MCC NEET MDS Counselling Schedule 2026 to Be Released Soon
The Medical Counselling Committee will conduct the entire counselling and seat allocation process in online mode. The authority will issue the complete counselling schedule, including registration dates, choice filling, seat allotment and reporting timelines, exclusively through its official website.
Traditionally, MCC begins the counselling process approximately 40 days after the release of the final merit list, and the timeline this year also indicates that the process could start shortly.
Round 1 Registration Likely in Second Week of July
According to counselling experts, the Round 1 registration process for NEET MDS Counselling 2026for the 50 per cent All India Quota (AIQ) seats is expected to begin during the second week of July 2026.
More than 18,000 candidates have qualified the NEET MDS 2026 examination this year and will participate in the counselling process for admission to postgraduate dental programmes across the country.
The counselling process is expected to be conducted in multiple rounds, including:
- Round 1 Counselling
Round 2 Counselling- Subsequent counselling rounds, if required
- Stray Vacancy Round for filling vacant seats
The stray vacancy round is conducted to ensure that any unfilled seats after the regular counselling rounds are allocated to eligible candidates.
NEET MDS Counselling 2026: Documents Required
Candidates participating in the counselling process must keep all necessary documents ready for verification and institute reporting.
| Documents | Purpose |
|---|---|
| NEET MDS Admit Card & Scorecard 2026 | Registration & Allotment Verification |
| BDS Degree Certificate & Mark Sheets | Mandatory Institute Reporting |
| Internship Completion Certificate (By May 31, 2026) | Eligibility Compliance Checks |
| State Dental Council Registration Certificate | Medical Council Verification |
Importance of Document Verification
Candidates are advised to ensure that all documents are:
- Original and valid
- Uploaded and submitted as per prescribed guidelines
- Available in the required format during counselling and institute reporting
Any discrepancy in documents or failure to produce the required certificates may affect the admission process and could lead to cancellation of candidature.
Particular attention should be paid to the Internship Completion Certificate, as candidates must have completed their compulsory internship by May 31, 2026, to fulfil eligibility requirements for admission.
What Qualified Candidates Should Do Now
Candidates who have qualified for NEET MDS 2026 should:
- Regularly visit mcc.nic.in for official announcements.
- Keep all required documents ready for verification.
- Prepare scanned copies of certificates and academic records.
- Stay updated regarding registration dates, choice filling and seat allotment schedules.
- Carefully read the counselling instructions once the official notification is released.
With the counselling schedule expected to be announced soon and Round 1 registration likely to begin during the second week of July 2026, qualified candidates are advised to stay prepared and complete all documentation in advance to avoid last-minute issues during the admission process.