CENTAC Extends NEET MDS 2026 Round 3 Counselling Deadlines, Fresh Applications window Open till November 2

As per the official notice issued by the CENTAC in this regard, the decision has been taken following the revised Round 3 counselling schedule issued by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for MDS courses after the lowering of the qualifying cut-off.

Under the revised schedule, candidates can submit fresh applications until November 2, 2026, at 5 pm, while the deadline for submitting willingness, paying the registration fee and filling course preferences for Round 3 has been extended to November 3, 2026, at 5 pm.

CENTAC has also extended the deadline for candidates seeking to resign from seats admitted during Round 1 or Round 2 of its counselling process. Such candidates can submit their resignation requests until November 3, 2026, at 5 pm. Below is the detailed schedule-

CENTAC NEET MDS 2026: REVISED ROUND 3 COUNSELLING SCHEDULE

According to CENTAC, the extension follows the revised MCC Round 3 schedule for MDS admissions, which was issued in view of the lowering of the qualifying cut-off.

The revised timeline provides additional time for candidates to submit fresh applications and complete the necessary formalities for participation in the third round of postgraduate dental counselling.

To view the notice, click the link below