The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the NEET-MDS Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin and Counselling Scheme on its official website. The bulletin lays out the full counselling process for admission to MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) seats under the 50% All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed Universities, Central Universities, and other MCC-administered categories - including registration, fee payment, choice filling and locking, seat allotment, reporting, and document verification.
Direct Link to MCC NEET MDS Counselling 2026
Quick Overview - NEET MDS Counselling 2026
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), under the Directorate General of Health Services |
| Counselling For | MDS admissions - 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, Deemed Universities, Central Universities (DU/BHU/AMU internal quota), AFMC Pune, and ESIC institutions |
| What's New | Information Bulletin and Counselling Scheme released; detailed round-wise dates awaited |
| Official Website | mcc.nic.in |
| State Quota | The remaining 50% seats are counselled separately by respective state authorities, not by MCC |
NEET MDS Counselling 2026: Seat Matrix
| Seat Type | Number of Seats (previous cycle, for reference) |
|---|---|
| All India Quota (AIQ) | 403 |
| Deemed Universities | 1,114 |
| Internal Quota - Delhi University (DU) / BHU | 25 |
| Internal Quota - AMU | 10 |
| AFMC Pune | 2 |
| Total | 1,554 |
NEET MDS Counselling 2026: Registration Fee and Security Deposit
The registration fee and refundable security deposit depend on the candidate's category and the type of seat/institution being applied for.
| Quota / Institution | Category | Registration Fee (Non-refundable) | Security Deposit (Refundable) | Total Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50% AIQ / Central Universities | UR / EWS | ₹1,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 50% AIQ / Central Universities | SC / ST / OBC / PwD | ₹500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| Deemed Universities | All Categories | ₹5,000 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹2,05,000 |
NEET MDS Counselling 2026: Freeze and Float Mechanism
This year's bulletin introduces a formal Freeze and Float system for seat acceptance:
- Freeze: If a candidate accepts and locks the allotted seat, they must report physically to the institute to complete admission formalities.
- Float: If a candidate wishes to be considered for a better seat in a subsequent round, they can opt to "float" - in this case, they are not required to report to the currently allotted institute at that stage.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Carefully verify all personal, academic, and category details before submitting the registration form and choices.
- Registration fees are non-refundable; security deposits are refundable only if MCC's rules on reporting and joining are followed.
- Choices, once locked, cannot be changed for that round.
- Separate registration is required for state quota counselling - this is not managed through the MCC portal.
- Refer only to the official NEET-MDS Counselling Information Bulletin published by MCC for authoritative, round-specific details.