MCC 2025 Round 3 Choice-Filling Extended: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has extended the MCC 2025 Round 3 Choice-Filling last date by the 13th of October till 11:59 PM. MCC decided to extend this in view of the New NMC MBBS Seat Matrix. NEET 2025 aspirants who missed out on MCC 2025 Round 1 & 2, or want to take the opportunity to upgrade, should use this strategically.
Recently, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved a total of 808 medical colleges and 1,23,700 MBBS seats. Moreover, continuous approval by NMC and MCC has made NEET UG 2025 counselling very exciting and given new hope for NEET 2025 low rankers.
In this article, we have explained a smart strategy for MCC 2025 Round 3 Choice-Filling.
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MCC 2025 Round 3 Choice-Filling Extended Till 13 Oct
The MCC’s decision to extend the choice-filling window gives students more time to review their preferences and reorder college options based on the newly updated seat matrix.
Many candidates who were initially unsure or dissatisfied with their previous allotments can now:
Join NEET News 2025 - Update their choice lists as per new seat additions
- Include newly approved colleges
- Reconsider preferences based on Round 2 closing ranks
Why Did MCC Extend the Round 3 Choice-Filling?
The main reason behind the extension is the sudden addition of new NMC-approved MBBS seats across various states. The NMC has been continuously approving new colleges and expanding existing ones to meet India’s healthcare workforce goals.
This directly affects Round 3 counselling; more seats mean higher chances of allotment, especially for low-rank NEET aspirants who were left out earlier.
MCC 2025: Allegations and Internal Challenges at NMC
Before NEET UG 2025 counselling started, medical college scrutiny was at its peak. NMC cancelled seat renewals at 6 medical colleges after a CBI investigation and cancelled 200 MBBS seats of JNMC (Belagavi, Karnataka).
This kind of news was frequent.
The integrity of NMC was itself in question because there was an allegation of involvement of an NMC official in the CBI medical college accreditation case.
The Medical Accreditation and Rating Board (MARB) is the sole body which approves new medical colleges in India and also gives permission to add new MBBS seats after thorough evaluation. MARB is one of the 4 autonomous bodies of NMC which is grappling with vacanct top posts. This NMC-MARB vacancies raise questions on medical college ratings process.
Then, a general question arises: “How is NMC evaluating medical colleges and how is it increasing MBBS seats in record numbers?”
The MBBS Seat Boom: Blessing for NEET 2025 Aspirants
Before diving into strategy, it’s essential to understand how the MBBS seat bonanza is bringing hope to NEET aspirants and how they need to adapt their MCC 2025 round 3 choice-filling strategy.
On 24 September, the Union Cabinet approved the Phase III medical college expansion plan, and 5023 MBBS seats were added. This is aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious “Medical College Expansion in India: CSS Phase 1-2-3“ plan to add 75,000 medical seats in India in the next five years.
With this, NMC fast-tracked medical colleges and MBBS seat approvals.
One of the significant developments leading up to Round 3 is that the NMC continues to approve new medical colleges and seat expansions, even for the 2025-26 academic year.
This comes after NMC was ordered not to freeze new medical colleges or MBBS seats, the Government revealed in the Rajya Sabha. There is no freeze on approvals.
List of NMC-Approved 18 New Medical Colleges
Smart Strategy for MCC 2025 Round 3 Choice-Filling: How to Rank Colleges Wisely
Here’s how to approach Round 3 with clarity and confidence:
Make a Priority List
- Divide colleges into three categories, Dream, Safe, and Backup.
- Put your dream colleges first but ensure you also include realistic options.
Study Previous Rounds’ Cutoffs
- Check Round 1 and Round 2 closing ranks on.
- This will help you predict where you stand.
Include Newly Approved Colleges
- Newly added colleges may have lower competition, making them excellent backup options.
Recheck Seat Matrix Before Final Lock
- MCC updates the seat matrix frequently, recheck on official website, mcc.nic.in, just before locking your choices to avoid missing out on new seats.
Don’t Leave Gaps or Skip Options
- Each unfilled slot reduces your chances.
- Fill as many choices as possible.
Read Also: MCC Round 2 Choice Filling 2025: Smart Strategies for Low NEET Rank
Tips for Low Rankers in NEET 2025: How to Use Round 3 as a Second Chance
Round 3 is often called the “second chance round” for a reason. Even candidates with low NEET ranks (up to 6-7 lakh) can secure a seat if they:
- Target newly approved or less popular colleges
- Choose deemed universities or private institutes with higher fee brackets
- Stay alert to vacant seat lists published during the round 3
The extension till October 13 allows time to explore every possible option, use it wisely.
Common Mistakes to Avoid in MCC 2025 Round 3 Choice-Filling
- Ignoring new colleges added after Round 2
- Failing to lock choices before the deadline
- Overconfidence in dream colleges with very high cutoffs
- Not checking the seat category (AIQ, Deemed, Central) carefully
Note: Double-check your list and submit only after reviewing the official MCC notices.
Use the Extended Deadline Wisely for Better MBBS Allotment
The MCC 2025 Round 3 Choice-Filling extension is a strategic advantage. With over 1.23 lakh MBBS seats, 18 new colleges, and thousands of fresh opportunities, even low-rank candidates can make it this year.
Plan your choice-filling according to NEET rank strategically, stay updated with MCC notifications, and lock your preferences before October 13 (11:59 PM) to ensure you don’t miss your dream seat.
