The Rajasthan NEET UG counselling board has released critical updates for Round-3 of the 2026 admission process. Registration for Round-3 is now live, and candidates who have already joined a college in earlier rounds can now participate in upgradation by filling fresh choices. The board has clarified that all college fee structures are available on the official counselling website and will apply only at the time of final admission. Three key notices issued on 30 September 2026 outline the rules for upgradation, the role of your current seat, and where to find fee information — all essential for candidates deciding whether to upgrade or stay with their current allocation.
If you joined a college in Round-1 or Round-2, you can upgrade in Round-3 by filling fresh choices by 1:45 PM on 7 October 2026; if you don't upgrade, your current seat is automatically retained.
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Unlock My College ListWhat is Round-3 Upgradation and Who Can Participate?
Round-3 upgradation is an opportunity for candidates who have already been allotted and joined a college seat in Round-1 or Round-2 to try for a better seat in a different college or course. This is not a fresh round for new candidates — it is exclusively for those who have already completed the joining process at their allotted college.
If you joined a college in an earlier round, you are eligible to participate in Round-3 upgradation. You do this by logging into the counselling portal and filling fresh choices — that is, selecting colleges and courses you would prefer over your current seat. The board will then run a new allotment algorithm based on your new choices and your merit rank.
Upgradation is optional. If you are satisfied with your current seat, you do not have to participate. However, if you wish to try for a better college, course, or location, Round-3 is your chance to do so.
Your Current Seat is Your Default Last Choice — What This Means
The board has clarified an important rule: when you fill fresh choices for Round-3 upgradation, your joined college seat from Round-1 or Round-2 is automatically set as your last choice. This means that if you do not get upgraded to any of the new colleges or courses you have selected, you will retain your current seat — it will not be cancelled.
In practical terms, this is a safety net. You cannot lose your current seat by participating in upgradation. Even if you fill 10 new choices and none of them are allotted to you, you will remain in your current college. This rule protects candidates from the risk of being left without a seat.
However, if you are allotted a better seat in one of your new choices during Round-3 allotment, you will be moved to that new seat, and your previous seat will be vacated for other candidates.
Critical Deadline: Choice Filling and Auto-Locking on 7 October 2026
The most important date for Round-3 upgradation is 7 October 2026. The deadline for filling and saving your fresh choices is 1:45 PM on this date. After 1:45 PM, the choice-filling portal will auto-lock, and you will not be able to make any changes to your choices.
This is a hard deadline. The board will not grant extensions. If you miss this time, you will not be able to participate in Round-3 upgradation, and your current seat will remain your final allocation. It is strongly recommended that you fill and save your choices well before 1:45 PM to avoid any technical issues or last-minute delays.
Once you have filled your choices, you must click 'Save' to confirm them. Simply filling choices without saving will not register them. After saving, you can log back in and verify that your choices have been recorded correctly.
- Deadline: 1:45 PM on 7 October 2026
- Portal: ug.neetrajasthan.com
- Action required: Fill and save fresh choices
- After deadline: Portal auto-locks; no changes allowed
How to Fill Fresh Choices for Upgradation
To participate in Round-3 upgradation, log into the official Rajasthan NEET UG counselling portal (ug.neetrajasthan.com) using your registration number and password. Once logged in, you will see an option to fill fresh choices for Round-3.
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Select the colleges and courses you wish to apply for. You can choose from any college and course for which you are eligible based on your merit rank, category, and other criteria. The portal will show you the available seats in each college and course based on the latest seat matrix released by the board.
After selecting your choices, arrange them in order of preference — your most preferred college/course should be listed first. The allotment algorithm will try to allot you the highest-ranked choice for which you are eligible. Once you have arranged your choices, click 'Save' to confirm. Do not close the browser or navigate away until you see a confirmation message.
After saving, log out and log back in to verify that your choices have been saved correctly. This is an important step to ensure there are no errors.
- Log in to ug.neetrajasthan.com with your registration number and password
- Click on the Round-3 choice-filling option
- Select colleges and courses you are eligible for
- Arrange choices in order of preference (most preferred first)
- Click 'Save' and wait for confirmation
- Log back in to verify your choices are saved
- Do not attempt to change choices after 1:45 PM on 7 October 2026
Fee Structure: Where to Find It and When It Applies
All college fee structures for MBBS and BDS courses are available on the official Rajasthan NEET UG counselling website (ug.neetrajasthan.com). The board has released separate fee documents for different types of colleges: government colleges, RUHS-CMS colleges, private medical colleges, private dental colleges, ESIC medical colleges, and NRI seats.
The fee structure shown on the portal is the official fee that will be charged at the time of admission. This fee applies only when you join the college — that is, after you have been allotted a seat and have reported to the college with your documents. The fee is not charged during counselling or choice filling.
Different colleges have different fee structures. Government colleges typically charge lower fees than private colleges. NRI seats have separate, higher fee structures. Before filling your choices, review the fee structure of each college you are considering. This will help you make an informed decision about which colleges to include in your preference list.
The board has clarified that the fee structure available on the counselling website is the only official fee. Do not rely on information from other sources, as it may be outdated or incorrect.
- All fee structures are on ug.neetrajasthan.com
- Separate fee documents for government, private, RUHS-CMS, ESIC, and NRI seats
- Fee applies only at the time of joining, not during counselling
- Review fees before filling your choice list
- Use only the official portal for fee information
What Happens After You Submit Your Choices?
After the choice-filling deadline (1:45 PM on 7 October 2026), the board will run the allotment algorithm. This algorithm processes all the choices submitted by all candidates and generates a new allotment list based on merit rank, category, and seat availability.
The board will then release the Round-3 allotment result. You will be able to view your allotment status on the portal. If you have been allotted a new seat, the result will show the college and course you have been allotted. If you have not been allotted any of your new choices, your current seat will be retained.
After the allotment result is released, there will be a joining period during which you must report to your allotted college (either your new seat or your retained current seat) with your original documents and complete the joining formalities. The exact dates for joining will be announced by the board in a separate notice.
- Board runs allotment algorithm after 1:45 PM on 7 October 2026
- Round-3 allotment result will be released on the portal
- Check your result to see if you have been upgraded or if your current seat is retained
- Joining period will be announced separately
- Report to your allotted college during the joining period with original documents
Important: What You Cannot Do in Round-3
Round-3 upgradation is only for candidates who have already joined a college. If you did not join in Round-1 or Round-2, you cannot participate in Round-3 upgradation. You may be eligible for a fresh Round-3 allotment if the board conducts one, but that is a separate process.
You cannot change your category or other personal details during Round-3. If there is an error in your category or other information, you must contact the board before the choice-filling deadline to request a correction.
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You cannot withdraw from your current seat and then participate in Round-3. Your current seat is automatically your last choice, and you must either upgrade to a new seat or retain your current seat.
- Round-3 upgradation is only for candidates who joined in Round-1 or Round-2
- You cannot change your category during Round-3
- You cannot withdraw from your current seat to participate in upgradation
- Contact the board immediately if there is an error in your details
Registration for Round-3 is Now Live
The board has announced that registration for Round-3 is now live on the counselling portal. This means you can log in and begin the process of filling your fresh choices. However, registration being live does not mean the choice-filling deadline has been extended — you must still complete your choice filling by 1:45 PM on 7 October 2026.
If you have not yet registered for Round-3, do so immediately. Registration is a simple process: log in with your NEET registration number and password, and follow the on-screen instructions. If you have forgotten your password, use the 'Forgot Password' option on the portal to reset it.
Once registered, you can begin filling your choices. However, do not wait until the last day to do this. The portal may experience high traffic as the deadline approaches, which could cause delays or technical issues. It is advisable to fill your choices at least 1-2 days before the deadline.
- Round-3 registration is now live on ug.neetrajasthan.com
- Log in with your NEET registration number and password
- If you forgot your password, use the 'Forgot Password' option
- Fill your choices well before the 1:45 PM deadline on 7 October 2026
- Avoid waiting until the last day due to potential portal congestion
Vacant Seat Matrix and Round-3 Schedule
The board has released the vacant seat matrix for Round-3, which shows the number of available seats in each college and course after the allotment and joining of Round-2. This matrix is essential for understanding which colleges and courses have seats available for Round-3 upgradation.
The seat matrix is available on the counselling portal and includes separate matrices for general seats, reserved seats (SC, ST, OBC-NCL, MBC-NCL), and PwBD/PwD (persons with benchmark disability) seats. The matrix also shows the number of seats available in each category.
The board has also released the Round-3 schedule, which outlines all the key dates and deadlines for the round, including the choice-filling deadline, allotment result date, and joining period. Review this schedule carefully to ensure you do not miss any important dates.
Both the seat matrix and the schedule are available on ug.neetrajasthan.com. Download and save these documents for your reference.
- Vacant seat matrix for Round-3 is available on the portal
- Matrix shows seats available in each college and course
- Separate matrices for general, reserved, and PwBD/PwD seats
- Round-3 schedule outlines all key dates and deadlines
- Download and save both documents for reference
Common Mistakes to Avoid During Round-3 Upgradation
One of the most common mistakes is not saving your choices after filling them. Simply filling choices and then closing the browser without clicking 'Save' will not register your choices. Always click 'Save' and wait for a confirmation message before closing the portal.
Another mistake is filling choices for colleges or courses you are not eligible for. The portal will show you the available seats, but it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for each college and course. If you fill a choice for a college you are not eligible for, that choice will be ignored during allotment.
Do not wait until the last minute to fill your choices. The portal may experience technical issues or high traffic as the deadline approaches. Fill your choices at least 1-2 days before the deadline to avoid any problems.
Do not assume your current seat will be cancelled if you participate in upgradation. As clarified by the board, your current seat is your default last choice and will be retained if you do not get upgraded. However, if you are allotted a new seat, you must join that new seat within the specified joining period, or you may lose it.
- Always click 'Save' after filling choices; do not just close the browser
- Verify you are eligible for each college and course before selecting it
- Fill choices well before the deadline; do not wait until the last minute
- Remember: your current seat is retained if you do not upgrade
- If upgraded, you must join the new seat within the joining period
- Log back in after saving to verify your choices are recorded correctly
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
I joined a college in Round-2. Can I participate in Round-3 upgradation?
Yes, if you have already joined a college in Round-1 or Round-2, you are eligible to participate in Round-3 upgradation. You can fill fresh choices for colleges and courses you prefer over your current seat. If you are allotted a better seat, you will be moved to it; if not, your current seat will be retained.
What is the deadline for filling choices in Round-3?
The deadline for filling and saving your fresh choices is 1:45 PM on 7 October 2026. After this time, the portal will auto-lock, and you will not be able to make any changes. This is a hard deadline with no extensions.
If I don't upgrade in Round-3, will I lose my current seat?
No. Your current seat is automatically set as your last choice in Round-3. If you do not get allotted any of your new choices, your current seat will be retained. You cannot lose your seat by participating in upgradation.
Where can I find the fee structure for colleges?
All college fee structures are available on the official Rajasthan NEET UG counselling website (ug.neetrajasthan.com). The board has released separate fee documents for government colleges, private colleges, RUHS-CMS colleges, ESIC colleges, and NRI seats. The fee shown on the portal is the official fee that will be charged at the time of admission.
How do I fill my choices for Round-3 upgradation?
Log into ug.neetrajasthan.com with your registration number and password. Click on the Round-3 choice-filling option, select the colleges and courses you are eligible for, arrange them in order of preference, and click 'Save'. Verify your choices by logging back in. Do not close the browser until you see a confirmation message.
What happens if I fill choices for a college I am not eligible for?
If you fill a choice for a college or course you are not eligible for, that choice will be ignored during allotment. It is your responsibility to verify your eligibility before selecting a college. Check the seat matrix and eligibility criteria on the portal before filling your choices.
Can I change my choices after I have saved them?
Yes, you can change your choices at any time before the deadline of 1:45 PM on 7 October 2026. Log back into the portal, modify your choices, and click 'Save' again. However, after 1:45 PM, the portal will auto-lock, and you will not be able to make any changes.
When will the Round-3 allotment result be released?
The board has released the Round-3 schedule, which outlines all key dates. The exact date for the allotment result will be announced in the schedule. Check the portal regularly for updates, or download the Round-3 schedule to see the allotment result date.
If I am upgraded to a new seat in Round-3, do I have to join it?
Yes, if you are allotted a new seat in Round-3, you must join it within the specified joining period. The board will announce the joining dates in a separate notice. If you do not join within the deadline, you may lose the seat, and it will be offered to the next candidate.
I did not join any college in Round-1 or Round-2. Can I participate in Round-3 upgradation?
No, Round-3 upgradation is only for candidates who have already joined a college in Round-1 or Round-2. If you did not join in earlier rounds, you may be eligible for a fresh Round-3 allotment if the board conducts one, but that is a separate process. Check the portal for announcements about fresh allotments.
What documents do I need to bring when I join my allotted college?
The board has released a list of documents required at the time of joining. This list is available on the counselling portal. Generally, you will need your original NEET scorecard, 10th and 12th mark sheets, category certificate (if applicable), and other identity and address proof. Download the complete list from the portal and prepare all documents in advance.
Is there a fee for participating in Round-3 upgradation?
The notice does not mention any fee for participating in Round-3 upgradation. However, when you join your allotted college, you will be required to pay the college fee as per the fee structure available on the portal. This fee is charged only at the time of joining, not during counselling.
If you joined a college in Round-1 or Round-2 and wish to upgrade in Round-3, log into ug.neetrajasthan.com immediately and fill your fresh choices by 1:45 PM on 7 October 2026. Remember: your current seat is your safety net and will be retained if you do not upgrade. Review the fee structure and seat matrix on the portal before making your choices, and verify your choices are saved by logging back in. Do not wait until the last day — fill your choices well before the deadline to avoid technical issues.
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