The NEET UG counselling 2026 Round 3 result is out. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) published the final allotment result for Round 3 of All India Quota (AIQ) counselling on October 1, 2026, and reporting at allotted colleges began on October 2. If you got a seat in this round, your most urgent job is to report before the window closes on October 9.
Key Facts: NEET UG Round 3 and Stray Vacancy Round
- MCC released the Round 3 final allotment result on October 1, 2026, on mcc.nic.in.
- MCC said allotment letters would be available from 10:00 AM the next day, and reporting would start on October 2, 2026.
- The official schedule (dated September 14, 2026) lists the Round 3 reporting window as ending on October 9, 2026.
- Institutes verify joined candidates’ data on October 10, 2026.
- Stray vacancy round registration and payment: October 12 to 14, 2026 (registration till 3:00 PM and payment till 6:00 PM on October 14, server time).
- Stray round choice filling: October 12 to 15, 2026 (till 10:00 AM on October 15). Choice locking opens at 4:00 PM on October 14.
- Stray round result: October 17, 2026. Reporting: October 19 to 26, 2026.
- MCC helpline: 7824848020, or email mcc2026@gov.in.
What the NEET UG Round 3 Result Covers
Round 3 allots seats under the 15% All India Quota and 100% of seats in deemed universities, central universities, AFMC, AIIMS and JIPMER (Puducherry and Karaikal). It covers MBBS, BDS and B.Sc Nursing. Before the round, MCC published lists of newly added MBBS and BDS seats, plus clear and virtual vacancies, so the seat pool was larger than what the earlier rounds left behind.
This is the last regular round. After it, only the online stray vacancy round remains in MCC’s AIQ schedule.
How to Check Your Round 3 Allotment
- Go to mcc.nic.in and open the UG Medical section.
- Under “Current Events,” open “Final Allotment result for UG Round 3 Counselling.” It is a large PDF (about 9 MB).
- Search the PDF for your NEET UG roll number with Ctrl+F.
- Log in to the MCC candidate portal to download your provisional allotment letter.
Your allotment letter is the document the college will ask for at reporting. Print two copies and keep a PDF on your phone.
Reporting Deadline: What to Do Before October 9
Report physically to your allotted college by October 9, 2026, with your allotment letter and original documents. Colleges verify joined candidates on October 10, so there is no slack built in after the deadline.
Carry the documents listed in MCC’s UG Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin. These usually include your NEET UG admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and certificates, a photo ID, passport-size photos, and a category certificate if you claimed a reservation. Check the bulletin yourself rather than relying on a generic list, because a missing paper can delay admission.
Rules for exit, seat resignation and security deposit refunds tighten in the final rounds. Read the relevant section of the bulletin before you decide not to join a seat allotted in Round 3.
Stray Vacancy Round: Who Should Watch It
The stray vacancy round fills seats still empty after Round 3. Registration opens on October 12 and closes at 3:00 PM on October 14, 2026, with payment open until 6:00 PM that day.
If you did not get a seat in any round, this is your last chance at an MCC-conducted AIQ or deemed university seat this year. Seats in this round are usually few and often in deemed universities with higher fees, so check fee structures before you fill choices. Eligibility rules for the stray round are set out in the information bulletin; confirm that you qualify before paying.
Stray Round Dates at a Glance
- Registration and payment: October 12 to 14, 2026
- Choice filling: October 12 to 15, 2026
- Seat processing: October 15 to 16, 2026
- Result: October 17, 2026
- Reporting: October 19 to 26, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When was the NEET UG 2026 Round 3 result declared?
Ans. MCC published the Round 3 final allotment result on October 1, 2026, on mcc.nic.in. Reporting at allotted colleges began on October 2.
Q. What is the last date to report for NEET UG Round 3?
Ans. The MCC schedule lists October 9, 2026, as the last day of Round 3 reporting. Report to your allotted college with original documents before then.
Q. When does NEET UG stray vacancy round registration start?
Ans. Registration for the MCC stray vacancy round opens on October 12, 2026, and closes at 3:00 PM on October 14, 2026 (server time). Payment stays open until 6:00 PM that day.
Q. When is the NEET UG 2026 stray vacancy round result?
Ans. MCC’s schedule lists October 17, 2026, as the stray vacancy round result date, with reporting from October 19 to 26, 2026.
Q. How can I contact MCC about my NEET UG counselling allotment?
Ans. Call the MCC helpline at 7824848020 or email mcc2026@gov.in. The toll-free number is listed under “Contact Us” on mcc.nic.in.
Next Steps
If you have a NEET UG Round 3 seat, download your allotment letter and report by October 9. If you are still without a seat, read the stray round rules now and be ready to register on October 12. Check back here for updates on the NEET UG stray vacancy round result.