The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced good news for students looking to join MBBS courses. They have added 198 new MBBS seats to the NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 3. This means more chances for students who have passed the NEET UG exam to get into a medical college.
Following this increase in seats, the deadline for students to choose their preferred colleges and courses, known as 'choice filling', has been extended. Students were first supposed to complete this by October 13, 2025 . Now, they have more time, until October 16, 2025, 11:55 PM , to submit and lock their choices online. The results for Round 3, showing which college a student has been allotted, will be declared on October 18, 2025 .
The NEET UG Counselling process helps students get admission to medical colleges across India. The MCC manages this process for All India Quota (AIQ) seats and seats in Deemed/Central Universities. Seats are given based on a student's NEET UG rank and the colleges they choose. Adding more seats in later rounds like Round 3 is common, especially when new colleges get approval or existing ones increase their intake capacity.
New MBBS Seats Added for Round 3
These 198 new MBBS seats were officially added to the counselling system on October 10, 2025 . These seats are spread across five different medical colleges. Here is a detailed look at where these additional seats have become available:
| Institute Name | Type of Seats and Number |
|---|---|
| ESIC Medical College, Indore | 8 seats under All India Quota (AIQ) + 17 seats under ESIC Quota |
| ESIC Medical College, Jaipur | 8 seats under All India Quota (AIQ) + 17 seats under ESIC Quota |
| Bhaarath Medical College and Hospital, Chennai | 50 seats under Deemed/Paid Category |
| Institute of Medical Sciences & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar | 50 seats under Deemed/Paid Category |
| Datta Meghe Medical College, Nagpur | 43 seats under Deemed/Paid Category + 7 seats for Non-Resident Indians (NRI) |
Revised Schedule for NEET UG Counselling 2025
Students who are taking part in the NEET UG Counselling must be aware of the updated dates. The Medical Counselling Committee has released a revised schedule for Round 3 and the upcoming Round 4, which is also known as the Online Stray Vacancy Round. Please check these dates carefully.
Round 3 Revised Dates: More Time to Choose
The process of 'choice filling' means students select their preferred medical colleges and courses from the available list. 'Choice locking' means confirming these selections. These are important steps in getting a seat. The revised dates for Round 3 are:
| Event | New Dates |
|---|---|
| Choice Filling and Locking (selecting and confirming colleges) | Until October 16, 2025 (up to 11:55 PM) |
| Seat Allotment Result (announcing which college you got) | October 18, 2025 |
| Institute Reporting (going to the allotted college to complete admission) | From October 19, 2025, to October 27, 2025 |
Round 4: The Online Stray Vacancy Round
After Round 3, any remaining vacant seats will be filled in the Online Stray Vacancy Round, also called Round 4. This round provides a final opportunity for students to secure admission. Here are the dates for this last round:
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration for Round 4 | From October 30, 2025, to November 3, 2025 |
| Choice Filling for Round 4 | From November 1, 2025, to November 5, 2025 |
| Seat Allotment Result for Round 4 | November 8, 2025 |
| Institute Reporting for Round 4 | From November 9, 2025, to November 15, 2025 |
It is important for all students to note that the NEET UG counselling dates can sometimes change again. These changes might happen due to more seats being added or other official reasons. Students should always check the official website of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) regularly for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding NEET UG Counselling 2025.
