The NEET UG Round 3 choice filling window closes today, October 16, 2025 , at 4 PM . The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) manages the counselling process for admission to medical and dental programs across India. All eligible candidates must submit their preferred course and college selections on the official portal before the deadline.
Initially, an earlier closing date was set for this round. However, the MCC extended the deadline. This extension occurred due to the inclusion of new seats in various medical colleges and institutions nationwide. Only candidates who completed registration on the MCC portal can participate in this choice filling round. Submitting choices is a mandatory step for consideration in the seat allotment for MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) and BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) programs.
Accessing the Choice Filling Portal
Candidates access the choice filling facility via the official MCC website,mcc.nic.in. The designated ‘Choice Filling Link’ is prominently available on the homepage. To log in, candidates require their NEET application number, a unique password, and a security pin. This login grants access to the choice selection interface.
The portal allows candidates to view available courses and colleges. Careful review of all options is crucial before making selections. Candidates must ensure they use the correct credentials for secure access and to prevent any technical issues during the submission process.
Key Instructions for Choice Submission
Adhere to these specific instructions when completing NEET UG Round 3 choice filling:
- Review Seat Matrix: Examine the college-wise seat matrix thoroughly. This document provides a detailed breakdown of available seats in each medical and dental institution, including categories like government, private, and deemed universities. Understanding seat distribution helps candidates make informed decisions regarding their preferences and assess competition for specific colleges and courses.
- Select Courses and Colleges: Candidates must select their desired MBBS and BDS courses. They also choose specific colleges where they seek admission. Candidates can select multiple options based on their merit and preference.
- Prioritize Choices: Arrange all selected colleges and courses in a precise order of preference. The counselling system processes choices based on this sequence, from highest to lowest preference. This prioritization directly impacts the seat allocation outcome.
- Maximize Selections: Choose as many colleges as feasible. This strategy increases a candidate’s chances of securing an allotment. Limiting choices may reduce the likelihood of allocation, especially for highly competitive programs with limited seats.
- Confirm and Lock Choices: After finalizing the list of preferences, candidates must confirm their selections. Subsequently, they must lock these choices. The MCC will only consider locked choices for seat allotment. Choices that remain unlocked at the 4 PM deadline will not enter the allocation process, leading to exclusion from this round.
Understanding the Seat Allotment Process
The MCC conducts the seat allotment process after the choice filling window closes. Seat allocation depends on multiple criteria. These include the preferences locked by candidates, the availability of seats in the chosen colleges and courses, the candidate’s NEET All India Rank (AIR), and specific reservation criteria mandated by the government for different categories. A higher NEET rank generally improves the chances of securing preferred options.
The system attempts to match candidate preferences with available seats. Successful candidates receive a provisional allotment letter. This document outlines the allocated college and course. Recipients must then complete the necessary admission formalities at the assigned institution within a specified timeframe, including document verification and fee payment.
Post-Choice Filling: Next Steps
Once the 4 PM deadline passes today, the MCC will process all submitted and locked choices. Candidates should regularly check the official MCC website for updates regarding the Round 3 seat allotment result. The website will publish the result according to the official counselling schedule. This result includes details of allocated seats and further instructions.
Candidates must strictly adhere to all deadlines and instructions provided by the MCC throughout the counselling and admission phases. Missing any crucial step, such as failing to lock choices or respond to an allotment, can lead to forfeiture of admission opportunities for the current academic year.