NEET  UG 2026 (COUNSELING)

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduates (NEET UG) is India’s single-window national level entrance examination for admission into undergraduate medical courses including MBBS, BDS, AYUSH (BAMS, BHMS, etc.), and BSc Nursing programs across all medical institutions. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the main exam took place on May 3, 2026. Following revisions in the examination timeline, a Re-NEET was conducted on June 21, 2026, with the final consolidated results targeted for publication on or before July 20, 2026.

Two different NEET counseling processes will be offered: one for the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats and another for the 85% State Quota seats. For the AIQ seats, admission or seat allocation is handled by the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC), whereas the State Quota seats are handled by the State Counseling or Medical Councils through NEET counseling.

NEET UG 2026 Counselling Schedule

The official centralized schedule will be published by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) on mcc.nic.in immediately following the result declaration. Based on current institutional adjustments, the expected timeline for the All India Quota (AIQ) rounds is structured as follows:

Step-by-Step Counselling Process

1.Online Registration: mcc.nic.in.Visit the official portal and select "New Registration". Enter your NEET UG Roll Number, Application Number, Name, Mother’s Name, and Date of Birth to create login credentials.

2.Payment of Fees: Non-refundable + Security Deposit.Pay the required registration fee along with the mandatory refundable security deposit using online net banking, credit card, or debit card options to activate your choice-filling dashboard.

3.Choice Filling & Locking: Preference Selection.Browse available medical colleges from the seat matrix. Add your preferred choices in descending order of priority. Always review and manually click "Lock Choices" before the deadline, or the system will auto-lock your last saved order.

4.Seat Allotment & Result: Verification Phase.The MCC processes choices based on NEET Air India Rank (AIR), category reservation rules, and choice preferences. Check the allotment PDF on the portal to download your official Allotment Letter.

5.Physical Reporting: Final Admission Process.Report physically to the allocated medical college within the designated window with your original documents and the admission fee to confirm your seat.

Required Documents for Verification

Candidates must carry clear scanned copies for upload and original files along with self-attested photocopies during physical reporting:

• • NEET UG 2026 Admit Card & Official Scorecard/Rank Letter
  • Class 10 Certificate and Marksheet (for date of birth proof)
  • Class 12 Certificate and Marksheet
  • Valid Government Photo ID (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, or Driving License)
  • Eight passport-sized photographs (matching the image uploaded on the NEET application form)
  • Provisional Allotment Letter generated online
  • Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD), if applicable, issued by competent authorities

Counselling Fees & Security Deposits

The fee structure consists of a non-refundable registration fee and a refundable security deposit which is returned if no college is allocated or if the candidate joins the allocated seat under the rules.

NEET UG 2026 Counselling FAQs 

Q: Do I need to register separately for MCC counselling if I already registered and appeared for NEET UG 2026?

A: Yes. Qualifying for NEET UG simply makes you eligible. To participate in seat allocation, you must complete a fresh, separate registration on the official portal (mcc.nic.in). 

Q: Can I change my category (e.g., General to EWS or OBC) during the online counselling registration?

A: No. The category submitted during the initial NTA NEET UG exam registration is treated as final. No category shifting is permitted at the time of counselling registration. 

Q: Is the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) counselling subject to state domicile restrictions?

A: No, the 15% AIQ seats managed by MCC are completely domicile-free. Any NEET-qualified candidate across India can apply for these government medical college seats regardless of their home state. 

Q: What is the maximum number of medical college choices I can fill in my preference dashboard?

A: There is no upper limit. You can opt for as many choices as are available in the dynamic seat matrix based on your eligibility. It is highly advised to submit multiple choices to prevent missing out on a seat allocation. 

Q: Can I upgrade my allotted seat in successive rounds?

A: Yes, but rules apply. To upgrade a Round 1 seat in Round 2, you must physically report to your Round 1 college, complete the regular admission formalities, and submit an official online option indicating your willingness to upgrade.