Tamil Nadu MBBS/BDS Round 3 Deadline Extended Again; Report by 3 PM Oct 16

The Tamil Nadu Selection Committee has extended the NEET UG 2026 Round 3 joining deadline by one day, giving MBBS and BDS candidates additional time to complete their allotment and college-reporting formalities. According to Notification No.38 dated October 15, 2026, candidates can now download their Round 3 allotment order until 1:00 PM on October 16, 2026, while the last date for reporting to the allotted college is 3:00 PM on October 16. Colleges have been asked to complete joining-portal entries by 4:00 PM the same day.  The revised deadline replaces the earlier schedule that had allowed allotment-order downloads only until 12 noon on October 15 and college reporting until 5 PM on October 15. 

Tamil Nadu NEET UG Round 3 2026: Revised Dates

The Selection Committee said the extension was issued after representations from candidates and following an MCC notification dated October 14, 2026. 

What Changed in the Tamil Nadu Round 3 Schedule?

The Round 3 joining period had already been revised once. An earlier Selection Committee notification stated that candidates could download their allotment orders from October 12 until 12 noon on October 15, with reporting allowed until 5 PM on October 15. 

The October 15 notification has now extended both stages:

• allotment-order download: October 16, 1 PM
• college reporting: October 16, 3 PM
• joining-portal completion by colleges: October 16, 4 PM. 

Candidates should therefore follow the latest October 15 notification, not screenshots or copies of the previous timetable.

Tamil Nadu MBBS/BDS Round 3 Allotment Order

The Tamil Nadu Selection Committee currently provides separate Round 3 allotment-order facilities for different quota categories.

The official page lists:

• 7.5% reservation for Tamil Nadu Government School students
• Government and Management Quota, including NRI and Minority categories.

Candidates should use the portal applicable to their counselling category.

7.5% Government School Reservation

The official Selection Committee page links a separate Round 3 allotment-order facility for candidates participating under the 7.5% seat reservation for Tamil Nadu Government School students.

Government and Management Quota

A separate portal is listed for Government and Management Quota, including NRI and Minority categories. 

How to Download the Tamil Nadu Round 3 Allotment Order

Candidates should:

1. Visit the official Tamil Nadu Selection Committee website.
2. Open the MBBS/BDS Round 3 allotment-order link applicable to their quota.
3. Log in using the required candidate credentials.
4. Download and save the allotment order before 1 PM on October 16.
5. Read the allotted-college and reporting instructions carefully.
6. Complete college reporting before 3 PM on October 16, 2026.

Candidates should not wait until the final minutes because login, payment or document-related issues may require time to resolve.

What Should Allotted Candidates Do Now?

Candidates with a Round 3 allotment should use the extended window to complete all required admission formalities.

They should check their allotment order for:

• allotted medical or dental college;
• allotted quota/category;
• required original certificates;
• college-specific reporting instructions;
• admission or tuition-fee requirement;
• payment method;
• other admission conditions.

The exact document and fee requirements should be taken from the candidate's official allotment order, prospectus and allotted institution rather than an unofficial generic checklist.

What If You Could Not Download the Allotment Order on October 15?

The latest extension means the allotment-order download facility is now officially available until 1 PM on October 16, 2026.  Candidates who were unable to complete the process under the earlier October 15 deadline should therefore use the revised period and check the appropriate official login. If a candidate continues to face a portal or candidate-specific issue, they should use official Selection Committee contact channels rather than assuming that another deadline extension will automatically be granted.

College Reporting Ends at 3 PM on October 16

The revised last date for Tamil Nadu NEET UG Round 3 reporting is October 16, 2026, at 3 PM. Candidates should complete all required reporting formalities with the allotted institution within the prescribed period and retain proof of completion, such as:

• admission acknowledgement;
• payment receipt;
• document-verification acknowledgement, where provided;
• downloaded allotment order.

The exact proof issued may vary by institution.

Joining Portal Entry Must Be Completed by 4 PM

The October 15 notice separately instructs Deans and vice-principals to ensure that joining-portal entries are completed on or before 4 PM on October 16. This is primarily an institutional deadline, but candidates should ensure that their reporting is completed early enough for the allotted college to process the joining entry.

Has Tamil Nadu Announced Any Further Extension?

The latest official notice checked for this article extends Round 3 reporting only until 3 PM on October 16, 2026. Candidates should not assume there will be another extension unless the Selection Committee publishes a fresh notification.