UP NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3 Dates (Seat Allotment announcement date)

The Directorate General of Medical Education (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, has released the final, revised schedule for UP NEET 2025 Round 3 counselling, marking the last major chance for MBBS/BDS admissions. With the choice filling window opening on October 17, aspirants must adopt a meticulous, data-driven strategy to secure one of the coveted 85% State Quota seats.

The Directorate General of Medical Education (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, has confirmed the revised schedule for UP NEET 2025 Round 3 counselling, setting the stage for the final major phase of MBBS/BDS admissions in the state. The focus for all aspirants is now on meticulously planning their choices before the window closes. This round is often the last opportunity to secure a seat outside of the subsequent, smaller Stray Vacancy rounds, making strategic participation essential.

The critical dates announced by DGME are as follows:

• Choice Filling and Locking: Begins October 17, 2025 (2:00 PM) and concludes October 24, 2025 (11:00 AM). This is the only window for candidates to submit and lock their final list of preferred colleges.
• Seat Allotment Processing: The complex process of matching candidate preferences with available seats will occur between October 17 and 24, 2025.
• Seat Allotment Result Announcement: The highly anticipated final allocation result will be declared on October 27, 2025.
• Download Allotment Letter & Admission: Candidates allotted a seat must download their official letter and report to their respective colleges for document verification and admission completion between October 28 and November 1, 2025.

A failure to complete any step within this narrow timeframe will lead to the forfeiture of the seat and potential exclusion from subsequent rounds.

Strategic Choice Filling: Maximising Your Final Opportunity 

The Round 3 counselling sees a mix of "Clear Vacancies" (seats not reported in Round 2) and "Virtual Vacancies" (seats vacated by candidates who upgraded or opted out). The state of Uttar Pradesh offers a vast number of seats, with approximately 13,225 total MBBS seats across nearly 50 government and over 40 private medical colleges, making it one of the largest state quotas in India. Aspirants must now employ a hyper-focused strategy in their choice filling.

Key Strategy Pillars for Aspirants:

• Prioritise Government Seats Wisely: For candidates with higher State Ranks, all vacant government seats must be listed first. UP’s government medical colleges, including those recently approved by the NMC in new districts, typically have cut-offs significantly lower in the 85% State Quota compared to the 15% All India Quota (AIQ).
• Expected Government Cut-off Impact: While the high competition means general category candidates typically need a score of 600+, the third round might see a marginal dip for lower-ranked government colleges as movement from AIQ seats settles.
• The Private College Imperative: UP’s private medical colleges offer over 7,500 MBBS seats. For aspirants targeting private institutions, this round is crucial. The State Quota (85% of private seats) is reserved for UP-domiciled candidates, offering a significant advantage over general categories.
• Strategic Private Choice: Candidates should research colleges based on their fee structure, location, and previous year's closing rank to ensure a balance between preference and practicality. Filling a comprehensive list of private colleges below one's expected rank is a necessary safeguard.
• The Mop-up Round Cliff: Unlike previous rounds, candidates must understand the consequence of being allotted a seat in Round 3. Accepting a seat generally blocks the candidate from participating in the next All India Stray Vacancy Round. Candidates must be fully prepared to join the allotted college if they receive a seat, as a refusal may lead to the forfeiture of the security deposit and eligibility.

Understanding the Cut-Off Dynamics and Documentation

The Round 3 cut-offs in UP NEET counselling are notoriously fluid, driven primarily by the number of candidates who failed to report or resigned from their Round 2 seats. Aspirants must rely on the official DGME seat matrix and not on previous year's predictions as the final list of vacancies is dynamic.

Impact on Final Merit:

• Lower Merit Candidates: This round presents the best opportunity for aspirants at the lower end of the merit list (especially those with OBC/SC/ST/EWS reservations) to secure a seat, particularly in the private sector or in newly established government colleges. The cut-off for the last few seats often shows the largest drop compared to Round 2.
• OBC/EWS Advantage: Uttar Pradesh has a robust 27% reservation for OBC (NCL) and 10% for EWS. Aspirants in these categories must utilise their vertical reservation effectively to move into better-ranked colleges vacated by high-scoring candidates who migrated to the All India Quota.

Mandatory Admission Checklist:

Candidates who successfully secure an allotment must immediately prepare for the physical reporting phase (October 28 – November 1, 2025). The following documents are mandatory and must be presented in original:

1. NEET UG 2025 Rank Card and Admit Card.
2. UP NEET 2025 Allotment Letter (downloaded after October 27).
3. High School (Class 10) and Intermediate (Class 12) Mark Sheets and Certificates.
4. Domicile Certificate (essential for UP State Quota).
5. Category Certificate (OBC/SC/ST/EWS) issued by the competent UP authority.
6. Transfer Certificate (TC) and Migration Certificate.
7. Prescribed fee (Demand Draft/Online Payment details as specified by the college).

The admission process is complete only after the successful verification of all original documents at the allotted college.

Conclusion: Seizing the Moment Before the November Deadline

For thousands of aspirants, the UP NEET 2025 Round 3 schedule represents the final call to action. The compressed timeframe—with choice filling ending on October 24 and the admission window closing on November 1—demands focus and immediate preparation. Aspirants must approach the choice filling period with a clear, realistic, and data-backed priority list, fully prepared to commit to the seat they are allotted on October 27. Seize this final opportunity; your diligence now determines your admission into the medical fraternity.