NEET UG counselling 2025: Round 3 revised schedule released at mcc.nic.in, seat allotment on October 18

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced an extension for the choice filling process for Round 3 of NEET UG 2025 counselling. Initially set to close earlier, the deadline now runs until 4 PM on October 16, 2025, following the addition of new seats across multiple medical colleges . This extension provides candidates another opportunity to review and modify their choices based on seat availability, personal preferences, and previous round results. The seat allocation result for round 3 will be announced on October 18, 2025.
How to fill choices for NEET UG round 3To fill choices for Round 3 of NEET UG 2025 counselling, candidates need to first log in to the MCC portal using their application number and password. Once logged in, they should carefully review the list of available colleges and courses, keeping in mind factors such as location, ranking, and personal preference.

It is important to prioritise choices strategically, considering both seat availability and the likelihood of getting allotted a preferred college. After finalizing the selection, candidates must save their choices and lock them before the extended deadline of October 16, 2025, at 4 PM to ensure their preferences are considered in the seat allotment process.
Colleges participating in NEET UG counselling Under NEET UG 2025 counselling, candidates can secure admission in a wide range of medical institutes across India. This includes All India Quota (AIQ) colleges, which allocate 15% of seats in government medical colleges across states to candidates from anywhere in the country. Central universities also participate, offering seats to students based on NEET scores through the MCC. In addition, deemed universities provide admission under the management or centralised counselling process.

Prestigious institutions such as AIIMS (All India Institutes of Medical Sciences) and JIPMER (Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research) are also part of the counselling process, giving aspirants the opportunity to join some of the country’s top medical colleges.
What candidates should do after seat allotment

• Accept the allotted seat by paying the required fee.
  
• Report to the college physically within the stipulated timeframe.
  
• Submit necessary documents such as NEET UG scorecard, allotment letter, and identity proofs.
  
• Know the option for further rounds if the seat is not satisfactory.