The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is expected to announce the NEET UG 2026 counselling schedule soon for admission to MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, AYUSH, and other undergraduate medical courses under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed Universities, Central Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, and other participating institutions.
Along with the counselling schedule, MCC has introduced a new seat upgrade rule to streamline the admission process. The revised guideline aims to improve transparency during seat allotment and subsequent counselling rounds. Candidates planning to participate in the counselling process should carefully review the updated rules before exercising their choices.
The counselling process will include online registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, fee payment, and reporting to the allotted institute. Eligible candidates are advised to keep their NEET UG 2026 scorecard and other required documents ready.
NEET UG 2026 Counselling Latest Updates
- MCC is expected to release the NEET UG 2026 counselling schedule shortly.
- Registration for All India Quota counselling will begin after the official notification.
- The counselling process will be conducted entirely online.
- MCC has introduced a revised seat upgrade rule for the 2026 admission session.
- Candidates can register, fill choices, and participate in multiple counselling rounds through the official portal.
NEET UG 2026 Counselling Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling Name | NEET UG 2026 Counselling |
| Conducting Authority | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) |
| Admission Level | Undergraduate |
| Courses | MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, AYUSH and Other Medical Courses |
| Quota | 15% All India Quota (AIQ) |
| Counselling Mode | Online |
| Status | Schedule Expected Soon |
| Official Website | mcc.nic.in |
Expected Counselling Schedule
| Event | Status |
|---|---|
| Counselling Notification | Expected Soon |
| Online Registration | To Be Announced |
| Choice Filling & Locking | To Be Announced |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | To Be Announced |
| Institute Reporting | To Be Announced |
| Round 2 Counselling | To Be Announced |
| Mop-Up Round | To Be Announced |
| Stray Vacancy Round | To Be Announced |
Who Can Participate?
Candidates fulfilling the following conditions will be eligible for MCC counselling:
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Entrance Exam | Qualified NEET UG 2026 |
| Qualification | Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English |
| Admission | MBBS, BDS and Other UG Medical Courses |
| Registration | Online through MCC Portal |
MCC's New Seat Upgrade Rule
For the 2026 counselling session, the Medical Counselling Committee has introduced a revised seat upgrade policy. The new rule is intended to make the counselling process more transparent and ensure better utilization of available seats.
Candidates opting for seat upgradation should carefully understand the revised guidelines before participating in subsequent counselling rounds. The detailed provisions of the updated rule will be available in the official counselling notification released by MCC.
NEET UG 2026 Counselling Process
The admission process generally includes the following steps:
- Online registration on the MCC portal.
- Payment of the counselling fee.
- Choice filling and locking.
- Seat allotment based on NEET UG rank, preferences, category, and seat availability.
- Downloading the allotment letter.
- Reporting to the allotted institute for document verification and admission.
Documents Required
| Required Documents | Purpose |
|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 Scorecard | Required for counselling |
| NEET UG Admit Card | Identity and verification |
| Class 10 Certificate | Date of birth verification |
| Class 12 Mark Sheet & Passing Certificate | Academic eligibility |
| Aadhaar Card or Other Valid Photo ID | Identity proof |
| Category Certificate (If Applicable) | Reservation benefits |
| PwD Certificate (If Applicable) | Applicable for eligible candidates |
| Passport-size Photographs | Required during admission |
What Happens After Seat Allotment?
Candidates allotted a seat must download the allotment letter, complete document verification, pay the admission fee, and report to the allotted medical college within the prescribed timeline. Failure to complete these formalities may result in cancellation of the allotted seat.
Stay Connected for Latest Updates
The official NEET UG 2026 counselling schedule is expected to be released soon by MCC. Candidates should regularly check the official website for updates regarding registration dates, choice filling, seat allotment, revised counselling guidelines, and the new seat upgrade rule to ensure they do not miss any important deadlines.
