NEET UG Counselling Round 3: Your Last Call for a Medical Seat – Dates You MUST Not Miss!

NEET UG Counselling Round 3: Your Last Call for a Medical Seat – Dates You MUST Not Miss!

The race for a coveted MBBS/BDS seat under the NEET UG All India Quota (AIQ) is heating up, and we are now at the critical Round 3 of the counseling process. For thousands of aspirants, this is the final scheduled opportunity to secure a spot in their dream medical college.

If you are a qualified candidate who missed the earlier rounds, are looking for an upgrade, or simply haven't secured a seat yet, Round 3 is your moment. But act fast—the deadlines are rigid, and every hour counts!

Here is your comprehensive guide and a list of crucial dates to successfully navigate the NEET UG Round 3 Counseling:

📅 The Final Countdown: NEET UG Round 3 Important Dates

This round is typically the last chance before the final stray vacancy phase. Strict adherence to the schedule is mandatory.

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📝 Key Actions to Complete in Round 3

1. Registration & Payment (For New Participants)

If you have not registered in the previous two rounds, this is your final window for fresh registration. Ensure your fee payment is completed by the midnight deadline on 08.10.2025.

2. Choice Filling & Locking (The Most Important Step)

The choice filling window from 10.10.2025 to 12.10.2025 is your biggest opportunity.

• Fill Maximum Choices: Include all colleges you are genuinely willing to join, even those you feel are slightly out of reach. Empty or few choices reduce your chances of allotment.

• Order of Preference: List your choices strictly in the order of your true preference, as the seat allotment is done based on your rank and your submitted order.

• Lock Your Choices: Locking the choices is mandatory. If you fail to lock, your last saved choices will be auto-locked at the deadline.

3. Reporting to Allotted College (The Final Step)

Once the Round 3 result is published on 15.10.2025, candidates who are allotted a seat must report to the institute between 16.10.2025 and 18.10.2025.

• Exit Rule: A seat allotted in Round 3 and not joined will lead to forfeiture of your security deposit and will likely make you ineligible for any further rounds of counselling. Joining in this round means you cannot resign or participate in a further stray vacancy round.

• Upgraded Candidates: If you secured an upgrade from a previous round, you must first obtain a relieving letter from your Round 2 college before reporting to the newly allotted college.

📣 Special Note for NRI Candidates

Candidates applying under the NRI category must be fully aware of the specific documentation and eligibility criteria mentioned in the official counseling notice (point no. 3 in the image). Ensure all your NRI-related documents are in place and verified on time.

Final Advice: Be Organized, Be On Time!

The stakes are high in Round 3. Double-check your registration status, review the final seat matrix, and make an informed choice list. Avoid the last-minute rush, especially for online payments and choice locking.

We wish all the medical aspirants the very best of luck! May you secure the seat you have worked so hard for!