Candidates who qualified NEET UG 2026, conducted on June 21, 2026, will be eligible to participate in the online counselling process based on their All India Rank (AIR) and the choices filled during counselling. With the admission process expected to begin soon, candidates are advised to keep all required documents ready and regularly visit the official MCC portal for updates.

MCC Likely to Announce NEET UG 2026 Counselling Schedule Shortly

The Medical Counselling Committee is expected to publish the complete counselling timetable for NEET UG 2026 in the coming days.

The counselling process will include:

• Online Registration

• Payment of Counselling Fee

• Choice Filling

• Choice Locking

• Seat Allotment

• Online Reporting and Admission Confirmation

The counselling will be conducted entirely online under the revised admission process introduced by MCC.

NEET UG 2026 Counselling Registration Expected in First Week of August

Candidates who have qualified the examination will likely be able to register online during the first week of August 2026.

Admissions will be conducted for:

• 15% All India Quota (AIQ) MBBS Seats

• 15% AIQ BDS Seats

• 100% Seats in AIIMS

• 100% Seats in JIPMER

• Central Universities

• Deemed Universities

• ESIC Medical Colleges

• Other Participating Institutes

Seat allotment will be based on:

• NEET UG 2026 All India Rank (AIR)

• Reservation Category

• Choices Filled by Candidates

• Availability of Seats

NEET UG 2026 Examination Overview

NEET UG 2026 Toppers

• Aryan Gupta

• Panshul Bansal

• Uplakshya Goyal

• Ayush Bhalotia

• Kudale Shravani Krishna

Documents Required for NEET UG 2026 Counselling

Candidates should keep the following documents ready before counselling begins:

• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card

• NEET UG 2026 Scorecard

• Class 10 Mark Sheet/Certificate

• Class 12 Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate

• Valid Government-issued Photo Identity Proof

• Passport-size Photographs

• Category Certificate (if applicable)

• Domicile Certificate (where applicable)

• PwD Certificate (if applicable)

Candidates should also carry multiple photocopies of all documents during admission.

NEET UG 2026 Tie-Breaking Rules

In case two or more candidates obtain identical marks, the National Testing Agency (NTA) prepares the All India Rank (AIR) using the following tie-breaking criteria:

1.    Candidate securing higher marks in Biology (Botany & Zoology) will be ranked higher.

2.    If the tie continues, higher marks in Chemistry will be considered.

3.    If still unresolved, higher marks in Physics will determine the rank.

4.    If the tie persists, the candidate with a lower proportion of incorrect answers across all subjects will receive preference.

The final AIR prepared by NTA will be used by MCC during seat allotment.

NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Can Candidates Apply for AIQ and State Quota Together?

Yes.

Candidates are permitted to participate in both:

• 15% All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling, and

• 85% State Quota Counselling

Applying for both counselling processes significantly improves the chances of securing an MBBS or BDS seat.

However, candidates must note:

• Separate registrations are required for AIQ and each State Counselling.

• Separate counselling fees may be applicable.

• Candidates must comply with the respective state counselling schedules and eligibility criteria.

State Counselling Schedule

As of now, no state has officially released the counselling schedule for 85% State Quota seats.

Most states are expected to announce their counselling calendars after MCC publishes the All India Quota counselling schedule.

West Bengal has initiated preliminary merit list activities, while detailed counselling dates are still awaited.

Major Changes Introduced in NEET UG Counselling 2026

The Medical Counselling Committee has introduced several important changes to streamline the admission process.

Fully Online Counselling

The complete counselling process will now be conducted online.

Candidates are not required to physically report to counselling centres for admission formalities.

Online Registration

Eligible candidates must complete online registration through the MCC portal.

Candidates can also resign their allotted seat online within the prescribed timeline, wherever applicable.

Online Document Upload

Candidates from all categories, including NRI applicants, must upload the required documents online.

Training for State Authorities

MCC will conduct orientation and training sessions for officials across participating states to ensure smooth implementation of the revised online counselling system.

Candidates will also receive detailed information regarding participating colleges and seat availability through the official portal.

Top Medical Colleges Accepting NEET UG Scores

Some of India's leading medical colleges accepting NEET UG scores include:

Medical Colleges Accepting NEET Scores Below 400

Candidates with NEET scores below 400 may also have admission opportunities in several private medical colleges.

Admission depends on counselling cut-offs, seat availability, reservation policy, and candidate preferences.

Top AIIMS: Previous Year's Opening and Closing Ranks

The following table provides the 2025 opening and closing ranks for some of the leading AIIMS institutions for reference.

These ranks are based on the previous admission cycle and are intended only as a reference. Actual opening and closing ranks for 2026 may vary.

Important Advice for Candidates

Candidates should:

• Keep all original documents and photocopies ready.

• Regularly visit the MCC website for counselling notifications.

• Carefully prioritize colleges while filling choices.

• Register for both AIQ and State Quota counselling, if eligible.

• Complete all online formalities before the prescribed deadlines.

Key Highlights

• MCC is expected to release the NEET UG 2026 counselling schedule soon.

• Registration is likely to begin in the first week of August 2026.

• Counselling will cover 15% AIQ MBBS/BDS seats and 100% seats in AIIMS, JIPMER, Central Universities, Deemed Universities, ESIC institutions, and other participating colleges.

• The counselling process will be conducted entirely online, including document upload and seat acceptance.

• Candidates can apply simultaneously for All India Quota and State Quota counselling through separate registrations.

• Several leading AIIMS institutions and top government medical colleges have been listed for candidates' reference.

• Previous year's AIIMS opening and closing ranks provide an indication of admission trends.

• Candidates should keep all required documents ready and monitor the official counselling portal for updates.