Haryana NEET UG counselling 2025 Round 3 application open

Today, October 16, 2025, marks the final deadline for choice locking in the All India Quota (AIQ) NEET UG Counselling Round 3, a critical date for medical aspirants. The original AIQ registration window has closed, but the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) extended the choice filling/locking period due to the addition of new MBBS seats. For candidates eyeing admission under the 85% Haryana State Quota, immediate action on Round 3 is not possible as registration is closed. All Haryana aspirants must vigilantly monitor their official state counselling websites for crucial updates on subsequent state-level rounds. The AIQ Round 3 seat allotment result is now postponed to October 18, 2025.

The admission process for MBBS/BDS courses through NEET UG 2025 has reached a pivotal juncture, particularly for aspirants participating in the All India Quota (AIQ) Round 3 counselling. As of today, October 16, 2025, the entire focus is on the final hours of the choice filling and locking process under the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). This deadline is not just a formality; it is the absolute last chance for candidates to secure a seat in this crucial round.

​For candidates specifically seeking admission under the 85% state quota in Haryana, the situation demands a different approach. While the AIQ window is currently closing, the registration period for the state-level counselling has already passed. Aspirants must exercise patience and vigilance, shifting their focus entirely to the official Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Haryana website for upcoming state-specific counselling rounds, including potential Mop-Up or Stray Vacancy rounds. The fluidity of the counselling schedule, marked by multiple postponements and the addition of seats, underscores the necessity for aspirants to rely solely on official communication channels.

​Crucial Deadlines for All India Quota (AIQ) Round 3

​The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has made several revisions to the All India Quota (AIQ) NEET UG Round 3 schedule, primarily driven by the late addition of new MBBS seats across various medical colleges. Today, October 16, 2025, represents the culmination of the choice-filling extension, demanding prompt action from all participating aspirants.

• ​Choice Filling and Locking Deadline (Extended): October 16, 2025 (Today). This is the final opportunity for candidates who have successfully registered to fill in or modify their preferred college and course options. Candidates must lock their choices before the stipulated cut-off time to be considered for seat allotment. Failure to lock choices may lead to forfeiture of participation in this round.
• ​Registration and Payment Window:Closed. The initial registration and payment window was open from September 29 to October 5, 2025. New registrations for this round are no longer being accepted.
• ​Seat Allotment Final Result (Postponed):October 18, 2025. The result has faced multiple delays, first from the original October 8, 2025, date to October 11, and is now firmly set for October 18. Aspirants must prepare for the quick turnaround between the result declaration and the reporting phase.
• ​Reporting to Allotted Colleges:October 19 to October 27, 2025. Successful candidates must report to their assigned institution within this window for document verification and admission formalities. It is imperative to have all required original documents ready to avoid last-minute complications.

​Status and Strategy for Haryana State Quota Aspirants

​Candidates targeting the 85% state quota seats in government and private medical/dental colleges in Haryana face a separate counselling timeline managed by the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Haryana. Unlike the AIQ process, the state quota is governed by different rules and schedules, which often lag behind the national schedule or have their own set of delays.

• ​Round 3 Registration Status:Closed. The registration period for Haryana's initial rounds of state counselling has already concluded. Candidates cannot apply for Round 3 registration as of October 16, 2025.
• ​Immediate Action Plan: Aspirants must switch to a proactive monitoring strategy. Regular and exclusive checks on the official DMER Haryana counselling website are paramount. Any update regarding the next steps, including the schedule for the subsequent Mop-Up Round or Stray Vacancy Round, will be published here first.
• ​Post-AIQ Vacancies: The closure of the AIQ Round 3 and the subsequent reporting/joining period will be a catalyst for the state counselling. Seats not filled under the AIQ (15%) often revert to the respective state quota. Haryana aspirants should anticipate the state-specific Mop-Up Round notification shortly after the AIQ reporting deadline to fill these residual vacancies.

​Navigating Counselling Updates and Future Rounds

​The dynamic nature of medical counselling demands aspirants to stay informed and flexible. Post-Round 3, the final and most crucial phases of counselling the Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy Rounds will commence to fill all remaining seats.

• ​The Mop-Up Round: This round is essential for candidates who have not yet secured a seat or wish to change their current allotment (subject to eligibility rules). MCC will conduct a Mop Up Round for AIQ seats, and the DMER Haryana will conduct its own state Mop-Up Round. New registrations may be permitted during the Mop-Up Round for candidates who have not yet registered in any previous round.
• ​The Stray Vacancy Round: This is the ultimate last chance. Seats remaining vacant after the Mop-Up Round will be transferred to the respective medical colleges for the institutional-level Stray Vacancy Round. Candidates must be fully prepared to travel and complete admission formalities on extremely short notice.
• ​Official Sources are Key: Given the confusion caused by multiple revised schedules, candidates must rely only on the official websites: 
  • ​AIQ: Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) at mcc.nic.in
  • ​Haryana State Quota: Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) Haryana official counselling portal.

​Conclusion

​For NEET UG 2025 aspirants, October 16, 2025, is a landmark date. Those in the AIQ counselling must finalise their choices today, while Haryana State Quota candidates must transition to a 'wait and watch' mode, anticipating the official announcement of Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy Rounds. Success in this complex admission process hinges not just on merit, but also on strategic choice filling, precise timing, and adherence to the latest official schedules from both the MCC and the DMER Haryana. Stay alert, check official portals religiously, and prepare for the final stages of the journey toward a medical career.