MCC Mop-Up Round 2026: What You Need to Know About Eligibility, Registration, Seat Allotment & Vacant Seats

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The MCC counselling round 1 is expected to begin in August 2026. 

The MCC mop-up round 2026 or Round 3 dates will be published by the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) after the round 2 seat allotment results. The MCC Mop-Up Round 2026 is one of the critical rounds in the NEET UG counseling, which can assist students in getting a seat in case they have not already got one in the second round. However, you should confirm you are eligible for it, check the renewed NEET UG 2026 cutoff for this round, and know its advantages and disadvantages.

The Mop-Up round or Round 3 of the MCC NEET counselling is conducted to fill the remaining vacant seats at the participating colleges, which may include top medical colleges in India accepting NEET. Applicants are not required to register for this round separately, but they will be shortlisted depending on the merit list. Those who are yet to be assigned a seat in the counselling method will be eligible to attend the NEET stray vacancy round 2026. This blog will explain all of the significant aspects you need to know about the MCC mop-up round 2026.

What is the MCC Mop-Up Round 2026?

MCC Mop-Up Round 2026 is the phase where the seats remaining vacant after the first and second rounds are filled. This round serves as a chance for you to get a seat in MBBS studies at a state-level and national-level private or public college. If you have qualified for the exams and have not been allocated a seat yet, you are eligible for the MCC Mop-Up Round 2026.

MCC Mop-Up Round Counselling 2026: Highlights

Check the tabular form for MCC Mop-up Round counselling highlights here:

NEET 2026 counselling Mop-Up Round Important Dates

The following table brings the complete schedule for NEET 2026 Mop-Up Round counselling. 

Who is eligible to participate in the MCC Mop-Up Round Counselling?

Before planning to register for the MCC Mop-Up Round 2026, students should meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Students who had registered in Round 2 and exited with forfeiture of fees.
• Students who were not allotted a seat in Round 2.
• Students who secured a seat under reserved quota and whose second round of allotted seats got canceled during the document verification on reporting for admission.
• Students who had reported at the allotted college during the second round of allotment submitted willingness for Mop-Up round upgradation as Yes. 

MCC Mop-Up Round 2026 Counselling Registration Process

Here are the key steps to register for the MCC mop-up round 2026: 

• Step 1: Applicants should visit the official MCC website.
• Step 2: Click on the tab indicating NEET UG counselling, followed by the 'Online Registration' tab.
• Step 3: Enter details like name, academic information, personal information, registration number, and details mentioned on their NEET scorecard.
• Step 4: Pay the registration fee through UPI/net banking/credit card/debit card modes.

MCC Mop-Up Round 2026 Counselling Application Fee

There is no separate mop-up round application fee for the MCC NEET counselling. You can participate in this round if you have paid the registration fee in the first or second round. The tables below show the application fee and security deposit to be paid in the first counselling round to participate in the mop-up round. 

Application Fee

The following are the category-wise application fees paid in round 1 that allow you to participate in the mop-up round. 

Security Deposit

The following table provides the category-specific MCC NEET counselling mop-up round security fees that candidates must pay during the NEET counselling registration process. 

MCC Mop-up Round 2026 Seat Allotment Result Factors

The following are the key factors that influence the MCC mop-up round seat allotment results:

• Total Number of AIQ seats.
• Choices filled and locked by students.
• NEET 2026 rank and scorecard of students.
• Reservation factor.
• Validity of NEET Counselling registration submission.

What After MCC Mop-Up Round 2026 Seat Allotment Result?

Here are the options available to you after the MCC counselling mop-up round is completed:

• Download the seat allotment order
• Report to the allotted college and complete the admission process.
• In case applicants are not satisfied with the allotted seat, they can opt for 'Upgrade' and then attend the Stray Vacancy counseling method of NEET 2026.

How to participate in MCC Mop-Up Round 2026 counseling?

The following are the steps required to participate in the MCC counselling mop-up round:

• Step 1: Check out the seat matrix to know the availability of seats in different MBBS colleges.
• Step 2: Fill up the online application form on the official website of MCC and register yourself.
• Step 3: Fill up your choice within the time window mentioned above.
• Step 4: Make the payment of fees for the Mop-Up Round (only if not paid earlier).
• Step 5: Lock your choice.
• Step 6: Once the seats are allotted and the scorecard is published, report to the allotted college for further formalities.

Documents required for MCC Mop-Up Round 2026

The following are the documents are required for the MCC Mop-Up Round 2026:

• Birth Certificate.
• Category Certificate
• Six passport-size photographs
• Intermediate and High School mark sheets
• Intermediate and High School passing certificate
• Identity Proof
• Admit Card of NEET 2026
• Rank Card of NEET 2026
• Provisional Allotment Letter

How to Check MCC Mop-up Round Result 2026?

You can check your MCC mop-up round results with the following steps from the MCC official website:

• Step 1: Go to the official website of MCC NEET UG.
• Step 2: After that, go to the ‘ Current Events’ option.
• Step 3: Press on the tab that says 'Provisional Result of UG 2026 Mop-Up Round'.
• Step 4: Enter your NEET 2026 roll number to view your scorecard in the PDF file.

Applicants who are not eligible for MCC Mop-Up Round counseling 2026

The following types of candidates are eligible for the MCC mop-up round in 2026:

• After filling out the Retention form, candidates are not eligible.
• Applicants who joined and then resigned after the seat allotment in the last rounds.
• Applicants who were allotted seats in computerized CAP but did not join.

Conclusion

The MCC Mop-Up Round 2026 for Medicine is a significant round for applicants who have not been allocated seats and for those who wish to upgrade to better colleges. The number of vacancies includes certificate and clear vacancies. These are also newly added seats each year during the Mop-Up round. It provides many opportunities to students who are yet to get admission or wish to get admission to a better college.

MCC Mop-Up Round 2026: FAQs

Ques: When will the Mop-Up Round 2026 for NEET 2026 start?

Ans: The registration/payment for NEET 2026 Mop-Up Round will be conducted in August 2026. Applicants are advised to stay tuned to our website for further instructions and details. 

Ques: How will I come to know about the number of vacant seats left for the mop-up round 2026?

Ans: The number of vacant seats available is published on the MCC official website for AIIMS, JIPMER, Central Universities, Deemed medical colleges, ESICs, and all those Government medical colleges that are covered under 15% All India Quota. Similarly, states will publish their state quota vacant seats details on their respective websites.

Ques: What happens if students do not secure a Mop-Up round 2026 allotted seat round?

Ans: If a student is selected in the Mop-up round and fails to join or resigns after joining an allotted seat, then such an applicant should pay a penalty according to the rule, and she or he will not be eligible for admission through the state quota for the subsequent two educational years.

Ques: Can I participate in counseling for both All India Quota and State Quota seats?

Ans: Yes, students can participate in counseling for both State Quota Seats and All India Quota seats. However, they must register individually for every counseling method.

Ques: Can I change my choices after the seat-locking method?

Ans: No, students cannot change their choices after the seat-locking method in the respective counseling rounds. It is mandatory to carefully prioritise and choose the preferred courses and colleges before locking the choices.

Ques: Can I participate in the next round of counseling if I have already accepted a seat?

Ans: Yes, students who have already accepted a seat in the last round of counseling can attend the subsequent rounds, but they must surrender the seat before exercising fresh choices.

Ques: Can I get a refund of the counseling fee if I do not get a seat?

Ans: No, the counseling fee is generally non-refundable, regardless of whether the student is allotted a seat or not. It is significant to carefully prioritize and consider the preferences to avoid the unnecessary loss of fees.

Ques: How is the seat allotment done in MCC Mop-Up round counseling 2026?

Ans: The allotment of seats in the NEET UG counseling depends on the NEET-UG rank of students, choices filled during counseling, reservation criteria, and availability of seats. The MCC conducts a series of counseling rounds to fill the available seats.

Ques: What are the different counseling rounds in PG NEET counseling 2026?

Ans: The counselling method includes three rounds: Round 1, Round 2, and Mop-Up Round. Additionally, a stray vacancy round may be conducted to fill vacant seats after the regular counseling rounds.

Ques: What happens if I do not join the allotted seat in the counseling method 2026?

Ans: If a student does not join the allotted seat within the particular time span, their application may be canceled and they become ineligible for further counseling rounds.