The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the NEET Counselling 2026 schedule for admission to MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing courses. The MCC counselling schedule covers round-wise dates for both the All India Quota (AIQ) and state quota processes, allowing candidates to plan their admission strategy well in advance.
As per the official schedule, MCC will conduct counselling for 15% AIQ seats, while the remaining 85% state quota seats will be filled by respective state authorities. A total of 1,36,939 MBBS seats are available across the country this year, of which roughly 18,000 to 20,000 seats fall under the MCC-administered AIQ process.
NEET UG Counselling 2026: AIQ Schedule
The Round 1 AIQ process will run from 04 August 2026 to 17 August 2026, covering seats in government, deemed, and central universities. Within this window, online registration opens on 05 August 2026 and closes on 12 August 2026, followed by choice filling and seat allotment. Candidates allotted seats in Round 1 must complete joining formalities by 22 August 2026.
- Round 2: 24 August 2026 to 02 September 2026
- Round 3: 10 September 2026 to 18 September 2026
- Stray Vacancy Round: 28 September 2026 to 03 October 2026, with joining permitted till 10 October 2026
Candidates should note that upgradation is allowed only up to Round 3, and no seat can be resigned once allotted in Round 3.
State Quota Counselling Dates
For the 85% state quota seats, Round 1 registration will be held from 13 August 2026 to 22 August 2026, with candidates required to complete reporting/joining by 28 August 2026. Since state medical counselling authorities finalise their own round 2 and round 3 timelines separately, candidates are advised to track their respective state’s official portal for exact dates once released.
Documents and Eligibility for Registration
Candidates registering for NEET UG Counselling 2026 should keep the following ready before the registration window opens:
- NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- Category, domicile, and identity certificates (as applicable)
- Passport-size photographs and signature scan
Category change is generally not permitted once registration is completed, so candidates must verify all details carefully at the time of filling the form. Any discrepancy in documents can lead to rejection of the candidature during verification, so it is advisable to keep both original and scanned copies ready before the counselling window opens.
How to Register for MCC NEET Counselling 2026
- Visit the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in
- Click on the NEET UG Counselling 2026 registration link
- Complete registration using NEET roll number and personal details
- Pay the requisite counselling fee
- Proceed to choice filling once the window opens
Candidates are advised to regularly check mcc.nic.in and their respective state counselling authority websites, as schedules may be revised based on seat availability and NMC approvals.
