Latest Update(01 August 2026): MCC has announced the NEET UG 2026 counselling schedule today. The counselling process has been revised with new rules, including no mandatory physical reporting for candidates opting for seat upgrades, making admissions more transparent and convenient. Only candidates who freeze their seats must visit the allotted institute with original documents for physical verification and admission.
About UG Medical
All the NEET Under Graduate (MBBS/BDS) aspirant candidates are hereby informed that counseling for All India Quota seats/ Institutional Quota/ Domicile (internal candidates) of Central Universities (Aligarh Muslim University/ Banaras Hindu University/ University of Delhi/Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi), (wards of ESIC insured persons) seats of colleges under Employee State Insurance Corporation and Armed Forces Medical College, Pune for the Under graduate session 2023-24 will be conducted by Medical Counseling Committee/ Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
- For participation in Institutional Quota (internal) seats of Central Universities (Aligarh Muslim University/ Banaras Hindu University/ University of Delhi/ Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi), internal quota seats of colleges under Employee State Insurance Corporation and Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, candidates are required to go for registration at official website of Medical Counseling Committee (https://www.mcc.nic.in/).
- Candidates of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana would be eligible for participation against the 15% All India Quota seats
- Candidates to note that Non- Refundable registration counseling fees and refundable tuition fees have to be paid by the candidate at the time of registration.
- Reservation of seats under PH Category has been increased from 3% to 5% and the 21 Benchmark Disabilities as envisaged under the regulations of “THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ACT 2016” are included under the PH category for participation. For range of 21 benchmark intellectual disabilities please visit https://mcc.nic.in/https://www.mccnews.in/
When will the NEET 2026 counselling take place?
The regulatory body for NEET-UG exams, the NTA (National Testing Agency) conducts NEET in the offline mode (pen-paper test).
NEET UG counselling schedule for 15% All India Quota (AIQ)/Central and Deemed Universities/All AIIMS and JIPMER/ESIC & AFMC Institutes (MBBS & BDS) seats 2026
| Events | Dates |
| NEET UG EXAM 2026 | 21 JUN 2026 |
| NEET 2026 Result Date | 16 July 2026 |
Neet 2026 counselling Round 1 Schedule Round-wise Dates
| Registration Date | 5 August 2026 |
| Last Date Of Registration | 12 August 2026 {3:00}Pm |
| Chouise Filling | 6-13 August 2026 |
| Choice Locking | 12-13 August 2026 |
| Seat Allotment | 13-06 August 2026 |
| Round 1 Result | 17 August 2026 |
| Reporting To Alloted College | 18-22 August 2026 |
Who Can Participate ?
Candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 are eligible for MCC counselling for:
You can apply for any of the states except for the 3 which are not taking admissions through NEET’17. For the states you have a domicile certificate or a residence proof, you’ll get admission under the 85% percent quota. For the rest of the states you apply, you’ll be considered through AIR 15% of the seats. Frankly, for the marks you’ve secured I suggest try only through the 85% quota of your domicile states if you are a general category student. And yes, state counselling will include private colleges too.
ps: if you have a category though, you can try applying for other states of your preference too.
Types of MBBS Counselling in India
Students should understand the different counselling authorities before applying.
- All India Quota (AIQ)
- Conducted for 15% government medical college seats.
- Open to eligible candidates from across India.
- Includes AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU, ESIC, and several central institutions.
Key Benefits
- Wider college choices
- Opportunity to secure seats outside your home state
- Merit-based allotment
- State Quota Counselling
Each state conducts counselling for:
- 85% Government Medical Seats
- Private Medical Colleges
- State Quota Seats
- Management Quota (in many states)
- NRI Quota Seats
- Deemed University Counselling
Students interested in deemed universities can participate through the centralized counselling process.
Features include:
- National-level admissions
- Flexible domicile rules
- Multiple counselling rounds
- Management and NRI quota availability
Step-by-Step MBBS Counselling Process
Step 1: Qualify NEET UG
The first requirement for MBBS Counselling in India is qualifying the NEET UG examination with the prescribed cutoff.
Keep your:
- NEET Scorecard
- Admit Card
- Rank Details
Step 2: Registration
Candidates must register separately for:
- All India Counselling
- State Counselling (if eligible)
- Deemed Universities (where applicable)
Registration generally includes:
- Online application
- Personal details
- Academic information
- Payment of counselling fees
Step 3: Document Verification
This is one of the most important stages.
Commonly required documents include:
- NEET Admit Card
- NEET Scorecard
- Class 10 Marksheet
- Class 12 Marksheet
- Birth Certificate
- Transfer Certificate
- Character Certificate
- Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
- Category Certificate
- Passport-size photographs
- Identity Proof
Step 4: Choice Filling
Choice filling is the most strategic stage of the counselling process.
Students should consider:
- College ranking
- Tuition fees
- Hospital exposure
- Internship opportunities
- Faculty
- Infrastructure
- Location
- Hostel facilities
- Previous year’s closing ranks
Step 5: Choice Locking
After filling preferences:
- Review every selected college carefully.
- Arrange choices in the desired order.
- Lock the choices before the deadline.
Step 6: Seat Allotment
Seats are allotted based on:
- NEET rank
- Reservation policy
- College preferences
- Seat availability
- Counselling round
Step 7: Reporting to the College
Once allotted a seat:
- Report within the specified timeline.
- Submit original documents.
- Complete fee payment.
- Finish admission formalities.
- Confirm your seat.
Counselling Rounds Explained
Most counselling authorities conduct multiple rounds to maximize seat allocation. Understanding the different rounds of MBBS Counselling in India is essential for every NEET-qualified candidate.
Round 1
- Initial seat allotment
- Fresh registrations accepted
Round 2
- Upgradation opportunities
- Vacant seats filled
- Fresh participation in some counselling authorities
Mop-Up Round
- Conducted to fill remaining vacant seats after regular counselling rounds.
Stray Vacancy Round
- The final stage where vacant seats are allotted according to counselling rules.
- Students should stay updated throughout every stage, as many admissions are secured during later rounds. please visit https://mcc.nic.in/https://www.mccnews.in/