NEET UG Counselling 2026: Registration (Round 1 Begins), Dates, Schedule & Seat Allotment

The NEET Counselling 2026 schedule has been announced, with Round 1 registration open from August 5 to August 12, 2026, followed by choice filling, seat allotment, and subsequent counselling rounds. 

Re NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the admission process through which eligible candidates secure seats in MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other undergraduate medical courses across India. Conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for the 15% All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed Universities, Central Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, and other participating institutions, the counselling process includes online registration, fee payment, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, and reporting to the allotted college.

This page provides the complete NEET UG Counselling 2026 schedule, registration dates, eligibility, counselling process, important documents, seat allotment details, and round-wise updates to help candidates navigate the admission process smoothly.

NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling Important Dates

Re NEET UG 2026 Counselling Schedule for Upcoming Rounds

Documents Required for NEET UG 2026 Counselling Verification

Who Conducts NEET UG Counselling 2026?

Different authorities conduct counselling according to the course and quota.

The latest MCC UG bulletin covers four online rounds for AIQ and outlines MCC’s role in AIQ, as well as deemed universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, and specified central institutes.

MCC Counselling 2026 for Re NEET UG

MCC counselling 2026 for NEET UG is the central admission process for candidates seeking admission to MBBS, BDS, and specified B.Sc. Courses. Nursing seats under the All India Quota and participating institutions.

The MCC counselling process generally includes:

1. Online registration

2. Payment of the registration fee and security deposit

3. Publication of the seat matrix

4. College and course choice filling

5. Choice locking

6. Seat allotment processing

7. Provisional and final allotment results

8. Downloading the allotment letter

9. Reporting to the allotted institute

10. Upgradation or participation in the next eligible round

MCC does not allot seats manually or through nomination. Candidates must register through the official online counselling process.

NEET UG Counselling 2026 Eligibility

Candidates must fulfil the following basic conditions:

• They must qualify for RE NEET UG 2026.

• They must have a valid NEET score and All India Rank.

• They must register separately for MCC or state counselling.

• They must meet the academic eligibility conditions for MBBS or BDS admission.

• Reserved-category candidates must possess valid certificates in the required format.

• Candidates applying for state seats must meet domicile or institutional eligibility rules.

• Candidates applying for PwD seats must obtain the prescribed disability certificate.

• NRI candidates must fulfil MCC’s NRI eligibility and document requirements.

Qualifying NEET makes a candidate eligible to participate; it does not guarantee admission. Seat allotment depends on rank, category, quota, preference order and available seats.

How to Apply for Counselling After NEET?

Candidates asking how to apply for counselling after NEET can follow these steps:

Step 1: Download the NEET Result

Check the total marks, percentile, All India Rank, category rank and qualifying status.

Step 2: Decide Which Counselling to Join

Register separately for:

• MCC counselling for AIQ and participating central seats

• State counselling for state quota and eligible private seats

• AACCC counselling for applicable AYUSH seats

Eligible candidates may register for both MCC and state counselling.

Step 3: Complete Online Registration

Enter the NEET roll number, application details, personal information and contact details. The mobile number and email used during NTA registration may be required for OTP verification.

Step 4: Pay the Counselling Fees

Pay the applicable non-refundable registration fee and refundable security deposit.

Step 5: Check the Seat Matrix

Review the college-wise, course-wise, category-wise and quota-wise seats available in the round.

Step 6: Fill College Choices

Add colleges in genuine preference order. The system selects the highest available choice based on the candidate’s rank and eligibility.

Step 7: Lock the Choices

Review and lock the final choice list before the deadline. Save or print a copy of the locked choices.

Step 8: Check the Seat Allotment Result

Log in after the results are declared and check the allotted course, college, and quota.

Step 9: Download the Allotment Letter

Candidates allotted a seat must download the official allotment letter.

Step 10: Report to the College

Report within the specified period with original documents, photocopies and the required college admission fee.

NEET Counselling 2026 Fees

The MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 information bulletin has now been released. The fee structure provided in the table below is based on the latest MCC UG counselling guidelines for 2026. 

Candidates should still verify the applicable registration fee and refundable security deposit on the official MCC portal before making payment, as the amount may vary by category and institution type.   

Candidates applying for both government/central seats and deemed university seats were required, under the latest available scheme, to pay the higher applicable amount rather than the separate fee amounts for both. This rule must be rechecked in the 2026 bulletin.

The security deposit may be forfeited if a candidate receives a seat in Round 2 or a subsequent round and fails to join, or if admission is cancelled because of incorrect information or missing documents.

How Many Rounds of Counselling Are There in NEET?

There are normally four main rounds of MCC NEET UG counselling:

1. Round 1

2. Round 2

3. Round 3

4. Stray Vacancy Round

Round 3 was previously called the Mop-Up Round. The latest MCC scheme uses Round 3, so the new term should be used throughout the page.

NEET Counselling Rounds Explained

Round 1 choices do not automatically carry over to Round 2; fresh choice filling is required under the latest MCC flow.

State Counselling for NEET UG 2026 Schedule

State counselling for NEET UG 2026 will be organised separately by the respective state authorities. State counselling generally covers 85% of government quota seats and seats in eligible private medical and dental colleges.

State schedules may start before, after or alongside MCC rounds. Therefore, candidates must track both the MCC portal and their respective state counselling website.

Each state may use different registration dates, domicile rules, fees, reservation policies and reporting deadlines.

Who Can Participate in Round 1?

Candidates who qualify for RE NEET UG 2026 and meet the applicable MCC eligibility criteria can register for Round 1. Candidates must complete registration, payment and choice filling within the prescribed period.

Re NEET Counselling Seat Allotment Result

The NEET counselling seat allotment result shows the college, course, quota and category under which a candidate has received a seat.

Seat allotment is based on:

How to Check the NEET UG 2026 Seat Allotment Result?

1. Open the MCC UG counselling candidate portal.

2. Select the relevant counselling round.

3. Log in using the registration credentials.

4. Open the allotment result or allotment letter.

5. Check the allotted college, course, category and quota.

6. Download the allotment letter.

7. Follow the reporting instructions within the deadline.

What Happens After the NEET Seat Allotment?

After receiving a seat, candidates must check:

• Whether they want to retain the seat

• Whether upgradation is permitted in the next round

• Whether physical reporting is compulsory

• The deadline for reporting

• The admission fee payable to the college

• The documents required in the original

• Bond, service and discontinuation rules

• Hostel and other institutional charges

Under the latest MCC scheme, Round 1 provides a free-exit provision. A Round 2 or later allotment carries stricter non-joining and forfeiture consequences. Candidates joining a Round 3 seat should understand that resignation is generally not permitted.

State Counselling for NEET UG 2026

State counselling for NEET UG 2026 will be conducted separately by the respective state admission authorities. It generally covers 85% of government medical and dental seats and eligible private or minority college seats under state rules.

Candidates must apply separately even if they have already registered for MCC counselling.

AIQ Counselling vs State Counselling

NEET Counselling 2026 Choice Filling Tips

• Use rank rather than marks when comparing previous closing cutoffs.

• Prepare separate lists of dream, realistic and safer colleges.

• Place colleges in true preference order.

• Check tuition fees, bond conditions and service obligations.

• Review the seat matrix before every round.

• Do not exclude lower preferences merely because they appear less likely.

• Check state quota and private college options separately.

• Save and print the final locked choices.

• Avoid waiting until the last hour to lock choices.

• Never enrol in a college you are unwilling or unable to afford.

MCC advises candidates to check college fees, bonds, course conditions, and institutional information before locking choices, as locked choices cannot be modified.

Is NEET SS Counselling the Same as NEET UG Counselling?

No. NEET SS counselling is separate from NEET UG counselling.