MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the NEET UG Counselling 2026 Schedule along with the updated Information Bulletin for MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc. Nursing admissions. Candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 can participate in the centralized counselling conducted by MCC for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats and various central institutions.
The MCC Counselling 2026 process includes:
Candidates must complete every step within the prescribed schedule to participate in seat allotment.
What is MCC NEET Counselling 2026?
NEET MCC Counselling is the centralized admission process conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
MCC conducts counselling for:
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15% All India Quota (AIQ) MBBS/BDS Seats
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100% Deemed Universities
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AIIMS
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JIPMER Puducherry & Karaikal
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Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
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Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)
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Delhi University Medical Colleges
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ESIC Colleges
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Central Universities
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B.Sc. Nursing seats in Central Institutes
The counselling is completely online and seat allotment is done strictly according to NEET rank, reservation policy, availability of seats, and candidate preferences.
MCC NEET Counselling Dates 2026
The MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 process will be conducted online by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for admission to 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, Deemed Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, Central Universities, ESIC, and B.Sc. Nursing courses.
| Overall AIQ & State Counselling Schedule | ||
| Counselling Event | AIQ / Central Institutes | State Counselling |
| Round 1 | 4 Aug – 17 Aug 2026 | 13 Aug – 22 Aug 2026 |
| Last Date of Joining | 22 Aug 2026 | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Round 2 | 24 Aug – 2 Sept 2026 | 31 Aug – 8 Sept 2026 |
| Last Date of Joining | 8 Sept 2026 | 14 Sept 2026 |
| Round 3 | 10 Sept – 18 Sept 2026 | 16 Sept – 26 Sept 2026 |
| Last Date of Joining | 26 Sept 2026 | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Stray Vacancy Round | 28 Sept – 3 Oct 2026 | 3 Oct – 5 Oct 2026 |
| Last Date of Joining | 10 Oct 2026 | 10 Oct 2026 |
| Academic Session Begins | 8 September 2026 | Â |
MCC NEET Registration 2026 Schedule
The counselling will be held in four rounds—Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and Stray Vacancy Round. MCC NEET Registration 2026 begins on 5 August 2026, while AIQ Round 1 counselling starts on 4 August 2026.
Round 1
| Activity | Date |
| Seat Matrix Verification | 4 August 2026 |
| Registration & Fee Payment | 5–12 August 2026 |
| Choice Filling | 6–13 August 2026 |
| Choice Locking | 12–13 August 2026 |
| Seat Allotment Processing | 13–16 August 2026 |
| Result | 17 August 2026 |
| Reporting | 18–22 August 2026 |
Round 2
| Activity | Date |
| Registration | 25–29 August 2026 |
| Choice Filling | 25–30 August 2026 |
| Seat Allotment | 31 Aug–1 Sept 2026 |
| Result | 2 September 2026 |
| Reporting | 3–8 September 2026 |
Round 3
| Activity | Date |
| Registration | 11–15 September 2026 |
| Choice Filling | 11–16 September 2026 |
| Seat Allotment | 16–17 September 2026 |
| Result | 18 September 2026 |
| Reporting | 19–26 September 2026 |
Stray Vacancy Round
| Activity | Date |
| Registration | 28–30 September 2026 |
| Choice Filling | 28–30 September 2026 |
| Seat Allotment | 1–2 October 2026 |
| Result | 3 October 2026 |
| Reporting | 4–10 October 2026 |
MCC NEET Choice Filling Process
The MCC NEET Choice Filling process is one of the most important stages of counselling.
Candidates should:
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Register on the MCC portal
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Pay counselling fee
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Fill college preferences
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Arrange choices in order of priority
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Save choices
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Lock choices before the deadline
Once the choices are locked, they cannot be modified for that counselling round.
MCC Seat Allotment 2026
The MCC Seat Allotment 2026 is prepared based on:
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NEET UG Rank
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Reservation Category
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Seat Availability
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Candidate Preferences
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Eligibility Criteria
After allotment, candidates can choose either:
Freeze Option
Float Option
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Accept seat provisionally
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Opt for upgradation in the next round
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Upload documents online for verification
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Continue participating in subsequent rounds
The 2026 counselling process introduces online document verification for Float candidates, reducing the need for immediate physical reporting until the final stage.
AIQ NEET Counselling 2026: Reservation Policy
For 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, the reservation policy is:
| Category | Reservation |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| OBC (NCL) | 27% |
| EWS | 10% |
| PwD | 5% Horizontal Reservation |
Documents Required for MCC NEET UG Admission 2026
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
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NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
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NEET UG Score Card
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Class 10 Certificate
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Class 12 Marksheet
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Identity Proof
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Passport-size Photographs
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Category Certificate (if applicable)
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EWS Certificate (if applicable)
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OBC-NCL Certificate
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PwD Certificate (if applicable)
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Domicile Certificate (where required)
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Provisional Allotment Letter
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Any other documents prescribed by the allotted institute
Candidates opting for the Float option must upload clear scanned copies of the required documents on the MCC portal within the reporting period.
Important Guidelines for MCC Counselling 2026
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Registration is accepted only through the official MCC portal.
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Candidates should register using the same mobile number and email ID used during NEET registration.
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A candidate can register only once.
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Choice locking is mandatory.
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Round 3 does not permit resignation after joining.
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Security deposit may be forfeited if a candidate fails to join after allotment in later rounds.
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Candidates are advised to verify the eligibility criteria and fee structure of colleges before filling choices.
MCC NEET UG Admission 2026
The MCC NEET UG Admission 2026 process will conclude after four rounds of counselling, including the Stray Vacancy Round. Candidates should carefully follow the registration schedule, complete MCC NEET Choice Filling, upload documents within the stipulated timeline, and report to the allotted institute to confirm admission.
Since seat allotment depends on merit, preference, reservation, and availability, candidates should fill as many suitable choices as possible to maximize their chances of admission.