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Written by Mumtaj Khan
Oct 13, 2025

MCC NEET UG Counselling Round 3: New Seats Added, Updated Seat Matrix Released

The MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 3 has officially begun, and this round brings major updates — including new MBBS and BDS seats, an updated seat matrix, and increased admission chances for thousands of students across India.

If you missed getting a seat in Rounds 1 or 2, Round 3 could be your golden chance. With over 9,000 new seats added, candidates now have a much better opportunity to get into top government and private medical colleges.

🧭 About MCC and NEET UG Counselling

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts the NEET UG Counselling for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats and for seats under Deemed, Central, and AIIMS/JIPMER Universities.

The counselling process happens in four rounds:

  1. Round 1
  2. Round 2
  3. Round 3 (Newly introduced to include fresh seats)
  4. Stray Vacancy Round

Every round gives students another opportunity to upgrade or newly register for MBBS/BDS admission across India.

💥 Why MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 3 is Important

Round 3 is one of the most crucial stages in the entire counselling process. Here’s why:

✅ New Seats Added: NMC has approved several new medical colleges and additional MBBS seats for 2025.
✅ Better Chances: Thousands of seats remain vacant after Round 2 due to withdrawals and upgrades.
✅ Fresh Registrations Allowed: Students who missed Rounds 1 and 2 can still apply.
✅ Upgradation Opportunities: Candidates can upgrade their allotted seats to better colleges or courses.

So, even if you didn’t get a seat earlier — Round 3 gives you a second chance to fulfill your dream of becoming a doctor.

📈 MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 3: Seat Matrix Update

The seat matrix is one of the most searched aspects of NEET UG Counselling, as it shows the exact number of available seats college-wise and category-wise.

This year’s update has brought some of the biggest changes in recent times.

🏥 Before and After Seat Comparison

Details

Previous

Updated (Round 3)

Total MBBS Seats (All India)1,16,0621,26,600
Newly Added MBBS Seats9,075
Seats Removed (court/regulation issues)456
Net Increase+9,075

👉 These numbers show that MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 3 new seats have expanded the total MBBS capacity in India significantly — giving many more aspirants a fair chance to get admission.

🏫 Vacant Seats from Previous Rounds

After Round 2, many seats remained unfilled due to candidates not reporting or withdrawing their admission.

Type of Vacancy

Number of Seats

Clear Vacancies13,501
Virtual Vacancies7,088

Now, all these unfilled seats have been merged into Round 3, making it one of the largest counselling rounds ever for NEET UG.

🧾 MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 3 Registration & Process

The Round 3 registration is available online on the official MCC portal. Both new candidates and already registered candidates can participate.

Step-by-Step Process:

  1. Visit the MCC official website :- Medical Counselling Committee. 
  2. Click on UG Medical → Counselling → Round 3.
  3. Register using your NEET UG roll number and password.
  4. Pay the registration and security deposit.
  5. Fill your choices — select preferred colleges and courses.
  6. Lock your choices before the deadline.
  7. Wait for the Round 3 seat allotment result.
  8. If allotted, download the allotment letter and report to the college within the given time.

🧠 What’s New in Round 3 Seat Matrix

Here are the key highlights of the MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 3 seat matrix:

  1. Newly Approved Colleges: Around 18 new medical colleges have been approved across India, adding nearly 1,200 MBBS seats. 
  2. Seat Expansion in Existing Colleges: Several existing medical colleges have increased their intake from 100 to 150 seats.
  3. Fresh BDS Seats: Many dental colleges have also added BDS seats under the AIQ quota.
  4. More AIIMS and Deemed Seats: Updated seat matrix includes a revised distribution for AIIMS and Deemed universities.

These changes make Round 3 highly competitive yet full of opportunities.

📅 Important Dates for Round 3

Event

Expected Date

Registration & Choice FillingMid-October 2025
Choice Locking1–2 days after registration
Round 3 Seat Allotment ResultLate October 2025
Reporting to Allotted CollegeWithin 4–5 days of result
Stray Vacancy RoundEarly November 2025

(Dates are tentative — students must check the MCC portal regularly for official announcements.)

🧭 How to Check MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 3 Seat Matrix

Follow these simple steps to download the official seat matrix PDF:

  1. Go to the official MCC website.
  2. Select “UG Medical Counselling”.
  3. Click on “Seat Matrix – Round 3”.
  4. Choose your category (AIQ / Deemed / Central / AIIMS / JIPMER).
  5. Download the Round 3 Seat Matrix PDF to view:
    • College name
    • Course (MBBS/BDS)
    • Category-wise seat breakup
    • Total number of available seats

💬 Expected Cut-off Trends in Round 3

Because of the increase in total seats, the cut-off for Round 3 is expected to drop slightly compared to Round 2.

  • General category students with scores between 540–560 may get decent government college chances.
  • For OBC, SC, and ST categories, cut-offs are expected to relax further.

However, seat allotment also depends on the college preference list and availability in your category.

💡 Expert Tips for Round 3 Counselling

  1. Check Updated Seat Matrix Carefully
    Focus on newly added colleges or increased seat capacities.
  2. Rearrange Preferences
    Start your list with dream colleges, then add safe options.
  3. Don’t Miss Choice Locking
    Locked choices only will be considered during allotment.
  4. Monitor Email & SMS Regularly
    MCC sends all major updates and reporting details there.
  5. Stay Calm & Avoid Panic
    Many top seats open due to withdrawals after Round 2 — patience pays off.
  6. Participate in the Stray Vacancy Round
    Even if you don’t get a seat in Round 3, you can still apply in the stray round.

📢 Conclusion

The MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 3 has brought great relief and fresh hope for lakhs of aspirants.
With over 9,000 new MBBS seats added and several new medical colleges approved, the chances of securing an MBBS/BDS seat this year are higher than ever.

If you haven’t registered yet, do it now — because this round might be your last major chance to get a seat in a reputed medical college.
Stay updated with MCC notifications, check the updated seat matrix, and fill your choices carefully.

🎓 Tip: Every seat counts — Round 3 might just be the key to your medical career in 2025!

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Frequently Asked Questions

MCC will release the NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 3 result on October 8, 2025. The date was announced by MCC as per the revised schedule released on September 13, 2025
Application for NEET – UG Counselling can only be submitted online through Medical Counselling Committee website www.mcc.nic.in.
Checking Step-by-Step NEET 2025 Seat Allotment Process Visit mcc.nic.in, which is the official website of MCC. Click on the link indicating NEET counselling seat allotment result. Find your All India Rank (AIR) on the PDF document. Download the Seat Allotment order.