The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has extended the deadline for NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 3 choice filling. Aspiring medical students now have until October 13, 2025, 11:59 PM , to submit their preferred college and course selections. Choice filling is a crucial step where candidates rank institutions and programs they wish to join based on their NEET UG scores and eligibility.
This extension means a delay in the announcement of the Round 3 seat allotment results. The MCC now tentatively expects to declare these results on or after October 14, 2025 . Seat allotment involves the system matching student choices with available seats according to their merit and preferences. Students should regularly check the official MCC website for the final result declaration date.
Reason for the Deadline Extension
The MCC confirmed the postponement was initiated due to the addition of new seats into the counselling pool. This decision aims to integrate all newly approved academic positions, providing more opportunities for candidates. The official MCC statement clarified: “In view of addition of new seats, the competent authority has decided to extend the choice filling for Round-3 upto 11:59 P.M of 13.10.2025.” This ensures that students can consider these additional openings when making their choices.
Updated Deadline for Round 2 Seat Resignation
Parallel to the Round 3 adjustments, the deadline for candidates to resign from seats allotted during NEET UG Counselling Round 2 was also extended. The revised cutoff for seat resignations was set for October 11, 2025, 5 PM . This provision allows students who secured a seat in Round 2 but wish to explore options in Round 3 to withdraw their acceptance without forfeiture, provided they meet specific criteria.
Details of New Seat Additions
A total of 125 new seats have been incorporated into the NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 3 seat matrix. These seats were introduced over several days:
- On October 9, 2025 , sixty-seven (67) seats were officially added to the available pool.
- Prior to this, on October 6 and October 8, 2025 , an additional fifty-eight (58) seats had already been integrated into the system.
These newly available academic positions are distributed across two distinct medical institutions, offering increased capacity for admissions:
| Institute | Number of Seats Added |
|---|---|
| ESIC Joka, Kolkata | 4 AIQ (All India Quota) Seats 13 ESIC Quota Seats |
| Vels Medical College & Hospital, Tiruvallur | 42 Deemed/Paid Seats Quota 8 Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Seats |
Revised Overall Counselling Schedule
The successive extensions and the integration of new seats necessitate a complete revision of the NEET UG Counselling 2025 timeline. The entire counselling process was originally scheduled to conclude on November 7, 2025 . However, with the current changes, the Medical Counselling Committee will issue an updated, comprehensive calendar. This revised schedule will detail the new dates for subsequent counselling rounds, including further choice locking periods, document verification, and final admission procedures, pushing the conclusion beyond the initial November 7 date.
Essential Action for Candidates
All NEET UG 2025 candidates participating in Round 3 must note the extended choice filling deadline and ensure their selections are locked by October 13, 2025, 11:59 PM . They must also prepare for the delayed seat allotment results, now expected on or after October 14. Regular and proactive checking of the official Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) website,mcc.nic.in, is essential for obtaining the most current information regarding result declarations and any further adjustments to the counselling schedule.