MP NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Choice Filling and choice locking are officially active on the centralized Directorate of Medical Education portal (dme.mponline.gov.in) for 85% State Quota MBBS and BDS admissions across Madhya Pradesh. Following the release of the vacant seat matrix and the revised merit list, registered candidates must submit and lock their college preferences before tomorrow, October 07, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Candidates planning state preference combinations can explore our All India College Predictor Hub and browse specialized insights in our Medical Admissions Hub.
Latest status — verified on October 06, 2026: The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh, has published the Round 3 (Mop-Up Round) Vacant Seat Matrix. The online choice filling and choice locking window is open on dme.mponline.gov.in and will close tomorrow on October 07, 2026 (11:59 PM). The Round 3 seat allotment result will be declared on October 10, 2026, with college reporting scheduled from October 11 to October 14, 2026.
MP NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Counselling: Key Highlights
The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh regulates state quota admissions across all government medical colleges (GMCs) and private medical institutions. The table below outlines the core parameters governing Round 3:
| Counselling Parameter | Official Specification / Portal Detail |
|---|---|
| Counselling Authority | Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh |
| Official Portals | dme.mponline.gov.in and medicaleducation.mp.gov.in |
| Academic Programs Offered | MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) & BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) |
| Counselling Stage | State Quota Third Round (Round 3 / Mop-Up Centralized Counselling 2026-27) |
| Choice Filling Rule | Mandatory fresh choice filling for 100% of participants (No carry forward from earlier rounds) |
| Seat Quota Included | 85% State Quota (Government/Autonomous Colleges) and 100% Private College Seats |
| Security Deposit for Private Choices | Mandatory online payment (₹1,00,000 for Private MBBS / ₹10,000 for Private BDS) |
| Regulatory Oversight | National Medical Commission (nmc.org.in) and Medical Counselling Committee (mcc.nic.in) |
| Free Counselling Guidance | Book a Free Admission Counselling Session |
Official MP NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Counselling Schedule
DME Madhya Pradesh has notified the complete calendar for Round 3 (Mop-Up Round). Candidates participating in MP NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Choice Filling must complete all portal steps within the given deadlines:
| Round 3 Event / Milestone | Start Date | End Date and Time |
|---|---|---|
| Publication of Vacant Seat Matrix & Revised Merit List | October 03, 2026 | Published (Official Portal Live) |
| Fresh Choice Filling & Choice Locking Window | October 04, 2026 (04:00 PM) | October 07, 2026 (Till 11:59 PM – Closes Tomorrow) |
| Processing of Seat Allotment Data | October 08 – October 09, 2026 | Internal Evaluation by DME |
| Declaration of Round 3 Seat Allotment Result | October 10, 2026 | Evening (08:00 PM) |
| Download of Allotment Letter & Physical Reporting at Allotted College | October 11, 2026 (10:00 AM) | October 14, 2026 (Up to 06:00 PM) |
| College Directory | Explore Medical Colleges Directory | Available 24/7 |
Historical Reference: Round 2 Schedule & Milestones
For candidate reference and audit verification, the completed Round 2 timeline is retained below:
| Round 2 Event / Milestone | Start Date | End Date and Time |
|---|---|---|
| Publication of Vacancy Chart and Remaining Vacant Seats | September 05, 2026 | Completed |
| Fresh Registration Window (For Unregistered Candidates) | September 05, 2026 (11:00 AM) | September 06, 2026 (Till 11:59 PM) |
| Publication of Revised State Merit List (Round 2) | September 07, 2026 | Completed |
| Mandatory Fresh Choice Filling and Locking Window | September 07, 2026 (04:00 PM) | September 09, 2026 (Till 11:59 PM) |
| Declaration of Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | September 11, 2026 | Completed |
| Download of Allotment Letter and Physical Reporting | September 12, 2026 (10:00 AM) | September 18, 2026 (Up to 06:00 PM) |
Eligibility and Participation Protocol for Round 3 Candidates
Candidates participating in MP NEET UG 2026 Round 3 are categorized into distinct applicant pools governed by specific procedural requirements:
Category A: Registered Candidates Who Opted for Upgradation
- Candidates who were allotted a seat in previous rounds, completed physical reporting, paid the required admission fees, and submitted their online Willingness for Upgradation through candidate login.
- These candidates DO NOT need to register freshly or pay the registration fee again.
- Mandatory Action: They must submit a fresh preference list during the choice filling window (October 04 to October 07, 2026). If a higher preference seat is allotted in Round 3, the previous seat is cancelled automatically. If no higher seat is allotted, their previous seat remains protected.
Category B: Registered Candidates Who Were Not Allotted Any Seat
- Candidates whose names appeared in the State Merit List but did not secure an allotment due to higher cutoff ranks.
- These candidates remain eligible directly for Round 3 without paying fresh registration fees.
- Mandatory Action: They must perform fresh choice filling and locking before October 07, 2026 (11:59 PM) to be considered for Round 3 seat allotment.
Category C: Candidates Who Availed Free Exit in Previous Rounds
- Candidates who were allotted a seat earlier but chose not to report to the college.
- These candidates are eligible to participate in Round 3, provided they submit fresh choices.
Mandatory Security Deposit Rules for Choice Filling
To prevent non-serious seat blocking, DME Madhya Pradesh enforces mandatory refundable security deposit guidelines for candidates including private medical and dental colleges in their preference matrix:
| College Preference Type Included in Choices | Refundable Security Deposit Amount | Applicable Quota / Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Government Medical Colleges (MBBS) Only | ₹10,000 (General / UR) / ₹5,000 (SC / ST / OBC / EWS of MP) | 85% State Quota Seats in GMCs |
| Government Dental Colleges (BDS) Only | ₹10,000 (General / UR) / ₹5,000 (Reserved Categories of MP) | GDC Indore BDS Seats |
| Private Unaided Medical Colleges (MBBS) Included | ₹1,00,000 (Rupees One Lakh) to ₹2,00,000 (Rupees Two Lakhs) | State Quota & Management Quota in Private Medical Colleges |
| Private Unaided Dental Colleges (BDS) Included | ₹10,000 (Rupees Ten Thousand Only) | Private Dental Colleges across MP |
Security Deposit Forfeiture Condition: If a candidate is allotted a seat in Round 3 and fails to report or join the allotted institution within the designated reporting period, the security deposit will be forfeited, and the candidate will be eliminated from subsequent state counselling rounds.
Government Medical Colleges (GMC) Cutoff Matrix in Madhya Pradesh
Aspirants formulating their Round 3 choice preference lists can analyze the opening and closing State Rank benchmarks and estimated NEET marks across major state government medical institutions:
| Government Medical College | UR Closing Rank (Marks) | OBC Closing Rank (Marks) | EWS Closing Rank (Marks) | SC Closing Rank (Marks) | ST Closing Rank (Marks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College (MGM), Indore | MP Rank 145 (665) | MP Rank 210 (658) | MP Rank 195 (660) | MP Rank 980 (575) | MP Rank 2,450 (460) |
| Gandhi Medical College (GMC), Bhopal | MP Rank 260 (652) | MP Rank 345 (645) | MP Rank 315 (648) | MP Rank 1,180 (560) | MP Rank 2,820 (442) |
| Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College (NSCB), Jabalpur | MP Rank 420 (640) | MP Rank 525 (634) | MP Rank 485 (637) | MP Rank 1,420 (542) | MP Rank 3,150 (425) |
| Gajra Raja Medical College (GRMC), Gwalior | MP Rank 490 (635) | MP Rank 595 (629) | MP Rank 560 (632) | MP Rank 1,560 (532) | MP Rank 3,380 (415) |
| Shyam Shah Medical College (SSMC), Rewa | MP Rank 680 (624) | MP Rank 790 (618) | MP Rank 740 (621) | MP Rank 1,820 (515) | MP Rank 3,740 (398) |
| Bundelkhand Medical College (BMC), Sagar | MP Rank 740 (620) | MP Rank 860 (614) | MP Rank 810 (617) | MP Rank 1,940 (508) | MP Rank 3,920 (390) |
| Government Medical College, Ratlam | MP Rank 860 (614) | MP Rank 980 (608) | MP Rank 925 (611) | MP Rank 2,120 (495) | MP Rank 4,180 (380) |
| Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Medical College, Vidisha | MP Rank 820 (616) | MP Rank 940 (610) | MP Rank 890 (613) | MP Rank 2,050 (500) | MP Rank 4,050 (385) |
| Government Medical College, Khandwa | MP Rank 960 (609) | MP Rank 1,085 (603) | MP Rank 1,020 (606) | MP Rank 2,280 (485) | MP Rank 4,390 (370) |
| Government Medical College, Shivpuri | MP Rank 1,040 (605) | MP Rank 1,165 (599) | MP Rank 1,110 (602) | MP Rank 2,410 (478) | MP Rank 4,560 (362) |
| Government Medical College, Shahdol | MP Rank 1,120 (601) | MP Rank 1,240 (595) | MP Rank 1,190 (598) | MP Rank 2,540 (470) | MP Rank 4,720 (355) |
| Government Medical College, Chhindwara | MP Rank 1,080 (603) | MP Rank 1,195 (597) | MP Rank 1,145 (600) | MP Rank 2,480 (474) | MP Rank 4,640 (358) |
| Government Medical College, Datia | MP Rank 1,010 (606) | MP Rank 1,130 (600) | MP Rank 1,075 (603) | MP Rank 2,360 (480) | MP Rank 4,480 (366) |
| New GMCs (Neemuch, Mandsaur, Sheopur, Singrauli) | MP Rank 1,210 (596) | MP Rank 1,320 (591) | MP Rank 1,270 (594) | MP Rank 2,680 (462) | MP Rank 4,920 (348) |
Private Medical Colleges in Madhya Pradesh: Cutoffs and Annual Fees
Private medical colleges in Madhya Pradesh are affiliated with state universities and regulated under the MP Private Universities Regulatory Commission. Cutoffs and approved annual tuition fee structures are outlined below:
| Private Medical College Name | Location | UR Closing Rank (Marks) | Annual Tuition Fee (AFRC Approved) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences (SAIMS) | Indore | MP Rank 1,380 (588) | ₹12,85,000 / Year |
| RD Gardi Medical College | Ujjain | MP Rank 1,590 (578) | ₹11,40,000 / Year |
| Index Medical College Hospital and Research Centre | Indore | MP Rank 1,740 (570) | ₹12,40,000 / Year |
| Chirayu Medical College and Hospital | Bhopal | MP Rank 1,460 (584) | ₹13,20,000 / Year |
| LN Medical College and JK Hospital | Bhopal | MP Rank 1,680 (573) | ₹12,75,000 / Year |
| People’s College of Medical Sciences and Research Centre | Bhopal | MP Rank 1,820 (566) | ₹12,15,000 / Year |
| Amaltas Institute of Medical Sciences | Dewas | MP Rank 1,980 (558) | ₹10,90,000 / Year |
| Mahaveer Institute of Medical Sciences and Research | Bhopal | MP Rank 2,150 (550) | ₹10,25,000 / Year |
| RKDF Medical College Hospital and Research Centre | Bhopal | MP Rank 2,340 (540) | ₹10,50,000 / Year |
| Sukh Sagar Medical College and Hospital | Jabalpur | MP Rank 2,520 (532) | ₹9,80,000 / Year |
Madhya Pradesh Government Medical College Rural Bond & Penalty Regulations
Candidates taking admission to Government Medical Colleges in Madhya Pradesh must execute statutory service bonds as mandated by the state government:
| Bond Type | Compulsory Service Duration | Non-Compliance Financial Penalty | Key Conditions & Exemptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government MBBS Rural Service Bond | 1 Year Mandatory Rural / Public Health Posting | ₹10,00,000 (General / OBC / EWS) / ₹5,00,000 (SC / ST) | Bond execution on ₹500 stamp paper with two guarantors |
| Seat Resignation / College Leaving Penalty | Applicable if seat vacated after designated cut-off date | ₹30,00,000 (Rupees Thirty Lakhs Only) | Statutory penalty for lapse of state medical seat |
| Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana (MMVY) Bond | 2 Years Mandatory State Government Service | Full Tuition Fee Refund + Penalty | Applicable for students availing 100% state fee sponsorship |
| Post Graduate Disqualification | Applicable on bond default | Barred from state PG counselling for 3 years | Enforced under MP Medical Education Admission Rules |
Step-by-Step Choice Filling and Locking Procedure on dme.mponline.gov.in
Candidates must follow the step-by-step procedure below to submit their preferences accurately during the MP NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Choice Filling window:
- Portal Login: Visit dme.mponline.gov.in and click on the “Under Graduate Counselling (NEET UG)” link.
- Candidate Authentication: Click on “Candidate Login” and enter your NEET-UG Roll Number, Secret Key / Password, and security captcha code.
- Select Choice Filling Option: Click on the active link titled “Fill / Edit Choices for Round 3” on your student dashboard.
- Add College Preferences: Select institutions from the dropdown list containing all participating Government and Private Medical/Dental colleges. Arrange colleges in strict order of your true academic preference.
- Security Deposit Payment: If adding private medical colleges to your list, complete the online payment of the refundable security deposit via Net Banking, UPI, or Credit/Debit Card.
- Choice Re-Ordering and Verification: Review the preference hierarchy carefully. Ensure your top-choice colleges are positioned at the highest rank numbers.
- Generate OTP and Lock Choices: Click on “Lock Choices”. An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number and email. Enter the OTP to finalize and lock your selection before October 07, 2026 (11:59 PM).
- Print Confirmation Slip: Download and print the locked choice submission slip containing the transaction ID and timestamp for future verification.
Mandatory Documents Checklist for Physical Reporting
Allotted candidates must present original certificates alongside two sets of self-attested photocopies at the scrutiny counter of the allotted medical college:
- NEET-UG 2026 Admit Card (Original printout with affixed photograph).
- NEET-UG 2026 Scorecard / Rank Card issued by NTA.
- MP NEET UG 2026 Online Registration Slip downloaded from DME MPOnline.
- Provisional Allotment Letter (Round 3) downloaded from candidate login.
- Class 10th (High School) Marksheet and Passing Certificate (Proof of Date of Birth).
- Class 12th (Higher Secondary) Marksheet and Passing Certificate.
- Domicile Certificate of Madhya Pradesh issued by an authorized Revenue Officer / Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM).
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) in prescribed format issued by the competent authority of Madhya Pradesh.
- Current Financial Year Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate for OBC candidates.
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Eligibility Certificate valid for the 2026-27 academic session.
- Medical Fitness Certificate signed by a registered medical practitioner.
- Income Certificate of parents/guardians (Mandatory for SC/ST/OBC and MMVY / Post Matric Scholarship applicants).
- Rural Service Bond & Seat Leaving Bond Documents executed on non-judicial stamp paper with notarized affidavit.
- Candidate Aadhaar Card and Parent/Guardian Photo ID.
- Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favor of the Dean/Principal of the allotted college for college tuition fees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Regarding MP NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Counselling
Q1: What is the deadline for MP NEET UG 2026 Round 3 choice filling and locking?
Answer: The online choice filling and choice locking window for Round 3 closes on October 07, 2026, at 11:59 PM on dme.mponline.gov.in.
Q2: Is fresh choice filling mandatory for Round 3 in MP NEET UG?
Answer: Yes. Choice filling submitted in earlier rounds is null and void. All eligible candidates seeking a seat or college upgradation must perform fresh choice filling and locking.
Q3: When will the MP NEET UG Round 3 seat allotment result be declared?
Answer: The official Round 3 seat allotment result will be published on October 10, 2026 on the DME MP portal.
Q4: What are the college reporting dates for candidates allotted seats in Round 3?
Answer: Allotted candidates must physically report for document verification and admission at their allotted college between October 11 and October 14, 2026 (up to 06:00 PM).
Q5: What is the security deposit for adding private medical colleges in MP Round 3?
Answer: Candidates choosing private medical colleges must deposit a refundable security amount of ₹1,00,000 to ₹2,00,000 online prior to choice locking.
Q6: What is the rural service bond period for government MBBS colleges in Madhya Pradesh?
Answer: Admitted students must complete 1 year of compulsory rural service or pay a financial penalty of ₹10,00,000 (₹5,00,000 for reserved categories).
Q7: Where can I get personalized guidance for MP NEET UG 2026 choice filling?
Answer: You can book a one-on-one session through our Book a Free Admission Counselling Session portal.
Sources Checked and Editorial Verification
- Directorate of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh Official Portal
- Department of Medical Education, Government of Madhya Pradesh
- National Medical Commission (NMC) Official Portal
Update Policy: This page is updated continuously whenever DME Madhya Pradesh issues fresh circulars, merit lists, seat matrices, or counselling orders.