NEET MDS Counselling 2026: Round 1 Seat Allotment Result (OUT), Institute Reporting, Round 2 Dates

National Eligibility cum Entrance Examination for MDS admissions 2026 ( NEET MDS )

Rupali Pruthi
Updated on Sep 2, 2026 18:27 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

NEET MDS Counselling 2026: The MCC released the final NEET MDS 2026 allotment list of round 1 counselling on September 2, 2026. A total of 1,521 candidates have been allotted seats in round 1 MDS counselling. Candidates can check NEET MDS rank-wise college allotment 2026 by visiting the website mcc.nic.in. Candidates allotted the seats can report to colleges for admission from September 3 to 11, 2026. The provisional NEET MDS round 1 seat allotment result 2026 was released on September 1, 2026.

The MCC NEET MDS 2026 counselling is being held for 50 per cent AIQ seats, deemed/central university seats, ESIC and AFMC seats. Those who cleared the NEET MDS exam are eligible to participate in the MDS NEET counselling 2026 for admission to postgraduate dental course.

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Table of contents
  • NEET MDS Round 1 Seat Allotment Result 2026
  • NEET MDS 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • NEET MDS Counselling 2026: Documents Required for Institute Reporting
  • NEET MDS Counselling 2026: Registration & Choice Filling
  • NEET MDS Counselling 2026 Schedule: Round-Wise
  • NEET MDS Counselling 2026: Seat Matrix
  • NEET MDS Counselling 2026: Changes Introduced
  • NEET MDS Counselling 2026 Process
  • NEET MDS 2026 Counselling: Eligibility Criteria
  • NEET MDS Counselling 2026: Participating Institutes
  • NEET MDS 2026 Counselling FAQs
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NEET MDS Round 1 Seat Allotment Result 2026

MCC has released the NEET MDS round 1 final seat allotment result at mcc.nic.in. The NEET MDS seat allotment result 2026 has been declared in PDF format, and candidates have to find their application number to check the seat allotment status.

How to Check NEET MDS Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment Result 2026?

  • Visit the official website of NEET MDS counselling – mcc.mic.in/mds-counselling
  • Click on the link ‘Provisional Result for Round I of NEET MDS Counselling 2026’
  • Download the PDF file
  • Check NEET MDS All India Rank (AIR) to check the allotment status

Information Given on the NEET MDS Seat Allotment Result

The following information is mentioned on the NEET MDS seat allotment result 2026

  • Rank
  • Allotted Quota
  • Allotted Institute
  • Course
  • Allotment Category
  • Candidate Category
  • Remarks

NEET MDS 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NEET MDS 2026 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
01 Sep ' 26

NEET MDS Counselling Round 1 Result

18 Aug ' 26 - 23 Aug ' 26

NEET MDS Counselling Round 1 Registration

10 Jun ' 26

NEET MDS 2026 Scorecard

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NEET MDS Counselling 2026: Documents Required for Institute Reporting

A candidate who is allotted a seat through the NEET MDS 2026 counselling need to report to the allocated institute to verify documents. For confirmation of the seat allocated, he/she needed to carry the following documents

  • NEET MDS scorecard 2026
  • NEET MDS Admit Card 2026
  • BDS degree certificate
  • BDS mark sheets
  • Internship Completion Certificate (stating that the candidate has completed his/ her internship)
  • Registration Certificate from the Dental Council of India (DCI) or State Dental Council (SDC)
  • Birth Certificate or Class 10 mark sheet
  • Photo ID proof (PAN card/ Driving Licence/ Voter ID/ Aadhaar card/ Passport)
  • Caste Certificate (SC/ ST/ OBC, if applicable)
  • Disability Certificate issued by the medical board (if applicable)
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NEET MDS Counselling 2026: Registration & Choice Filling

The NEET MDS Counselling registration 2026 window was open till August 29, 2026. The NEET MDS counselling round 1 choice filling window was active from August 19 to 30, 2026. The NEET MDS seat matrix 2026 has also been released. Download the seat matrix PDF on this page. Go through the details of the NEET MDS counselling registration and choice filling process:

NEET MDS Counselling Registration 2026

  • To participate in the NEET MDS 2026 counselling, a candidate has to register himself/ herself on the portal of MCC
  • He/ she had to visit the official website of MCC - mcc.nic.in and select “MDS Medical Counselling”
  • Now select “New Registration” and proceed with the registration process
  • To register, a candidate needs to enter the following information: NEET MDS roll number, the application number, date of birth, etc.
  • Upon completion of the registration process, the candidate will receive the login credentials for his/ her registered account
  • Candidates now have to fill in the details such as father’s name, address, category, etc., in the registration form and complete it
  • One must note that the details filled in during this stage of registration cannot be changed later, and thus, a candidate must fill in this information carefully
  • After completing the registration form, a candidate needs to pay a non-refundable registration fee
  • Without paying the registration fee, they will not be able to submit the registration form
  • The registration fee for NEET MDS counselling 2026 has to be paid online (Credit card/ Debit card/ Net banking)
  • After the payment is processed successfully, a registration slip will be displayed
  • The candidate must print this registration slip and keep it safe for future use

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Download the MCC NEET MDS information bulletin PDF

NEET MDS Counselling Registration fee 2026

The NEET MDS counselling registration fee is shared below:

Category

Fee (in INR)

Non-refundable

For 50% AIQ/Central Universities

General

1,000

SC/ ST/ OBC

500

For Deemed Universities

All categories

5,000

Refundable

For 50% AIQ/Central Universities

General

25,000

SC/ ST/ OBC

10,000

For Deemed Universities

All categories

2,00,000

NEET MDS Choice Filling and Locking 2026

The choice filling and locking processes are described below.

  • Candidates have to log in into their registered account on the MCC portal
  • They then have to choose from among the choices provided on the left side of the screen
  • To add to the list, select the “+” button provided after every option
  • The option selected by the candidate will move from the left side of the screen to the right side of the screen
  • The candidate can also change the order of preference by moving the options up or down in the list
  • Once they are satisfied with the selection, they must click on “Save and continue” followed by “Save and go home page” to exit
  • Take a printout of the choices filled and keep it safe for future reference
  • This process can be repeated after every round and the choices can be edited for the subsequent round
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NEET MDS Counselling 2026 Schedule: Round-Wise

The detailed round-wise dates and schedule of the MCC NEET MDS counselling 2026 is shared below:

NEET MDS Counselling Dates 2026: Round 1 Revised Schedule

Particulars Dates
Registration Dates 18-Aug-2026 to 23-Aug-2026 29-Aug-2026
Choice Filling and Locking Dates 19-Aug-2026 to 23-Aug-2026 30-Aug-2026
Seat Allotment Date 26-Aug-2026 02-Sep-2026
Institute Reporting 27-Aug-2026 to 01-Sep-2026 03-Sep-2026 to 11-Sep-2026

NEET MDS Counselling Dates 2026: Round 2

Particulars Dates
Registration Dates 03-Sep-2026 to 08-Sep-2026
Choice Filling and Locking Dates 05-Sep-2026 to 09-Sep-2026
Seat Allotment Date 11-Sep-2026
Institute Reporting 12-Sep-2026 to 18-Sep-2026

NEET MDS Counselling Dates 2026: Round 3

Particulars Dates
Registration Dates 22-Sep-2026 to 27-Sep-2026
Choice Filling and Locking Dates 23-Sep-2026 to 28-Sep-2026
Seat Allotment Date 30-Sep-2026
Institute Reporting 01-Oct-2026 to 08-Oct-2026

NEET MDS Counselling Dates 2026: Stray Round

Particulars Dates
Registration Dates 12-Oct-2026 to 14-Oct-2026
Choice Filling and Locking Dates 12-Oct-2026 to 15-Oct-2026
Seat Allotment Date 16-Oct-2026
Institute Reporting 17-Oct-2026 to 24-Oct-2026
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NEET MDS Counselling 2026: Seat Matrix

The NEET MDS counselling seat matrix 2026 has been released for AIQ, Central Universities and Deemed Universities. The seat matrix defines the number of seats available in each round of NEET MDS counselling 2026. It also indicates the number of seats that will be allotted to reserved category students in each round. MCC will release the NEET MDS Counselling seat matrix 2026 for All India Quota, Deemed University, and Central University in PDF format separately for each round prior to the choice filling process.

 

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NEET MDS Counselling 2026: Changes Introduced

The NEET MDS counselling 2026 information bulletin PDF has been released. The MCC has introduced a few changes in NEET MDS counselling process. Check the changes introduced in MDS counselling and download the bulletin PDF on this page. The MCC has introduced a few changes in the NEET MDS counselling 2026 process. Check these changes below:

Freeze and Float Options Introduced

  • Freeze Candidates – No Upgradation: Candidates who are satisfied with the allotted seat and do not want to upgrade in next round fall in this category. Such candidates need to visit the college physically for document verification and admission.
  • Float Candidates –Willing to Upgrade: Candidates who are not satisfied with the seat allotted to them and want to upgrade for next round fall under this category. Such candidates need to submit willingness for upgradation through online mode. They need to upload documents online for verification by allotted college and need not visit the allotted institute physically.

One-Time Uploading of Documents Online for All Rounds

It is mandatory for both Freeze & Float candidates to upload the clear scanned copies of required documents on the MCC portal in given time of reporting as per the schedule.

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NEET MDS Counselling 2026 Process

The NEET MDS 2026 counselling process will be conducted in online mode, except for the last step, which is institute reporting and document verification. The following flowchart provides a detailed explanation of the NEET MDS counselling process.

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Seat Allotment Result

Based on the choices filled and locked by candidates, MCC releases the seat allotment result for NEET MDS 2026 counselling.

Institute Reporting

Once a candidate accepts the seat allotted to him/her, the next step is to visit the allotted institute to complete the admission process. Unless a candidate completes this step, his/her seat allotment will be revoked. In case candidates wish to upgrade their seats, then they have to resign from the allotted seat and participate in the next round of counselling. 

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NEET MDS 2026 Counselling: Eligibility Criteria

The NEET MDS counselling 2026 eligibility criteria are as follows:

  • Candidates must have completed BDS programme from a recognised Dental college.
  • They must have appeared and qualified for the MDS exam by obtaining the minimum qualifying NEET MDS 2026 cutoff.
  • They must have completed their one-year compulsory internship.
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NEET MDS Counselling 2026: Participating Institutes

The following table brings the list of participating institutes for NEET MDS 2026 along with the institute or seat category. 

Name of the Institute Category
Regional Dental College, Guwahati  All India Quota
Patna Dental College and Hospital, Patna All India Quota
Maulana Azad Institute and Dental Science, New Delhi All India Quota
University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi  All India Quota
Goa Dental College and Hospital, Goa All India Quota
Government Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad  All India Quota
Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak  All India Quota
Government Dental College and Hospital, Shimla All India Quota
Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bangalore All India Quota
Government Dental College, Kottayam All India Quota
Government Dental College, Kozhikode All India Quota
Government Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram All India Quota
Government College of Dentistry, Indore  All India Quota
Government Dental College and Hospital, Aurangabad All India Quota
Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai  All India Quota
Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur  All India Quota
Nair Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai  All India Quota
S.C.B Dental College and Hospital, Cuttack All India Quota
Mahatma Gandhi PG Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry  All India Quota
Government Dental College and Hospital, Patiala  All India Quota
Government College and Hospital, Amritsar  All India Quota
Government of Dental College and Hospital, Jaipur All India Quota
Government Dental College, Chennai  All India Quota
Dr. Ziauddin Ahmad Dental College, Aligarh All India Quota
Faculty of Dental Sciences, KGMU, Lucknow All India Quota
UP Rural Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Saifai  All India Quota
Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College and Hospital, Kolkata All India Quota
K M Shah Dental College, SumanDeep Vidyapeeth, Vadodara Deemed
MM College of Dental Sciences and Research, Mullana  Deemed
Manipal College of Dental Science, Mangalore Deemed
Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya  Deemed
JSS Dental College and Hospital, Mysuru  Deemed
AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Science, Mangaluru Deemed
Manipal College of Dental Science, Manipal  Deemed
Sri Siddhartha Dental College, Tumkur  Deemed
KLE VK Inst. of Dental Scie. Belagavi  Deemed
Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi  Deemed
BVDU Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai Deemed
BVDU Dental College and Hospital, Sangli Deemed
Bharati Vidyapeeth DU Dental College and Hospital, Pune  Deemed
Dr. DY Patil Dental College and Hospital Pune Deemed
Dr. DY Patil Dental College and Hospital Navi Mumbai Deemed
Rural Dental College, Loni Deemed
School of Dental Sciences and KIMSDU, Karad  Deemed
Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Wardha  Deemed
Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar  Deemed
Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar  Deemed
Indira Gandhi Dental College and SBV, Puducherry  Deemed
SRM Katt. Dental College and Hospital Chennai  Deemed
VMS Dental College, Salem  Deemed
Sathyabama University Dental College and Hospital Chennai  Deemed
Santosh Dental College and Hospital, Ghaziabad Deemed
Saveetha Dental College, Chennai Deemed
Thaimoogambigai Dental College and Hospital, Chennai Deemed
Sri Ramachandra Dental and Hospital, Chennai  Deemed
SRM Dental College, Chennai  Deemed
Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Chennai  Deemed
Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Chennai Deemed
Government Dental College and Hospital, Vijayawada  All India Quota
RIMS, Government Dental College and Hospital, Kadapa  All India Quota
Dr. Z.A.D.C,Faculty of Medicine, Aligarh Central University
Institute of Medical Sciences All India Quota
Lady Hardinge Medical College All India Quota
IMS BHU Dental, Varanasi  Central University
University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi University Central University
Rajah Muthiah Dental College and Hospital All India Quota
Government Dental College and Hospital, Jamnagar  All India Quota
Government Dental College Raipur Chhattisgarh All India Quota
Manav Rachna Dental College, Faridabad Deemed
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NEET MDS 2026 Counselling FAQs

Check the FAQs related to NEET MDS 2026 counselling and related aspects.

 

Q:   Will I be eligible to participate in the NEET MDS counselling if I do not qualify for the exam?
A: 

No, candidates have to qualify for NEET MDS to become eligible for NEET MDS counselling.  Candidates have to qualify for the NEET MDS exam with a minimum cutoff, which varies for each category. The minimum cutoff percentile for general category candidates is 50, while for SC/ST, the cutoff is 40th. Eligible candidates have to register on the official website, mcc.nic.in, to participate in the counselling for NEET MDS. Registration is followed by a choice declaration. Candidates can declare as many choices as they want to in order of their preferences.

Q:   Is registration mandatory to participate in NEET MDS counselling process?
A: 

Yes, candidates will have to do online registration to participate in the counselling process. Registration can be done on the official website, mcc.nic.in. NEET MDS counselling will start with registration, followed by choice declaration, paying fee, seat processing, result declaration, and reporting. Choices for college and course have to be filled online for seat allotment. It must be noted choice filled will be automatically locked if candidates don't lock themselves in the given deadline and they will not be able to modify the options in that case. 

Q:   What documents are needed during reporting for NEET MDS counselling?
A: 

Candidates need to report to the allotted college/institute for document verification. They have to carry the following documents in original forms along with photocopies:

  • NEET MDS result or scorecard
  • NEET MDS Admit Card 
  • BDS degree certificate
  • BDS marksheets
  • Internship Completion Certificate (stating that the candidate has completed his/ her internship on or before June 30, 2024)
  • Registration Certificate from the Dental Council of India (DCI) or the State Dental Council (SDC) 
  • Birth Certificate or Class 10 marksheet
  • Photo ID proof (PAN card/ Driving Licence/ Voter ID/ Aadhaar card/ Passport)
  • Caste Certificate (SC/ ST/ OBC, if applicable)
  • Disability Certificate issued by the medical board (if applicable)

302 Institutes accepting NEET MDS

MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
      • 3 years
      • |
      • Full Time
      MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
        • 1.64 Lakh
        • 3 years
        • |
        • Full Time
        MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
          • 17.55 Lakh
          • 3 years
          • |
          • Full Time
          MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
            • 6,600
            • 3 years
            • |
            • Full Time

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