NEET MDS 2026 Round 3: Registration, Fee Payment and Choice-Filling Deadlines

Published 26 Oct 20263 min read

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has scheduled the NEET MDS 2026 Round 3 registration deadline for October 27 at 3 PM. The fee-payment window will remain open until 6 PM on the same day, while choice filling will close on October 28 at 11:55 PM, according to the official MCC Round 3 schedule. Eligible candidates participating in the counselling process should complete each required step within the specified timeline. Registration, fee payment and choice filling have separate deadlines, so candidates should check their application and payment status before proceeding.
NEET MDS 2026 Round 3: Important Dates
| Counselling event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | October 27, 2026, 3 PM |
| Fee-payment deadline | October 27, 2026, 6 PM |
| Choice-filling deadline | October 28, 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Choice locking | October 28, 2026, 2 PM to 11:55 PM |
| Seat-allotment processing | October 29–30, 2026 |
| Round 3 allotment result | October 31, 2026 |
| Reporting period | November 1–7, 2026 |
The dates and timings are listed in the official MCC schedule for NEET MDS 2026 Round 3. Candidates should follow the schedule and instructions available on the counselling portal.
What Should Candidates Do?
Candidates who intend to participate in Round 3 should complete registration by 3 PM on October 27 and pay the applicable counselling fee by 6 PM. They should then fill in their preferred colleges and courses before the choice-filling deadline. Candidates must also pay attention to the separate choice-locking window, which is scheduled for October 28 from 2 PM to 11:55 PM. They should review their preferences carefully and follow the official portal's instructions for locking choices.
Where to Check NEET MDS Counselling Updates
Candidates can visit the official Medical Counselling Committee website for the Round 3 schedule, counselling notices, seat-allotment updates and other instructions.
Official MCC website: https://mcc.nic.in/
Candidates should refer to the official schedule for any subsequent revisions. All listed times are subject to the server-time instructions in the MCC notice.