MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates (OUT) @mcc.nic.in LIVE: Registration from August 5; Check MCC Schedule
MCC NEET UG counselling 2026 schedule and dates have been announced. Candidates can check detailed NEET counselling schedule, including last date for registration and choice filling here.
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates & Schedule Out LIVE
NEET Counselling 2026: Medical Counselling Committee has officially released NEET UG Counselling 2026 schedule for admission to MBBS, BDS and BSc Nursing courses under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) and other participating institutes. Along with counselling calendar, the committee has also published MCC NEET UG Information Bulletin 2026, detailing counselling process, eligibility criteria, registration fees, choice filling, seat allotment rules and newly introduced guidelines.
As per official schedule, NEET UG Round 1 registration will commence on August 5, 2026. Candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 are advised to carefully read information bulletin before registering to understand revised counselling framework and important instructions. NEET counselling will be conducted completely online except for mandatory reporting at allotted institute after final seat acceptance.
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MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Schedule
Candidates can check NEET UG round wise counselling schedule below
| Activity | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 |
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| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by Participating Institutes | 4 Aug 2026 | 24 Aug 2026 | 10 Sept 2026 |
| Registration / Payment | 5 Aug to 12 Aug 2026 (up to 03:00 PM); Payment till 06:00 PM | 25 Aug to 29 Aug 2026 (up to 03:00 PM); Payment till 06:00 PM |
11 Sept to 15 Sept 2026 (up to 03:00 PM); Payment till 06:00 PM
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| Choice Filling / Locking | Choice Filling: 6 Aug to 13 Aug (11:00 AM) Choice Locking: 4:00 PM (12 Aug) to 11:00 AM (13 Aug) |
Choice Filling: 25 Aug to 30 Aug (11:00 PM) Choice Locking: 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM (30 Aug) |
Choice Filling: 11 Sept to 16 Sept (11:00 AM)
Choice Locking: 4:00 PM (15 Sept) to 11:00 AM (16 Sept) |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | 13–16 Aug 2026 | 31 Aug–1 Sept 2026 |
16–17 Sept 2026
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| Result | 17 Aug 2026 | 2 Sept 2026 | 18 Sept 2026 |
NEET Counselling Information Bulletin 2026 Link
Download NEET UG important PDF here
| MCC NEET Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin | Download Here |
| MCC NEET Counselling Dates & Schedule for 15% AIQ- All Rounds | Download Here |
| MCC NEET Counselling Dates & Schedule for State Counselling- All Rounds | Download Here |
MCC NEET UG Information Bulletin Released with New Counselling Rules
The newly released NEET Information Bulletin highlights important changes. Some changes include:
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Online completion of admission formalities
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One-time physical reporting after final admission
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Freeze and Float options after seat allotment
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Online resignation through the MCC portal within the stipulated period
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Enhanced digital verification of documents
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Separate provisions for NRI document submission
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Revised reporting and upgradation guidelines
Documents Required for NEET UG Counselling 2026
Candidates should keep these documents ready before beginning registration
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NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
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NEET UG 2026 Scorecard
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Class 10 Certificate
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Class 12 Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate
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Photo Identity Proof
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Passport-size photographs
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Category Certificate
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PwD Certificate
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NRI documents
How to Download MCC Information Bulletin 2026?
Candidates can download the Information Bulletin by following these steps
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Visit official MCC counselling website
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Open UG Medical Counselling section
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Click on UG Information Bulletin 2026
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Download PDF and read all instructions carefully before registration begins
LIVE UPDATE
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates & Schedule Out LIVE: Registration from August 5
- 10:58 PM IST• 1 Aug 2026
NEET UG MCC Counselling 2026 LIVE Updates: Can I resign from my allotted seat?
Yes. Eligible candidates can resign from their allotted seat through the MCC online portal within the prescribed resignation period mentioned in the official NEET UG counselling schedule.
- 10:46 PM IST• 1 Aug 2026
NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates for Round 1
Students can check the MCC NEET counselling registration start and end date below:
Activity Round 1 Dates & DeadlinesVerification of Tentative Seat Matrix by Participating Institutes 4 Aug 2026 Registration / Payment 5-August-2026 to 12-August-2026 (up to 03:00 PM); Payment till 06:00 PMChoice Filling / Locking Choice Filling: 6-August-2026 to 13-August-2026 (11:00 AM) & Choice Locking: 4:00 PM (12-August-2026) to 11:00 AM (13-August-2026)Processing of Seat Allotment 13-August-2026 to 16-August-2026Result 17 Aug 2026 Reporting / Joining 18-August-2026 to 22-August-2026Verification of Joined Candidates' Data / Sharing to MCC August 23, 2026 - 10:40 PM IST• 1 Aug 2026
How many college choices can I fill when NEET UG round 1 choice filling window is active?
MCC allows candidates to fill as many eligible college and course choices as they wish. Filling more NEET preferences generally increases the chances of securing a seat.
- 10:34 PM IST• 1 Aug 2026
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates & Schedule Out LIVE: Can I Participate in Both AIQ and State Counselling?
Yes. Candidates who qualify NEET UG 2026 are eligible to participate in both All India Quota (AIQ) counselling conducted by MCC and State Quota counselling conducted by their respective state counselling authorities.
- 10:27 PM IST• 1 Aug 2026
How to Complete MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration?
Candidates can check these steps to know how to complete NEET counselling registration online
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Go to official MCC website
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Click on UG Medical Counselling 2026 link
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Register using NEET UG application details
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Fill in personal and academic information
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Pay counselling fee online
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Complete choice filling by selecting colleges and courses
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Lock choices
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Save form
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- 10:20 PM IST• 1 Aug 2026
NEET UG MCC Counselling 2026 LIVE Updates: What documents are required for registration?
Candidates need their NEET UG admit card, scorecard, Class 10 and 12 certificates, identity proof, photographs, category certificate, PwD certificate, and other applicable documents mentioned in the bulletin.
- 10:17 PM IST• 1 Aug 2026
Who is eligible for NEET UG MCC Counselling 2026?
Candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 and meet eligibility criteria prescribed by the National Medical Commission (NMC) can participate in MCC counselling for:
- 15% All India Quota MBBS seats
- BDS seats
- BSc Nursing seats
- AIIMS
- JIPMER
- Central Universities
- Deemed Universities
- ESIC Medical Colleges
- 10:14 PM IST• 1 Aug 2026
Where can I register for MCC NEET UG counselling 2026?
Candidates can complete registration only through official Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) website. They must register, pay NEET UG counselling fee, upload documents, and participate in choice filling online.
- 10:12 PM IST• 1 Aug 2026
NEET UG MCC Counselling 2026 LIVE Updates: When does MCC counselling registration start?
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 registration begins on August 5, 2026. Eligible NEET UG qualified candidates can register online at official MCC portal.
Commonly asked questions
NEET counselling seat matrix refers to the number of seats offered across the participating institutes for each course. The seat matrix is released by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) before the commencement of the counselling process. The seat matrix is released in institute-wise categories for the types of institutes, such as Deemed universities, AIIMS & JIPMER, etc. For NEET 2025 counselling, the primary seat matrix released by MCC for Round 1 was of for Deemed University, Central University, BSc Nursing and AIQ seats. After that, for the second and third rounds, MCC releases the list of newly added seats along with the clear vacancy and virtual vacancy.
The NEET counselling registration fee varies for different candidate categories. For the AIQ seats and Central Universities, the fee for the General category candidates is INR 1,000 and for the SC, ST, OBC and PwD category candidates, the fee is INR 500. For participating in the NEET counselling process for Deemed Universities, the registration fee for all category candidates is INR 5,000. The registration fee is non-refundable. On the other hand, candidates will have to pay the tuition fee which is refundable. The amount for the General category candidates for the AIQ seats and Central Universities is INR 10,000. For the reserved category candidates, the amount is INR 5,000. For Deemed Universities, the tuition fee to be paid by all category candidates is INR 2,00,000. Those who would not be allotted a seat after the NEET counselling process will be refunded the tuition fee after the conclusion of the counselling rounds.
The MCC conducts around 4 to 5 rounds for NEET UG Counselling process for MBBS, BDS, BHMS and other seats. The rounds of NEET counselling depends on seat matrix and number of vacant seats.
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