MCC NEET UG 2026: Round 3 Non-Reporters Cannot Claim Allotted Seat, Notice Says
Published 14 Oct 20262 min read4 Views
MCC NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Update: The Medical Counselling Committee has clarified that candidates who were allotted or retained a seat in Round 3 but failed to physically report to the allotted institution within the prescribed reporting period cannot claim that seat now.
MCC issued the notice on October 11, 2026, after the Round 3 reporting period ended on October 9, 2026. S3WaaS
Who Is Covered by the MCC Notice?
The notice applies to two broad groups:
- candidates who were allotted a seat in Round 3; and
- candidates who had retained a seat from Round 1 or Round 2 after choosing the float option.
According to MCC, these candidates were required to physically join the allotted college during the Round 3 reporting period. S3WaaS
What Happens If a Candidate Did Not Report?
MCC states that candidates who failed to report physically by the deadline cannot claim the allotted seat now, because the reporting period concluded on October 9. S3WaaS
The notice also includes a detailed list of candidates marked as “Not Reported” or “Retained” across various institutions. S3WaaS
Does This Notice Decide Stray Vacancy Round Eligibility?
No clear stray-round eligibility decision is stated in this notice.
The October 11 document addresses the status of the Round 3 allotted or retained seat. It does not explicitly state whether every affected candidate is eligible or ineligible for the separate Stray Vacancy Round.
Candidates should therefore avoid treating the notice as a stray-round eligibility order.
What Should Candidates Do Now?
Affected candidates should:
- Check their MCC counselling record.
- Review the latest stray-round eligibility conditions.
- Verify their status on the candidate dashboard.
- Check the current vacancy list before filling choices.
- Avoid making payment or locking choices based only on assumptions.
MCC’s UG counselling page currently lists the Round 3 non-reporting notice as an official current event alongside stray-vacancy information. Medical Counselling Committee