MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Revised Schedule Out: Check Dates, Registration and Seat Allotment

The MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 revised schedule has been released on September 14, changing the timeline for the upcoming NEET UG Counselling Round 3 and Stray Vacancy Round 2026. The Medical Counselling Committee has published the updated MCC NEET UG counselling dates 2026 on its official portal, including registration, choice filling, seat allotment and reporting dates.

The revised schedule is important for candidates seeking MBBS and BDS admission through MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026, particularly those waiting for Round 3 or the final stray vacancy round. The updated schedule also gives candidates a clearer timeline after the MCC NEET Round 2 final result 2026.

MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Revised Schedule: Round 3 Dates

As per the latest MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 revised schedule, Round 3 registration will begin on September 22. Candidates will then move through choice filling, seat allotment and college reporting before the round closes in October.

Candidates participating in MCC NEET Round 3 Counselling 2026 should carefully check the choice-filling deadline because the choice-locking window has a separate timeline. The MCC schedule specifies server-time deadlines for registration, payment and choice locking.

MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Stray Vacancy Round Dates

The MCC NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round 2026, also referred to as Round 4 in the revised schedule, will be conducted in October. This will provide another opportunity for eligible candidates to compete for vacant MBBS, BDS and other applicable UG medical seats.

The revised MCC schedule also states that participating institutes should treat Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted holidays as working days during the counselling period because of the limited admission timeline.

MCC NEET Round 3 Registration 2026: Who Can Participate?

The MCC NEET Round 3 registration 2026 will be available to eligible NEET UG 2026 candidates through the MCC counselling portal. Candidates who did not participate in earlier rounds may also be eligible to register in Round 3, subject to MCC's applicable rules.

Candidates already participating in NEET UG counselling 2026 should also check whether their previous registration details remain applicable or whether fresh registration is required for their category of participation. The MCC's official website currently lists the revised Round 2, Round 3 and Round 4 schedules, confirming that the latest dates have been uploaded for MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026.

MCC NEET Round 2 Reporting Deadline 2026

The revised AIQ and state counselling schedule also confirms that candidates allotted seats in MCC NEET Round 2 can complete institute reporting up to September 18, 2026. The MCC Round 2 final result was released on September 12.

Candidates who have accepted a Round 2 MBBS or BDS seat should complete the admission formalities within the prescribed deadline rather than waiting for Round 3. The updated schedule shows the last date of joining for Round 2 as September 18, 2026.

MCC NEET Counselling 2026: What Happens After Round 3?

The MCC NEET Round 3 seat allotment result 2026 will be based on factors including the candidate's NEET UG rank, category, choices submitted, available seats and applicable counselling rules. Candidates allotted seats in Round 3 will have to report to the respective institute between October 1 and October 9. The joining deadline for Round 3 is October 9, while state counselling authorities have separate timelines for verification and admission.

The final opportunity under the revised schedule is the MCC NEET Stray Vacancy Round 2026, with the stray-round result scheduled for October 17 and reporting continuing until October 26.

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