NEET MDS Counselling 2026 Round 3 Choice Filling Begins @mcc.nic.in; Know How to Enter Options
NEET MDS Counselling 2026 Round 3 choice filling has started at mcc.nic.in. Candidates can check last date, MCC MDS choice-locking deadline and steps to enter college preferences here
NEET MDS Counselling 2026 Round 3 Choice Filling
NEET MDS Counselling 2026: Medical Counselling Committee has started choice filling for NEET MDS counselling 2026 round 3 from today on October 23. Eligible candidates willing to get admission to Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programmes can enter their preferred NEET MDS colleges and courses through official website mcc.nic.in.
As per Round 3 counselling schedule, NEET MDS choice-filling window will remain open until October 28, 2026. Candidates must enter their preferences and lock their choices to be considered for seat allotment. NEET MDS round 3 seat allotment process is scheduled for October 29 and 30, while Round 3 result is expected on October 31, 2026.
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NEET MDS Counselling 2026 Round 3 Dates
Candidates can check important dates for MCC NEET MDS Round 3 counselling process below
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| NEET MDS Choice filling begins |
October 23, 2026 |
| Last date for choice filling |
October 28, 2026, until 11:55 PM |
| Choice locking |
October 28, 2026, from 2 PM to 11:55 PM |
| Seat allotment processing |
October 29 to 30, 2026 |
| Round 3 seat allotment result |
October 31, 2026 |
| Reporting and joining |
November 1 to 7, 2026 |
Download NEET MDS Counselling Round 3 2026 Seat Matrix PDF
How to Enter Choices for NEET MDS Counselling 2026 Round 3?
Candidates who have registered for counselling can follow these steps to fill in their preferred colleges and MDS courses
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Visit official MCC website at mcc.nic.in
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Open MDS Counselling 2026 section and access candidate login or choice-filling link
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Log in using required credentials
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Open choice-filling facility and check available colleges and MDS specialisations
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Select preferred colleges and courses and arrange them in order of preference
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Lock choices
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Save and submit it
Commonly asked questions
The last date to register for NEET MDS 2026 counselling round 1 was August 29, 2026. Candidates needed to submit online form timely to participate in the admission process.
Category |
Fee (in INR) |
|
|---|---|---|
Non-refundable |
||
For 50% AIQ/Central Universities |
General |
1,000 |
SC/ ST/ OBC |
500 |
|
For Deemed Universities |
All categories |
5,000 |
Refundable |
||
For 50% AIQ/Central Universities |
General |
25,000 |
SC/ ST/ OBC |
10,000 |
|
For Deemed Universities |
All categories |
2,00,000 |
NEET MDS scorecard has to be downloaded online from the exam website. Candidates have to enter their Application ID and password to download the scorecard. It comprises details such as roll number, application ID, marks scored All India Rank etc. The scorecard for NEET MDS should be preserved till the admission process is complete. The scorecard is available only in online mode and NBE will not send the hardcopy of the NEET MDS 2025 scorecard by post.
After NEET MDS choice-filling and locking window closes, MCC will process seat allotment based on candidates' merit, preferences, applicable reservation criteria and seat availability. NEET MDS Round 3 seat allotment result will be announced on October 31, 2026. Candidates who receive a seat will have to complete reporting and admission formalities at their allotted institutes between November 1 and November 7, 2026.
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