NEW DELHI – October 13, 2025 – The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has added 198 Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) seats to the seat matrix for NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 3. This update extends the choice filling deadline. Candidates now have until October 16, 2025, at 11:55 PM to submit and lock their college preferences.
The Round 3 seat allotment results will be declared on October 18, 2025 . Successful candidates must complete institute reporting between October 19 and October 27, 2025 . This change provides additional time for students to review new seats and adjust their choices.
New MBBS Seats for Round 3
The MCC announced these 198 new MBBS seats for Round 3 on October 10, 2025. These positions are now available for selection during the ongoing choice filling process. The additional seats increase the total number of medical college positions in this round.
A detailed breakdown of 196 seats shows their distribution across five specific medical institutions:
| Institute | Seats Added |
|---|---|
| ESIC Indore | AIQ – 8 ESIC Quota Seats – 17 |
| ESIC Jaipur | AIQ – 8 ESIC Quota Seats – 17 |
| Bhaarath Medical College and Hospital, Chennai | Deemed/Paid Seats – 50 |
| Institute of Medical Sciences & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar | Deemed/Paid Seats – 50 |
| Datta Meghe Medical College, Nagpur | Deemed/Paid Seats – 43 NRI Seats – 07 |
| Total | 196 |
The added seats include various categories, such as All India Quota (AIQ), ESIC Quota, Deemed/Paid Seats, and NRI Seats. Candidates should review the updated seat matrix on the official MCC website to identify all new openings.
Revised NEET UG Counselling Schedule
The Medical Counselling Committee has issued a revised schedule for NEET UG Counselling Round 3 and the subsequent Online Stray Vacancy Round (Round 4). All participating candidates must follow these updated dates.
The extended choice filling and locking window for Round 3 closes on October 16, 2025, at 11:55 PM . This is the final deadline for submitting college preferences for this round. Missing this deadline means candidates will not be considered for seat allotment in Round 3.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3 Choice Filling and Locking | October 16, 2025 (11:55 PM) |
| NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3 Seat Allotment Result | October 18, 2025 |
| NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3 Institute Reporting | October 19, 2025, to October 27, 2025 |
| NEET Counselling 2025 Round 4 Registration | October 30, 2025, to November 3, 2025 |
| NEET Counselling 2025 Round 4 Choice Filling | November 1, 2025, to November 5, 2025 |
| NEET Counselling 2025 Round 4 Seat Allotment Result | November 8, 2025 |
| NEET Counselling 2025 Round 4 Institute Reporting | November 9, 2025, to November 15, 2025 |
The MCC states that counselling dates may change. Further seat additions or external factors could cause revisions. Students must check the official MCC website regularly for the latest information.
Candidate Instructions
Candidates for NEET UG Counselling Round 3 must log in to the official MCC website immediately. They should access the updated seat matrix, including the 198 new MBBS seats. It is mandatory to modify and re-lock choices by the October 16, 2025, 11:55 PM deadline. Unlocked choices will be invalid.
Applicants must regularly monitor the MCC’s official portal. This ensures they receive all announcements, notices, and schedule updates. Verify all dates and instructions directly from the Medical Counselling Committee. Relying on unofficial sources may lead to missed deadlines or incorrect actions during the admission process.