NEET-UG 2025: MCC Releases Revised Round 3 Schedule

MCC Adds 125 New MBBS Seats

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) on Thursday released the revised schedule for the third round of counselling for the 15 per cent All India Quota (AIQ) seats of NEET-UG 2025. Under the new schedule, the choice-filling process for Round 3 counselling has been completed, and candidates are now awaiting the seat allocation result, which will be released on Saturday.

According to the information released by the MCC, after the declaration of the Round 3 seat allocation result, candidates have been given the time period from October 13 to October 21, 2025, for reporting and joining. During this period, successful candidates will be required to report to their respective colleges with the required documents and complete the admission process.

MCC Releases New Timeline

Under the revised schedule for NEET-UG Round 3, the deadline for choice filling and choice locking has already passed. Now, MCC has postponed the release date for the seat allotment result, clarifying that all candidates should regularly check the website for notifications.

The Key Dates of the Revised Schedule are as Follows:

Choice Filling and Locking Process: Completed
Seat Allocation Results: October 11 (Saturday)
Reporting and Joining Dates: October 13 to October 21, 2025

MCC advises all medical and dental candidates to rely only on notifications published on the official website [www.mcc.nic.in] (https://www.mcc.nic.in).

125 New MBBS Seats Added to Seat Matrix

To make the counseling process more transparent and fair, MCC has also released the Clear Vacancy Seat Matrix. It provides information on vacant seats in various medical colleges across the country.

According to education expert, notifications released on the MCC website over the past three days have confirmed the addition of 125 new MBBS seats. The addition of these seats has increased the opportunities for candidates participating in Round 3.

He explained that the total number of vacant MBBS and BDS seats was 4,921, while the addition of the 125 new MBBS seats has now reached 5,046.

Enthusiasm among Students, Increased Admission Opportunities

The addition of new seats has generated considerable enthusiasm among students. Especially those who were unable to secure a seat in the first two rounds are now hoping for a better chance in the third round.

This amendment could prove to be a “golden chance” for many medical aspirants. He explained that most of the 125 new seats are linked to government medical colleges, which could benefit even lower rankers.

The MCC has also clarified that if a candidate does not join after being allotted seats in Round 3, their seat will be transferred to the next Stray Vacancy Round. Therefore, students should complete the process within the reporting deadline.

What is the Clear Vacancy Seat Matrix?

The Clear Vacancy Seat Matrix is a document released by the MCC before each round. It contains updated information on the vacant seats available in all medical and dental colleges across the country.

According to the Clear Vacancy Matrix released for Round 3—

Total Vacant Seats: 5046
Previously Vacant Seats: 4921
Newly Added Seats: 125

This matrix will help candidates determine which college or state they should prioritize to maximize their chances of selection.

Reporting and Joining Process

Candidates allocated seats in Round 3 will need to report to their colleges between October 13th and October 21st. Candidates must carry the following documents during reporting:

NEET-UG 2025 Admit Card
Allotment Letter (issued by MCC)
Class 10th and 12th Mark sheets
NEET Scorecard
ID Proof (Aadhaar, Passport, etc.)
Category Certificate (if applicable)
Demand Draft or Fee Receipt

Candidates’ admission will be confirmed only after completing the reporting process.

Experts’ Opinion: Don’t Miss This Last Chance

According to educational experts, the third round is the final major stage of NEET-UG counseling, after which only the stray vacancy round remains. Therefore, candidates are advised to take full advantage of this opportunity and report on time.

“The addition of 125 new seats has further strengthened the chances of securing a medical seat. Students who failed in the first two rounds can still secure their dream medical college.”

Millions of medical aspirants across the country are awaiting their seat allotment results after the MCC released the revised schedule for Round 3 of NEET-UG 2025.

The addition of the new 125 MBBS seats has made Round 3 even more competitive but full of opportunities. Candidates who get selected in this round will not only get admission to their dream college but will also move towards the final stage of their NEET-UG 2025 counselling journey.

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