The counselling process will include online registration, choice filling and locking, seat allotment, document verification, and institute reporting. Candidates who successfully complete the registration process and submit their preferred colleges and courses within the stipulated deadline will be eligible to participate in the seat allotment rounds.

NEET MDS Counselling 2026 Schedule Expected Anytime

The NEET MDS Counselling Schedule 2026 is expected to be announced anytime now by the Medical Counselling Committee. According to the latest updates, the detailed counselling timetable is likely to be released by the end of this week.

Once the schedule is published, eligible candidates can begin the online counselling registration through the official MCC portal.

The counselling will be conducted in multiple rounds, including:

• Round 1

• Round 2

• Round 3

• Online Stray Vacancy Round

Only candidates who complete the registration process and submit their preferred course and college choices will be considered for seat allotment.

Who Can Participate in NEET MDS Counselling 2026?

Only candidates who have qualified the NEET MDS 2026 examination will be eligible to participate in the counselling process.

Candidates should note the following important dates already announced:

• NEET MDS Examination: May 2, 2026

• NEET MDS Result Declaration: June 2, 2026

• NEET MDS Scorecard Released: June 10, 2026

Candidates should download and preserve their scorecards before counselling registration begins.

How to Register for NEET MDS Counselling 2026

Candidates can complete the online registration by following these steps:

Step 1: Visit the official MCC counselling website www.mcc.nic.in.

Step 2: Click on the "MDS" counselling link available on the homepage.

Step 3:Select "New Registration" and begin the registration process.

Step 4:Complete the registration to generate your login credentials.

Step 5: Log in using the generated credentials.

Step 6: Fill out the NEET MDS Counselling Application Form 2026.

Step 7: Pay the prescribed counselling registration fee online.

Step 8:Verify all entered details carefully.

Step 9:Submit the application form and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Choice Filling and Locking Process

After successful registration, candidates will be required to:

• Select their preferred colleges.

• Choose preferred MDS specialisations.

• Arrange choices in the desired order of preference.

• Lock their choices before the deadline.

Candidates who fail to complete the choice filling and locking process within the stipulated period may not be considered for seat allotment.

Documents Required for NEET MDS Counselling 2026

Candidates must carry the following original documents during the counselling and admission process:

• Internship Completion Certificate

• BDS Degree Certificate or Provisional Degree Certificate

• Dental Council Registration Certificate

• NEET MDS 2026 Scorecard

• NEET MDS Admit Card

• Category Certificate (if applicable)

• Valid Photo Identity Proof

• Recent Passport-size Photographs

Candidates are advised to keep multiple photocopies of all documents for convenience during reporting.

Original Documents Are Mandatory

Candidates should note that original documents must be produced during institute reporting and document verification.

Although photocopies may be carried as backup, admission will not be completed without verification of the original certificates.

Expected NEET MDS Counselling Schedule 2026

The tentative counselling schedule is as follows:

The above schedule is tentative and will be confirmed once the official notification is issued by MCC.

Participating Institutes Under All India Quota

The All India Quota (AIQ)counselling for NEET MDS 2026 will include several prestigious government dental colleges and institutions across the country.

NEET MDS Counselling Registration Will Be Online Only

The Medical Counselling Committee will conduct the entire registration process in online modethrough the official portal.

Candidates must complete:

• Online Registration

• Fee Payment

• Choice Filling

• Choice Locking

Only candidates who successfully complete all these stages will be eligible for the seat allotment process.

Important Instructions for Candidates

Candidates are advised to keep all necessary documents, login credentials, and their NEET MDS scorecard ready before the counselling portal opens. Since seat allotment will be based on merit, preferences, reservation criteria, and seat availability, applicants should carefully research participating colleges before filling their choices. After allotment, candidates must report to the allotted institute with original documents within the prescribed timeline to confirm their admission.