UP NEET UG 2025 Round 3 Choice Filling and Locking Dates (Revised Schedule)

Aspirants for MBBS and BDS courses under the Uttar Pradesh State Quota for the 2025 academic session should note that the Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (UPDGME) has released a re-revised schedule for the Round 3 of UP NEET UG Counselling 2025. It's crucial to follow the latest official dates to successfully complete the choice filling and locking process.

In-Depth Guide to UP NEET UG Round 3 Choice Filling

The choice filling and locking process is arguably the most critical step in the counselling, as it determines which college and course you might be allotted based on your NEET UG 2025 rank, eligibility, and the availability of seats. Since the schedule has been re-revised, all aspirants must approach this stage with extreme caution and diligence.

1. Eligibility for Choice Filling

Only candidates who have successfully completed the following steps are eligible for the Round 3 choice filling:

• Online registration.
• Document upload (and verification).
• Payment of the prescribed registration fee and security money.

2. Importance of the Revised Dates

The counselling process often undergoes revisions due to various factors, including the addition of new seats, court directives, or alignment with the central (MCC) counselling schedule. For Round 3 of UP NEET UG 2025, the new dates provide candidates with a window from October 17 to October 24, 2025, to exercise their options. The extension, which has resulted in the re-revised schedule, gives aspirants more time to research and decide on their preferences, especially after the latest additions to the seat matrix.

3. Strategic Choice Filling

Aspirants are strongly advised to fill their choices strategically. This involves:

• Prioritizing: List your preferred colleges and courses in descending order of preference. The college/course at the top of your list is what the system will try to allot you first.
• Maximize Options: Fill in as many choices as you are genuinely willing to take admission in. This increases your probability of getting a seat.
• Consult the Seat Matrix: Always refer to the latest officially published Round 3 Seat Matrix on the UP NEET portal (upneet.gov.in) to see the vacancies in government and private medical/dental colleges before filling your choices.

4. Mandatory Choice Locking

The choices filled by you must be locked before the final deadline on October 24, 2025 (11:00 AM).

• Locking Process: Once you are satisfied with your filled choices, you must click on the 'Lock Choice' button and confirm using your password.
• Consequences of Failure: If you fail to lock your choices, they will not be considered for the seat allotment process, which will result in you not being allotted a seat in Round 3. Choices once locked cannot be modified.
• Printout: After successful locking, always take a printout of your locked choices for your records, as it includes important details like the locking date, time, and a unique system-generated number.

The Allotment Result for this round is scheduled to be declared on October 27, 2025. Candidates who are allotted a seat will then proceed to download their allotment letter and complete the physical admission formalities at the designated college between October 28 and November 1, 2025.

For regular updates and the most accurate information, aspirants must consistently check the official website of the Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh. Good luck with your medical admissions! For regular updates, follow Only Education News.