Alongside the MCC counselling process, several states have started their respective state-wise NEET UG Counselling 2026 for admission against the remaining 85% state quota seats. States including Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh have announced various stages of their counselling processes.

Candidates who have qualified for the NEET UG 2026 examination can participate in counselling through the official MCC portal or the respective state Directorate of Medical Education (DME) and counselling websites. The counselling process includes registration, fee payment, publication of the seat matrix and merit list, choice filling, choice locking, seat allotment and reporting to the allotted institution.

This page provides the latest updates on MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026, state-wise MBBS counselling dates, registration deadlines, seat matrix, choice filling and seat allotment results for the academic session 2026-27.

NEET UG Counselling 2026 by MCC: 15% AIQ Seats

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has started the NEET UG Counselling 2026 process for admission to MBBS, BDS and other undergraduate medical courses against the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats.

Candidates seeking admission through MCC counselling must complete the online registration, fee payment, choice filling and choice locking within the prescribed deadlines.

The MCC NEET UG Seat Matrix 2026 for 15% AIQ seats has been released. Candidates can use the seat matrix to understand the available seats and participating institutions before submitting their preferences.

The complete MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 schedule is given below:

MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Schedule

Candidates should carefully follow the deadlines because failure to complete registration, fee payment or choice-related activities within the prescribed period may affect their participation in the counselling round.

State-Wise NEET UG Counselling 2026: 85% State Quota

While MCC is responsible for counselling against the 15% AIQ seats, the remaining 85% medical seats are filled through the respective state NEET counselling processes.

Several states have already started their NEET UG counselling for the 2026-27 academic session. The counselling authorities in these states are releasing registration schedules, seat matrices, merit lists, choice-filling windows and seat allotment results separately.

The latest state-wise NEET counselling updates are provided below.

Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026

The BCECEB has released the Bihar NEET Seat Matrix 2026 for MBBS and BDS admissions. According to the information provided, 1,392 MBBS seats have been notified for government medical colleges in Bihar, while 2,450 MBBS seats are available in private medical colleges in the state.

The Bihar NEET UGMAC counselling schedule has also been released. Candidates can check the Round 1 and Round 2 schedule below:

Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026 Schedule

Note: Candidates should verify the final dates from the official Bihar counselling notification, particularly the document verification/admission end date.

UP NEET UG Counselling 2026

The DMET, Uttar Pradesh, began the UP Counselling UG NEET 2026 process on August 7, 2026.

Eligible candidates can participate in the Round 1 counselling process by completing registration and fee payment within the specified deadline.

UP NEET Counselling 2026 Round 1 Schedule

Candidates should complete the registration and payment process before the deadline to remain eligible for the subsequent counselling stages.

Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has opened the option-entry process for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026.

Registered and eligible candidates can undertake NEET UG option entry until August 13, 2026. The Round 1 counselling schedule has been released along with the seat matrix on the official KEA website.

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Schedule

Candidates should enter their preferred courses and colleges carefully during the option-entry window, as the submitted preferences play an important role in seat allotment.

Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has started the Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026 registration process for medical admissions.

Candidates can complete the registration process through the official counselling portal. The last date for online registration is August 12, 2026, up to 11:59 PM.

The complete Round 1 schedule for MBBS and BDS admissions is given below:

Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026 Round 1 Schedule

Candidates participating in Maharashtra NEET counselling should complete document uploads, verification, choice filling and other required activities within the respective deadlines.

NEET Counselling 2026 Schedule for Other States

Apart from MCC counselling and the states listed above, several other states have also opened or announced their registration windows for admission to undergraduate medical courses.

Candidates can check the registration dates announced for these states below:

State-Wise NEET Counselling 2026 Registration Dates

NEET UG Counselling 2026: MCC vs State Counselling

NEET UG counselling is conducted through two broad channels. The MCC conducts counselling for 15% AIQ seats, while the respective state counselling authorities conduct admission against the 85% state quota seats.

Candidates should therefore determine which counselling process they are eligible for and register separately where required. Participation in one counselling process does not automatically mean that a candidate has completed registration for another state counselling process.

The counselling process generally involves several important stages, including:

Registration → Fee Payment → Merit List/Seat Matrix → Choice Filling → Choice Locking → Seat Allotment → Reporting and Admission

Candidates should carefully read the relevant counselling authority's instructions before making their college and course preferences.

NEET UG Counselling 2026: Important Dates at a Glance

• MCC Round 1 registration started: August 5, 2026

• MCC registration deadline: August 12, 2026, 3 PM

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

• MCC choice filling: August 7 to 13, 2026

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

• MCC Round 1 result: August 17, 2026

• MCC college reporting: August 18 to 22, 2026

• UP NEET Round 1 registration: August 7 to 12, 2026

• Karnataka option entry: August 7 to 13, 2026

• Karnataka provisional allotment result: August 19, 2026

• Maharashtra NEET registration: August 6 to 12, 2026

• Bihar NEET registration: August 10 to 14, 2026

• Gujarat NEET counselling registration: July 31 to August 12, 2026

• Telangana NEET counselling registration: August 5 to 12, 2026

• MP NEET counselling registration: August 5 to 13, 2026

• AP NEET counselling registration: August 5 to 12, 2026

NEET UG Counselling 2026: What Candidates Should Do Now

Candidates who have qualified for NEET UG 2026 should closely monitor both the MCC and respective state counselling portals for registration deadlines and schedule changes.

Those participating in MCC Round 1 counselling should complete registration and fee payment before the respective deadlines and carefully submit their college and course preferences during the choice-filling period.

Candidates participating in state counselling should similarly track their state's registration, document verification, merit list, seat matrix, choice filling and allotment schedules.

Since counselling dates can be updated by the respective authorities, candidates should always verify the latest notification before submitting information, making payments or reporting to an allotted institution.

Disclaimer: The dates, seat figures and counselling details presented in this article are based on the information provided in the source material. Candidates should verify the latest official notifications, schedules, seat matrices and admission rules issued by MCC and the respective state counselling authorities before taking any action.