The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially started the registration process for Round 3 of NEET UG Counselling 2025, covering All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed Universities, and Central Universities. Eligible candidates can apply through the MCC’s official website.
The registration window will remain open until October 5, 2025, while the choice-filling option is available from September 30 to October 5, 11:55 PM.
NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 3: Important Dates
- Registration Window: Open now, closes on October 5, 2025
- Choice Filling: September 30 – October 5, 2025 (till 11:55 PM)
- Choice Locking: October 5, 2025 (4 PM – 11:55 PM)
- Seat Allotment Process: October 6 – 7, 2025
- Round 3 Results: October 8, 2025
- Reporting to Colleges: October 9 – 17, 2025
Candidates who secure a seat in this round must report to their allotted medical colleges within the given timeline to confirm admission.
Who Can Apply for NEET UG Counselling 2025?
Only candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2025 are eligible to participate in Round 3 counselling. The process covers:
- 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats
- 100% seats at AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU, AMU, and ESIC institutions
- Institutional quota seats managed through MCC
- AFMC and IP quota at ESIC institutions
- Seats at Central and Deemed Universities
This round provides another chance for candidates who were not allotted a seat in earlier rounds or who want to upgrade their allocation.
Steps to Register for NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 3
To complete registration, candidates must follow these steps on the official MCC portal:
- Visit official website
- Select “UG Medical Counselling”
- Register or log in using NEET UG 2025 credentials
- Fill in the application form and pay the processing fee
- Upload required documents (NEET scorecard, photo ID, category certificate, etc.)
- Fill and lock your choice of colleges and courses
- Download the confirmation page for future reference
Candidates should double-check their information and locked choices, as no changes will be allowed after submission.
Expansion of Medical Education: More Seats Approved
In a parallel development, the Union Cabinet has approved the third phase of the centrally sponsored scheme to expand medical education capacity in India. The plan will add 5,023 MBBS seats and 5,000 PG medical seats in existing government colleges and institutes.
The project will cost Rs 15,034 crore over the next three years and is part of the government’s larger goal of creating 75,000 new medical seats within five years, as announced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in this year’s Union Budget.
The NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 3 offers aspiring medical students another opportunity to secure seats in India’s top medical institutions under the All India Quota, Deemed, and Central Universities. With the seat allotment results set for October 8, 2025, candidates are advised to register and lock their choices on time at mcc.nic.in to avoid missing deadlines.
Meanwhile, the government’s approval to expand medical seats reflects a strong push to improve healthcare education and address the growing demand for qualified doctors in India, for more details and apply CLICK HERE
