| Updated On - Sep 14, 2026
The Medical Counselling Committee has released the state schedule for NEET UG 2026 Round 3 and Stray Vacancy Round. Round 3 registration begins September 22. Stray Round reporting concludes October 26 at mcc.nic.in.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 Round 3 and Stray Vacancy Round counselling schedule on its official portal at mcc.nic.in. The notice covers the state-level Round 3 window along with the All India Quota (AIQ) Online Stray Vacancy Round dates. The schedule was issued on September 14, 2026.
Round 3 registration and fee payment will remain open from September 22 to September 27, 2026. Registration closes at 3 pm on the last day. The payment facility will remain live until 6 pm on September 27. Candidates dissatisfied with prior allotment or those seeking upgrades must register afresh for this round.
NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Key Dates
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Registration and payment | September 22 to September 27, 2026 (till 3 pm) |
| Payment facility available till | September 27, 2026 (6 pm) |
| Choice filling | September 23 to September 28, 2026 (till 12 noon) |
| Choice locking window | September 27 (7 pm) to September 28 (12 noon) |
| State Round 3 counselling | September 28 to October 9, 2026 |
| Last date to join allotted college | October 14, 2026 |
AIQ Online Stray Vacancy Round Schedule
The Stray Vacancy Round is the final chance for candidates to secure a seat under the All India Quota. Candidates who failed to get a seat in earlier rounds may register for this round. Only eligible aspirants as per MCC norms will be permitted.
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Registration | October 12 to October 14, 2026 (till 3 pm) |
| Choice filling | October 12 to October 15, 2026 (till 10 am) |
| Choice locking | October 14 (4 pm) to October 15 (10 am) |
| Seat allotment processing | October 15 and October 16, 2026 |
| Stray Vacancy result declaration | October 17, 2026 |
| Reporting to allotted college | October 19 to October 26, 2026 |
How to Register for NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Counselling?
Candidates must complete registration on the MCC portal within the notified window. The process requires valid NEET UG 2026 credentials and payment of the applicable fee. Follow the steps below carefully to avoid errors.
- Visit the official MCC portal at mcc.nic.in.
- Click the NEET UG Counselling 2026 registration link.
- Enter your NEET UG roll number and required credentials.
- Fill in personal, academic, and contact details.
- Pay the counselling fee through the available online modes.
- Proceed to choice filling and lock your choices within the window.
Who Can Apply for the Stray Vacancy Round?
The Stray Vacancy Round is open only to candidates listed as eligible by the MCC. Aspirants who did not report against a Round 2 allotted seat may not be permitted. Candidates should read the official eligibility rules on the MCC notice before applying.
The academic session for undergraduate medical courses began on September 15, 2026. Round 3 and the Stray Vacancy Round will run alongside classes. Candidates joining late must catch up on missed sessions at their allotted colleges.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Visit mcc.nic.in and read the official Round 3 notice in full.
- Complete registration between September 22 and September 27, 2026.
- Keep NEET UG scorecard, admit card, and identity documents ready.
- Fill and lock choices before the September 28 noon deadline.
- Track the seat allotment result and report to the allotted college by October 14.
- Apply for the Stray Vacancy Round from October 12 if eligible.
Watch for the Round 3 seat allotment result and the final Stray Vacancy list on October 17, 2026. State counselling authorities may issue parallel notices for state quota seats.
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