The MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 registration process is scheduled to close tomorrow, August 12, 2026, at 3 PM. Candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 and wish to participate in the MCC Round 1 counselling should complete registration and fee payment within the prescribed deadlines.

The MCC NEET UG 2026 seat matrix has also been released, providing candidates with information about the available seats under the All India Quota. Candidates must subsequently complete choice filling and locking according to the official schedule.

Apart from MCC counselling, state-level NEET UG counselling is also progressing in several states, including Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, among others.

This article provides the latest information on the MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 schedule, state-wise counselling dates, registration deadlines, seat matrix, choice filling, merit lists and seat allotment.

NEET UG Counselling 2026 by MCC: 15% AIQ

The Medical Counselling Committee is conducting NEET UG counselling for admission to undergraduate medical and dental programmes against the 15% All India Quota seats.

Candidates participating in MCC Round 1 must complete all applicable stages, including online registration, fee payment, choice filling and choice locking.

The Round 1 schedule provided by MCC is as follows:

Candidates should carefully distinguish between the registration deadline, fee payment deadline and choice-locking deadline, as these are separate stages of the counselling process.

The seat matrix is particularly important because it allows candidates to assess the availability of MBBS and BDS seats before submitting their preferences.

NEET UG Counselling 2026: 15% AIQ and 85% State Quota

NEET UG admissions are being conducted through two major counselling channels.

The MCC conducts counselling for 15% All India Quota seats, while the remaining 85% state quota seats are generally handled through the respective state counselling authorities.

Candidates seeking admission under the state quota must therefore register separately through the appropriate state counselling authority, subject to that state's eligibility and domicile requirements.

Several state counselling authorities have already commenced their admission processes for the 2026-27 academic session.

Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has commenced the UGMAC 2026 admission process for qualified NEET UG candidates. The official notice invites eligible candidates to participate in online application and choice filling for Round 1 and Round 2. (BCECE Board)

According to the supplied counselling information, 1,392 MBBS seats have been notified for Bihar government colleges and 2,450 MBBS seats for private colleges.

The Bihar NEET UGMAC counselling schedule is as follows:

Important: The supplied schedule lists the document verification/admission period as ending on August 27, 2028. This appears unusual for a 2026 counselling schedule and should be verified against the latest official BCECEB notification before publication as a final date.

UP NEET UG Counselling 2026

The Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Uttar Pradesh, commenced the UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 process on August 7, 2026.

Candidates seeking admission through the Uttar Pradesh state counselling process should complete their Round 1 registration and fee payment within the prescribed deadline.

The Round 1 schedule is given below:

Candidates should complete the registration process before the deadline and regularly check the official UP NEET counselling portal for further updates regarding merit lists, choice filling and seat allotment.

Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has started the option-entry process for eligible candidates participating in Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026.

Registered candidates can exercise their choices through the NEET UG option-entry facility. The Karnataka Round 1 counselling schedule and seat matrix have also been released.

The schedule provided is as follows:

Candidates participating in Karnataka counselling should carefully arrange their college and course preferences before submitting their options.

Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has commenced the Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 registration process through the official counselling portal.

Candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS programmes through the Maharashtra state counselling process must complete registration, payment, document uploading and verification according to the prescribed schedule.

The Round 1 schedule is given below:

The Maharashtra CET Cell has issued an official notice concerning the NEET UG 2026 CAP registration and Round 1 process. (Mahacet Medical 2026)

NEET Counselling 2026 Schedule of Other States

Apart from the states mentioned above, several other states have also started or announced their NEET UG counselling processes for the 2026-27 academic session.

The registration timelines provided are as follows:

Candidates should note that registration dates alone do not represent the complete counselling schedule. After registration closes, candidates may still need to complete document verification, merit-list corrections, choice filling, choice locking and other admission formalities.

NEET UG Counselling 2026: What Candidates Should Do Now

Candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 should first determine whether they intend to participate through MCC AIQ counselling, state counselling or both, wherever permitted under the applicable rules.

Those participating in MCC Round 1 should complete registration and fee payment before the applicable deadlines. Candidates should also carefully study the available seat matrix before entering their choices.

For state counselling, candidates should visit the respective state counselling portal and verify the eligibility criteria, registration deadline, fee requirements and document-upload instructions.

Candidates should keep their NEET UG 2026 scorecard, admit card, identity proof, Class 10 and Class 12 certificates, category certificate where applicable, domicile certificate where applicable and other required documents ready.

NEET UG 2026 Choice Filling: Important Precautions

Choice filling is one of the most important stages of medical counselling. Candidates should not fill choices randomly. They should consider factors such as course preference, college preference, location, tuition fees, available seats, category and previous admission trends before finalising their choices.

Candidates should also ensure that their preferred colleges and courses are arranged in the correct order. Once choices are locked, modifications may not be possible during that particular choice-locking period.

Candidates should therefore review the entire choice list carefully before locking it.

NEET UG 2026 Seat Allotment Process

Seat allotment under MCC and state counselling is generally based on factors such as the candidate's NEET UG rank, category, reservation status, choices submitted, eligibility and availability of seats.

After the allotment result is declared, candidates should carefully check the allotted college and course. Depending on the counselling authority's rules, candidates may have to report physically or complete online admission formalities within a prescribed period.

Candidates who fail to complete the required post-allotment process within the deadline may risk losing the allotted seat.

NEET UG Counselling 2026: Important Documents

Candidates should keep the following documents ready for counselling and admission, subject to the requirements of the respective counselling authority:

NEET UG 2026 scorecard/rank card

NEET UG 2026 admit card

Class 10 certificate and marksheet

Class 12 certificate and marksheet

Valid government-issued identity proof

Category certificate, wherever applicable

Domicile certificate, wherever applicable

PwD certificate, wherever applicable

Recent passport-size photographs

Counselling registration documents and fee payment receipt

Candidates should check the specific document requirements of MCC or their respective state authority because the list may differ between counselling systems.

NEET UG Counselling 2026 – MCC vs State Counselling

Candidates should understand that the 15% AIQ and 85% state quota are separate counselling mechanisms, with different registration portals and admission procedures.

NEET UG Counselling 2026: Key Dates to Remember

The immediate deadlines are particularly important for candidates participating in the first round.

MCC Round 1 registration closes: August 12, 2026 at 3 PM

MCC fee payment deadline: August 12, 2026 at 6 PM

MCC Round 1 choice filling: August 7 to August 13, 2026

MCC choice locking: August 12 at 4 PM to August 13 at 11 AM

MCC Round 1 seat allotment result: August 17, 2026

MCC reporting: August 18 to August 22, 2026

Candidates should also remember that state counselling deadlines differ. For example, Karnataka option entry continues until August 13, while Maharashtra registration closes on August 12 according to the supplied schedule.

Conclusion

The NEET UG Counselling 2026 admission process is now progressing across both the national and state levels. MCC is conducting Round 1 counselling for 15% All India Quota seats, while state authorities are conducting counselling for the respective state quota seats.

Candidates participating in MCC counselling should note that the Round 1 registration deadline is August 12, 2026 at 3 PM, followed by the fee payment deadline at 6 PM. Choice filling and locking are separate stages and must also be completed within the prescribed schedule.

At the state level, counselling activities are progressing in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh, among others.

Candidates should carefully follow the counselling schedule applicable to their chosen admission route, keep all documents ready and monitor the official portals for merit lists, seat matrices, choice filling and allotment results.

Since counselling schedules can be revised, candidates should always verify the latest notification issued by MCC or the respective state counselling authority before acting on any deadline.