The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has started Round 3 registration for NEET MDS 2026 counselling on 3 October 2026. Candidates can register and pay the fee until 7 October 2026 at Official website. The round covers MDS seats under the 50% All India Quota (AIQ) and 100% seats in Deemed Universities, Central Universities and AFMS.
Direct Link to MCC NEET MDS 2026 Counselling Round 3 Registration
NEET MDS 2026 Counselling Round 3 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) |
| Counselling name | NEET MDS 2026 Counselling, Round 3 |
| Seats covered | 50% AIQ, 100% Deemed Universities, Central Universities and AFMS |
| Round 3 registration start | 3 October 2026 |
| Official website | mcc.nic.in |
NEET MDS Round 3 Important Dates 2026
| Event | Round 3 | Stray Vacancy Round |
|---|---|---|
| Verification of tentative seat matrix | 2 October | 21 October |
| Registration | 3 to 7 October | 22 to 26 October |
| Registration closes | 3:00 PM, 7 October | 3:00 PM, 26 October |
| Payment deadline | 6:00 PM, 7 October | 6:00 PM, 26 October |
| Choice filling | 3 to 8 October | 23 to 27 October |
| Choice locking | 4:00 PM, 7 October to 10:00 AM, 8 October | 4:00 PM, 26 October to 10:00 AM, 27 October |
| Seat allotment processing | 8 to 9 October | 27 to 28 October |
| Result | 10 to 11 October | 29 October |
| Reporting at college | 12 to 19 October | 30 October to 5 November |
| Joined candidates' data shared | 20 October | - |
State Counselling Dates for Round 3
| Particulars | AIQ / Deemed / Central Universities | State Counselling |
|---|---|---|
| Round 3 counselling | 3 to 11 October 2026 | 6 to 12 October 2026 |
| Last date of joining after Round 3 | 19 October 2026 | 19 October 2026 |
| Stray vacancy round | 22 to 29 October 2026 | 24 to 30 October 2026 |
| Last date of joining after stray round | 5 November 2026 | 5 November 2026 |
How to Register for NEET MDS Round 3 2026
- Visit the official website mcc.nic.in.
- Open the NEET MDS 2026 counselling section and click the Round 3 registration link.
- Log in with your credentials and fill in the required details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the counselling fee before 6:00 PM on 7 October 2026.
- Fill in your college and course choices.
- Lock your choices between 4:00 PM on 7 October and 10:00 AM on 8 October 2026.
- Download and save the confirmation for future use.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Register by 3:00 PM and pay by 6:00 PM on 7 October. Do not wait for the last hour.
- Choices must be locked in the notified window. Unlocked choices may not be considered. Confirm this rule in the bulletin.
- Report to the allotted institute between 12 and 19 October 2026.
- The last date of joining after Round 3 is 19 October 2026.
- Rely only on the official MCC website for updates, because schedules have been revised earlier in this counselling cycle.