The Rajasthan NEET UG Medical & Dental Admission Board has extended the security deposit deadline for Round 3 counselling to 7 PM today, 7 October 2026. This is a final extension — no further requests will be entertained. At the same time, the choice-filling window will auto-lock at 11:45 PM today, meaning you cannot edit or save your choices after that time. If you have already joined a college in an earlier round and wish to upgrade in Round 3, or if you are a fresh allottee, you must complete both the security deposit payment and finalize your choice list before these deadlines expire.
Security deposit must be paid by 7 PM today (7 Oct 2026); choice filling auto-locks at 11:45 PM the same day — no extensions will be granted.
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Round 3 of Rajasthan NEET UG 2026 counselling is in its final hours. Today, 7 October 2026, is the last day for two critical actions: paying your security deposit and submitting your final choice list. The Board has extended the security deposit deadline from an earlier time to 7 PM today in response to grievances from candidates and parents. However, this is a final extension — the Board has explicitly stated that no further extension requests will be entertained under any circumstances.
The choice-filling window will auto-lock at 11:45 PM today. This means the counselling portal will automatically close and prevent any new choices from being entered or saved after that time. If you have not finalized your choices by 11:45 PM, you will be unable to participate in Round 3 allotment, and your seat (if you joined in an earlier round) will be retained by default.
Who needs to act today
Two groups of candidates must act today:
1. **Candidates who joined a college in Round 1 or Round 2 and wish to upgrade**: You can participate in Round 3 by filling fresh choices. Your previously joined college is automatically set as your last choice — if you are not upgraded in Round 3, you will retain that seat. You must save your new choices before 11:45 PM today.
2. **Candidates allotted a seat in Round 3 for the first time**: You must pay the security deposit by 7 PM today and fill your choice list (if applicable) before 11:45 PM today to confirm your participation.
Security deposit deadline: 7 PM today (7 October 2026)
The security deposit must be paid on or before 7 PM on 7 October 2026. This is a final deadline. The Board has made clear that no further extensions will be granted, regardless of the reason. If you miss this deadline, you will forfeit your allotted seat.
The security deposit is a refundable amount that confirms your commitment to join the allotted college. The exact amount varies by college and course (MBBS or BDS). You should check the fee structure document on the counselling portal (ug.neetrajasthan.com) to confirm the deposit amount for your allotted college. Payment is typically made online through the counselling portal.
- Deadline: 7 PM on 7 October 2026 (today)
- No further extensions will be entertained
- Failure to pay forfeits your seat
- Check your college's fee structure on the portal for the exact deposit amount
Choice filling and auto-lock: 11:45 PM today (7 October 2026)
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The choice-filling window will automatically close and lock at 11:45 PM on 7 October 2026. After this time, you will not be able to enter, edit, or save any choices on the counselling portal. This is a hard deadline — the system will not accept any submissions after 11:45 PM.
If you are an existing joined candidate upgrading in Round 3, you must fill your fresh preferences and save them before 11:45 PM. Your previously joined college is automatically retained as your last choice, so if you do not get upgraded, you will keep that seat. If you are a fresh allottee in Round 3, you should verify that your choice has been correctly recorded on the portal before the auto-lock time.
- Choice filling auto-locks at 11:45 PM on 7 October 2026 (today)
- No choices can be entered or edited after 11:45 PM
- Joined college from earlier rounds is automatically your last choice
- Save your choices well before 11:45 PM to avoid last-minute portal issues
What happens if you miss these deadlines
If you do not pay the security deposit by 7 PM today, your allotted seat will be forfeited. You will not be able to join any college in Round 3.
If you do not finalize your choices by 11:45 PM today, you will not participate in Round 3 allotment. If you are an existing joined candidate, your seat from the earlier round will be retained. If you are a fresh allottee in Round 3, your allotment will be cancelled and your seat will be offered to the next candidate on the merit list.
- Missing security deposit deadline = loss of seat
- Missing choice-filling deadline = no participation in Round 3 allotment
- No extensions or exceptions will be granted
How to pay the security deposit
The security deposit is paid online through the Rajasthan NEET UG counselling portal (ug.neetrajasthan.com). Log in with your application number and password, navigate to the payment section, and follow the on-screen instructions. Payment methods typically include debit card, credit card, net banking, and UPI.
Ensure you have the correct amount ready. The deposit amount is college-specific and is listed in the fee structure documents available on the portal. Keep a receipt or confirmation number after payment — you will need this as proof of payment at the time of joining.
- Log in to ug.neetrajasthan.com with your application number and password
- Navigate to the payment/security deposit section
- Enter the deposit amount for your allotted college
- Choose your payment method (card, net banking, UPI, etc.)
- Save the payment receipt or confirmation number
How to fill and save your choices
If you are upgrading from an earlier round or are a fresh allottee, you must fill your choice list on the counselling portal. Log in, go to the choice-filling section, and enter your preferences in order of priority. Your first choice is your most preferred college and course; your last choice is your least preferred.
For candidates who joined in Round 1 or Round 2, your previously joined college is automatically set as your last choice. You can add new choices above it. After entering all your choices, click 'Save' — do not just close the browser. The portal will show a confirmation message. Save this confirmation and take a screenshot. Do this well before 11:45 PM to avoid portal congestion or technical issues.
- Log in to ug.neetrajasthan.com
- Go to the choice-filling section
- Enter your preferences in order of priority (1st choice = most preferred)
- For upgrading candidates: your joined college is automatically your last choice
- Click 'Save' and wait for the confirmation message
- Take a screenshot of the confirmation
- Complete this before 11:45 PM today
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Important: Your joined college is your default last choice
If you joined a college in Round 1 or Round 2 and are participating in Round 3 for an upgrade, that college is automatically set as your last choice in the Round 3 choice list. This means if you are not allotted a better college in Round 3, you will retain your seat at the college where you already joined.
You do not need to manually add your joined college to your choice list — the system does this automatically. However, you should verify on the portal that it is correctly shown as your last choice before the auto-lock time.
- Joined college from earlier rounds is automatically your last choice in Round 3
- You do not need to manually add it
- If not upgraded, you retain that seat
- Verify this on the portal before 11:45 PM auto-lock
Fee structure and deposit amounts
The security deposit amount varies by college and course. The Board has published fee structure documents for all participating colleges on the counselling portal. These documents list the total fee for the course and the security deposit amount (usually a portion of the total fee).
You can find fee structure documents for MBBS and BDS courses at government colleges, RUHS-CMS colleges, private colleges, and ESIC colleges on the portal. Download the document for your allotted college to confirm the exact deposit amount you must pay today.
- Fee structures are available on ug.neetrajasthan.com
- Deposit amounts vary by college and course
- Download your college's fee structure to confirm the deposit amount
- The deposit is usually a portion of the total course fee
What to do if you face technical issues
If you encounter a technical problem with the portal (login issues, payment gateway errors, choice-filling not saving), contact the counselling board immediately. However, given that today is the final deadline and the Board has stated no extensions will be granted, it is critical that you attempt to complete both actions as early as possible — do not wait until the last hour.
The Board's contact information should be available on the counselling portal. If you cannot resolve the issue online, visit the counselling office at SMS Medical College, Jaipur, in person before 7 PM today to pay the deposit and confirm your choices.
- Attempt all actions early in the day, not at the last minute
- If you face technical issues, contact the counselling board immediately
- As a last resort, visit SMS Medical College, Jaipur, in person before 7 PM today
- Keep the counselling board's contact number handy
Key dates and times to remember
Today, 7 October 2026, is the final day for Round 3 participation. Two hard deadlines apply:
- Security deposit payment deadline: 7 PM today (7 October 2026)
- Choice filling auto-lock: 11:45 PM today (7 October 2026)
- No extensions will be granted for either deadline
| Action | Deadline | Time | Consequence of Missing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security deposit payment | 7 October 2026 | By 7 PM | Seat forfeited; cannot join any college |
| Choice filling and saving | 7 October 2026 | By 11:45 PM | No participation in Round 3 allotment; joined seat retained (if applicable) |
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
What is the security deposit and why do I need to pay it?
The security deposit is a refundable amount that confirms your commitment to join the allotted college. It is a portion of the total course fee and is paid online through the counselling portal. You must pay it by 7 PM today (7 October 2026) to secure your seat in Round 3. If you do not pay, your seat will be forfeited.
How much is the security deposit for my college?
The security deposit amount varies by college and course (MBBS or BDS). Check the fee structure document for your allotted college on the counselling portal (ug.neetrajasthan.com). Download the document and look for the security deposit or initial payment amount listed.
I joined a college in Round 2. Can I upgrade in Round 3?
Yes. You can participate in Round 3 by filling fresh choices on the portal. Your Round 2 joined college is automatically set as your last choice. If you are allotted a better college in Round 3, you will be upgraded. If not, you retain your Round 2 seat. You must pay the security deposit by 7 PM today and finalize your choices by 11:45 PM today.
What happens if I do not pay the security deposit by 7 PM today?
Your allotted seat will be forfeited. You will not be able to join any college in Round 3. The Board has stated that no extensions will be granted, regardless of the reason.
What happens if I do not fill my choices by 11:45 PM today?
You will not participate in Round 3 allotment. If you are an existing joined candidate, your seat from the earlier round will be retained. If you are a fresh allottee in Round 3, your allotment will be cancelled and your seat will be offered to the next candidate on the merit list.
Can I request an extension of the security deposit or choice-filling deadline?
No. The Board has explicitly stated that no further extension requests will be entertained under any circumstances. Both deadlines are final: security deposit by 7 PM today, choice filling by 11:45 PM today.
How do I pay the security deposit online?
Log in to ug.neetrajasthan.com with your application number and password. Navigate to the payment or security deposit section, enter the deposit amount for your college, select your payment method (card, net banking, UPI, etc.), and complete the transaction. Save the payment receipt or confirmation number.
What if the counselling portal is down or I face a technical error?
Contact the counselling board immediately. However, since no extensions will be granted, attempt all actions as early as possible today. If you cannot resolve the issue online, visit SMS Medical College, Jaipur, in person before 7 PM today to pay the deposit and confirm your choices.
Is the security deposit refundable?
Yes, the security deposit is refundable. It is credited toward your total course fee at the time of joining. If you do not join the college, the deposit may be refunded as per the college's policy, but this depends on the specific college and the circumstances of non-joining.
I am a fresh allottee in Round 3. Do I need to fill choices?
You should verify that your allotted college and course are correctly recorded on the portal. If the portal allows you to fill choices, do so to confirm your preference. You must pay the security deposit by 7 PM today to secure your seat.
What documents do I need to bring when I join the college?
The Board has published a list of documents required at the time of joining. These typically include your NEET scorecard, application form, undertaking (Proforma-7), and various certificates (10th, 12th, category certificate, etc.). Download the complete list from the counselling portal and prepare all documents in advance.
Can I change my choices after I save them but before 11:45 PM?
Yes, you can edit and re-save your choices as many times as you wish before 11:45 PM. However, once 11:45 PM arrives, the choice-filling window will auto-lock and you will not be able to make any further changes. Save your final choices well before 11:45 PM.
Today, 7 October 2026, is your final opportunity to participate in Round 3 of Rajasthan NEET UG 2026 counselling. You must complete two actions: (1) pay the security deposit by 7 PM, and (2) finalize your choice list by 11:45 PM. Both deadlines are absolute — no extensions will be granted. Log in to ug.neetrajasthan.com immediately, confirm your college's deposit amount, make the payment, fill your choices, and save them. Do not wait until the last hour. If you face any issues, contact the counselling board or visit SMS Medical College, Jaipur, in person before 7 PM today.
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