MCC NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Round 3 Choice Filling Process Commences

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially initiated the choice filling process for Round 3 of the NEET UG 2026 counselling. This phase is a critical step for students seeking admission into MBBS and BDS programmes under the All India Quota (AIQ). Candidates who have qualified for the NEET UG 2026 examination are now eligible to log in to the official portal at mcc.nic.in to select their preferred colleges and courses.

Alongside the choice filling, the registration process for the third round remains open. Applicants are reminded that the window for registration and the associated fee payment will close on September 27, 2026. Following the registration phase, candidates have until September 28, 2026, to finalise and lock their choices. It is essential for participants to carefully order their preferences, as the final seat allotment will be based on these selections and the candidate's merit.

Important Dates and Counselling Schedule

The MCC has outlined a strict timeline for the third round of the 2026 counselling process to ensure a smooth admission cycle. After the deadline for choice locking on September 28, the committee will conduct the seat allotment processing between September 28 and September 29, 2026. The official results for the Round 3 seat allotment are scheduled to be declared on September 30, 2026.

Once the results are published, candidates who are allotted seats will be required to report to their respective institutions to complete the admission formalities. The reporting window is set from October 1 to October 9, 2026. Following this, the verification and sharing of data regarding the joined candidates between the institutes and the MCC is slated for October 10, 2026. Students are advised to monitor the official website regularly to stay updated on any further developments regarding the admission process.

Steps for Choice Filling and Submission

To participate in the Round 3 process, candidates must access their candidate login page on the official MCC website. From there, they can create a preference list by selecting their desired medical and dental colleges. The system allows students to arrange these choices in their order of preference, which serves as the primary basis for the seat allocation algorithm. It is recommended that candidates review their selected options thoroughly before locking them, as the choices submitted by September 28 will be considered final for this round of the counselling process.