The Jammu & Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) has announced the opening of the 3rd/Mop-up round of counselling for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in 2026. This round is designed to fill remaining seats after the earlier counselling rounds. Eligible candidates who have not yet been allotted a seat, or who wish to participate in this final round, must now submit their online preferences through the official JKBOPEE portal. This is a critical opportunity to secure admission to a medical or dental college in Jammu & Kashmir. Candidates must act quickly, as preference submission windows in mop-up rounds are typically short.
Eligible candidates must submit their online preferences for the 3rd/Mop-up round of MBBS/BDS counselling immediately through the JKBOPEE portal.
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The 3rd/Mop-up round is the final counselling round for MBBS and BDS admission in Jammu & Kashmir for 2026. After the first and second rounds of counselling, some seats remain unfilled — either because candidates did not accept their allotments, or because they were not eligible for the seats offered. The mop-up round exists to fill these remaining seats and ensure no medical or dental college seat goes vacant.
This round is open to all eligible NEET UG 2026 candidates who have not yet been allotted a seat, as well as those who were allotted in earlier rounds but did not report or accept their seat. It is your last chance to secure admission through the counselling process.
Who Can Participate in This Round?
To participate in the 3rd/Mop-up round, you must be an eligible NEET UG 2026 candidate. This means you must have appeared for NEET UG 2026, scored above the qualifying cutoff, and registered for counselling with JKBOPEE. Candidates from all categories — General, OBC, SC, ST, and others as per J&K norms — are eligible.
If you were allotted a seat in the first or second round but did not report to the college or accept the seat, you remain eligible for the mop-up round. Similarly, if you were not called in earlier rounds, you can now participate. Check the official JKBOPEE website to confirm your eligibility status before submitting preferences.
What You Must Do: Submit Online Preferences
The key action in this round is to submit your online preferences for colleges and courses. You must log into the JKBOPEE counselling portal using your NEET registration credentials and select your preferred MBBS or BDS colleges in order of preference. The portal will display all available seats in this round — both MBBS and BDS — across colleges in Jammu & Kashmir.
Your preferences are crucial: the counselling algorithm will match your preferences with available seats based on your NEET rank, category, and the merit order. If you do not submit preferences, you cannot be allotted a seat in this round. Ensure you submit your preferences before the deadline — mop-up rounds typically have very short windows, sometimes just 24–48 hours.
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- Log in to the JKBOPEE counselling portal with your NEET registration number and password
- Review all available MBBS and BDS seats displayed for this round
- Select colleges in order of your preference (most preferred first)
- Submit your preferences before the deadline
- Take a screenshot or print confirmation of your submission for your records
Important Dates and Deadlines
The notification announcing the 3rd/Mop-up round was issued on 28 September 2026 (Notification No. 218). However, the exact dates for preference submission, result declaration, and reporting are not specified in the title alone. You must visit the official JKBOPEE website immediately to check the precise deadlines for this round.
Mop-up rounds move very quickly — preference submission windows are often open for only 24–48 hours. Missing the deadline means you cannot participate in this round and will lose your chance at admission through counselling. Set a reminder and submit your preferences as soon as the portal opens.
- Notification issued: 28 September 2026
- Check JKBOPEE website for exact preference submission start and end dates
- Check for result declaration date (when allotments will be announced)
- Check for reporting/document verification date at allotted college
How to Access the Counselling Portal
The JKBOPEE counselling portal is the official online platform where all preference submission, allotment results, and seat information are published. You can access it at www.jkbopee.gov.in. You will need your NEET UG 2026 registration number and password to log in.
If you have forgotten your password, use the 'Forgot Password' option on the login page. If you face any technical issues accessing the portal, contact JKBOPEE's helpline or support email (details are usually available on the website). Do not wait until the last moment to log in — try accessing the portal a day before the deadline to ensure you can submit your preferences smoothly.
- Visit www.jkbopee.gov.in
- Click on the counselling portal link
- Enter your NEET registration number and password
- If you cannot log in, use 'Forgot Password' or contact JKBOPEE support
What Happens After You Submit Preferences?
After the preference submission deadline closes, JKBOPEE will run the counselling algorithm. This algorithm matches your preferences with available seats based on your NEET rank, category, and the merit order. The result — your allotment, if any — will be published on the official website on the declared result date.
If you are allotted a seat, you will receive a seat allotment letter with details of your college, course (MBBS or BDS), and the date by which you must report to the college for document verification and admission formalities. You must report on time; failure to do so may result in forfeiture of your seat. If you are not allotted a seat in this round, the mop-up round is the final counselling round, and you will not have further opportunities through JKBOPEE counselling.
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- JKBOPEE runs the merit-based matching algorithm
- Allotment results are published on the official website
- If allotted, download your seat allotment letter
- Report to your allotted college on the specified date with required documents
- Complete document verification and admission formalities
Documents You May Need for Reporting
If you are allotted a seat in this round, you will need to report to your allotted college with original and photocopied documents for verification and admission. While the exact list of required documents should be confirmed from the allotment letter and the college's admission guidelines, typically you will need your NEET admit card, NEET scorecard, 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates, category certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate, and other documents as specified by the college.
Prepare these documents in advance so you are ready to report immediately after the allotment result is declared. Any missing or incorrect document can delay your admission or, in some cases, result in cancellation of your allotment.
- NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard
- 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC), if applicable
- Domicile certificate for Jammu & Kashmir
- Any other documents specified in the allotment letter or college guidelines
Common Mistakes to Avoid
One of the most common mistakes is not submitting preferences at all. Many candidates assume they will be automatically allotted or that they can submit preferences later — this is incorrect. If you do not submit preferences before the deadline, you cannot be allotted a seat in this round. Another mistake is submitting preferences in the wrong order. Always list your most preferred college first, then your second choice, and so on. The algorithm respects your preference order.
Do not miss the reporting deadline after allotment. If you are allotted a seat but do not report to the college on the specified date, your seat will be cancelled and offered to the next candidate. Finally, ensure all your documents are genuine and match the information in your NEET application. Any discrepancy can lead to rejection during document verification.
- ⚠️ Not submitting preferences = no seat allotment
- ⚠️ Submitting preferences in wrong order can result in an unwanted allotment
- ⚠️ Missing the reporting deadline = forfeiture of seat
- ⚠️ Incorrect or mismatched documents = rejection during verification
- ✅ Submit preferences well before the deadline
- ✅ List colleges in order of your genuine preference
- ✅ Prepare all documents in advance
- ✅ Report to the college on the exact date specified
Where to Find More Information
All official information about the 3rd/Mop-up round — including exact dates, available seats, college details, and allotment results — is published on the JKBOPEE website at www.jkbopee.gov.in. This is your primary source of truth. Do not rely on unofficial sources, social media, or rumors.
If you have specific questions or face issues, contact JKBOPEE directly through the contact details provided on their website. The notification reference for this round is Notification No. 218, dated 28 September 2026, which you can cite when seeking clarification.
- Official website: www.jkbopee.gov.in
- Notification reference: No. 218, dated 28 September 2026
- Check the website regularly for updates and deadlines
- Contact JKBOPEE support for technical or procedural issues
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What is the 3rd/Mop-up round of counselling?
The 3rd/Mop-up round is the final counselling round for MBBS and BDS admission in Jammu & Kashmir 2026. It is held to fill seats that remain vacant after the first and second rounds. This is your last opportunity to secure admission through JKBOPEE counselling.
Am I eligible to participate in the mop-up round?
Yes, if you are a NEET UG 2026 candidate who has registered for counselling with JKBOPEE and have not yet been allotted a seat. You are also eligible if you were allotted a seat in an earlier round but did not report or accept it. Check the JKBOPEE website to confirm your eligibility status.
What must I do to participate in this round?
You must submit your online preferences for MBBS and BDS colleges through the JKBOPEE counselling portal. Log in with your NEET registration number and password, select your preferred colleges in order, and submit before the deadline. If you do not submit preferences, you cannot be allotted a seat.
When is the preference submission deadline?
The exact dates are not specified in the announcement title. You must visit www.jkbopee.gov.in immediately to check the preference submission start and end dates. Mop-up rounds typically have very short windows — often just 24–48 hours — so do not delay.
How do I access the counselling portal?
Visit www.jkbopee.gov.in, click on the counselling portal link, and log in with your NEET registration number and password. If you have forgotten your password, use the 'Forgot Password' option. Contact JKBOPEE support if you face technical issues.
What happens after I submit my preferences?
JKBOPEE will run the merit-based matching algorithm and publish allotment results on the official website. If you are allotted a seat, you will receive an allotment letter with your college, course, and reporting date. You must report to the college on that date with required documents.
What if I am not allotted a seat in the mop-up round?
The mop-up round is the final counselling round. If you are not allotted a seat here, you will not have further opportunities through JKBOPEE counselling for 2026. You may explore other admission pathways if available.
What documents do I need if I am allotted a seat?
You will typically need your NEET admit card and scorecard, 10th and 12th certificates, category certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate for J&K, and any other documents specified in your allotment letter. Prepare these in advance and bring originals and photocopies to the college.
What is the notification reference for this round?
The notification reference is Notification No. 218, dated 28 September 2026. You can cite this when seeking clarification from JKBOPEE or when checking for official updates.
What happens if I miss the reporting deadline after allotment?
If you are allotted a seat but do not report to the college on the specified date, your seat will be cancelled and offered to the next candidate. You will lose your admission opportunity. Always report on time.
Visit www.jkbopee.gov.in immediately to check the exact preference submission dates and deadlines for the 3rd/Mop-up round. Log in to the counselling portal, submit your preferences for MBBS and BDS colleges before the deadline, and prepare all required documents in advance. If you are allotted a seat, report to your college on the specified date without fail. This is your final chance to secure admission through JKBOPEE counselling for 2026.
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