State-wise NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates & Schedule (Out): Download AIQ & State Schedule PDF
MCC NEET 2026 ( MCC NEET )
NEET Counselling Round 1 registration
5 Aug '26 - 12 Aug '26
NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates & Schedule have been announced by MCC. The MCC has also announced the State NEET counselling dates 2026 for all rounds. Read this page to know round-wise dates for state and MCC NEET registration, choice filling, seat allotment result and institute reporting.
NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates & Schedule: AIQ & State-wise
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced the dates and schedule for the NEET UG Counselling 2026. The NEET Counselling dates 2026 have been announced for 15% AIQ seats and 85% state quota seats. The NEET counselling 2026 schedule is available for all rounds- Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and Stray Round. The MCC NEET counselling schedule informs the MBBS aspirants about all the counselling events, including registration, choice filling and locking, seat allotment result and institute reporting. However, the NEET state counselling dates and schedule inform candidates about the span of each round of MCC NEET counselling along with the start and end date. Read this page further to know about the NEET Counselling schedule 2026 for all rounds and plan accordingly for the admission process.
Plan Your Strategy for MBBS Admission 2026-27 after going through NEET UG Counselling Schedule 2026 for AIQ and State Counselling
- MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates & Schedule: Round-Wise
- State NEET Counselling 2026 Dates & Schedule
- NEET Counselling 2026 Schedule for AIQ & State Seats: Verification of Joined Candidates
- State-Wise NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates & Schedule
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates & Schedule: Round-Wise
The MCC NEET Counselling schedule 2026 has been released for all stages of the admission process in each round. Candidates must know the NEET Counselling dates 2026 so that they do not miss out on any important timeline. Go through the detailed schedule of each round below:
MCC NEET Counselling Schedule 2026: Round 1
Check the MCC NEET UG Counselling dates and schedule for round 1 events below:
| Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| Registration |
05-Aug-2026 to 12-Aug-2026 up to 3:00 PM |
| Choice Filling & Choice Locking |
06-Aug-2026 to 13-Aug-2026 upto 11:00 AM |
| Seat Allotment Result |
17-Aug-2026 |
| Institute reporting |
18-Aug-2026 to 22-Aug-2026 |
MCC NEET Counselling Schedule 2026: Round 2
Know the MCC NEET Counselling dates and schedule for round 2 events:
| Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| Registration |
25-Aug-2026 to 29-Aug-2026 up to 3:00 PM |
| Choice Filling & Choice Locking |
25-Aug-2026 to 30-Aug-2026 up to 11:00 PM |
| Seat Allotment Result |
02-Sep-2026 |
| Institute reporting |
03-Sep-2026 to 08-Sep-2026 |
MCC NEET Counselling Schedule 2026: Round 3
The table below contains the NEET UG Counselling dates and schedule for round 3:
| Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| Registration |
11-Sep-2026 to 15-Sep-2026 up to 3:00 PM |
| Choice Filling & Choice Locking |
11-Sep-2026 to 16-Sep-2026 up to 11:00 AM |
| Seat Allotment Result |
18-Sep-2026 |
| Institute reporting |
19-Sep-2026 to 26-Sep-2026 |
MCC NEET Counselling Schedule 2026: Stray Round
The MCC NEET Counselling dates and schedule for stray round are shared below:
| Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| Registration |
28-Sep-2026 to 30-Sep-2026 up to 3.00 PM |
| Choice Filling & Choice Locking |
28-Sep-2026 to 30-Sep-2026 up to 11.00 PM |
| Seat Allotment Result |
03-Oct-2026 |
| Institute reporting |
04-Oct-2026 to 10-Oct-2026 |
State NEET Counselling 2026 Dates & Schedule
The MCC has displayed the round-wise state NEET counselling dates and schedule along with the AIQ counselling. States will plan the counselling schedule accordingly as per notified dates by the MCC. Check below the State NEET UG Counselling schedule 2026 along with MCC NEET schedule below:
| Counselling Round |
NEET Counselling Dates for AIQ/ Deemed & Central Universities |
State NEET Counselling Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 Counselling |
04-Aug-2026 to 17-Aug-2026 |
13-Aug-2026 to 22-Aug-2026 |
| Last date of Joining |
22-Aug-2026 |
28-Aug-2026 |
| Round 2 Counselling |
24-Aug-2026 to 02-Sep-2026 |
31-Aug-2026 to 08-Sep-2026 |
| Last date of joining |
08-Sep-2026 |
14-Sep-2026 |
| Round 3 Counselling |
10-Sep-2026 to 18-Sep-2026 |
16-Sep-2026 to 26-Sep-2026 |
| Last date of joining |
26-Sep-2026 |
01-Oct-2026 |
| Stray Round Counselling |
28-Sep-2026 to 03-Oct-2026 |
03-Oct-2026 to 05-Oct-2026 |
| Last date of joining |
10-Oct-2026 |
10-Oct-2026 |
NEET Counselling 2026 Schedule for AIQ & State Seats: Verification of Joined Candidates
The MCC as well as state DMEs or state counselling authorities will verify the details of joined candidates as per the schedule notified by the MCC. The state authorities will share the data of joined candidates to MCC for weeding out during round 3 seat allotment. Check below the schedule for verification of joined candidates:
| Counselling Round |
Verification of Joined Candidates Data by MCC |
Verification of Joined Candidates Data by State Authorities |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 Counselling |
23-Aug-2026 |
29-Aug-2026 |
| Round 2 Counselling |
09-Sep-2026 |
15-Sep-2026 |
| Round 3 Counselling |
27-Sep-2026 |
02-Oct-2026 |
| Stray Round Counselling |
03-Oct-2026- Data of allotted candidates will be shared by MCC |
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