| Updated On - Oct 5, 2026
MCC will begin NEET MDS 2026 Round 3 registration after receiving the revised results from NBEMS following a 10 percentile cutoff reduction.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the NEET MDS 2026 Round 3 counselling schedule. The registration window will begin after the revised NEET MDS 2026 result is received from NBEMS at mcc.nic.in.
The round follows the revised NEET MDS 2026 result from the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). The qualifying percentile has been cut by 10 in every category.
NEET MDS is the entrance exam for postgraduate dental seats in India. The percentile cut widens the pool of eligible candidates for this round.
Registration and fee payment are scheduled from October 3 to October 7, 2026. However, the registration will begin only after MCC receives the revised results from NBEMS. The registration link will close at 3 PM on October 7. The payment facility stays active till 6 PM the same day.
NEET MDS 2026 Round 3 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration and fee payment | October 3 to October 7, 2026 |
| Choice filling | October 3 to October 8, 2026 |
| Choice locking | October 7 (4 PM) to October 8 (10 AM) |
| Seat allotment processing | October 8 and October 9, 2026 |
| Seat allotment result | October 10 to October 11, 2026 |
| Reporting at allotted college | October 12 to October 19, 2026 |
What the 10 Percentile Cut Means for Candidates
NBEMS has reduced the NEET MDS 2026 qualifying percentile by 10 for every category. The move expands the list of eligible candidates for counselling.
More aspirants can now compete in Round 3 and the Stray Vacancy Round. The step aims to fill vacant MDS seats across India.
Stray Vacancy Round Schedule
MCC will hold the Stray Vacancy Round after Round 3 concludes. The registration will stay open from October 22 to October 26, 2026. Choice filling will run from October 23 to October 27, 2026.
How to Register for NEET MDS 2026 Round 3?
Candidates must complete every step on the MCC portal before the deadline.
- Visit the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in.
- Open the MDS Counselling 2026 Round 3 registration link after registration begins.
- Enter the NEET MDS roll number and personal details.
- Pay the non-refundable registration and security fee online.
- Fill college and course choices before October 8.
- Lock the choices before 10 AM on October 8.
A 10 percentile cut is a sharp relaxation in the MDS cutoff. Candidates earlier declared ineligible can now join the counselling. The step is likely to fill vacant seats at private and government dental colleges.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Check your revised NEET MDS 2026 score on the NBEMS portal.
- Keep your roll number, documents and bank details ready.
- Register at mcc.nic.in before 3 PM on October 7.
- Fill college and course preferences carefully by October 8.
- Lock the final choice list before 10 AM on October 8.
- Download and save the choice confirmation page.
- Report at the allotted college between October 12 and October 19.
The Round 3 seat allotment result on October 10 and the Stray Vacancy Round registration opening on October 22.
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