The newly added seats are part of the Round 3 seat matrix and provide additional opportunities to NEET UG 2026-qualified candidates participating in MCC counselling. The seats include both 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats and Self-Financed Merit Seats at eligible institutions.

Candidates participating in Round 3 should carefully review the updated seat matrix before finalising their college and course preferences, as these newly added seats can now appear among the options available during choice filling.

MCC NEET UG Round 3 2026: Highlights

MCC NEET UG 2026 Round 3: State-Wise Newly Added Seats

The 183 newly added seats are distributed across six institutions in five states/UT regions.

MCC's official notice confirms the addition of undergraduate seats for Round 3, while the updated matrix identifies the institutions, courses and categories associated with the newly added seats.

Maharashtra Gets 115 Newly Added Seats

Maharashtra accounts for the largest share of the newly added seats, with 115 seats added across two institutions.

Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Government Medical College, Ahilyanagar

A total of 15 MBBS seats have been added at Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Government Medical College, Ahilyanagar, under the All India Quota.

The category-wise distribution is:

• 4 BC seats

• 1 EWS seat

• 7 Open seats

• 2 SC seats

• 1 ST seat

This brings an additional set of MBBS options into the MCC Round 3 matrix for eligible NEET UG candidates.

Datta Meghe Dental College, Nagpur

The MCC has added 100 BDS seats at Datta Meghe Dental College, Hospital and Research Centre, Nagpur.

These seats are listed under the Self-Financed Merit Seat category and are shown under the Open category.

The addition of 100 BDS seats is significant for candidates seeking dental admission through the MCC counselling process, particularly those considering deemed-university/self-financed options.

Puducherry: 50 New MBBS Seats

A total of 50 MBBS seats have been added at Vinayaka Missions Medical College, Karaikal, Puducherry.

These seats fall under the Self-Financed Merit Seat category and are listed under the Open category.

Candidates considering deemed or self-financed medical institutions should carefully check the applicable fee structure, eligibility conditions and financial obligations before placing the college in their Round 3 preference list.

Tripura: 8 New MBBS Seats

Agartala Government Medical College, Agartala, has received 8 newly added MBBS seats under the All India Quota.

The category-wise distribution is:

• 2 BC seats

• 1 EWS seat

• 3 Open seats

• 1 SC seat

• 1 ST seat

These seats will form part of the updated MCC Round 3 matrix and can be considered by candidates meeting the relevant eligibility and category requirements.

Uttarakhand: 7 New MBBS Seats

Late Jagjivan Ram Government Medical College, Pithoragarh, has received 7 new MBBS seats under the All India Quota.

The seats are distributed as follows:

• 2 BC

• 1 EWS

• 2 Open

• 1 Open-PwD

• 1 SC

The addition of these seats provides another government medical college option for candidates participating in the All India Quota counselling process.

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu: 3 New MBBS Seats

The NAMO Medical Education & Research Institute, Silvassa, has received 3 additional MBBS seats under the All India Quota.

The category-wise distribution is:

• 1 BC

• 1 Open

• 1 SC

Candidates should check the detailed Round 3 seat matrix for the exact category and seat status before filling their choices.

Course-Wise Distribution of 183 New Seats

The newly added seats consist predominantly of MBBS seats, along with a substantial number of BDS seats.

Thus, 83 new MBBS seats and 100 new BDS seats have been incorporated into the Round 3 matrix.

The MBBS seats include government All India Quota seats as well as self-financed merit seats, while the 100 newly added BDS seats at Datta Meghe Dental College are under the self-financed merit category.

What Are Newly Added Seats in MCC Counselling?

Newly added seats are seats that have been incorporated into the counselling matrix after the earlier rounds or following the addition/approval of seats and institutions for the ongoing counselling process.

MCC's Round 3 matrix broadly provides information through different vacancy categories, including:

• Clear Vacancy

• Virtual Vacancy

• Newly Added Seats

A clear vacancy represents a seat available for allotment based on the current vacancy position. A virtual vacancy can become available depending on the outcome of the current round and candidates' decisions. Newly added seats, meanwhile, represent seats incorporated into the matrix for the particular round.

Candidates should therefore check all three components when preparing their Round 3 preference list.

MCC NEET UG Round 3 Counselling 2026: Important Dates

Candidates should keep track of the complete Round 3 schedule.

The Round 3 schedule places the choice-filling deadline on September 28, with allotment scheduled for September 30 and reporting beginning October 1.

Who Can Benefit From the Newly Added Seats?

The newly added seats are relevant to candidates participating in MCC's NEET UG 2026 Round 3 counselling who meet the applicable eligibility conditions.

They can be particularly relevant to:

• Candidates who did not receive a seat in earlier rounds

• Candidates who are participating in Round 3 for an upgrade

• Candidates seeking MBBS seats under the All India Quota

• Candidates interested in BDS admission

• Candidates considering deemed/self-financed institutions

• Candidates whose rank and category make the newly added seats relevant to their preference list

However, candidates should not assume that a newly added seat will automatically be allotted to them. Seat allotment continues to depend on NEET UG merit, category, eligibility, quota, seat availability and the choices submitted by candidates.

How to Check the MCC Round 3 Newly Added Seat Matrix?

Candidates can check the latest Round 3 seat matrix through the MCC counselling portal.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Visit the official MCC counselling website.

Step 2: Open the UG Medical Counselling section.

Step 3: Locate the NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Seat Matrix notice.

Step 4: Open the newly added seats PDF.

Step 5: Search the PDF for the preferred state, college or course.

Step 6: Check the seat category and quota.

Step 7: Compare the newly added seats with the Clear Vacancy and Virtual Vacancy lists.

Step 8: Use the updated information while filling and locking Round 3 choices.

Candidates should always use the latest version of the seat matrix because the vacancy position can change during the counselling process.

How Should Candidates Use the Newly Added Seats While Filling Choices?

The addition of new seats means candidates should reconsider their Round 3 preference lists rather than simply repeating the choices used in previous rounds.

Candidates should first identify colleges that have newly entered or expanded their availability. They should then check:

• Course offered

• Number of seats

• Category

• Quota

• Institution type

• Applicable fee structure

• Eligibility requirements

• Previous-round vacancy position

• Personal willingness to join

Candidates should include a college in their preference list only if they are prepared to accept the seat if allotted.

This is particularly important for self-financed and deemed-university seats, where the fee structure can be considerably different from government medical colleges.

MCC NEET UG Round 3 Registration and Choice Filling

According to the current schedule, MCC Round 3 registration and fee payment continue until September 27, 2026, while choice filling remains available through September 28.

Candidates should complete registration and payment within the prescribed deadline before proceeding with the choice-filling process.

The choice-filling window is scheduled from September 23 to September 28, 2026, with choice locking scheduled from September 27 evening to September 28 noon.

Candidates should carefully review their complete list before locking it because the final preference order plays a crucial role in the allotment process.

Important Things to Remember

Candidates participating in MCC NEET UG Round 3 should keep the following points in mind:

• MCC has added 183 new MBBS and BDS seats.

• The newly added seats are spread across five states/UT regions.

• Maharashtra has the highest number of newly added seats with 115.

• Puducherry has received 50 new MBBS seats.

• Tripura has received 8 new MBBS seats.

• Uttarakhand has received 7 new MBBS seats.

• Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu has received 3 new MBBS seats.

• The newly added seats include 83 MBBS and 100 BDS seats.

• Some seats are under the All India Quota, while others are Self-Financed Merit Seats.

• Candidates should check the category-wise distribution before filling choices.

• The updated matrix should be reviewed alongside the Clear Vacancy and Virtual Vacancy lists.

• Round 3 choice filling is scheduled to close on September 28.

• The Round 3 allotment result is scheduled for September 30.

• Candidates allotted seats must complete reporting within the prescribed period.

What This Means for NEET UG 2026 Aspirants

The addition of 183 seats changes the vacancy landscape for MCC Round 3 and gives participating candidates more choices than were available after the earlier rounds.

For MBBS aspirants, the newly added government All India Quota seats at institutions in Maharashtra, Tripura, Uttarakhand and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu expand the pool of available government-college options.

For BDS aspirants, the addition of 100 seats at Datta Meghe Dental College, Nagpur provides a substantial new block of seats under the Self-Financed Merit Seat category.

At the same time, candidates should distinguish between government AIQ seats and self-financed/deemed-university seats before making their choices, particularly with regard to fee obligations and institutional conditions.

Conclusion

The MCC NEET UG 2026 Round 3 newly added seats list has introduced 183 additional MBBS and BDS seats into the counselling process. These seats have been added across Maharashtra, Puducherry, Tripura, Uttarakhand and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.

The new matrix includes 83 MBBS seats and 100 BDS seats, with the seats distributed between All India Quota and Self-Financed Merit categories. Candidates participating in Round 3 should carefully examine the updated seat matrix and incorporate relevant new options into their preference list before the choice-filling deadline.

With Round 3 choice filling scheduled through September 28 and the allotment result scheduled for September 30, 2026, candidates should complete registration, payment and choice locking within the prescribed timelines and regularly check the latest MCC notifications for any subsequent changes.