Rajasthan NEET UG Round 3 Counselling 2026: Merit List Out, Choice Filling Ends October 7

Rajasthan NEET UG Round 3 Merit List 2026

The provisional combined merit list contains 17,794 candidates eligible for Round 3 MBBS and BDS allotment.

The list includes information such as the candidate's name, NEET UG rank, All India Rank and combined state merit number. 

Candidates can check the merit list through the Rajasthan NEET UG counselling portal.

Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling Portal

Download the Round 3 merit list PDF and search using your name or NEET rank. Once you find your entry, note the combined state merit number as well. 

Don't stop after finding your name. Being listed confirms that you are in the Round 3 process, but your college allotment will still depend on factors such as your merit position, preferences and available seats.

Rajasthan NEET UG Round 3 Important Dates

The immediate deadline to remember is October 7, 2026, when Round 3 choice filling closes.

According to the update, the next major dates are:

The indicative allotment on October 9 gives candidates a preliminary view of the possible allotment. The source describes the October 10 provisional allotment as the official outcome for the round, after which allotted candidates need to complete the prescribed reporting and joining process. 

Do You Need to Fill Choices Again in Round 3?

Yes, if you want to participate in Round 3.

This is one of the most important points in the current update.

Choices submitted during Round 1 or Round 2 will not carry forward to Round 3. Fresh choices have to be submitted for this round. 

That means you should not assume that a college selected earlier is automatically part of your Round 3 preference list.

The choice-filling window remains open until October 7. Before the deadline, choices can be filled, saved and modified. According to the supplied update, the system will auto-lock after the deadline and further changes will not be possible. 

Who Can Participate in Rajasthan NEET UG Round 3?

Not every NEET-qualified candidate automatically enters Round 3.

The source lists several situations under which candidates may participate, depending on their earlier counselling status. These include candidates who registered but did not receive a seat in Round 1 or 2, eligible candidates seeking an upgrade, newly registered or re-registering candidates, and certain other eligible candidates. It also mentions candidates who joined earlier and resigned within the applicable conditions and deadline. 

Your own counselling history matters here.

If there is any doubt about whether you are eligible, check the applicable Rajasthan counselling rules instead of assuming eligibility based on somebody else's case.

Already Joined a College? Do You Need Round 3?

Not necessarily.

If you joined a seat in an earlier round and are satisfied with that college, the source says you do not need to fill Round 3 choices merely to retain the existing seat.

The situation changes if you want an upgrade.

Candidates who have joined earlier but want to be considered for a different or preferred college in Round 3 need to submit fresh choices for upgradation. 

So the decision is fairly practical: if you want to keep what you have and do not want an upgrade, Round 3 choice filling may not be necessary. If you want another seat considered, check your eligibility and submit the required fresh preferences.

Check the Round 3 Vacant Seat Matrix Before Filling Choices

Rajasthan has also released the vacant seat matrix for Round 3.

This is worth checking before you start arranging colleges.

The matrix shows MBBS and BDS seats remaining vacant after the earlier rounds. Availability differs from one college and course to another. 

An old seat matrix can give you the wrong picture.

A college that had vacancies earlier may have a different position now. For Round 3 decisions, work from the current vacancy information available on the counselling portal.

How to Fill Rajasthan NEET Round 3 Choices

Start with the colleges you would actually prefer to join.

Don't arrange choices simply according to which college you think will be easier to get. The source advises candidates to rank colleges in their genuine preference order. 

For example, suppose your list contains three colleges:

1. College A – your first preference
2. College B – your second preference
3. College C – your safer option

If College A is genuinely where you would prefer to study, keep it above College B even if you think your chances there are lower.

You can then add realistic and safer options further down the list.

The important thing is that every college you select should be somewhere you are genuinely prepared to join if allotted.

Don't Fill Choices Only by Looking at Previous Cutoffs

Previous closing ranks can be useful, but they are not a prediction of the Round 3 result.

Your allotment depends on the seats currently available, your merit position, choices submitted and the counselling rules.

Previous-round data can help you understand where your rank has stood, but don't remove a preferred college simply because an earlier cutoff makes it look difficult.

At the same time, filling only highly competitive options can leave you with a very narrow list.

A practical preference list can include colleges you strongly want, options that appear realistic and alternatives you would still be willing to join.

What If You Didn't Get a Seat in Round 1 or Round 2?

Round 3 is particularly relevant if you participated earlier but did not receive an allotment.

According to the source, candidates who did not receive a seat in the first two rounds, as well as other eligible newly registered or re-registering candidates, need to fill Round 3 choices if they want to be considered for allotment. 

Don't assume that your old choices are still active.

You need to work with the Round 3 vacancy position and submit fresh preferences before the deadline.

Also Check : NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round

NRI, WDP and WPP Candidates Should Check Verification Status

There is an additional point for NRI, WDP and WPP candidates whose verification is incomplete.

According to the update, candidates falling under these categories need to complete the applicable verification before allotment.

The verification is being handled at the Academic Block of SMS Medical College, Jaipur, between 10 AM and 3 PM on the specified dates. 

The exact date applicable to an individual candidate is not provided in the supplied article, so affected candidates should check the verification schedule on the official counselling portal.

Don't ignore this merely because your name appears in the merit list. The source warns that incomplete verification may affect eligibility for Round 3 allotment. 

Rajasthan NEET Round 3 Indicative Allotment on October 9

Once choice filling closes, the counselling authority will process the submitted preferences.

An indicative allotment result is scheduled for October 9, 2026.

Think of this as a preliminary picture rather than the final college allotment. The supplied article specifically describes it as a preview of the seat a candidate may receive. 

Candidates should therefore continue checking the counselling portal after the indicative result rather than treating it as the final admission result.

Rajasthan NEET Round 3 Allotment Result on October 10

The next date is October 10, 2026.

According to the source, the provisional allotment result is scheduled for that day and is described there as the official outcome for Round 3.

After receiving an allotment, candidates need to report to the assigned college, complete document verification and finish the joining formalities within the stipulated period. Missing the applicable reporting deadline can put the allotted seat at risk. 

This is why it makes sense to keep your admission documents organised before October 10 rather than beginning the search for certificates after the result appears.

What Should You Do Before October 7?

If your name is in the merit list, use the remaining time for the things that can actually affect your allotment.

First, open the latest vacant seat matrix.

Then make a shortlist of colleges with seats relevant to you. Compare that with your actual preference, fee comfort and location. After that, arrange your choices in the order in which you would genuinely want those colleges.

Review the list once before leaving it to auto-lock.

If you are applying under NRI, WDP or WPP and still have pending verification, check that requirement immediately.

The October 7 choice deadline is more important right now than repeatedly checking the merit list after your eligibility has already been confirmed. 

Also Read : NEET UG 2026 Seat Withdrawal

Latest Update

For Rajasthan NEET UG candidates, the immediate priority is October 7.

The merit list is already available, and 17,794 candidates are listed as eligible. If you intend to participate in Round 3, remember that the earlier choice list will not carry forward. Fill your preferences again and use the latest vacant seat matrix while doing so. 

After choice filling, watch for the indicative allotment on October 9 and the provisional allotment result on October 10, 2026. 

FAQs

Is the Rajasthan NEET UG Round 3 merit list out?

Yes. The provisional combined merit list has been released with 17,794 candidates listed as eligible for Round 3 MBBS and BDS counselling.

How can I check my Rajasthan NEET Round 3 merit list?

Visit the Rajasthan NEET UG counselling portal, download the Round 3 state merit list and search the PDF using your name or NEET rank. 

What is the last date for Rajasthan NEET Round 3 choice filling?

The choice-filling deadline is October 7, 2026. 

Will my Round 1 and Round 2 choices carry forward?

No. The source states that choices from the earlier rounds are not carried forward to Round 3. Candidates participating in this round need to submit fresh choices. 

I already joined a Round 2 college. Do I have to participate again?

If you are satisfied with your current seat, the source says you do not need to fill Round 3 choices. If you want to be considered for an upgrade, fresh Round 3 choices are required. 

When will Rajasthan NEET Round 3 allotment be released?

The indicative allotment is scheduled for October 9, followed by the provisional allotment result on October 10, 2026. 

How many candidates are eligible for Rajasthan NEET Round 3?

According to the released merit list cited in the supplied article, 17,794 candidates are eligible for Round 3 MBBS and BDS counselling. 

Why should I check the vacant seat matrix?

It shows the MBBS and BDS seats remaining available after the earlier rounds. Checking it before choice filling helps you understand which colleges currently have vacancies.