MCC NEET UG Round 3 2026: 183 New MBBS & BDS Seats Added

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has added 183 new MBBS and BDS seats to the NEET UG Round 3 2026 seat matrix. The additional seats have been introduced across medical and dental colleges in Maharashtra, Puducherry, Tripura, Uttarakhand and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.

The biggest addition is in Maharashtra, with 115 seats, followed by 50 MBBS seats in Puducherry. The remaining seats have been added in Tripura, Uttarakhand and Silvassa. For candidates participating in Round 3, these additions can change the available choice pool and should be considered before finalising choices.

MCC NEET UG Round 3 2026: 183 New Seats Added

The largest single addition is 100 BDS seats at Datta Meghe Dental College, Nagpur, while the largest MBBS addition is 50 seats at Vinayaka Missions Medical College, Karaikal.

Maharashtra Gets 115 New Seats

Maharashtra accounts for 115 of the 183 newly added seats in Round 3. Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Government Medical College, Ahilyanagar has received 15 new MBBS seats under the All India Quota. The category-wise addition includes BC, EW, OP, SC and ST seats.

Another 100 BDS seats have been added at Datta Meghe Dental College, Hospital and Research Centre in Nagpur. These seats are listed under the deemed-university/self-financed merit seat structure, with the newly added seats shown under the OP category in the reported matrix.

50 New MBBS Seats Added in Puducherry

Candidates interested in MBBS seats through MCC counselling should also check the newly added seats at Vinayaka Missions Medical College, Karaikal, Puducherry. The Round 3 matrix adds 50 MBBS seats at the institute. These are listed under the deemed university category and self-financed merit seat quota.

For candidates considering deemed-university options, this addition is particularly relevant because fee structure and financial commitment can differ substantially from government medical colleges. Students should check the latest official fee information before placing such choices high in their preference list.

New MBBS Seats in Tripura, Uttarakhand & Silvassa

Round 3 also brings smaller but potentially important additions in three other locations. Agartala Government Medical College, Tripura has received 8 new MBBS seats, including BC, EW, OP, SC and ST seats under the All India Quota. Late Jagjivan Ram Government Medical College, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand has received 7 MBBS seats.

The NAMO Medical Education & Research Institute, Government Medical College, Silvassa has received another 3 MBBS seats, taking the total newly added seats in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu to three.

Why the 183 New Seats Matter for Round 3 Candidates

A newly added seat does not mean that every candidate will automatically have a better chance of getting a medical college. The actual outcome will depend on the candidate's NEET rank, category, choice order, seat type and availability during allotment.

However, an expanded seat matrix gives eligible candidates additional choices to consider. Candidates who have not yet locked their choices should review the updated Round 3 matrix instead of relying only on the Round 1 or Round 2 seat list. This is particularly important for candidates whose earlier choices were limited because of rank or seat availability.

MCC NEET UG Round 3 2026: Important Dates

OGcollege Insight: The Round 3 allotment result is scheduled for September 30, followed by reporting at the allotted institute from October 1 to 9.

Use the Updated Seat Matrix While Filling Choices

Round 3 choice filling becomes more important because the seat matrix can change between counselling rounds. New seats, virtual vacancies and clear vacancies can create differences between what was available earlier and what is available now.

Students should therefore make their choices based on the latest MCC Round 3 information, rather than copying the same order used during Round 1 or Round 2. If you have a large list of colleges, Orbi, OGcollege's AI counsellor, can help organise your options using your NEET rank, category and preferences so that you can compare colleges before finalising your choices.

What If You Are Confused Between Government, Deemed & Private Options?

The newly added Round 3 seats include both a government medical college and deemed-university options. That makes it especially important to compare more than just the closing rank.

For example, a candidate comparing a newly added government MBBS seat with a deemed-university MBBS option should separately check fees, hostel costs, clinical exposure, location and the overall financial commitment before arranging the choices. Speaking with an existing medical student can also help because official seat matrices generally do not explain the day-to-day academic and clinical experience.

Talk to a Medical Senior Before Finalising Your Choices

Through OGcollege Talk to Seniors, students can speak with verified medical seniors about practical aspects of medical college life. You can ask about academics, clinical exposure, patient load, hostel life, internships, campus culture and the day-to-day experience of studying at a particular college. This can be useful when a newly added college enters your Round 3 choice list and you do not have enough first-hand information about it.

Related OGcollege Guides

Students preparing their MCC choices can also read "MCC Round 1 Seat Allotment 2026: Join or Upgrade? How to Decide" to understand how to evaluate an allotted seat, "Can You Participate in Both MCC and State NEET Counselling?" to understand the relationship between central and state counselling, and "What is the Seat Allotment Process through the NEET Exam?" for a step-by-step explanation of seat allotment.

Final Verdict

MCC has added 183 new MBBS and BDS seats to the NEET UG Round 3 2026 seat matrix, covering six institutes across Maharashtra, Puducherry, Tripura, Uttarakhand and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Maharashtra accounts for 115 of these additions, including 15 MBBS and 100 BDS seats.

For Round 3 candidates, the important step is to check the updated seat matrix before completing choice filling and locking. The new seats expand the available pool, but actual allotment will still depend on rank, category, quota, choices and seat availability. With registration continuing until September 27 and the Round 3 allotment result scheduled for September 30, candidates should use the latest MCC data while finalising their preferences.

Verified Sources

MCC Official Round 3 Seat Addition Notice: Official MCC notice announcing the addition of seats for Round 3 UG counselling 2026.

MCC Current Events UG: Official MCC page listing the newly added Round 3 MBBS/BDS seat matrix and other current counselling documents.

Education Times: Reported the 183-seat Round 3 addition, including the Maharashtra and Puducherry seat additions.