The online registration process will remain open until August 13, 2026 (11:59 PM) through the official DME MP Online Portal. Following the completion of registration, the counselling authority will release the MP State Merit List on August 14, 2026, after which eligible candidates can participate in the choice filling and choice locking process.

The counselling process will determine admissions based on NEET UG 2026 ranks, candidate preferences, reservation policies and seat availability across government and private medical and dental institutions in Madhya Pradesh.

MP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration Opens on August 5

The Office of the Commissioner, Medical Education (CME), Madhya Pradesh, will commence the online registration process for Round 1 counselling from August 5, 2026.

Candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS programmes under the 85% State Quota must complete the online application process before the deadline.

The registration window will close on August 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

Admissions Under 85% State Quota

The counselling process will cover admissions to:

• 85% State Quota MBBS Seats

• 85% State Quota BDS Seats

• Government Medical Colleges

• Government Dental Colleges

• Participating Private Medical Colleges

• Participating Private Dental Colleges

Only candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria prescribed by the Department of Medical Education will be considered for admission.

MP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Schedule

Candidates can refer to the official counselling schedule below.

MP State Merit List to Be Published on August 14

After the registration process concludes, the Department of Medical Education will prepare and publish the MP NEET UG 2026 State Merit List on August 14, 2026.

Only candidates whose names appear in the merit list will be eligible to participate in the subsequent choice filling and seat allotment process.

The merit list will be prepared based on:

• NEET UG 2026 Rank

• Eligibility Criteria

• Verification of Registration Details

• Reservation Norms

Choice Filling and Choice Locking

Candidates included in the merit list can submit their preferred colleges and courses between August 15 and August 18, 2026.

During this stage, applicants should carefully arrange their preferred medical and dental colleges in the order of priority.

Candidates are advised to thoroughly review all available options before locking their final choices, as these preferences will be considered during seat allotment.

Round 1 Seat Allotment on August 20

The MP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result will be declared on August 20, 2026.

Seat allocation will be carried out based on:

• NEET UG 2026 Rank

• MP State Merit Rank

• Candidate's Choice Preferences

• Reservation Policy

• Availability of Seats

Candidates can download their allotment letters after the results are published.

Reporting to Allotted Colleges

Candidates who receive seats during Round 1 must report to their allotted colleges between August 21 and August 27, 2026.

During reporting, candidates will be required to complete:

• Document Verification

• Admission Formalities

• Fee Payment

• Submission of Original Certificates

Failure to report within the prescribed timeline may result in cancellation of the allotted seat.

Registration Window Opens Tomorrow

With less than 24 hours remaining before the commencement of Round 1 registration, eligible candidates should ensure that all necessary documents are ready before beginning the application process.

The counselling authority has advised students to avoid waiting until the last date in order to prevent possible technical issues or heavy server traffic.

Documents Candidates Should Keep Ready

Candidates, particularly those claiming Madhya Pradesh domicile, are advised to keep the following documents readily available before logging into the counselling portal:

• MP Domicile Certificate (where applicable)

• NEET UG 2026 Score Card

• NEET UG Admit Card

• Valid Government-issued Identity Card

• Class 10 Certificate

• Class 12 Mark Sheet

• Category Certificate (if applicable)

• PwD Certificate (if applicable)

• Passport-size Photograph

• Signature

• Other documents prescribed by DME Madhya Pradesh

Keeping these documents prepared in advance will help candidates complete registration smoothly and minimize delays during the application process.

Latest Updates

MP NEET UG Counselling Registration Opens August 5

The online registration portal for MP NEET UG Counselling 2026 will become active on August 5 and remain open until August 13, 2026. Candidates should complete registration and upload all required documents within the prescribed period.

Round 1 Schedule Officially Released

The Department of Medical Education has officially released the complete Round 1 counselling schedule, confirming that registrations for admissions under the 85% State Quota will commence on August 5, 2026.

Medical aspirants are advised to regularly monitor the official counselling portal for further announcements regarding merit lists, seat allotment and reporting instructions.

Conclusion

The release of the MP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 schedule marks the beginning of the admission process for aspiring medical and dental students across Madhya Pradesh. With online registration starting on August 5 and continuing until August 13, eligible candidates should complete the application process well before the deadline, keep all necessary documents ready, and participate carefully in every stage of counselling, including merit list verification, choice filling, seat allotment and reporting. Timely completion of these formalities will significantly improve their chances of securing admission to their preferred MBBS or BDS college.