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NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3: State-Wise Registration, Choice Filling & Seat Allotment Dates
The Round 3 counselling process for NEET UG 2026 is progressing across multiple states and for All India Quota (AIQ) counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). Several states have already opened registration, choice filling or withdrawal windows, while others are preparing to release merit lists, seat matrices and allotment results.
According to the counselling schedule update shown in the provided information dated 1 October 2026, candidates should carefully track the deadlines for registration, choice filling, choice locking, seat allotment and reporting.
Table of Contents
AIQ UG (MCC) 2026
For AIQ UG counselling, Round 3 result has been published. Reporting and verification of joined candidates' data by institutes is scheduled up to 10 October.
| Event / Activity | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Round 3 Result | Published |
| Reporting & verification | Up to 10 October |
| Registration, payment & choice filling — Round 4 | 12–14 October |
| Choice locking | 14–15 October |
| Seat allotment processing | 15–16 October |
| Round 4 Result | 17 October |
Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026
Bihar Round 3 counselling is moving towards registration and choice filling. The Round 3 seat matrix is scheduled for publication on 1 October, while resignation/withdrawal from Round 1 and Round 2 is scheduled for 1–2 October.
The Round 3 process will follow the publication of the updated seat matrix.
Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling 2026
Jharkhand State Quota Round 3 registration and choice filling are scheduled from 28 September to 7 October 2026. Choice editing is available until 7 October, 6 PM to 12 midnight, as indicated in the schedule.
| Event / Activity | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Registration & choice filling | 28 September–7 October |
| Choice editing | 7 October, 6 PM–12 midnight |
| Revised vacant seat matrix | 5 October |
| Provisional allotment / DV / admission | Around 9–14 October |
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026
Maharashtra has published the combined registered candidate/combined provisional merit list for Group A. The schedule indicates the following activities:
| Event / Activity | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Registration / merit-list activity | 29 September |
| Grievances | 30 September–1 October, 11:59 PM |
| Final combined merit list | 5 October |
| Seat matrix publication | 6 October |
Candidates should follow the state counselling authority's subsequent notices for choice filling and allotment.
Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026
Chhattisgarh Round 3 registration is open from 1 October, 11 AM to 6 October, 11:59 PM.
Choice filling and locking are scheduled from 1 October, 11 AM to 7 October, 11:59 PM.
West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2026
West Bengal Round 3 activities include seat surrender with documents up to 1 October, followed by publication of the successfully verified candidate list and seat matrix on 5 October.
| Event / Activity | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Seat surrender with documents | Up to 1 October |
| Candidate list & seat matrix | 5 October |
| Choice filling & locking | 1–4 October, up to 4 PM |
| Round 3 Result | 8 October |
| Reporting & admission | 12–14 October, 10 AM–4 PM |
Gujarat NEET UG Counselling 2026
For Gujarat, the schedule mentions the deadline for first/second-round admission cancellation as 1 October, 4 PM.
Round 3 PIN purchase/registration is mentioned up to 30 September, 12 noon, followed by document verification and submission of photocopies from 30 September, 10 AM to 1 October, 4 PM.
Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026
Odisha has published the provisional revised state merit list/state merit list schedule.
| Event / Activity | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| State merit list activity | 1 October, 5:30 PM |
| Choice filling & locking | 1–4 October |
| Provisional allotment | 6 October, 11:30 AM |
| Query invitation, if any | Up to 7 October, 11:30 AM |
Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026
Himachal Pradesh Round 3 final merit list was scheduled for 30 September. The vacancy position is to be displayed on 1 October.
| Event / Activity | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Final merit list | 30 September |
| Vacancy position | 1 October |
| Choice filling & locking | 1–4 October |
| Provisional seat allotment | 6 October |
| Final seat allocation | 8 October |
| Joining | 12–13 October |
Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026
For Uttar Pradesh, Round 2 seat allotment was published on 25 September. Downloading of allotment letters and admission at the allotted college is scheduled from 26 September to 1 October.
Madhya Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026
Madhya Pradesh has a Round 2 willingness and resignation window. Candidates can submit willingness for upgradation up to 1 October, 4 PM, while the resignation window is available up to 1 October, 6 PM.
| Event / Activity | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Willingness for upgradation | Up to 1 October, 4 PM |
| Resignation | Up to 1 October, 6 PM |
| Revised state merit list | 3 October |
| Choice filling & locking | 4–7 October, up to 11:59 PM |
| Result | 10 October |
| Reporting | 11–14 October |
Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026
Uttarakhand Round 3 registration, payment, form filling, choice filling and locking are scheduled from 29 September to 5 October. The schedule also mentions the last date for surrender/withdrawal/resigning from an admitted seat and the float-seat process.
| Event / Activity | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Registration, payment, form filling, choice filling & locking | 29 September–5 October |
| Final seat matrix | 6 October |
| Data processing | 7–8 October |
| Result | 9 October |
| Last date for joining allotted college | 14 October |
Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026
Punjab Round 3 registration, fee/security deposit and willingness are scheduled up to 2 October. Candidates can surrender/resign seats from Round 1 and Round 2 with forfeiture of the security deposit up to 2 October, 2 PM.
| Event / Activity | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Registration, fee/security deposit & willingness | Up to 2 October |
| Surrender/resignation | Up to 2 October, 2 PM |
| Minority status verification | 3 October, up to 3 PM |
| Provisional merit list | 4 October |
| Objections | Up to 5 October, 4 PM |
Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026
Karnataka Round 3 option entry is available up to 29 September, 11 AM, with the deadline subsequently extended up to 2 October, 10 AM as shown in the update.
The schedule also mentions medical and dental caution deposit details. The next activity is awaited.
Haryana NEET UG Counselling 2026
Haryana Round 3 registration, choice filling, locking and editing of options are scheduled from 28 September to 10 October, 11:59 PM.
| Event / Activity | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Registration, choice filling, locking & editing | 28 September–10 October, 11:59 PM |
| Allocation seat publication | 12 October |
| Fee deposition | 12–14 October |
| Resignation deadline | 20 October, 10 AM |
Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2026
Rajasthan Round 3 application and fee deposition are open from 23 September to 3 October, 8 PM.
Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2026
Kerala Round 3 option registration is available up to 7 October, 10 AM.
The schedule also mentions the final allotment and joining process in October.
Puducherry NEET UG Counselling 2026
Puducherry Round 3 includes registration, submission of course preferences and withdrawal of Round 1/Round 2 admitted seats.
The next activity is currently shown as awaited.
NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Counselling: Quick State-Wise Overview
| State / Authority | Key Upcoming Activity | Date / Status |
|---|---|---|
| MCC AIQ | Round 4 registration & choice filling | 12–14 October |
| Bihar | Registration/editing/choice filling | 3–6 October |
| Jharkhand | Registration & choice filling | Up to 7 October |
| Maharashtra | Final merit list | 5 October |
| Chhattisgarh | Choice filling & locking | Up to 7 October |
| West Bengal | Round 3 result | 8 October |
| Odisha | Provisional allotment | 6 October |
| Himachal Pradesh | Provisional allotment | 6 October |
| Madhya Pradesh | Choice filling & locking | 4–7 October |
| Uttarakhand | Final seat matrix | 6 October |
| Punjab | Provisional merit list | 4 October |
| Haryana | Allocation seat publication | 12 October |
| Kerala | Allotment / provisional allotment | 8 October |
Conclusion
NEET UG 2026 Round 3 counselling is now at different stages across AIQ and various state counselling authorities. While some states are conducting registration and choice filling, others are preparing merit lists, seat matrices or allotment results.
Candidates should follow the official counselling authority notice and portal for their respective state before submitting choices or making any payment, as schedules can be revised through subsequent notifications.
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