The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the NEET UG 2026 counselling schedule for admission to MBBS, BDS and B.Sc Nursing courses under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed Universities, Central Universities, AIIMS institutions and JIPMER (Puducherry and Karaikal). Round 1 registration opens on August 5, 2026, and candidates can apply online at the official MCC portal, mcc.nic.in. This article covers the complete Round 1 schedule, registration fee, eligibility, required documents and the step-by-step application process, based on the latest official MCC announcements available at the time of writing.
MCC NEET UG 2026 Counselling Registration - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| Counselling For | MBBS, BDS, B.Sc Nursing (15% AIQ, Deemed Universities, Central Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER) |
| Round 1 Registration Start Date | August 5, 2026 |
| Official Website | mcc.nic.in |
| Mode of Registration | Online |
| Total Rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and Online Stray Vacancy Round |
MCC NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Important Dates
As per the schedule released by MCC, the Round 1 process for AIQ, Deemed and Central University seats is structured as follows:
Round 1 Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Verification of tentative seat matrix by institutes | August 4, 2026 |
| Registration and payment window | August 5 to August 12, 2026 |
| Choice filling window | August 6 to August 13, 2026 |
| Choice locking | August 12 (4:00 PM) to August 13 (11:00 AM), 2026 |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | August 17, 2026 |
| Reporting/joining at allotted institute | August 18 to August 22, 2026 |
MCC NEET UG 2026 Counselling Registration Fee
Candidates need to pay a non-refundable registration fee and a refundable security deposit at the time of registration. The fee structure, as per the MCC NEET UG 2026 information bulletin, is as follows:
| Category | Institute Type | Registration Fee (Non-refundable) | Security Deposit (Refundable) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR/EWS | 15% AIQ / Central Universities / AIIMS / JIPMER / AFMC / ESIC / B.Sc Nursing | ₹1,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| SC/ST/OBC/PwD | 15% AIQ / Central Universities / AIIMS / JIPMER / AFMC / ESIC / B.Sc Nursing | ₹500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| All Categories | Deemed Universities | ₹5,000 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹2,05,000 |
Important: The registration fee is non-refundable under all circumstances. The security deposit is refundable if a candidate does not get allotted a seat, or exits within the permitted rules; it may be forfeited for missing reporting deadlines, not joining after allotment in later rounds, or submitting false information. If a candidate registers for both AIQ/Central and Deemed University seats, only the higher (Deemed University) fee structure applies rather than both being charged separately, as reported by multiple sources - candidates should confirm this with the official bulletin before payment.
MCC NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Seat Allotment Process
Seat allotment under MCC counselling follows merit-cum-choice, based on the candidate's NEET UG 2026 rank, category, chosen preferences and seat availability. The general process for each round includes:
- MCC and participating institutes verify the tentative seat matrix.
- Eligible candidates register online and pay the applicable fee.
- Candidates fill and lock their college/course choices in order of preference.
- MCC processes seat allotment based on rank, category reservation and choices filled.
- Seat allotment results are published on the MCC website.
- Allotted candidates report to and join the respective institute within the notified reporting window, carrying original documents for verification.
Candidates who wish to improve their allotment can participate in subsequent rounds as per MCC's upgrade and exit rules, which vary by round (freeze/float options, with different consequences for exiting after each round).
How to Apply for MCC NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Step-by-Step Process
- Visit the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in.
- Click on the NEET UG Counselling 2026 registration link once it is activated on August 5, 2026.
- Register using NEET UG 2026 roll number and other required basic details to generate login credentials.
- Log in and complete the online application form with personal, academic and category details.
- Upload the required documents/photograph as specified in the application form.
- Pay the applicable registration fee and security deposit online through debit card, credit card, UPI or net banking.
- Once the choice-filling window opens, log in again to select and arrange preferred colleges/courses in order of preference.
- Lock the choices within the notified deadline; unlocked choices may be auto-locked as per MCC rules at the end of the window.
- Check the seat allotment result on the scheduled date and download the provisional allotment letter, if allotted.
- Report to the allotted institute within the notified reporting period with all original documents for verification and admission confirmation.
Important Instructions
- Personal details such as father's name, mother's name and address are typically locked once submitted and cannot be edited later - verify all details carefully before final submission.
- Candidates must register afresh in each round if they did not register earlier, were not allotted a seat, or resigned/failed to report in a previous round; registration does not automatically carry forward.
- MCC has directed participating institutes to treat Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted holidays as working days during the counselling period.
- Candidates should avoid last-minute payment or choice-locking and should follow MCC server time strictly, as deadlines are enforced by system time, not local time.
- Furnishing fake certificates, UDID cards or affidavits can lead to cancellation of the allotted seat and possible legal action.
- Candidates are eligible to participate in both MCC (AIQ) counselling and their respective State Quota counselling simultaneously, subject to separate registration with each authority.