How many rounds of counselling are there in NEET SS?

The NEET SS Counselling generally has three rounds- Round 1, Round 2 and Mop-up round or Stray round. The counselling is carried out by the MCC to fill DM/ MCh/ DrNB seats.

What is the NEET SS counselling eligibility criteria?

In order to participate in the NEET SS counselling, candidates will have to appear and qualify for the exam by securing the NEET SS cutoff marks, which will be announced by NBE along with the result. Also, eligible candidates will have to register and fill the seat choices as per the seat matrix to be eligible for seat allocation. Last year, before the final round of NEET SS counselling, NBE had revised the eligibility criteria, wherein there was no cutoff marks applicable. Any candidate who had appeared for NEET SS exam and have completed the postgraduate medical course were eligible to participate in the NEET SS counselling special round.

What is the NEET SS counselling registration fee?

To complete the registration process for NEET SS counselling, candidates have to pay a non-refundable registration fee of INR 5,000 online. They will have to transfer a security deposit of INR 2,00,000. The security deposit will be adjusted against the academic fees for those who have been allotted a seat through the counselling of NEET SS. The amount will be refunded to the candidates who do not get the seat allotted to them or those who opt out of the counselling process refusing the seats allotted to them. The various modes of paying the NEET SS counselling registration fee are Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking and UPI.

What is MCC NEET SS 2025 counselling schedule?

Have a look at the NEET SS counselling 2025 dates and schedule for Round 1 below- Event Date Registration 10-Mar-2026 to 15-Mar-2026 (up to 12.00 noon) Choice filling 11-Mar-2026 to 16-Mar-2026 (up to 11.55 pm) Choice locking 16-Mar-2026 (4:00 pm to 11:55 pm) Seat allotment result 18-Mar-2026 Institute Reporting 19-Mar-2025 to 25-Mar-2025

Has MCC announced NEET SS Counselling 2025 dates?

The MCC has announced the dates for the NEET SS Counselling 2025. The NEET SS 2025 Counselling for Round 1 is scheduled from March 10 to 25, 2026. The Round 2 counselling will be held from March 28 to April 16, 2026.

What is the NEET SS Counselling registration fee?

Candidates taking the registrations for NEET SS counselling need to pay the security and registration fees. Have a look at the NEET SS counselling registration fees below- Refundable Security fee- INR 2,00,000 Non-Refundable Registration fee- INR 5,000 Total Fees- INR 2,05,000

Who will be eligible to register for the NEET SS counselling Round 2?

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has stated the eligibility criteria for participating in the NEET SS counselling Round 2. Registered candidates who were not allotted seat in Round 1 Candidates who have reported/joined at allotted institute during the joining period of round-1 of allotment and submitted willingness for participating in second round up-gradation as 'Yes'. Candidates who have not reported at the allotted institute during Round-1 and taken exit with forfeiture option. Such candidates are eligible for participation in Round-2 of the counselling by making fresh payment (registration and security deposit).

Will NEET SS be conducted in 2026?

The NBE will conduct the NEET SS exam in 2026. The exam will likely be held in September-October 2026. The NEET SS 2026 exam date will be announced soon.

What is the NEET SS Seat Matrix 2025?

The NEET SS 2025 seat matrix has been announced. The MCC has released the NEET SS seat matrix on its website. Candidates get to know the number of vacanct seats for each course and college through the matrix.

Where to get NEET SS seat matrix?

The MCC displays the NEET SS seat matrix on its website- mcc.nic.in. The seat matrix is displayed for all the participating colleges. Candidates should visit the website to know the official seat matrix for NEET SS counselling.

How many government seats are there in NEET SS?

Have a look at the tentative data regarding the government seats in NEET SS counselling below- State Govt Institutes Delhi 261 Uttar Pradesh 449 Tamilnadu 390 Madhya Pradesh 112 Rajasthan 234 Maharashtra 367 Karnataka 194 Kerala 197 Andhra Pradesh 188 Gujarat 126

How to check NEET SS seat allotment result?

Candidates can check the NEET SS seat allotment result using the process shared below- Visit the website- mcc.nic.in. Click on the seat allotment result link. Search for your roll number or name. Download the PDF.

What are the documents required for joining medical college after NEET SS Counselling?

Candidates need to carry the original documents required at the time of joining the allotted medical college after NEET SS counselling. Have a look at the list of documents required for NEET SS admissions- Provisional Allotment Letter issued by MCC. NEET SS Admit Card issued by NBE. NEET SS Result or Rank Letter issued by NBE. MBBS Degree Certificate/ Provisional Certificate. MD/ MS/ DNB Degree Certificate in the concerned Specialty. Permanent Registration Certificate of MBBS/MD/MS/DNB issued by MCI/NMC or NBE/State Medical Council. High School/Higher Secondary Certificate/ Birth Certificate as proof of date of birth to the allotted college at the time of admission

What are the options after the NEET SS counselling seat allotment?

After the declaration of the NEET SS counselling seat allotment result, candidates have the following choices: Accept the seat allotted and exit from the counselling process Accept the seat allotted, but choose to participate in the next round Refuse the seat allotted, but choose to participate in the next round Refuse the seat allotted and exit from the counselling process All candidates selected through the counselling of NEET SS has to fill in any of the above options by logging into their registered accounts. If a candidate fails to choose any of the above options, their seat were forfeited and their admission wiill be cancelled.

What is the total duration of the NEET SS counselling?

The total duration of the NEET SS counselling ranged for around three months. There will be three to four rounds of counselling. The total duration for each round is approximately 15 days. The number of rounds of NEET SS counselling varies depending on the vacant seats or revision in cutoff.

What is the mode of the NEET SS counselling?

The NEET SS counselling process is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) primarily in online mode. All the steps of the counselling process, including the registration, release of seat matrix, choice filling and locking, and release of the seat allotment result. Only the last and final round, which is the institute reporting, has to be done in offline mode. Herein candidates who have been allotted seats have to visit the institutes for document verification and complete the admission process by paying the requisite fee amount.

What is the total duration of NEET SS counselling for each round?

As announced by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), there will be three rounds of NEET SS 2025 counselling. The average duration for each round of counselling is going to be around 15 days. The total number of rounds or the duration may be changed depending on the seat vacancies and other external scenarios.

How many rounds of counselling are there in NEET SS?

The NEET SS Counselling generally has three rounds- Round 1, Round 2 and Mop-up round or Stray round. The counselling is carried out by the MCC to fill DM/ MCh/ DrNB seats.

Will NEET SS be conducted in 2026?

The NBE will conduct the NEET SS exam in 2026. The exam will likely be held in September-October 2026. The NEET SS 2026 exam date will be announced soon.

How many rounds are conducted for NEET SS counselling process?

There are approximately three to four rounds of counselling for the NEET SS exam. Last year, there were originally two rounds of NEET SS counselling and later, an additional round was announced since the NEET SS cutoff was revised. This year also, it can be expected that there will be three rounds of NEET SS counselling. Followed by this, there will be additional rounds, in case there is a change in the cutoff or seat matrix, the number of NEET SS counselling rounds will increase.

Which body conducts the NEET SS counselling?

The NEET SS counselling is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for the 100 per cent All India Quota (AIQ) seats of the M.Ch, DNB and DrNB courses. Candidates have to participate in the NEET SS counselling process is an online mode, by visiting the official website and completing the processes such as registration, choice filling and locking, and checking of the seat allotment result. The final step, which is institute reporting, is done at an institute level.

What is the process to check the NEET SS counselling result?

Once the seat allotment result of NEET SS counselling is declared, candidates have to check it online. They have to visit the MCC website and click on the link indicating the Round 1 or Round 2 or Mop-up Round result. A PDF file will open, wherein candidates have to find their NEET SS counselling allotted seats. The step by step process to check the NEET SS counselling result is given below: Visit the official website of NEET SS counselling – mcc.nic.in Click on the ‘Super Speciality’ tab Click on the link ‘Provisional SS Allotment Status’ or the 'Final Seat Allotment Result' under the Current Events section Download the PDF file Check your NEET SS Rank to find out the allotment status After the declaration of the final seat allotment result, candidates will have to download the NEET SS counselling seat allotment letter from the MCC website. This is one of the most important documents required for the institute reporting process.

What if I forget to lock choices during NEET SS counselling process?

It is mandatory to save choices during the NEET SS counselling. If candidate does not lock the choice submitted, the choices saved by him/her will be automatically locked on the last date of choice locking. Also, once the choice locking deadline is over, candidates will not be allowed to modify the NEET SS counselling choices.

What is the mode of the NEET SS counselling?

The NEET SS counselling is conducted in online mode, except for the last and final round of institute reporting. The registration and choice filling and locking rounds will have to be conducted in online mode. The seat allotment result will be released online and candidates will have to download the result PDF to check whether they have been allotted seats or not. If yes, the seat allotment result will also have to be downloaded online. Followed by this, the seat allotment result has to be downloaded from the MCC website. In the institute reporting process, candidates will have to be physically present in the institute to get their candidature verified. This is the only offline or physical round.

Is it necessary to register and fill choices for NEET SS counselling for each round?

Candidates can register and fill choices for each round of NEET SS counselling. The seat allotment result is generated based on the choices entered. The allotments will be different for each round. The seat matrix will also vary based on the vacancy. However, those who registered in a previous round need not register again.

What is the NEET SS counselling registration process?

The NEET SS counselling registration process is completely online. The step by step process to register for NEET SS counselling is given below: Visit the official website of MCC – mcc.nic.in Click on the Super Speciality Tab Click on the New Registration tab under the Candidate Board Activity section Enter the mandatory details such as NEET SS 2023 Roll Number, Password, Security Pin, and click on Register Login again and complete the registration process by paying the registration fee Only those candidates who will complete their NEET SS counselling registration process will be eligible to participate in the further steps of counselling

Can I fill the choices for two groups in NEET SS Counselling form? Do I need to pay registation fees twice for two courses?

Candidates who applied and qualified for two groups in NEET SS exam can fill the choices for both such groups on NEET SS counselling registration form . However, such candidates do not need to pay the security fees or registration fees twice. A one-time payment of INR 2,05,000 is required to participate in the counselling process.

What is official website for NEET SS Counselling?

The NEET SS Counselling is conducted by the MCC. The NEET SS Counselling website is mcc.nic.in. Moreover, candidates can check the updates on counselling here- NEET SS Counselling .

NEET SS Counselling 2025 (Begins): Dates (Out), Registration & Choice Filling, Seat Matrix

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Counselling - 10 Mar '26 - 15 Mar '26

Updated on Mar 11, 2026 11:16 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

NEET SS Counselling 2025: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the NEET SS 2025 counselling schedule and information bulletin. As per the NEET SS counselling dates 2026, round 1 registration is being held from March 10 to 15, 2026. The NEET SS counselling registration 2025 link is available on the MCC website at mcc.nic.in. Candidates need to apply online to participate in the admission process. The MCC NEET SS seat matrix 2025 has also been released. Candidates can check the participating institute list now.

Candidates who cleared the exam by obtaining the NEET SS cutoff 2025 are eligible to appear for the counselling for admissions to various DM/ MCh and DrNB Super Speciality courses in the institutes. A total of 34,551 candidates cleared the exam and will now appear in the Super Speciality Counselling. The NBEMS conducted the NEET SS exam on December 26 and 27, 2025. The NEET SS result 2025 was released on January 23, 2026.

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Table of contents

NEET SS Counselling Schedule 2026
NEET SS 2025 Dates
NEET SS 2025 Counselling: Seat Matrix
NEET SS Counselling 2025: Registration Process
NEET SS Counselling 2025 Eligibility Criteria
NEET SS Counselling Process 2025
NEET SS 2025 Counselling: Seat Allotment Result
NEET SS Institute Reporting 2025: Documents Required
NEET SS Counselling 2024: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

NEET SS Counselling Schedule 2026

NEET SS 2025 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NEET SS 2025 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
10 Mar ' 26 - 15 Mar ' 26	NEET SS Counselling Registration for Round 1 ONGOING
11 Mar ' 26 - 16 Mar ' 26	NEET SS Counselling Choice Filling & Locking for Round 1 ONGOING
18 Mar ' 26	NEET SS Counselling Result

Dates	Past Exam Dates
02 Feb ' 26	NEET SS Scorecard
23 Jan ' 26	NEET SS Result, Cutoff
31 Jul ' 25 - 05 Aug ' 25	NEET SS 2024 Counselling Round 3 Institute Reporting
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