The Directorate of Medical Education (DME) in Madhya Pradesh has opened the mop-up round choice-filling window for NEET UG 2026 aspirants. This is your final opportunity to secure a medical or dental seat if you did not get one in earlier counselling rounds. The choice-filling portal is live from October 4 to October 7, 2026, with a hard deadline of 11:59 PM on October 7. Allotment results will be announced on October 10, followed by a reporting window from October 11 to October 14. If you are eligible and have not yet locked your preferences, this timeline is critical.
Lock your college and course preferences by 11:59 PM on October 7, 2026, or your choices will be auto-locked and you cannot edit them after the deadline.
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Unlock My College ListWhat is the MP NEET UG Mop-Up Round and who can apply?
The mop-up round is the final counselling phase for NEET UG 2026 in Madhya Pradesh. It is designed to fill remaining vacant seats across government, private, and deemed medical and dental colleges after the main and subsequent counselling rounds. Any candidate who qualified NEET UG 2026 and is registered on the DME counselling portal is eligible to participate.
If you participated in earlier counselling rounds, you do not need to register again. However, if you are applying to the mop-up round for the first time, you had to complete fresh registration between September 28 and October 2, 2026. Only candidates whose names appear on the revised merit list released on October 3 can proceed to choice filling. The vacancy list, also released on October 3, shows all available seats across colleges and courses.
Important dates for MP NEET UG mop-up round 2026
The mop-up round follows a strict timeline. Fresh registration closed on October 2, 2026. The revised merit list and vacancy list were released on October 3. Choice filling and locking runs from October 4 to October 7, 2026, with the final deadline at 11:59 PM on October 7. The allotment result will be announced on October 10, 2026. Reporting at your allotted college must be completed between October 11 and October 14, 2026, by 6:00 PM.
- Fresh registration window: September 28 to October 2, 2026 (11:59 PM) — now closed
- Revised merit list and vacancy list released: October 3, 2026
- Choice filling and locking: October 4 to October 7, 2026 (11:59 PM) — currently open
- Mop-up round allotment result: October 10, 2026
- Reporting at allotted college: October 11 to October 14, 2026 (6:00 PM)
How to fill and lock your choices on the DME portal
Visit the official DME portal at dme.mponline.gov.in and log in using your NEET UG 2026 roll number and password. Once logged in, navigate to the mop-up round choice-filling tab on your dashboard. Review the live vacancy list to identify colleges and courses that match your preferences and eligibility.
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Select your preferred colleges and courses from the available options. Arrange all your choices in order of preference — rank them from your most desired to least desired option. Save your choices on the portal. Before the deadline, lock your final choices by clicking the lock button. This action is irreversible. Download and save a copy of your locked choice list as a confirmation record for your records.
Important: Any choices that remain unlocked after 11:59 PM on October 7 will be automatically locked by the system. Once the choice-filling window closes, you cannot edit, add, or remove any choices. Therefore, it is essential to finalize and lock your preferences well before the deadline.
- Log in to dme.mponline.gov.in with your NEET UG roll number and password
- Open the mop-up round choice-filling tab
- Review the vacancy list for available colleges and courses
- Select and arrange your choices in order of preference
- Save your choices
- Lock your final choices before 11:59 PM on October 7, 2026
- Download your locked choice list as proof
Understanding the vacancy list and seat availability
The vacancy list released on October 3 shows all remaining seats across government, private, and deemed colleges in Madhya Pradesh. These are seats that were not filled in earlier counselling rounds. The list includes both MBBS and BDS courses, along with the number of seats available in each category (general, OBC, SC, ST, and other reserved categories as applicable).
When filling your choices, carefully review which colleges have seats in your eligible category. A seat may be available in one category but not in another. For example, a college might have general seats available but no OBC seats. Ensure that you understand your own eligibility category before selecting colleges. The vacancy list is your guide to realistic college options in this round.
What happens after you lock your choices?
After you lock your choices, the DME will process all locked preferences and generate the allotment result on October 10, 2026. The allotment is based on your merit rank, your locked choices in order of preference, and the availability of seats. You will be allotted a seat in the college and course that matches your rank and preference order, subject to seat availability.
Once the allotment result is announced on October 10, you must report at your allotted college between October 11 and October 14, 2026, by 6:00 PM. Reporting involves submitting your original documents, completing admission formalities, and confirming your seat. If you do not report within this window, your seat will be forfeited and offered to the next eligible candidate.
Seat leaving bond and penalty for resignation
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If you are allotted a seat in the mop-up round and subsequently resign or leave the seat after the round begins, you will be subject to a seat leaving bond penalty. This penalty is governed by Rule 15(1)(T) of the Madhya Pradesh NEET UG counselling rules. Before accepting a seat, ensure that you are genuinely committed to joining that college and course, as resignation after allotment may result in financial or other penalties.
This rule is in place to prevent candidates from blocking seats and then withdrawing, which would prevent other eligible candidates from accessing those seats. Think carefully about your choice before locking it, and ensure that you are ready to commit to your allotted college.
Common mistakes to avoid during choice filling
One of the most common mistakes is not locking choices before the deadline. If you forget to lock, your unlocked choices will be auto-locked by the system, which may not reflect your true preference order. Always lock manually and download your confirmation.
Another mistake is filling choices without reviewing the vacancy list carefully. Some candidates select colleges without checking if seats are available in their category, leading to disappointment during allotment. Always cross-check the vacancy list before finalizing your choices. Additionally, do not arrange your choices randomly. Rank them in genuine order of preference, because the allotment algorithm will assign you the highest-ranked college for which you are eligible.
- Forgetting to lock choices before the deadline
- Not reviewing the vacancy list for your eligible category
- Arranging choices without a clear preference order
- Selecting colleges without checking seat availability
- Not downloading and saving your locked choice list
Documents and preparation for reporting
Once you receive your allotment result on October 10, begin preparing your documents immediately. You will need your original NEET UG admit card, merit list printout, allotment letter, 10th and 12th mark sheets, transfer certificate, character certificate, and any other documents specified by the college. Check the DME portal or your allotted college's website for the complete list of required documents.
Arrange your travel and accommodation if your allotted college is in a different city. The reporting window is only four days (October 11–14), so plan ahead. Arrive at the college well before the 6:00 PM deadline on October 14 to avoid last-minute rush and ensure smooth admission processing.
- Original NEET UG admit card
- Merit list printout
- Allotment letter
- 10th and 12th mark sheets
- Transfer certificate
- Character certificate
- Any other documents specified by the college
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
What is the last date to lock my choices in the MP NEET UG mop-up round?
The last date to lock your choices is October 7, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Any choices not locked by this deadline will be automatically locked by the system. Once the window closes, you cannot edit your choices.
I did not register for the mop-up round earlier. Can I still apply?
No. Fresh registration for the mop-up round closed on October 2, 2026. If you did not register by that date, you cannot participate in this round. However, if you registered earlier for the main or other counselling rounds, you can participate in the mop-up round without registering again.
How do I know which colleges have seats available in my category?
The vacancy list released on October 3, 2026, shows all available seats across colleges and courses, broken down by category (general, OBC, SC, ST, etc.). Log in to the DME portal and review this list carefully before filling your choices. Only select colleges where seats are available in your eligible category.
What happens if I do not report at my allotted college by October 14?
If you do not report by 6:00 PM on October 14, 2026, your seat will be forfeited. The seat will then be offered to the next eligible candidate on the waiting list. You will lose your admission opportunity in the mop-up round.
Can I change my choices after locking them?
No. Once you lock your choices, they cannot be edited, added, or removed. The choice-filling window closes at 11:59 PM on October 7, and no changes are allowed after that. Therefore, review your choices carefully before locking.
When will the allotment result be announced?
The allotment result for the mop-up round will be announced on October 10, 2026. You can check your result on the DME portal using your login credentials.
What is the seat leaving bond penalty?
If you are allotted a seat in the mop-up round and resign or leave after the round begins, you will be subject to a penalty under Rule 15(1)(T) of the Madhya Pradesh counselling rules. This penalty is designed to prevent candidates from blocking seats and then withdrawing. Before accepting a seat, ensure you are genuinely committed to joining that college.
Can I participate in the mop-up round if I was allotted a seat in an earlier round?
Yes, you can participate in the mop-up round even if you were allotted a seat earlier. However, if you accept a seat in the mop-up round, you will forfeit your earlier allotment. Ensure you understand the implications before locking your mop-up choices.
The mop-up round is your last chance to secure a medical or dental seat in Madhya Pradesh for 2026. Lock your choices by 11:59 PM on October 7, and prepare your documents for reporting between October 11 and October 14. Check the DME portal regularly for updates and your allotment result on October 10.
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