NEET MDS 2026 Round 3 Counselling Schedule Out: Apply Online at mcc.nic.in; Check Registration & Allotment Dates

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has officially published the revised schedule and commenced the online registration process for Round 3 of NEET MDS 2026 counselling. Qualified Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) candidates including those newly eligible following the recent reduction in qualifying percentiles can complete fresh registration and fee payment on the official portal at mcc.nic.in. This central allotment phase covers 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, 100% seats in Deemed and Central Universities, and Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) PG dental seats across India. The online registration window closes on October 27, 2026 (at 3:00 PM), with the fee payment option remaining operational until 6:00 PM on the same day.

NEET MDS 2026 Round 3 Counselling: Complete Official Schedule

Candidates participating in Round 3 must strictly follow the official server timeline issued by MCC:

Who is Eligible to Apply for Round 3?

The Round 3 counselling phase is open to multiple categories of PG dental aspirants:

1. Newly Qualified Candidates: Dental graduates who have cleared the revised NEET MDS qualifying percentile cutoff announced by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
2. Fresh Applicants: Candidates who qualified previously but did not register during Round 1 or Round 2.
3. Unallotted Aspirants: Candidates registered in earlier rounds who were not allocated any seat in Round 1 or Round 2.
4. Resigned Candidates: Aspirants who joined their allotted seat in Round 2 but officially resigned within the stipulated resignation window provided by MCC.

Step-by-Step Process to Register on mcc.nic.in

Follow these steps to submit your application form for Round 3:

1. Access the Portal: Visit the official MCC portal at mcc.nic.in and select "MDS Counselling".
2. New Candidate Registration: Click on the "New Registration Round 3" link on the main dashboard.
3. Enter Credentials: Input your NEET MDS 2026 Roll Number, Application Number, Date of Birth, and Security Pin.
4. Complete Registration Form: Provide contact details and academic credentials as requested.
5. Fee Payment: Pay the non-refundable registration fee along with the refundable security deposit using Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
6. Print Confirmation: Save and print the payment receipt and registration confirmation slip.

Choice Filling & Locking Instructions

The choice filling window opens on October 23, 2026. Candidates must select their preferred MDS specialties and institutions in priority order.

• Choice Locking Period: Locking opens at 2:00 PM on October 28, 2026, and concludes automatically at 11:55 PM.

Note: If choices are not locked manually before the deadline, the system will automatically lock the saved preferences at 11:55 PM on October 28.

Reporting & Physical Verification Protocol

Candidates allocated seats in the Round 3 allotment result on October 31, 2026, must complete physical reporting and document verification between November 1 and November 7, 2026. Keep two sets of self-attested photocopies alongside the following original documents:

1. NEET MDS 2026 Admit Card and Official Scorecard
2. BDS Degree Certificate / Provisional Certificate
3. BDS Mark Sheets (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Final Professional exams)
4. Compulsory Rotatory Internship Completion Certificate (proving internship completion)
5. Permanent / Provisional Registration Certificate issued by DCI or State Dental Council (SDC)
6. High School (Class 10) Certificate for Date of Birth proof
7. Valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, or Voter ID)
8. Community / Category / EWS Certificate (if applicable)

State Quota Counselling Alignment

State counselling authorities across all states and union territories will align their Round 3 PG dental seat allocation schedules with this central MCC timeline. Aspirants seeking State Quota seats in government or private dental institutes are advised to track their respective state portal notices for synchronized choice filling and merit lists.