ENTAC NEET UG Round 3 Counselling 2026 Registration Begins; Check Last Date

The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Government of Puducherry, has opened Round 3 registration and course preference submission for NEET UG-based medical admissions 2026-27. According to the latest official notice, candidates can complete the required Round 3 activities through the CENTAC portal until October 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The Round 3 notice, issued on September 24, 2026, covers registration, submission of course preferences and withdrawal of seats admitted in Round 1 or Round 2 for UG NEET-based medical courses. Candidates should note that Round 3 requires fresh course preferences. Preferences submitted in an earlier round should not be treated as automatically carried forward.

CENTAC NEET UG Round 3 2026: Important Dates

The official CENTAC portal lists the September 24 notice for Round 3 registration, course preferences and withdrawal of Round 1/Round 2 admitted seats.

Which Courses Are Covered Under CENTAC NEET UG Round 3?

The Round 3 process falls under CENTAC's UG NEET-based medical admissions. The official portal lists MBBS, BDS, BAMS and B.V.Sc. & A.H. among the NEET-based courses for the 2026-27 admission cycle. The portal's vacancy listing after Round 2 also includes MBBS, BDS, BAMS and B.V.Sc. & A.H. courses. Candidates should check the latest vacancy and quota-wise information on the CENTAC portal before submitting their preferences.

Who Can Participate in CENTAC Round 3?

The Round 3 process includes candidates registered with CENTAC as well as candidates who were admitted in earlier rounds, subject to the conditions specified in the official notice. Candidates admitted through Round 1 or Round 2 who want to withdraw from their existing seat must submit the prescribed resignation request within the Round 3 deadline. The official notice specifically provides for withdrawal of Round 1/Round 2 admitted seats. Candidates should refer to the current CENTAC information brochure and Round 3 notice for their specific eligibility and quota conditions.

Fresh Course Preferences Required for Round 3

One of the key instructions for Round 3 is that candidates must submit their course preferences afresh. Preferences submitted during Round 2 do not automatically continue into Round 3. Candidates participating in the new round should therefore log in and submit their preferred courses and colleges again. Candidates should arrange their choices carefully because allotment is linked to merit, seat availability and the order of preferences submitted. If no course preference is submitted, a candidate may not receive a Round 3 allotment even after completing the other required steps.

CENTAC Round 3 Withdrawal Rule for Earlier Admitted Candidates

Candidates who have already joined a seat through Round 1 or Round 2 and want to participate in Round 3 may need to submit a Resignation Request Letter through the CENTAC candidate dashboard. The deadline for submitting the withdrawal request is October 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Candidates should follow the applicable instructions in the CENTAC UG NEET information brochure while submitting the request. Candidates should not assume that an earlier admitted seat can be withdrawn after the Round 3 allotment process. The current Round 3 rules impose restrictions on resignation after allotment/admission.

How to Register for CENTAC NEET UG Round 3 2026?

Candidates can complete the Round 3 process through the official CENTAC portal.

1. Visit the official CENTAC website.
2. Open the UG NEET 2026 section.
3. Log in to the candidate dashboard using the required credentials.
4. Check the Round 3 registration and participation option.
5. Complete the applicable registration or payment process.
6. Submit willingness to participate in Round 3.
7. Fill in fresh course and college preferences in the required order.
8. Review the details and submit the preferences.
9. Save the payment and preference-submission confirmation for future reference.

The official CENTAC portal provides the UG NEET dashboard and publishes the latest notices, merit lists, allotment lists, admitted lists, fee information and seat matrices.

What Happens After CENTAC Round 3 Choice Filling?

After candidates submit their preferences, CENTAC will process the Round 3 allotment according to the applicable admission rules, candidate merit, available seats and submitted preferences. Candidates should monitor the official portal for the provisional allotment result and subsequent admission instructions. The CENTAC website is also publishing vacancy information following Round 2, which candidates can use while reviewing their choices. Candidates allotted a seat in Round 3 must follow the joining and admission requirements specified by CENTAC. The current Round 3 rules include consequences for candidates who are allotted a seat but fail to join.

Important Instructions for CENTAC NEET UG Round 3 Candidates

Candidates should keep the following points in mind:

1. Complete the Round 3 process by October 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
2. Submit fresh course preferences for Round 3.
3. Do not rely on preferences submitted during Round 2.
4. Check the latest vacancy position before finalising choices.
5. Candidates seeking withdrawal from a Round 1/2 admitted seat should submit the required resignation request before the deadline.
6. Check the applicable registration fee and payment instructions in the candidate dashboard.
7. Save payment and preference-submission confirmations.
8. Regularly monitor the CENTAC portal for allotment and reporting updates.
9. The official CENTAC portal lists the Round 3 notice and related vacancy information under its UG-NEET section.