NEET UG & MDS Counselling 2026: MCC Dates, Schedule, Registration, Choice Filling & Seat Allotment

NEET UG & MDS Counselling 2026: MCC Dates, Schedule, Registration, Choice Filling & Seat Allotment

NEET UG and MDS Counselling 2026 are being conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) in multiple rounds. The official schedule is now live, with Round 1 registration starting on 5 August 2026. This guide covers the complete MCC dates, schedule, registration process, choice filling, seat allotment, fees, and key rules for both UG (MBBS/BDS) and MDS.

Quick Peek

• NEET UG Counselling (MCC AIQ + Central + Deemed):
• Round 1 registration: 5–12 August 2026 (till 3:00 PM)
• Choice filling & locking: 7–13 August 2026
• Seat allotment result: 17 August 2026
• Reporting: 18–22 August 2026
• NEET MDS Counselling (MCC AIQ + Central + Deemed): Conducted separately on the same portal with its own schedule.
• Fees (MCC UG):
• AIQ/Central/AIIMS/JIPMER/ESIC: ₹1,000 (UR/EWS), ₹500 (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) + refundable security deposit
• Deemed: ₹5,000 (all) + higher security deposit
• Process: Register on mcc.nic.in → Pay fee → Fill & lock choices → Seat allotment → Report to college.
• You must register separately for AIQ (MCC) and state quota counselling.

For a broader overview, you can also check the NEET counselling hub.

NEET UG Counselling 2026: Official MCC Schedule

As per the official MCC notification released on 1–2 August 2026, the NEET UG Counselling 2026 schedule for AIQ, Central Universities, Deemed, AIIMS, JIPMER, ESIC, and BSc Nursing is as follows:

Round 1 (MBBS/BDS/UG Courses)

Round 1 (MBBS/BDS/UG Courses)

Activity	Dates (2026)
Verification of Seat Matrix	4 August 2026
Online Registration & Fee Payment	5 August – 12 August 2026 (till 3:00 PM)
Choice Filling & Locking	7 August – 13 August 2026 (till 11:00 AM)
Processing of Seat Allotment	13–16 August 2026
Seat Allotment Result	17 August 2026
Reporting to Allotted College	18–22 August 2026
Verification of Joined Candidates by Institutes	23 August 2026

Round 2

Round 2

Activity	Dates (2026)
Verification of Seat Matrix	24 August 2026
Online Registration & Fee Payment	25–29 August 2026 (till 3:00 PM)
Choice Filling & Locking	25–30 August 2026 (till 11:00 AM)
Processing of Seat Allotment	31 August – 1 September 2026
Seat Allotment Result	2 September 2026
Reporting to Allotted College	3–8 September 2026
Verification of Joined Candidates by Institutes	9 September 2026

Round 3

Round 3

Activity	Dates (2026)
Registration & Fee Payment	11–15 September 2026 (till 3:00 PM)
Choice Filling & Locking	11–16 September 2026 (till 11:00 AM)
Seat Allotment Result	18 September 2026
Reporting to Allotted College	19–26 September 2026

Online Stray Vacancy Round

Online Stray Vacancy Round

Activity	Dates (2026)
Registration & Fee Payment	28–30 September 2026 (till 3:00 PM)
Choice Filling & Locking	28 September – 1 October 2026 (till 11:00 AM)
Seat Allotment Result	3 October 2026
Reporting to Allotted College	4–10 October 2026

These dates are as per the official MCC schedule and may be updated via notices on mcc.nic.in. Always check the website for the latest notifications. If you want help planning your round-wise strategy, you can talk to a career counsellor for students.

NEET MDS Counselling 2026: MCC Overview

NEET MDS Counselling 2026 is conducted by MCC for:

• 50% All India Quota (AIQ) MDS seats in government dental colleges
• 100% seats in Central Universities offering MDS
• Deemed Universities offering MDS

Key Points

• Conducted separately from UG counselling on the same MCC portal (mcc.nic.in).
• Eligibility: NEET MDS 2026 qualified candidates with BDS recognised by the Dental Council of India.
• Process is similar to UG:
• Register on mcc.nic.in under MDS Counselling
• Pay MDS counselling fee
• Fill & lock college choices
• Seat allotment result
• Report to allotted dental college with documents

Exact dates for MDS Counselling 2026 are released in a separate notification on the MCC website. Check the “MDS Counselling” section on mcc.nic.in for the latest schedule. For career planning after BDS, you can also explore career options after 12th Science to see broader medical/dental paths.

Eligibility for MCC NEET UG & MDS Counselling 2026

NEET UG Counselling (MBBS/BDS)

To participate, you must:

• Be NEET 2026 qualified (meet the qualifying percentile).
• Be at least 17 years old by 31 December 2026.
• Have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.
• Meet minimum PCB percentage (usually 50% for General, 40% for reserved categories).

Quota-specific rules:

• 15% AIQ: Open to all NEET 2026 qualified Indian candidates (J&K/Andaman/Puducherry need self-declaration as per MCC).
• Central/Deemed/AIIMS/JIPMER/ESIC: Open to all NEET qualified (including NRIs/OCIs as per rules).

NEET MDS Counselling

• Must be NEET MDS 2026 qualified.
• Must have a BDS degree recognised by the Dental Council of India.
• Completed or completing compulsory rotatory internship by the specified cutoff date.

If you are unsure which quotas you are eligible for, you can discuss with a career counsellor for science stream.

MCC NEET UG & MDS Counselling Registration: Step-by-Step

Registration is online on the MCC portal for both UG and MDS.

Step 1: Visit the MCC Website

• Go to: https://mcc.nic.in
• Click on:
• “UG Medical Counselling” for NEET UG
• “MDS Counselling” for NEET MDS

Step 2: New Registration

• Click on “New Registration for UG Counselling 2026” (or MDS equivalent).
• Enter:
• NEET Roll Number
• Application Number (if asked)
• Date of Birth
• Security PIN / Captcha
• Submit.

The system will generate and send login credentials (user ID/password) to your registered email and mobile.

Step 3: Log In and Fill Details

Log in with your credentials and fill:

• Personal information (name, parents’ names, gender, category, PwD status, etc.)
• Academic details (10th, 12th for UG; BDS details for MDS)
• NEET details (roll number, score, rank)
• Contact details (address, phone, email)
• Quota details (AIQ, state, NRI, etc.)

Upload scanned copies of required documents (photo, signature, category/EWS/PwD certificates, etc., as applicable).

Step 4: Pay Counselling Fee & Security Deposit

Pay online via:

• Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI (as enabled)

Fees are non-refundable; security deposit is refundable as per MCC rules (adjusted against first-year tuition or refunded if no seat taken). After payment, you will get a registration confirmation slip. Print/save it for future reference.

Step 5: Choice Filling & Locking

• Log in during the choice filling window.
• Search and add colleges/courses:
• AIQ government MBBS/BDS (UG) / MDS seats (MDS)
• Central universities (AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU, AMU, DU, etc.)
• Deemed universities (separate section)
• Arrange choices in your true order of preference (dream → realistic → safe).
• Lock your choices before the deadline. Unlocked choices are not considered.

If you need help structuring your preference list, you can talk to a career counsellor for parents.

Step 6: Seat Allotment Result

• MCC publishes the seat allotment result on the portal.
• Log in and check:
• Allotted college & course
• Reporting instructions
• Fee payment details

Download and print the provisional allotment letter.

Step 7: Reporting to Allotted College

• Pay the required first-year tuition fee (or part of it) as instructed.
• Report to the college within the given time with:
• Allotment letter
• NEET scorecard/admit card
• 10th & 12th certificates/mark sheets (UG) / BDS degree & internship certificate (MDS)
• Category/EWS/PwD/domicile certificates (if applicable)
• Photo ID, photographs
• Other documents as per college list

Complete document verification, admission formalities, and anti-ragging formalities. For a full document checklist, you can also check NEET counselling documents.

MCC Counselling Fees 2026 (UG & MDS)

NEET UG Counselling Fees (MCC)

1. AIQ / Central / AIIMS / JIPMER / ESIC / AFMS

1. AIQ / Central / AIIMS / JIPMER / ESIC / AFMS

Category	Registration Fee (Non-refundable)	Security Deposit (Refundable)
UR / General / EWS	₹1,000	₹10,000
SC / ST / OBC / PwD	₹500	₹5,000

2. Deemed Universities (UG)

2. Deemed Universities (UG)

Category	Registration Fee (Non-refundable)	Security Deposit (Refundable)
All Categories	₹5,000	₹2,00,000 (approx.)

(The exact security deposit amount for deemed is specified by MCC each year.)

NEET MDS Counselling Fees (MCC)

Typical structure (similar to UG, but check latest MCC notice):

• AIQ / Central / Government Dental Colleges:
• UR/EWS: ₹1,000 registration + refundable security deposit
• SC/ST/OBC/PwD: ₹500 registration + lower security deposit
• Deemed Dental Universities:
• Higher registration fee and security deposit (similar pattern to deemed UG)

Always confirm the exact fee on the MCC MDS counselling page before payment. If you are comparing multiple options, you can also take help from counselling for college admission.

Seat Allotment Process: How MCC Decides Your College

MCC uses a merit-based, preference-driven algorithm:

• Candidates are arranged by NEET rank (category-wise).
• The system tries to allot the highest possible preference you are eligible for, based on:
• Your rank & category
• Your filled choices in order
• Seat availability (AIQ, Central, Deemed, etc.)
• If your rank is sufficient for a college, you get that seat; otherwise, the system moves to your next choice.

This is why:

• Order of preference matters more than “probability”.
• You should list colleges in your true priority order, not by “safe vs dream”.

For more details on how rounds and seat allotment work, you can check NEET counselling MCC rounds.

Common Questions (FAQs)

1. When does NEET UG Counselling 2026 start on MCC?

MCC started Round 1 registration from 5 August 2026, with choice filling open till around 13 August 2026. Seat allotment result for Round 1 is on 17 August 2026.

2. Is NEET MDS Counselling 2026 also conducted by MCC?

Yes. MCC conducts NEET MDS Counselling for AIQ, Central, and Deemed MDS seats. The schedule is separate from UG and announced on mcc.nic.in under the MDS section.

3. What is the MCC counselling fee for NEET UG 2026?

Approximately:

• AIQ/Central/AIIMS/JIPMER/ESIC:
• ₹1,000 (UR/EWS) or ₹500 (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) as registration fee
• Plus refundable security deposit (₹10,000 / ₹5,000)
• Deemed:
• ₹5,000 registration + higher security deposit

4. Can I participate in both MCC and state counselling?

Yes. You can and should register for both MCC (AIQ/Deemed/Central) and state quota counselling if you are eligible. This increases your chances of getting a better seat.

5. What happens if I don’t lock my choices?

If you do not lock your choices before the deadline:

• Your choices are not considered for seat allotment.
• You will not get any seat in that round, even if you have registered and paid the fee.

Always lock your choices and take a print/save the confirmation. For more detailed guidance, you can also check NEET counselling eligibility and NEET counselling cutoff pages.

Final Notes

NEET UG & MDS Counselling 2026 is a multi-round, fully online process managed by MCC. To maximise your chances:

• Register on time on mcc.nic.in for UG and/or MDS as applicable.
• Understand the rounds, fees, and resignation/upgradation rules.
• Fill your choice list carefully in true preference order.
• Keep all documents ready for verification and reporting.

If you want a clear, personalised roadmap for NEET Counselling 2026, you can start with career counselling for students and career counselling for parents to make a well-informed choice.