With the NEET UG 2026 re-examination confirmed for June 21, 2026, the complete MBBS and BDS admission cycle for 2026 to 27 has been pushed to a compressed timeline running from August through November 2026. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) will conduct the All India Quota counselling at @mcc.nic.in, expected to begin approximately two to three weeks after the NEET UG 2026 result is declared in late July 2026.
This is a critical update for approximately 22 lakh medical aspirants who will compete for over 1,00,000 MBBS and BDS seats across government, private, deemed, and central universities in India. Missing any deadline in this process can mean losing a seat permanently for the current year.
How the MBBS Admission Process Works: Two Parallel Tracks
All qualified NEET candidates must participate in two independent admission tracks simultaneously:
| Track | Conducted By | Seats Covered | Portal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Track 1: MCC AIQ Counselling | MCC DGHS | 15% All India Quota + all Deemed and Central University seats | mcc.nic.in |
| Track 2: State Quota Counselling | Respective State DME Authorities | 85% State Quota seats in government and private colleges | State-specific portals |
Both tracks must be registered for separately. Registering for one does not cover the other.
Expected MBBS Admission Timeline for 2026 to 27
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam | June 21, 2026 |
| NEET UG 2026 Result | Late July 2026 |
| MCC AIQ Round 1 Counselling | August to September 2026 |
| MCC AIQ Round 2 Counselling | September 2026 |
| MCC Mop-Up Round | September to October 2026 |
| State Quota Counselling Begins | August 2026 (varies by state) |
| Management Quota Admissions | October 2026 (after government rounds) |
| Classes Begin at Medical Colleges | September to October 2026 |
What MBBS Aspirants Must Do Right Now
- Focus entirely on NEET UG 2026 re-exam preparation for June 21
- Download NEET city intimation slip from @neet.nta.nic.in when available this week
- Download admit card from @neet.nta.nic.in by June 14
- Prepare all documents for counselling: Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, NEET scorecard, birth certificate, category certificate if applicable, and domicile certificate
- Apply for fee refund at @neet.nta.nic.in before June 22 if not appearing for the re-exam
Courses Covered Through NEET Counselling
NEET UG 2026 score is accepted for admission to:
- MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
- BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
- BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery)
- BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery)
- BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery)
- BSMS (Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery)
- BSc Nursing at AIIMS and JIPMER
- Veterinary, physiotherapy, and other allied health programmes at select institutions
Qualifying Cutoff: General category candidates must score above the 50th percentile (approximately 138 marks or above). SC, ST, and OBC candidates qualify at the 40th percentile. PwD General candidates at the 45th percentile.
