NEET  SS 2026 COUNSELLING

NEET SS 2026 counselling will be conducted online by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) starting around February or March 2027. Only candidates who qualify NEET SS 2026 (by securing at least the 50th percentile in their respective specialty group) and complete their qualifying MD/MS/DNB degree on or before the cut-off date of January 31, 2027, will be eligible to participate.

Typically, there are multiple rounds of counselling—usually three to four—including a mop-up or stray vacancy round. Each round involves registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted institute. Candidates who do not secure a seat in the initial rounds or wish to upgrade to a better preferred seat can participate in subsequent rounds. State quota seats are usually filled through separate state counselling authorities, while the MCC handles All India Quota (AIQ) seats.

What steps are required for NEET SS counselling?

Step-by-Step Counselling Flow

1. Registration

• Use MCC's official portal (mcc.nic.in).
• Submit details like name, NEET SS roll number, category, contact info.
• Create login credentials for choice filling and allotment rounds

2. Payment of Counselling Fees and Security Deposit

• Mandatory online payment via card/net banking.
• Includes a security deposit (refundable under defined conditions)—non-refundable if seat accepted and later withdrawn.

3. Choice Filling & Locking

• Candidates list preferred institutions and specialties.
• Locking deadline is strict; failure forfeits slot choices.

4. Seat Allotment

• Allotment based on merit rank, opted choices, reservation policies, and seat availability.
• Separate PDF results are issued per round.
• Rounds conclude with result publication, then candidate reporting window follows.

5. Reporting to Institute

• Download allotment letter and report at the allotted institute with required documents.
• If unsatisfied, you may opt out and join subsequent rounds (withdrawal allowed in initial rounds).

Required Documents for Institutional Reporting

Prepare originals and photocopies of the following:

• NEET SS scorecard & rank letter
• Admit card
• MD/MS/DNB degree or provisional certificate
• Medical Council (NMC/SMC) registration
• Category/reservation certificate (if applicable)
• Passport-size photographs
• Identity proof (Aadhaar, passport, etc.)

NEET SS 2026 Counseling FAQs

Ques.1 Who conducts NEET SS counselling?

Ans. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) conducts all rounds for NEET SS 2026—for 100% AIQ super-specialty seats (DM/M.Ch/DrNB) in India.

Ques.2 What if I don't report to the allotted institute?

Ans. Not reporting within the specified window leads to forfeiture of the security deposit, but candidates may re-register and participate in remaining rounds (registration fee remains non-refundable.)

Ques.3 Can I lock/unlock or modify my choices?

Ans. Yes—choices can be modified any number of times until the lock deadline. After that, final saved preferences are locked automatically. It’s crucial to lock before the deadline.

Ques.4 What makes the Stray/Mop-Up round special?

Ans. The stray round allows candidates who haven’t joined earlier rounds, or who wish to upgrade, to participate.

Ques.5 What is the NEET SS counselling process flow?

Ans. The NEET SS counselling process flow includes-

Step 1: Register on the MCC portal (roll number, category details, contact info).

Step 2: Pay registration fee and deposit.

Step 3: Fill and lock your choice preferences (institutes + programmes).

Step 4: Check the seat allotment result, followed by reporting to the allotted institute or opting for further rounds.

Step 5: Participate in subsequent rounds or stray round if desired and eligible.