NEET UG Counselling 2026 Live; State wise MBBS Counselling Dates, Registration & Seat Matrix Updates
NEET UG Counselling 2026 has started. The MCC NEET Counselling 2026 registration is ongoing along with other state NEET counselling such as Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Maharashtra, MP and Gujarat. Check here state-wise NEET Counselling 2026 updates on schedule, registration, seat matrix, choice filling and result.
NEET UG Counselling 2026 Live Updates: State-Wise MBBS Counselling Updates
The Medical Counselling Committee has started the NEET UG Counselling 2026 for admission to MBBS, BDS and other undergraduate medical courses for the All India Quota (AIQ) seats. The MCC NEET Counselling registration 2026 is underway for Round 1 admission process for 15% AIQ seats. The remaining 85% medical seats will be filled through the state-wise NEET counselling 2026. Various states have already started the state NEET counselling process such as Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana,MP and Gujarat. Eligible candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 exam can now participate in the respective counselling through the official MCC portal or state DMEs portals for admission to the academic session 2026-27. Get here the live updates on MCC as well as state-wise NEET UG Counselling dates, schedule, registration, seat matrix, merit list, choice filling and seat allotment result.
Plan Your Strategy for MBBS Admission 2026-27 after going through NEET UG Counselling Schedule 2026 for AIQ and State Counselling
NEET UG Counselling 2026 by MCC: 15% AIQ
Candidates who want to take part in MCC NEET Counselling 2026 should complete the registration and fee payment process along with the choice filling process and locking. Go through the complete MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 schedule below:
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| NEET round 1 registration |
August 5, 2026 |
| Last date for NEET UG registration |
August 12, 2026 (3 PM) |
| Fee Payment Deadline |
August 12, 2026 (6 PM) |
| Choice Filling |
August 8 to 13, 2026 |
| Choice Locking |
August 12 (4 PM) to 13, 2026 (11 AM) |
| NEET UG round 1 result |
August 17, 2026 |
| Reporting to Allotted Colleges |
August 18 to 22, 2026 |
State-Wise NEET UG Counselling 2026: 85% State Quota
Various states have commenced the NEET counselling 2026 process to fill 85% state quota seats for MBBS and BDS courses. The state-wise NEET counselling latest updates are shared below for the ease of candidates.
UP NEET Counselling 2026
The DMET, UP will begin the UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 on August 7, 2026. Check below the UP NEET Counselling registration dates 2026 for round 1:
| Event |
Dates |
|---|---|
| UP NEET Round 1 Counselling Registration Starts |
August 7, 2026 |
| Last date to register for round 1 |
August 12, 2026 |
| Last date to pay registration fee |
August 12, 2026 |
Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026
The KEA is inviting the registrations for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 till August 7, 2026. Registered candidates can undertake NEET roll number linking with CET application form till August 7 itself. The Karnataka NEET Counselling round 1 schedule 2026 is expected soon along with the seat matrix and information bulletin at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has started the Maharashtra NEET counselling registration 2026 at medical2026.mahacet.org. The last date to register online is August 12, 2026, 11.59 AM. Check below the complete Maharashtra NEET counselling round 1 dates and schedule:
| Event |
Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Online Registration and Session Apply (For MBBS & BDS) |
06-Aug-2026 to 12-Aug-2026 upto 11.59 pm |
| Payment of Registration Fees through Online Payment Gateway for MBBS & BDS |
06-Aug-2026 to 13-Aug-2026 upto 11.59 pm |
| Uploading of colored scanned copy of all Original Required Documents on portal |
06-Aug-2026 to 13-Aug-2026 upto 11.59 pm |
| Document Verification through Online mode or Scrutiny Center |
07-Aug-2026 to 14-Aug-2026 |
| Publication of Registered Candidate List for (Group A) |
15-Aug-2026 |
| Publication of Provisional Merit List for (Group A) |
15-Aug-2026 |
| Submission of Grievances, if any |
16-Aug-2026 to 17-Aug-2026 |
| Publication of Final Merit List for (Group A ) |
18-Aug-2026 |
| Publication of Seat Matrix for (Group A ) |
18-Aug-2026 |
| Online Choice/Preference Filling Process for (Group A) |
19-Aug-2026 to 22-Aug-2026 05.30 pm |
| Declaration of CAP Round -1 for (Group A) |
23-Aug-2026 |
| Physical Joining to allotted College with all original documents and requisite fees DD |
24-Aug-2026 to 28-Aug-2026 05.30 pm |
NEET Counselling 2026 Schedule of Other States
A few other states have also started inviting the registrations for the UG medical course admission process. Take a look at the dates and schedule announced by these states below:
| State NEET Counselling | Registration Dates |
|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 2026 | 29-Jun-2026 to 27-Jul-2026 |
| Gujarat NEET Counselling 2026 | 31-Jul-2026 to 12-Aug-2026 |
| Telangana NEET Counselling 2026 | 5-Aug-2026 to 12-Aug-2026 |
| MP NEET Counselling 2026 | 5-Aug-2026 to 13-Aug-2026 |
| Kerala NEET Counselling 2026 | 23-Jul-2026 to 27-Jul-2026 |
Read More:
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- Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling Registration 2026 Begins @medical2026.mahacet.org
- NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Choice Filling Dates POSTPONED
- UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Schedule Released @upneet.gov.in
- NEET Merit List 2026 for JIPMER Puducherry Out
LIVE UPDATE
NEET UG Counselling 2026 Live Updates; State wise MBBS Counselling Dates, Registration, Seat Matrix
- 12:14 AM IST• 7 Aug 2026
Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates
Check below the Karnataka NEET UG Counselling dates 2026 announced so far:
Events
Dates
Karnataka UGNEET Registration
17-Jul-2026 to 30-Jul-2026
04-Aug-2026 to 07-Aug-2026
Karnataka NEET merit list
31-Jul-2026
KEA UGNEET - NEET Roll Number Enrolment
31-Jul-2026 to 07-Aug-2026
Document Verification
04-Aug-2026 to 08-Aug-2026
- 12:05 AM IST• 7 Aug 2026
Documents Required for MBBS Admission in NEET UG Counselling 2026
NEET UG 2026 Seat Allotment Letter
NEET UG Admit Card 2026
NEET UG 2026 Result/Scorecard
Class 10 Certificate
Class 12 Certificate
Class 12 Mark Sheet
Date of Birth Certificate
Valid Photo ID Proof
Eight passport-size photographs
Category Certificate, if applicable
PwD Certificate
OCI/PIO/Foreign National Certificate
Any additional document
- 11:57 PM IST• 6 Aug 2026
MCC Seat Matrix 2026 NEET UG Awaited
The MCC NEET seat matrix 2026 will be released soon for AIQ 15% seats. The seat matrix will be released separately for AIIMS, JIPMER, Central Universities. The MBBS, BDS and BSc Nursing course seat matrix will be displayed separately.
- 11:53 PM IST• 6 Aug 2026
UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Schedule Announced
The DMET UP has announced the UP NEET Counselling 2026 schedule for round 1 registration. The UP NEET registration for round 1 will be held from August 7 to 12, 2026.
- 11:51 PM IST• 6 Aug 2026
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026: Choice Filling Dates Postponed
The MCC has postponed the NEET UG Choice filling 2026 dates for round 1 counselling. The round 1 choice filling window will now open on August 8, 2026 at 12.00 pm.
- NEET admit card
- NEET result or score card
- Class 10 and 12 mark sheet and certificate
- Valid, non-expired and government-issued photo ID proof
- Six to eight passport-sized photographs
- Caste Certificate
- Disability Certificate
- NEET Gap Certificate
- Provisional allotment letter
- 11:45 PM IST• 6 Aug 2026
NEET UG Counselling 2026 by MCC Ongoing
The MCC is inviting online registrations for the NEET UG Counselling 2026 to fill 15% AIQ seats for MBBS and BDS courses. The last date to register online is August 12, 2026.
Commonly asked questions
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.
MCC announces the NEET counselling result dates for each round along with the schedule or the important dates. In general, the NEET counselling result or the seat allotment result is released within five to seven days of the round commencement.
Candidates need the given documents for NEET UG Counselling-
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