The counselling process covers admissions under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) as well as seats offered by AIIMS, JIPMER, Central Universities, ESIC, AFMC, and Deemed Universities. Candidates are advised to complete every stage of the counselling process, including registration, payment of counselling fee, choice filling, and choice locking, within the prescribed schedule to avoid missing the opportunity for Round 1 seat allotment.

The final NEET UG 2026 seat allotment will be prepared based on multiple factors, including the candidate's NEET rank, reservation category, choices filled during counselling, and availability of seats.

MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1: Important Dates

Candidates should carefully follow the official counselling timeline given below.

MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration Fee

Candidates are required to pay the prescribed non-refundable registration fee along with the applicable security deposit according to their respective category.

How to Register for MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026

Candidates can complete the online registration by following these simple steps:

1.    Visit the official MCC counselling portal (mcc.nic.in).

2.    Open the UG Medical Counselling section.

3.    Click on New Registration.

4.    Enter the required NEET UG 2026 application details.

5.    Verify all personal and academic information carefully.

6.    Fill in the online counselling application form.

7.    Pay the registration fee using the available online payment methods.

8.    Submit the application successfully.

9.    Download and save the registration confirmation page for future reference.

MCC NEET UG 2026 Choice Filling Process

After completing the registration process, candidates will be able to participate in Choice Filling. During this stage, applicants can:

• Select their preferred medical colleges and courses.

• Add multiple college and course preferences without any restriction.

• Rearrange the order of preferences as many times as required.

• Save choices repeatedly before the deadline.

• Modify or edit preferences until the choice-locking window opens.

Candidates are advised to prepare a balanced list of colleges based on their expected admission chances.

Documents Required for MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026

Candidates should keep the following documents ready before beginning the registration process:

• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card

• NEET UG 2026 Scorecard

• Class 10 Certificate

• Class 12 Mark Sheet

• Class 12 Passing Certificate

• Valid Government Photo Identity Proof

• Recent Passport-size Photographs

• Category Certificate (if applicable)

• PwBD Certificate (if applicable)

• NRI Documents (for NRI quota applicants)

NEET UG 2026 Counselling : Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between AIQ and State Quota Counselling?

The All India Quota (AIQ) counselling is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for eligible national-level seats across participating institutions. In contrast, State Quota counselling is conducted separately by the respective state counselling authorities for seats available within their own states.

Does MCC counselling include private medical colleges?

Yes. Private Deemed Universities participate in the MCC counselling process. However, admissions to private medical colleges that fall under state quotas are generally conducted by the respective state counselling authorities.

Can candidates participate using an upgraded NEET score?

No. MCC considers only the officially declared NEET UG 2026 result for counselling and seat allotment. No revised or unofficial score will be accepted.

How do previous year's cut-offs help during choice filling?

Previous years' opening and closing ranks provide useful guidance for candidates to:

• Estimate admission possibilities.

• Shortlist suitable colleges.

• Prepare realistic and balanced preference lists according to their expected NEET rank.

Will MCC release category-wise cut-offs?

Yes. After the completion of every counselling round, MCC publishes the opening and closing ranks for different categories. These cut-offs help candidates understand admission trends and evaluate their chances in subsequent rounds.

How can candidates confirm successful registration?

Once the registration and online fee payment are completed successfully, candidates receive a confirmation message and can download the Registration Confirmation Page from the official MCC counselling portal.

Can candidates participate in Round 1 if some documents are incomplete?

Candidates should ensure that all mandatory documents are available before reporting to the allotted institute. Missing or incomplete documents may result in delayed verification or cancellation of admission.

Is a valid NEET UG 2026 rank compulsory for counselling?

Yes. Possessing a valid NEET UG 2026 rank is mandatory for participating in the centralized counselling conducted by MCC.

Are PwBD candidates eligible for MCC NEET UG Counselling?

Yes. Candidates belonging to the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) category are eligible to participate, provided they possess the disability certificate issued by the competent authority in accordance with MCC guidelines.

Can NRI candidates apply for MCC NEET UG Counselling?

Yes. Eligible NRI candidates can participate in counselling for seats reserved under the NRI quota by submitting all the prescribed supporting documents during the counselling process.

Important Advisory for Candidates

Candidates are advised to complete registration, fee payment, choice filling, and choice locking well before the deadlines to avoid last-minute technical issues. They should carefully verify every detail submitted during registration and preserve all acknowledgement receipts and confirmation pages until the admission process is completed. Since seat allotment depends upon NEET rank, reservation category, seat availability, and candidate preferences, thoughtful choice filling can significantly improve admission prospects.