NEET UG Round 3 New 183 Seats: Added Check State-Wise Seat Matrix

There are 183 more MBBS and BDS seats available in NEET UG 2026 Round 3 after the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) added seats to the counselling matrix.

The additions are spread across Maharashtra, Puducherry, Tripura, Uttarakhand and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Maharashtra accounts for the largest share, with 115 seats added across one medical and one dental college.

Of the 183 seats, 100 are BDS seats at Datta Meghe Dental College in Nagpur. Another 50 MBBS seats have been added at Vinayaka Missions Medical College, Karaikal.

For candidates currently filling choices in Round 3, this changes the list of seats available for consideration. The Round 3 allotment result is scheduled for September 30, 2026.

NEET UG Round 3: 183 New Seats Added

Here is the statewise distribution of the newly added seats:

State/UT	Institute	Course	Seats Added
Maharashtra	Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Government Medical College, Ahilyanagar	MBBS	15
Maharashtra	Datta Meghe Dental College, Hospital and Research Centre, Nagpur	BDS	100
Puducherry	Vinayaka Missions Medical College, Karaikal	MBBS	50
Tripura	Agartala Government Medical College	MBBS	8
Uttarakhand	Late Jagjivan Ram Government Medical College, Pithoragarh	MBBS	7
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu	NAMO Medical Education & Research Institute, Silvassa	MBBS	3
Total			183

The numbers matter differently depending on the college. Some additions involve only a handful of AIQ seats, while Nagpur and Karaikal account for 150 seats between them.

Maharashtra Gets 115 Additional MBBS and BDS Seats

Maharashtra has received the biggest addition in this Round 3 update.

Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Government Medical College, Ahilyanagar has 15 additional MBBS seats under the All India Quota.

The category distribution is:

Category	Seats
BC	4
EW	1
OP	7
SC	2
ST	1
Total	15

Students considering government MBBS seats in Maharashtra should take note of these additions while reviewing their Round 3 choices.

The much larger addition in the state is for BDS.

100 BDS Seats Added at Datta Meghe Dental College, Nagpur

Datta Meghe Dental College, Hospital and Research Centre, Wanadongri, Nagpur has received 100 additional BDS seats.

These seats are listed under the deemed university category and self-financed merit seat quota. All 100 seats are shown under the OP category in the seat matrix.

Students should not treat these seats as equivalent to the 15 newly added government MBBS seats simply because both are in Maharashtra. The course, institution type and quota are different.

Before adding the dental college to a choice list, candidates should check the applicable fee and other admission conditions.

Puducherry Gets 50 New MBBS Seats

A substantial MBBS addition has also been made in Puducherry.

Vinayaka Missions Medical College, Karaikal now has 50 additional MBBS seats in the Round 3 matrix.

The college is listed under the deemed university category, with these seats falling under the self-financed merit seat quota and OP category.

For a student considering this college, the addition of 50 seats makes it worth checking the updated Round 3 choice list rather than relying on the matrix used in an earlier round.

8 MBBS Seats Added in Tripura

Agartala Government Medical College has received eight additional MBBS seats under the All India Quota.

Their distribution is:

• BC: 2

• EW: 1

• OP: 3

• SC: 1

• ST: 1

Eight seats may look small compared with the 100 BDS seats added in Maharashtra, but for a student whose rank and category place Agartala Government Medical College within consideration, the change is still relevant.

Uttarakhand Gets 7 Additional MBBS Seats

Seven MBBS seats have been added at Late Jagjivan Ram Government Medical College, Pithoragarh.

The seat breakup given in the matrix is:

• BC: 2

• EW: 1

• OP: 2

• OP-PH: 1

• SC: 1

Candidates interested in the college should check the updated matrix carefully because the seven seats are split across several categories.

3 MBBS Seats Added at Government Medical College, Silvassa

The smallest addition in this update is at NAMO Medical Education & Research Institute, Government Medical College, Silvassa.

Three MBBS seats have been added:

• BC: 1

• OP: 1

• SC: 1

The college is in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.

Again, the number is small, but one additional seat can still matter to a candidate sitting close to the relevant allotment range.

What Do the 183 Added Seats Mean for Round 3 Candidates?

The immediate point is that students filling Round 3 choices now have an updated seat position to consider.

That does not mean every candidate should add every newly listed college.

A student interested only in MBBS, for instance, has no reason to treat the 100 new BDS seats in Nagpur as additional MBBS opportunities. Similarly, seats at deemed universities need to be considered with their institution type and applicable fees in mind.

Look at the individual college, course, quota and category rather than focusing only on the headline figure of 183.

Should You Change Your NEET UG Round 3 Choice List?

If one of these colleges fits your preference, the updated matrix is worth checking before you lock your choices.

Suppose you had considered Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Government Medical College earlier but left it out because of the previous seat position. The addition of 15 MBBS seats gives you a reason to look at it again.

The same applies to students considering Agartala, Pithoragarh or Silvassa.

For deemed university options in Nagpur and Karaikal, check the financial side as carefully as the seat count. A newly available seat is useful only if it is at a college you are prepared to join.

Also Check : NEET UG 2026 Seat Withdrawal

NEET UG Round 3 Registration and Choice Filling

MCC Round 3 counselling is already underway.

Candidates participating in this round need to complete registration, fee payment and choice-related activities within the MCC timetable.

While filling choices:

1. Check the latest Round 3 seat matrix.

2. Look at the course and quota against each college.

3. Confirm the category of the available seat.

4. Check college fees where applicable.

5. Arrange colleges according to your actual preference.

6. Review the entire list before locking it.

Don't use an older Round 2 seat matrix as the only basis for your Round 3 choices. These 183 additions are one reason the current matrix matters.

NEET UG Round 3 Result on September 30

After choice filling and seat allotment processing, the NEET UG 2026 Round 3 seat allotment result is scheduled for September 30, 2026.

Candidates who receive an allotment should check the complete result entry rather than only the college name.

Course, quota and category are all important. After that, follow the reporting and admission instructions issued for the allotted seat.

Also Read : NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 Schedule

NEET UG 2026 Round 3 New Seats: Key Points

MCC has added 183 MBBS and BDS seats to the Round 3 seat matrix.

Maharashtra gets 115 of these seats, including 15 MBBS seats at Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Government Medical College and 100 BDS seats at Datta Meghe Dental College.

Puducherry gets another 50 MBBS seats at Vinayaka Missions Medical College. The remaining 18 MBBS seats are divided among Tripura, Uttarakhand and Silvassa.

Students currently making their Round 3 preference list should check these additions against their rank, category, preferred course, college type and budget before locking choices.

FAQs

How many new seats has MCC added for NEET UG Round 3 2026?

MCC has added 183 MBBS and BDS seats to the Round 3 seat matrix.

How many new MBBS seats have been added?

Of the 183 additional seats, 83 are MBBS seats. The remaining 100 are BDS seats.

How many BDS seats have been added in Round 3?

A total of 100 BDS seats have been added at Datta Meghe Dental College, Hospital and Research Centre in Nagpur.

Which state received the most additional seats?

Maharashtra received 115 seats, consisting of 15 MBBS and 100 BDS seats.

How many MBBS seats have been added in Puducherry?

50 MBBS seats have been added at Vinayaka Missions Medical College, Karaikal.

Have new government MBBS seats been added?

Yes. The update includes additional MBBS seats at government medical colleges in Maharashtra, Tripura, Uttarakhand and Silvassa.

When will the NEET UG Round 3 result be released?

The MCC NEET UG Round 3 seat allotment result is scheduled for September 30, 2026.