NEET MDS Round 3: Choice Filling Closes October 28, Result Scheduled for October 31

NEET MDS 2026 Round 3 choice filling closes today, October 28, at 11:55 PM. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has scheduled the choice-locking window from 2 PM to 11:55 PM on the same day. Candidates who have already registered and are eligible for Round 3 must review their preferred colleges and Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) specialities and complete the required steps before the deadline. The Round 3 seat allotment result is scheduled for October 31, 2026. Candidates should check the official MCC MDS counselling portal for the latest schedule, candidate login and counselling notices.

NEET MDS 2026 Round 3: Important Dates

The following dates are listed in the published Round 3 counselling schedule. Candidates should follow any subsequent revision issued by MCC.

The deadlines are stated according to MCC server time in the published schedule. Candidates should consult the official MCC Round 3 AIQ schedule for the applicable instructions.

Who Can Fill Choices for NEET MDS Round 3?

The choice-filling deadline applies to candidates who have completed the required registration and are eligible to participate in MCC NEET MDS 2026 Round 3 counselling. The published schedule lists the registration and payment window separately, with registration closing on October 27, 2026. The October 28 deadline is for choice filling and locking, not a new registration opportunity. Candidates who have not registered should not assume that the choice-filling window allows them to register late. They should check MCC's latest official notices for any applicable change.

How to Fill and Lock NEET MDS 2026 Round 3 Choices

Eligible candidates can use the following steps to review and submit their college and speciality preferences:

1. Visit the official MCC MDS counselling website.
2. Open the MDS Counselling 2026 section and follow the active candidate-login or choice-filling link.
3. Log in using the required credentials.
4. Open the Round 3 choice-filling facility.
5. Select the available colleges and MDS specialities according to personal preferences and eligibility.
6. Arrange the choices in the order of preference and review the list carefully.
7. Save or submit the choices using the portal's prescribed procedure.
8. Complete choice locking within the announced window, following the instructions displayed on the portal.
9. Retain a copy or screenshot of the final submitted choices and any available confirmation.

Candidates should not assume that selecting preferences alone completes the process. They should verify that their choices have been saved and that the portal confirms the required submission or locking step.

What Should Candidates Check Before Locking Choices?

Before locking their preferences, candidates should confirm that:

• The selected colleges and MDS specialities match their actual preferences.
• The order of choices reflects the colleges and courses they would prefer to receive.
• The selected options are available and appropriate under the applicable counselling rules.
• The saved list contains all intended choices.
• The portal confirms the final status of the submitted preferences.

Candidates should review the official counselling scheme for the rules governing locked choices, seat acceptance and participation in subsequent rounds. They should not rely on unofficial posts for rules about changing preferences or retaining an existing seat.

When Will the NEET MDS 2026 Round 3 Result Be Announced?

The NEET MDS 2026 Round 3 seat allotment result is scheduled for October 31, 2026. The published timetable lists October 29 and 30 for seat allotment processing before the result date. Candidates should visit the MCC MDS counselling portal to check the result notice and follow the instructions issued with the allotment. Candidates allotted seats should also monitor the official reporting instructions. Published coverage lists November 1–7, 2026, as the reporting and joining period, subject to any revised MCC schedule.

MCC Counselling and State Counselling Have Separate Schedules

Candidates should distinguish MCC's NEET MDS counselling timetable from the schedules issued by individual state counselling authorities. An extension or deadline change announced by a state authority, including CENTAC, should not be treated as an MCC extension unless MCC separately confirms the same change. For the applicable schedule, seat information and official instructions, candidates should use the MCC MDS counselling portal.

Official NEET MDS 2026 Counselling Links

• MCC MDS counselling portal: https://mcc.nic.in/mds-counselling/
• MCC Round 3 AIQ schedule dated October 19, 2026: https://mcc.nic.in/document/mds-round-3-aiq-schedule-dated-19-10-2026/
• MCC MDS counselling schedules: https://mcc.nic.in/eservices-schedule-mds/

Candidates are advised to complete the required choice-filling and locking steps before the announced deadline and check the official website for any subsequent updates.