The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced an important update for students seeking admission to medical and dental colleges. The deadline to fill choices for **NEET UG Round 3 counselling** has been extended. Students can now choose their preferred colleges and courses until **October 16, 2025**.
This extension gives eligible candidates more time. They can review the latest list of available seats (called the 'seat matrix') and carefully decide their college options. This process is crucial for admission to colleges under the All India Quota and other categories.
What is NEET UG Counselling?
NEET UG is a national entrance exam for students who want to study medicine (MBBS) or dentistry (BDS) in India. After students pass the exam, they go through a process called counselling. This is where seats are given out based on their exam ranks and choices. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), which works under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, manages this counselling process for many seats.
Understanding All India Quota (AIQ)
The All India Quota (AIQ) reserves 15% of seats in government medical and dental colleges across India. The MCC handles admissions for these seats. This means students from any state can apply for these seats. Counselling rounds, like Round 3, are held to fill these valuable seats. This system aims to provide medical education opportunities to students across the country.
Importance of Choice Filling
Choice filling is a key step in the counselling process. It is when students log in to the MCC website and list the colleges and courses they wish to join. They must list them in their preferred order, from their top choice to less preferred ones. The choices a student fills directly affect which college they might get a seat in. A careful and well-thought-out list is very important.
Why the Deadline Extension?
The MCC extended the deadline to allow students extra time to make informed decisions. Sometimes, the list of available seats (seat matrix) can change. This extra time ensures that students can check the updated list. They can then change or confirm their choices to best suit their academic goals and preferences.
Key Dates for NEET UG Round 3 Counselling
Here are the important dates for NEET UG Round 3 counselling:
| Particulars | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date to fill or modify choices | October 16, 2025 |
| NEET UG Round 3 seat allotment result | October 18, 2025 |
How to Fill or Change Your Choices Online
Eligible candidates who want to fill or change their college choices must follow these steps:
- Go to the official MCC website: mcc.nic.in .
- Log in to the portal using your NEET Roll Number and password.
- Look for the 'Choice Filling' section on the page.
- Review the most recent seat matrix. This shows all available colleges and courses.
- Enter your preferred colleges and courses. Make sure to list them in the exact order of your preference.
- Double-check all your entries carefully to avoid mistakes.
- Save and confirm your final choices before the deadline of October 16, 2025 .
What Happens Next?
After the choice filling period ends on October 16, the MCC will begin processing all the choices submitted by students. The committee will then announce the **NEET UG Round 3 seat allotment results** on **October 18, 2025**. On this date, students will find out which medical or dental college they have been assigned based on their NEET rank, their filled choices, and the availability of seats. Students must check the official website on this day for their results and further instructions.
