Vacant Seats in MCC Counselling 2026: Eligibility, Registration, Cutoff, Fees & How to Apply

Latest Updates 

• Re NEET 2026 Results have been declared on the NTA's official website on 16th July 2026.
• NEET 2026 cutoffs have also been released on 16th July 2026.
• NEET 2026 Counselling is expected to commence in the first week of August 2026.

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has started the MCC NEET counselling process 2026. Students planning for MBBS in government medical colleges in India need to check the official MCC NIC website. The MCC NEET UG counselling typically takes place in 4 counselling rounds, with the final round being the stray vacancy round.

The PG NEET result 2026 will be out on September 30, 2026, and the NEET PG exam was held on 30 August 2026. After each round, a vacant seat list is released for seat allotment in the next round. The council conducts the last round to fill vacant seats in MBBS via AIQ (ALL India Quota) and State Quota. 

These rounds provide seats in medical colleges in India; it will depend on eligibility, cut-off, and preferences registered by students. Students who did not secure seats in previous rounds can apply for vacant seats in MCC Counselling 2026. In this blog, you will know about the MCC NEET UG counselling eligibility and more:

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What Happens to Vacant Seats After MCC Counselling Mop-Up Round 2026?

MCC Counselling 2026: Quick Highlights 

Check the quick highlights table about Vacant seats in MCC counselling 2026 for MBBS:

What are The Eligibility Criteria for MCC Counselling 2026 Vacant Seats?

Students after the previous rounds of the MCC NEET 2026 counselling process need to check their eligibility to apply for vacant seats. Here are some eligibility criteria that you can check:

• Students must be qualified for the NEET cut-off to apply for vacant seats. 
• Students must have NEET UG counselling registration with MCC. 
• Students from all over the country, including UTs like Jammu and Kashmir, can apply for All India Quota vacant seats. 
• The student must not have been admitted or offered a seat in previous counselling rounds. 
• There will be a category-specific NEET cutoff for the vacant seats. 

Official NEET 2026 Category-wise Qualifying Cut Off

The table below shows the NEET 2026 safe score by category.

Cutoff for Vacant Seats in MCC Counselling 2026

The students planning for MBBS 2026 can check out the expected cut-off in comparison to the previous year's vacant seats below:

What is the MCC Counselling 2026 NEET Registration Fee?

To apply for vacant seats in the first 3 or last rounds of registration, there is a registration fee. Students have to pay the following NEET registration fee:

How to Apply for Vacant Seats in MCC Counselling 2026? 

To apply for the counselling rounds and vacant seats in MCC Counselling 2026, here is the step-by-step process:

Step 1: Registration on the official website

• Visit the official MCC NIC website for NEET UG counselling registration. You will see a new registration link flashing on the website. 
• Click on the link and fill in the NEET roll number, date of birth, parents' names, and other details. You will get login credentials for registration. 

Step 2: Registration form

• Once you get NEET UG login credentials, use these credentials to log in for the registration form. 
• Complete all the details of the counselling form carefully and submit it. 

Step 3: Choice Filling 

• Candidates are asked to select the list of colleges and courses for admission.
• The sequence of selection will be considered as a priority list by candidates. 

Step 4: Choice Lock or Choice Finalising

• Once you list colleges in MCC NEET Counselling 2026, you have to lock your choices. 
• You cannot change the list or priority sequence after submission. 

Step 5: Updates

• Print out the NEET UG registration confirmation page. 
• You will get details of the counselling on your credentials and the official website. 
• Make sure you regularly check the MCC NIC In for regular updates. 

Conclusion 

Students participating in NEET UG counselling 2026 must understand all four rounds, vacant seats, and the process. Ensure you have everything ready for verification to secure your seats in the counselling round. Therefore, keep a check on the official mcc.nic.in website to go through the vacant seat list and more. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for MCC counselling 2026 vacant seats?

Ans. You need to pass the NEET UG exam for MCC counselling 2026. Students need to register on the MCC official portal and apply for the vacant seats.

Ques. How can I apply for vacant seats in MCC counselling 2026?

Ans. You need to visit the official MCC portal (mcc.nic.in), log in with your credentials, check the vacant seats, and participate in the choice-filling process during the respective round.

Ques. Are there any reserved seats available in MCC counselling 2026?

Ans. Yes, for seats, you need to apply for them through the official website. Seats are available as per the categories SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD. 

Ques. Comparison between MCC counselling 2026 vacant seats and MCC counselling 2024?

Ans. The number of vacant seats in 2026 depends on the number of students reporting and withdrawing. In 2024, most vacancies arose in mop-up and stray vacancy rounds. A similar pattern is expected for 2026.

Ques. How can I check the MCC counselling 2026 vacant seats?

Ans. For MCC counselling 2026 vacant seats, you need to visit the official website where the allotment lists are published on the MCC website.