NEET UG Counselling 2026: Official MCC Schedule (Out), Registration Starts August 5, Eligibility, Process & Seat Allotment

The Official NEET Counselling 2026 Dates Announced!

The NEET Counselling 2026 process is set to begin from 5 August 2026 on the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in. As per the official schedule, the registration of MCC Counselling Round 1 will start from 5 August 2026. Candidates who have qualified the NEET UG 2026 exam can participate in the counselling process for admission to MBBS, BDS, and other medical courses.

The MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 schedule was delayed due to the cancellation of the original NEET UG exam conducted on 3rd May 2026. As a result, Re-NEET 2026 examination was conducted which affected the entire medical admission schedule. Now, the counselling process is scheduled to begin from 5 August 2026.

Candidates participating in the NEET Counselling 2026 must read this blog to get the complete official schedule along with:

• Eligibility Criteria for NEET UG Counselling
• Detailed NEET Counselling Process 2026
• Documents Required for NEET UG Counselling Process
• Category-wise NEET 2026 Counselling Fees
• Official NEET Cutoff 2026

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What is the NEET Counselling?

NEET Counselling is the admission process for MBBS and BDS programs across medical colleges in India. It is done after the NEET UG result. Candidates get seats based on their rank and choices.

There are approximately 129,026 MBBS seats and 27,868 BDS seats available across India through NEET UG.

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts counselling for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government medical and dental colleges. It also handles admissions in central universities, deemed universities, ESIC colleges, and other participating institutes.

The remaining 85% of seats are filled through state counselling. Each state conducts its own counselling process for these seats.

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• ➡️ Top Government Medical Colleges in India for MBBS 2026
• ➡️ Top 50 Medical Colleges in India 2026 for NEET UG Counselling: NIRF Rankings, Government & Private Colleges

Types of NEET Counselling

There are mainly two types of NEET counselling:

• All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling – conducted by MCC
• State Quota Counselling – conducted by state authorities

NEET Counselling Rounds

NEET counselling is done in multiple rounds. These are:

• Round 1
• Round 2
• Round 3 (Mop-Up Round)
• Stray Vacancy Round

Check Out: Difference Between Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up & Stray Vacancy Round

NEET Counselling 2026: Official Schedule

The table below shows the official round-wise NEET 2026 counselling dates.

Eligibility Criteria for NEET UG Counselling 2026

Candidates must meet all the conditions to participate in the counselling process. The following points explain the eligibility criteria for NEET counselling 2026.

• Candidates must qualify the NEET UG 2026 exam.
• They must have a valid NEET scorecard.
• They must register on the MCC official website, mcc.nic.in, for AIQ counselling.
• There is no age limit for counselling as per the latest rules (subject to NMC guidelines).
• Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.
• They must have the minimum required marks in NEET as per category cut-off.
• Only eligible candidates can participate in choice filling and seat allotment.
• For state counselling, candidates must also meet state domicile rules.

NEET Counselling Process 2026: Step-by-Step Guide

The NEET counselling process is conducted in online mode. It consists of a few steps that must be carefully followed by the candidates. This section has presented the step-by-step counselling process for NEET.

Step 1: Online Registration

Candidates must visit the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in. Then they need to register for NEET counselling 2026 using their NEET roll number and details.

Step 2: Payment of Fees

After registration, candidates must pay the counselling fee. The fee includes a registration fee and a security deposit.

Step 3: Choice Filling

Candidates must select their preferred colleges and courses. They can choose as many options as they want.

Step 4: Choice Locking

After selecting choices, candidates must lock them before the deadline. Once locked, choices cannot be changed.

Step 5: Seat Allotment Processing

MCC will allot seats based on NEET rank, category, choices filled, and seat availability.

Step 6: Seat Allotment Result

Candidates can check their result on the MCC website. If a seat is allotted, they must download the allotment letter.

Step 7: Reporting to College

Candidates must report to the allotted college within the given time. They must carry all required documents.

Step 8: Document Verification

The college will verify all documents. If everything is correct, admission will be confirmed.

Step 9: Next Rounds (If Needed)

If a candidate does not get a seat or wants to upgrade, they can participate in Round 2, Round 3, and Stray Vacancy Round.

Important Note: For NEET State Counselling, candidates must register on the respective state counselling authority websites. Each state conducts its own counselling process separately for state quota seats.

Documents Required for NEET Counselling 2026

To participate in NEET UG counselling 2026, candidates must keep these documents ready:

• NEET 2026 Admit Card issued by NTA.
• NEET 2026 Result/ Rank letter issued by NTA
• NEET Seat Allotment Letter Issued by MCC
• Date of Birth Certificate (if Metric Certificate does not bear the same)
• Class 10th Certificate and Marksheet
• Class 10+2 Certificate and Marksheet
• 8 Passport size photographs (same as submitted with application form)
• ID Proof (Aadhar/ PAN/ Driving Licence/ Passport)

Category-wise NEET 2026 Counselling Fees

The NEET counselling fee has two parts:

• Registration fees
• Security deposit

The registration fee is non-refundable. The security deposit is refundable after counselling, as per MCC rules. The given table specifies the category-wise NEET counselling 2026 fees.

State- Wise NEET Counselling 2026

State NEET counselling is conducted for admission into MBBS and BDS courses under the 85% state quota seats. Each state has its own counselling authority that manages the registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and admission process separately.

Check the state-wise NEET Counselling 2026 guide in the table below.

Official NEET 2026 Cutoff: Category-Wise

Candidates can check the category-wise qualifying NEET cutoff 2026 presented in the table below.

Discover More:

• NEET General Cutoff
• NEET EWS Cutoff
• NEET OBC Cutoff
• NEET SC Cutoff
• NEET ST Cutoff

Key Takeaways

In final words, NEET counselling is the admission process for MBBS and BDS courses in India. It is going to begin from 5 August 2026. Candidates are advised to stay updated with the official MCC and state authorities’ websites for the latest schedule for NEET counselling 2026.

NEET UG Counselling 2026: FAQs

Ques. When will NEET Counselling 2026 Round 1 start?

Ans. NEET Counselling 2026 Round 1 is going to start from 5 August 2026. The official counselling schedule has been announced by MCC on mcc.nic.in.

Ques. Can I apply online for MCC NEET Counselling 2026?

Ans. Yes. The entire registration process for MCC counselling will be conducted in online mode through the official website.

Ques. Who will conduct the counselling process for NEET 2026?

Ans. The Medical Counselling Committee will conduct counselling for 15% All India Quota (AIQ), central universities, deemed universities, AIIMS, and JIPMER. State counselling authorities will conduct counselling for 85% state quota seats.

Ques. How many MBBS and BDS seats are available through NEET UG?

Ans. There are approx. 129,026 MBBS seats and 27,868 BDS seats available in India.

Ques. What documents are required for NEET Counselling 2026?

Ans. Candidates need:

• NEET admit card
• NEET scorecard
• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
• Identity proof (Aadhaar/PAN)
• Passport-size photos
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Counselling allotment letter