MCC Releases Revised NEET UG 2026 Counselling Schedule for Round 3 and Stray Vacancy

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially released a revised schedule for the third round and the subsequent stray vacancy round of the NEET UG 2026 counselling process. This update is critical for students seeking admission to MBBS and BDS programmes under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats. Candidates are advised to review the updated timeline to ensure they meet all upcoming deadlines for registration and seat selection.

The revised schedule provides a clear roadmap for the remaining stages of the admission process. By visiting the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in, students can access the detailed event-wise breakdown, which includes specific windows for registration, payment, choice filling, and the eventual publication of seat allotment results.

Key Dates for NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Counselling

According to the notification issued by the MCC, the registration and payment window for the third round of counselling is set to open on September 22, 2026, and will remain active until September 27, 2026. Following the registration phase, candidates will have the opportunity to participate in the choice filling and locking process, which is scheduled to take place from September 23 to September 28, 2026.

Once the choice locking process concludes on September 28, the committee will process the data to determine seat allocations. The official result for the Round 3 seat allotment is slated for announcement on September 30, 2026. Following the declaration of results, successful candidates will be required to complete the college reporting and joining process, which has been scheduled from October 1 to October 9, 2026.

Stray Vacancy Round and Further Updates

In addition to the details regarding the third round, the MCC has provided information concerning the subsequent Online Stray Vacancy Round. The schedule indicates that the process for this final stage is set to commence on October 17, 2026. Students are encouraged to monitor the official MCC portal regularly for any further notifications or procedural changes that may arise as the counselling process progresses.

Candidates participating in the 15% AIQ counselling are reminded to keep their documentation ready and adhere strictly to the dates provided by the MCC to avoid any disruption in their admission journey. All official updates and the full schedule are available exclusively through the MCC's official website.