Candidates who have qualified for NEET MDS 2026 are advised to keep checking the official MCC website for the latest updates regarding the counselling schedule, registration dates, choice filling, seat matrix, information bulletin, seat allotment results and reporting requirements.
Official MCC Website: www.mcc.nic.in
NEET MDS Counselling 2026: Dates and Schedule to Be Released
The NEET MDS Counselling
2026 dates are yet to be announced officially by the Medical Counselling
Committee. The MCC NEET MDS counselling process is expected to begin with the
publication of the seat matrix and information bulletin on the official
portal.
Once the schedule is released, candidates will be required to complete the NEET MDS counselling registration 2026 within the stipulated deadline. Candidates must also complete the choice filling and choice locking process, wherever applicable, to participate in the seat allotment process.
The counselling process will
subsequently proceed through the scheduled rounds, with candidates being
allotted seats based on their eligibility, NEET MDS rank, choices submitted,
seat availability and applicable counselling rules.
Has NEET MDS 2026 Counselling Started? Check Expected Date
No, the MCC NEET MDS 2026 counselling process has not started yet.
The counselling is expected to begin in the first week of August 2026. However, the official confirmation regarding the commencement date is still awaited on the MCC portal.
Candidates should therefore rely on the official MCC notification and counselling schedule for confirmed dates rather than treating the expected timeline as final.
MCC NEET MDS Counselling 2026: Number of Rounds
The MCC will conduct four rounds of MDS counselling for admission to postgraduate dental courses.
Each counselling round will broadly consist of the following four major stages:
1. Release of Seat Matrix
2. Registration and Choice Filling
3. Seat Allotment Result
4. Institute Reporting
Candidates participating in the counselling process should carefully follow the instructions issued by MCC for every round and complete each required activity within the prescribed timeline.
How to Apply for NEET MDS Counselling 2026?
Candidates who are eligible to participate in the MCC counselling process will need to complete the online registration process through the official website.
The general registration process is as follows:
1. Visit the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in.
2. Select the ‘MDS’ counselling option.
3. Click on ‘New Registration’.
4. Register by entering the required details, including the NEET MDS roll number, application number, date of birth, and other necessary information.
5. Complete the NEET MDS counselling application form by providing all required details.
6. Pay the applicable non-refundable registration fee.
7. Submit the completed application form.
8. Save and retain a copy of the submitted form and payment details for future reference.
Candidates should ensure that all information entered during registration is accurate and that the application is submitted before the deadline mentioned in the official counselling schedule.
NEET MDS Counselling 2026 Registration Fee
As per the previous year's information bulletin, the NEET MDS counselling registration fee is as follows. Candidates should note that the fee details for NEET MDS Counselling 2026 will be confirmed through the official MCC information bulletin when it is released.
NEET MDS Counselling Fee Structure
| Category | Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
|
Non-refundable |
|
|
For 50% AIQ/Central Universities |
|
|
General |
1,000 |
|
SC/ ST/ OBC |
500 |
|
For Deemed Universities |
|
|
All categories |
5,000 |
|
Refundable |
|
|
For 50% AIQ/Central Universities |
|
|
General |
25,000 |
|
SC/ ST/ OBC |
10,000 |
|
For Deemed Universities |
|
|
All categories |
2,00,000 |
NEET MDS Counselling 2026: What Candidates Should Watch For
The release of the NEET MDS 2026 counselling information bulletin and seat matrix will be an important step in the counselling process. Candidates should carefully go through the official notification once released to understand the eligibility requirements, registration procedure, fee structure, choice-filling rules, seat availability and other important instructions.
The seat matrix will provide candidates with information about the seats available for allotment across participating institutions and categories. Candidates should review the available options carefully before submitting their preferences during the choice-filling process.
The seat allotment result will be announced after the completion of registration and choice filling for each counselling round. Candidates who are allotted seats will then have to follow the prescribed procedure for institute reporting and admission.
NEET MDS Counselling 2026: Important Reminder
As of now, the official NEET MDS Counselling 2026 dates have not been released by MCC. The counselling is expected to commence in the first week of August 2026, but candidates should wait for the official announcement for confirmation.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the MCC official website for the latest information on the NEET MDS 2026 counselling date, registration schedule, seat matrix, information bulletin, choice filling, seat allotment results and reporting dates.
Disclaimer: The expected counselling timeline and fee details mentioned above are based on the information available in the provided content, including the previous year's information bulletin. Candidates should verify the final NEET MDS Counselling 2026 schedule, fee structure and rules from the official MCC notification before taking any action.