| Updated On - Oct 23, 2026
MCC has released the NEET MDS Round 3 Counselling 2026 state schedule at mcc.nic.in. Registration runs from October 22 to 27, 2026. Seat allotment result will be declared on October 31, 2026. Reporting runs from November 1 to 7, 2026.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the Round 3 counselling schedule for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS) 2026 on the official website at mcc.nic.in. The schedule covers the 50 percent All India Quota, Deemed and Central Universities, and the Armed Forces Medical Services seats. Registration for Round 3 will open on October 22, 2026 and close on October 27, 2026.
State counselling authorities will align their respective quota rounds with this central schedule. Candidates seeking state quota seats must track separate notices issued by their state counselling bodies. The Round 3 seat allotment result will be declared on October 31, 2026, followed by reporting from November 1 to 7, 2026.
NEET MDS Round 3 Counselling 2026 Important Dates
Candidates must mark the Round 3 calendar carefully. Missing a single deadline can cost a seat chance under the central quota.
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Verification of tentative seat matrix | October 21, 2026 |
| Registration and fee payment | October 22 to 27, 2026 |
| Choice filling | October 23 to 28, 2026 |
| Choice locking | October 28, 2026 (2 PM to 11:55 PM) |
| Processing of seat allotment | October 29 to 30, 2026 |
| Declaration of Round 3 result | October 31, 2026 |
| Reporting and joining at allotted institute | November 1 to 7, 2026 |
How to Register for NEET MDS Round 3 Counselling 2026?
Candidates must complete a fresh registration for Round 3 on the MCC portal. The window opens on October 22, 2026 at 10 AM.
- Visit the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in.
- Click on the NEET MDS Counselling 2026 Round 3 registration link.
- Enter the NEET MDS 2026 roll number, password, and other login details.
- Pay the non-refundable registration fee through online payment modes such as net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.
- Fill college and course choices and lock them before 11:55 PM on October 28, 2026.
Who Is Eligible for NEET MDS Round 3?
All candidates who have qualified NEET MDS 2026 can take part in Round 3. This includes fresh candidates who did not register in the earlier rounds. Candidates who were not allotted a seat in Round 1 or Round 2 can also apply. Those who resigned from their Round 2 seat within the permitted window are eligible to try again.
Round 3 is the last structured counselling round before the Stray Vacancy Round. It is the final chance for candidates to secure a Master of Dental Surgery seat under the All India Quota and Deemed University pool. Seats left vacant after this round move to the Stray Vacancy Round handled by participating institutes.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Check the tentative seat matrix on mcc.nic.in released on October 21, 2026.
- Complete the fresh registration between October 22 and 27, 2026.
- Pay the non-refundable processing fee and the applicable security deposit online.
- Fill multiple college and course choices and lock them before 11:55 PM on October 28, 2026.
- Check the Round 3 allotment result on October 31, 2026 and report at the allotted institute by November 7, 2026.
The Stray Vacancy Round schedule will follow Round 3 reporting on mcc.nic.in. State counselling authorities will also issue their own matching round-wise notices for state quota seats.
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