NEET UG 2026 Counselling Update: MCC New Rules for Seat Upgradation, NRI Quota and Resignation
NEET UG 2026 counselling gets major updates as MCC introduces new rules for seat upgrade, online resignation and NRI quota.
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 New Rules Announced
NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Medical Counselling Committee has announced important changes to NEET UG 2026 counselling process, as per media updates. These new rules are to make admission process easier, faster, and more transparent for MBBS and BDS candidates. Most of these changes focus on reducing physical visits to colleges by allowing counselling-related activities to be completed online.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has informed all state counselling authorities about these changes before start of NEET UG 2026 counselling. Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has also notified candidates that MCC NEET counselling will begin soon and highlighted newly introduced rules.
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MCC New Rules for NEET UG Counselling 2026Â
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| New Rule |
What It Means |
|---|---|
| No physical reporting for seat upgrade |
Candidates opting for seat upgradation do not need to visit the allotted college only for admission formalities. |
| Online seat resignation |
Eligible candidates can resign from their allotted seat through the MCC counselling portal within the given deadline. |
| Online NRI document upload |
NRI quota applicants for deemed universities can upload the required documents online through the MCC portal. |
| Training for authorities |
MCC is conducting training sessions for state counselling authorities and medical colleges on the new counselling process. |
| Clear seat and fee details |
States and colleges have been asked to provide updated information on available seats and fee structures to help candidates make informed choices. |
No Physical Reporting Required for Seat Upgradation
This is one of the biggest changes for candidates who wish to participate in seat upgradation. Earlier, candidates had to report physically to allotted college even if they wanted to upgrade their seat in next NEET UG counselling round.
Under revised rules, candidates who choose "Upgrade" or "Willing to Upgrade" option after seat allotment will no longer have to visit allotted college only to complete admission formalities. Their allotted seat will remain secure in counselling system and they can participate in next round, as per reports.Â
NEET Seat Resignation Process Now Available Online
MCC has also made NEET UG seat resignation process completely online wherever resignation is allowed under counselling rules. Candidates who wish to resign from their allotted seat can now submit their resignation request through official MCC counselling portal. They will not be required to visit allotted medical college to complete resignation process. This facility will only be available as per rules and schedule notified for each round of NEET counselling.
Online Document Upload for NRI Quota Candidates
Candidates applying under NRI quota in deemed universities will now be able to upload all required documents directly on MCC counselling portal. Earlier, they often had to follow additional offline procedures for document submission and verification. With new online facility, verification process is expected to become quicker and transparent for NRI quota candidates.
MCC Conducts Training for States and Medical Colleges
To ensure that this new NEET counselling system is implemented smoothly, MCC has started conducting orientation and training sessions for state counselling authorities and medical institutions. Training programmes for State Directorates of Medical Education were held during May and June 2026. Another training session for medical colleges was organised on July 27, 2026.Â
Also, additional sessions are planned for both government and private medical colleges to familiarise them with updated counselling process. MCC has also directed authorities to provide candidates with clear and updated information regarding NEET seat matrix and fee structure of medical colleges.
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 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.
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.
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