The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has extended the deadline for NEET UG 2025 Round 3 choice filling. Candidates now have until October 18, 2025, at 11:55 PM , to submit their preferences for undergraduate medical and dental courses. This extension follows a notification from the MCC regarding the addition of new seats to the Round 3 seat matrix. The choice locking facility for Round 3 will activate at 4:00 PM on October 18, 2025 , and will remain open until 11:55 PM on the same day. All participating candidates must lock their choices to be considered for seat allotment in this round.
NEET UG 2025 Counselling Deadline Update
The MCC extended the choice filling window for NEET UG 2025 Round 3. This update offers applicants more time to finalize their selections for MBBS and BDS programs. The MCC, under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), announced this change on its official website, mcc.nic.in . The primary reason for the extension is the integration of newly approved seats into the Round 3 seat matrix. These seats come from various participating colleges and universities. Candidates should use this extended period to review all available options carefully.
Mandatory Choice Locking Process
Choice locking is a mandatory step in the NEET UG 2025 Round 3 counselling process. Once choices are locked, candidates cannot make further modifications to their preferred list of courses and colleges. Choices not locked by the deadline of 11:55 PM on October 18, 2025 , will not be considered for seat allocation. This rule ensures the finality of candidate preferences before seat allotment processing. Candidates must confirm their selections for accuracy and order of preference before proceeding with the locking mechanism.
How to Fill and Lock Choices for Round 3
Candidates must follow the procedure outlined by the MCC to complete the choice filling and locking process for NEET UG 2025 Round 3. This entire process is conducted online via the official MCC portal:
- Visit the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) official website: mcc.nic.in .
- Click on the ‘Candidate Activity’ or ‘UG Medical Counselling’ link.
- Log in using your NEET UG 2025 application number and password.
- Access the ‘Choice Filling’ link to enter your preferences.
- Select and arrange your desired courses (MBBS/BDS) and colleges in your preferred order. Include any newly added seats from the updated matrix.
- Review your entire list of choices thoroughly for accuracy and correct sequencing.
- From 4:00 PM on October 18, 2025 , click the ‘Lock Choices’ button to finalize selections.
- After locking, save and submit your choices. Print a copy of your locked choices for future reference.
New Seats in NEET UG 2025 Round 3
The MCC confirmed receipt of information from various medical and dental institutes about additional seats. These newly reported seats are now part of the NEET UG 2025 Round 3 seat matrix. This update creates more admission opportunities for eligible candidates. Students can access the revised seat matrix on the MCC website. This matrix shows the course-wise and institute-wise distribution of new seats across different reservation categories. Incorporating these additional seats into choice filling can improve candidates’ chances of securing their preferred medical or dental college.
Candidates should regularly visit mcc.nic.in for any further announcements or changes related to NEET UG 2025 counselling. Adherence to all specified deadlines and instructions is essential for a successful admission process.