
The NEET UG 2026 Counselling Schedule for Round 3 and the Stray Vacancy Round has been released by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). As per the revised schedule, the NEET UG Round 3 registration 2026 will begin on September 22, while the Round 3 seat allotment result will be announced on September 30, 2026. Candidates can check the revised counselling dates through the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in.
The revised schedule covers registration, choice filling and locking, seat allotment processing, result declaration and reporting for Round 3. The Stray Vacancy Round will be conducted after completion of the Round 3 counselling process.
| NEET UG Counselling 2026 Events | Dates |
| Round 3 Registration | September 22 to 27, 2026, till 3 PM |
| Round 3 Choice Filling/Locking | September 23 to 28, 2026 |
| Round 3 Seat Allotment Processing | September 28 to 29, 2026 |
| Round 3 Allotment Result | September 30, 2026 |
| Reporting to Allotted Colleges | October 1 to 9, 2026 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates Data by Institutes | October 10, 2026 |
The NEET UG Round 3 seat allotment result 2026 will be released on September 30, following the seat allotment processing scheduled for September 28 and 29. Candidates allotted an institution are required to report to their respective colleges between October 1 and 9, 2026.
Candidates eligible for NEET UG Round 3 Counselling 2026 can register through the official MCC website. The registration process mentioned in the schedule is as follows:
Visit the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in.
Click on the NEET UG Round 3 registration link on the homepage.
A new page will open where candidates need to enter their details to register.
Once registered, fill out the form.
Pay the application fee.
Submit the form.
Download the confirmation page for future reference.
NEET UG 2026 Official MCC Website
Candidates participating in NEET UG Counselling 2026 should keep track of the revised Round 3 and Stray Vacancy Round dates. PWD candidates are advised to keep a close watch on the official website for the latest notifications The Round 3 registration window will close on September 27 at 3 PM, while choice filling and locking will continue until September 28. The Round 3 result will be released on September 30, 2026.
After Round 3, the NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round 2026 will begin on October 12. Candidates should regularly check the official MCC website for upcoming announcements related to the counselling process.