Don't Miss These NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Counselling Deadlines: Essential Registration and Choice Filling Guide

Round 3 of NEET UG 2026 counselling opens today, September 22. Registration and choice activity now decide MBBS and BDS seats under the All India quota. Students facing deadline anxiety should plan against strict server-time cut-offs. One missed window can block upgradation or reporting.

Registration and payment run from September 22 to September 27, 3 pm; payment continues till 6 pm. Choice filling opens September 23 and closes noon, September 28; locking runs 7 pm, September 27 to noon, September 28. Processing is September 28–29, results September 30, and reporting October 1–9, as per server time.

NEET UG 2026 counselling Round 3 eligibility and who should register

Fresh candidates may register in Round 3. Registered candidates without allotment in earlier rounds remain eligible. Joined candidates may seek upgradation until Round 3 by submitting Float willingness online. After joining a Round 3 seat, resignation is not allowed, and further participation ends. Choose your path carefully before locking preferences.

NEET UG 2026 choice filling and locking: smart steps and server-time cut-offs

Log in at the MCC website and review institutes, fees and seat matrix. Reorder choices by true preference, not expected cut-offs. Save drafts and lock only after a final check. Post locking, edits are not permitted. Use the announced locking window exactly, then download and keep your choice list printout.

NEET UG 2026 reporting timeline, freeze, float, resign rules and payments

Reporting for Round 3 runs October 1 to 9. Freeze candidates must join physically with originals. Float candidates submit online willingness and join only if upgraded or retained. Resignation is allowed in Rounds 1 and 2 within schedule, not after Round 3 joining. Security deposit refunds begin post counselling, and no interest applies.

NEET UG 2026 document checklist and portal tips to avoid server rush

Keep these ready: MCC allotment letter, NEET admit card, and NTA result. Carry Class 10 and 12 certificates and marksheets, and date of birth proof. Bring a government photo ID and eight photographs. Add applicable category or nationality documents. Upload clear scans within two or three days. Colleges will not accept admission without originals.

NEET UG 2026 college fees, bonds and choice strategy cautions

Verify fee, bond, stipend and service obligations on official college sites before locking. MCC disclaims responsibility for these particulars. Align choices with your finances and service expectations to avoid resignations and forfeiture. Print your allotment letter, check institute instructions, and upload documents early to bypass peak-time slowdowns and protect your seat.