The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the list of candidates who did not report in Round 3 of NEET UG Counselling 2026. The notice, titled "Notice for Not Reported Candidates Round 3 UG 2026", is available on mcc.nic.in alongside a separate list of admitted and joined candidates up to Round 3. According to MCC, these candidates cannot claim their seats now because the reporting period ended on October 9, 2026.
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What MCC Has Released
- Not Reported Candidates, Round 3: candidates who held a Round 1 or Round 2 seat under the Float option, or who were allotted a seat in Round 3, and did not physically report to their institute.
- Admitted/Joined Candidates up to Round 3: candidate-wise details of institute, course and round for those who completed admission.
- MCC's position: the reporting time per schedule ended on October 9, so affected candidates cannot claim the seats now.
Round 3 Timeline at a Glance
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 3 registration and fee payment | September 22 to 27, 2026 |
| Round 3 choice filling | September 23 to 28, 2026 |
| Round 3 result | September 30, 2026 |
| Reporting at allotted institute | October 1 to 9, 2026 |
| Verification of joined candidates | October 10, 2026 |
| Non-reporting and admitted lists published | October 12, 2026 |
How to Check Your Name in the List
- Open the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in, and go to UG Medical Counselling.
- Find the notice for not-reported candidates for Round 3 UG 2026.
- Download the PDF and search for your roll number or name.
- If you reported in time but your name appears, contact your institute and MCC through the official channel with your reporting proof immediately.
- Check the admitted/joined list as well to confirm your own admission is recorded.
Seat Rules for Non-Reporting Candidates
As reported from the MCC NEET UG 2026 information bulletin, a candidate allotted a Round 3 seat who does not report exits the counselling process with forfeiture of the security deposit, and is not eligible for further rounds. Resignation from a Round 3 seat is also not permitted. In Round 2, non-joining leads to forfeiture of the security deposit. Candidates should read the exact clauses in the official bulletin on mcc.nic.in, as individual cases depend on quota and category.
| Situation | Rule as reported |
|---|---|
| Round 3 seat allotted, did not report | Exit from counselling, security deposit forfeited, no further rounds |
| Resignation from Round 3 seat | Not permitted |
| Round 2 seat allotted, did not join | Security deposit forfeited |
| Stray vacancy seat allotted, did not join | Deposit forfeited, not eligible for later counselling if conducted |
Security Deposit Amounts
- 15% AIQ and central universities, unreserved: Rs 10,000 (counselling fee Rs 1,000, non-refundable)
- 15% AIQ and central universities, SC/ST/OBC/PwD: Rs 5,000 (counselling fee Rs 500, non-refundable)
- Deemed universities, all categories: Rs 2 lakh (counselling fee Rs 5,000, non-refundable)
Stray Vacancy Round 2026: What Happens Next
MCC's schedule places the online stray vacancy round right after Round 3. Candidates on any central or state allotment list are removed from consideration for this round, and Round 3 allottees are not eligible. Confirm the dates and eligibility on the official notice before acting.
| Stray Vacancy Round Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration and fee payment | October 12 to 14 |
| Choice filling | October 12 to 15 |
| Choice locking | October 14, 4 PM to October 15, 10 AM |
| Seat allotment processing | October 15 to 16 |
| Result | October 17 |
| Reporting at allotted institute | October 19 to 26 |
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