The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially extended the NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 3 choice filling deadline. Candidates now have additional time to complete and lock their choices for medical and dental college admissions under the All India Quota (AIQ) and other central and deemed universities. The choice filling link will remain active till October 18, 2025, on the official website
The choice locking facility will be available from 4 PM to 11:55 PM today, October 18, 2025. After this window, no further changes will be allowed. MCC has also announced the addition of new seats for Round 3, giving candidates a valuable opportunity to revise their preferences accordingly before locking their final choices.
NEET UG Counselling 2025: Key Highlights
- Conducting body: Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
- Counselling Round: Round 3
- Choice Filling Extended Till: October 18, 2025
- Choice Locking Time: 4 PM to 11:55 PM on October 18, 2025
- New Seats Added: Yes — candidates can now include them in their choice list
How to Fill and Lock Choices for NEET UG Counselling 2025
Candidates must carefully follow the process below to successfully complete the choice filling and locking procedure:
- Visit the official website of MCC
- Click on the link titled “NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 3 Choice Filling.”
- Login using your registration credentials (application number and password).
- Once logged in, fill your preferred college and course choices based on seat availability and eligibility.
- When the choice locking window opens (4 PM – 11:55 PM), review and lock your final choices carefully.
- Download the confirmation page after locking your choices and keep a printed copy for future reference.
Candidates who fail to lock their choices will have their last saved preferences automatically submitted after the deadline. Hence, locking is a critical step to ensure the correct submission of preferences.
Important Note
MCC has clarified that newly added seats for Round 3 have been uploaded on the official portal. Candidates are advised to revisit the seat matrix and modify their choices accordingly before final submission. This move aims to ensure transparency and maximize participation for all eligible NEET UG aspirants.
What’s Next?
After the completion of Round 3 choice locking, MCC will proceed with seat allotment results, which will be released as per the revised schedule on the MCC website. Shortlisted candidates will then have to report to the allotted medical or dental college to confirm admission.
MCC’s decision to extend the NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 3 choice filling deadline offers candidates a final opportunity to review their options and include the newly added seats before the choice locking window closes tonight. Aspirants are advised to complete the process well before 11:55 PM to avoid last-minute technical issues., for more details and register CLICK HERE
