity for eligible candidates to compete for seats remaining vacant after the earlier counselling rounds.
What NEET MDS Candidates Should Do
Candidates participating in Round 3 should ensure that they:
- Complete registration within the specified period.
- Make the required counselling payment.
- Fill their preferred colleges and courses carefully.
- Lock their choices within the prescribed window.
- Check the allotment result on the scheduled date.
- Report to the allotted college within the reporting deadline.
Candidates who intend to participate in the Stray Vacancy Round should separately check their eligibility and complete registration and choice filling according to the stray round schedule.
Candidates can download the official MCC counselling schedule PDF containing Round 3 registration, choice filling, choice locking, seat allotment, reporting and Stray Vacancy Round dates.
Download Official MCC Schedule PDFConclusion
The NEET MDS Counselling 2026 Round 3 process is moving towards its registration, choice-filling and seat-allotment stages. Candidates should complete their choices before the deadline and regularly check MCC notifications for any changes.
After Round 3, MCC will conduct the Stray Vacancy Round from October 22, 2026, giving eligible candidates another opportunity to secure vacant MDS seats.
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