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MCC UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 Schedule: Registration, Choice Filling & Result

Key Executive Summary & Takeaways

The MCC UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 schedule has been released with important dates for registration, payment, choice filling, choice locking, seat allotment, result declaration and reporting. Round 3 registration/payment runs from 22 September to 27 September 2026, while the seat allotment result is scheduled for 30 September 2026.

MCC UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 Schedule

The Round 3 counselling schedule covers the complete process from verification of the tentative seat matrix through registration, choice filling, seat allotment, result declaration, reporting and verification of joined candidates.

Candidates participating in Round 3 should carefully note the deadlines because different activities have different closing times.

MCC UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 Important Dates

Counselling ActivityDate / Time
Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by Participating Institutes21 September 2026
Registration & Payment22–27 September 2026
Registration Deadline27 September 2026, 03:00 PM
Payment Deadline27 September 2026, 06:00 PM
Choice Filling23–28 September 2026
Choice Filling Deadline28 September 2026, 12:00 Noon
Choice Locking27 September 2026, 07:00 PM – 28 September 2026, 12:00 Noon
Processing of Seat Allotment28–29 September 2026
Round 3 Result30 September 2026
Reporting at Allotted Institute1–9 October 2026
Verification of Joined Candidate Data10 October 2026

The schedule above is based on the Round 3 notice provided.

1. Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix

The participating institutes will complete verification of the tentative seat matrix on 21 September 2026.

This stage takes place before the registration and choice-filling process begins.

2. MCC Round 3 Registration & Payment

Round 3 registration and payment will be available from:

22 September 2026 to 27 September 2026

Candidates must complete registration before the registration deadline.

Registration Deadline

27 September 2026 at 03:00 PM

Payment Deadline

The payment facility will remain available until:

27 September 2026 at 06:00 PM

Candidates should carefully note that the registration and payment deadlines are different.

3. Choice Filling for Round 3

The choice-filling process begins on:

23 September 2026

Candidates can fill and arrange their preferred choices until:

28 September 2026 at 12:00 Noon

During choice filling, candidates should carefully arrange colleges and courses according to their actual preferences.

4. Choice Locking

The Round 3 choice-locking window will open on:

27 September 2026 at 07:00 PM

Choice locking will continue until:

28 September 2026 at 12:00 Noon

Candidates should make sure that their choices are finalized within the specified time.

Important

Do not wait until the final minutes to lock choices. Carefully review:

•College name
•Course
•Preference order
•Available choices
•Category/quota, wherever applicable

5. Seat Allotment Processing

After completion of choice filling and locking, MCC will process the Round 3 seat allotment from:

28–29 September 2026

Seat allotment is followed by the publication of the Round 3 result.

6. MCC Round 3 Seat Allotment Result

The MCC UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 result is scheduled to be published on:

30 September 2026

Candidates should check the official MCC portal after the result is released and review their allotted seat carefully.

7. Reporting at the Allotted Institute

Candidates who receive a Round 3 seat must report to the allotted institute between:

1 October and 9 October 2026

Candidates should follow the instructions issued by MCC and the allotted institute regarding admission, document verification and joining formalities.

8. Verification of Joined Candidate Data

After the reporting period, the participating institutes will verify and share the joined candidate data.

The schedule specifies:

10 October 2026

for verification of joined candidate data by institutes and sharing of data by MCC.

MCC Round 3 Timeline at a Glance

21 Sept

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Seat Matrix Verification

22–27 Sept

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Registration & Payment

23–28 Sept

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Choice Filling

27 Sept, 7 PM

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Choice Locking Begins

28 Sept, 12 Noon

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Choice Filling & Locking Ends

28–29 Sept

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Seat Allotment Processing

30 Sept

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Round 3 Result

1–9 Oct

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Reporting at Allotted Institute

10 Oct

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Joined Candidate Data Verification

Important Things Candidates Should Remember

Registration and payment have separate deadlines

Registration closes at 3:00 PM on 27 September, while the payment facility remains available until 6:00 PM on the same day.

Choice filling closes at 12 Noon

Candidates must complete their choices by 28 September 2026 at 12:00 Noon.

Choice locking also ends at 12 Noon

The choice-locking period runs from 7:00 PM on 27 September to 12:00 Noon on 28 September.

Reporting begins on 1 October

Candidates allotted seats in Round 3 should complete reporting between 1 and 9 October 2026.

Round 3 Choice Filling Tips

For Round 3, candidates should be especially careful while preparing their preferences.

Fill choices according to your genuine preference. Do not add a college simply because a seat appears available.

Keep your choices:

1Realistic according to your eligibility and counselling status.
2Arranged in the order you would actually prefer.
3Carefully reviewed before locking.

Also save screenshots or copies of your submitted choices and important counselling documents for future reference.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When does MCC UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 registration start?

Round 3 registration starts on 22 September 2026.

What is the last date for MCC Round 3 registration?

Registration closes on 27 September 2026 at 3:00 PM.

What is the last date for payment?

The payment facility is available until 27 September 2026 at 6:00 PM.

When does Round 3 choice filling start?

Choice filling starts on 23 September 2026.

When is the last date for choice filling?

Choice filling closes on 28 September 2026 at 12:00 Noon.

When does choice locking begin?

Choice locking begins on 27 September 2026 at 7:00 PM and closes on 28 September 2026 at 12:00 Noon.

When will the MCC Round 3 result be announced?

The Round 3 seat allotment result is scheduled for 30 September 2026.

When is reporting for Round 3?

Reporting at the allotted institute is scheduled from 1 October to 9 October 2026.

Final Words

The MCC UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 schedule is an important update for candidates participating in the final stages of the counselling process. Candidates should carefully track the separate deadlines for registration, payment, choice filling and choice locking.

The most important dates to remember are 27 September for registration/payment deadlines, 28 September for choice filling and locking, 30 September for the Round 3 result, and 1–9 October for reporting.

For the latest MCC UG Counselling 2026 updates, seat matrix, cutoff, choice filling, resignation rules, medical college information and admission news, stay connected with MedAdmission.

Disclaimer: This article is based on the Round 3 schedule shown in the notice provided. Counselling dates and instructions may be revised by the concerned authority. Candidates should always check the latest official MCC notification before completing any counselling activity.
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