MCC NEET 2026 Counselling Highlights: MBBS admission schedule out soon; qualifying cut-offs, colleges

The top 20 AIIMS participating in the NEET UG counselling 2026 are given below:

• AIIMS Bathinda
• AIIMS Bilaspur
• AIIMS Guwahati
• AIIMS Jammu
• AIIMS Mangalagiri
• AIIMS Rajkot
• AIIMS Bhubaneswar
• AIIMS Bibinagar
• AIIMS Deoghar
• AIIMS Gorakhpur
• AIIMS Jodhpur
• AIIMS Kalyani
• AIIMS Madurai
• AIIMS Nagpur
• AIIMS New Delhi
• AIIMS Patna
• AIIMS Rae Bareli
• AIIMS Raipur
• AIIMS Rishikesh
• AIIMS Bhopal

The expected cutoff marks for all types of institutions are:

The seats under MCC NEET Counselling 2026 are as follows:

The top 10 medical colleges in UP are:

• King George's Medical University, Lucknow
• Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow
• Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut
• GSVM Medical College, Kanpur
• Government Institute of Medical Sciences, Greater Noida
• Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra
• Moti Lal Nehru Medical College, Allahabad
• Baba Raghav Das Medical College, Gorakhpur
• Maharani Laxmibai Medical College, Jhansi
• Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai

The last year counselling fees are as follows:

The important documents required during the MCC NEET Counselling 2026 are as follows:

• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
• NEET Scorecard
• Class 10 Certificate
• Class 12 Mark Sheet
• Identity Proof
• Passport-size Photographs
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile Certificate (where required)
• Allotment Letter
• In 2025, MCC issued the NEET UG counselling dates on July 12, and the round 1 registration commenced on July 21, 2025

The Medical Counselling Committee, under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), administers the NEET UG 2026 counselling for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats and several central institutions.

Candidates can check the types of Universities participating in the NEET UG 2026 below:

1. AIIMS
2. JIPMER
3. Central Universities
4. Deemed Universities

Check the NEET 2026 Total Medical Seats below:

Candidates can check the reservation policy for the Central Universities and institutions as follows:

• 10% of the seats are reserved for the category General-Economically Weaker Section (GEN-EWS)
• 15% of the seats are reserved for the category Scheduled Caste (SC)
• 7.5% for the category Scheduled Tribe (ST)
• 27% for the category Other Backward Classes belonging to the Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL)
• 5% seats (Horizontal Reservation) for PwBD candidates

The authorities will fill 85% of the remaining seats in government medical colleges and 100% of the seats in private medical colleges across the state as per the candidate's rank. NEET UG Counselling 2026 differs from state to state.

Check the NEET Counselling 2026 Highlights below:

Check the seats covered under MCC NEET counselling 2026 are mentioned below:

1. 15% All India Quota seats MBBS/ BDS seats of states
2. 100% MBBS/ BDS seats of BHU open
3. AIIMS open seats- 100% MBBS Seats of AIIMS across India
4. JIPMER open (Puducherry/ Karaikal)
5. AMU open
6. 15% All India Quota seats of DU/ I.P University (VMMC/ ABVIMS/ESIC Dental)
7. Jamia open seats- Faculty of Dentistry (Jamia Milia Islamia)
8. 15% All India Quota seats of ESIC

Candidates can check the NEET 2026 last year's counselling fees below:

Candidates can check the general expected cutoff marks below:

The common mistakes made by the candidates during MCC counselling are:

1. Missing the registration deadline
2. Filling too few college choices
3. Not locking choices
4. Ignoring Seat Matrix and Previous Year's Cutoffs
5. Not Checking the Seat Allotment Result
6. Missing the Reporting Deadline
7. Uploading Incorrect or Incomplete Documents
8. Not Understanding Round-wise Exit and Upgradation Rules
9. Assuming MCC and State Counselling Are the Same
10. Relying Only on Social Media Updates

Candidates can check the top 10 medical colleges in UP below:

• King George's Medical University, Lucknow
• Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow
• Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut
• GSVM Medical College, Kanpur
• Government Institute of Medical Sciences, Greater Noida
• Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra
• Moti Lal Nehru Medical College, Allahabad
• Baba Raghav Das Medical College, Gorakhpur
• Maharani Laxmibai Medical College, Jhansi
• Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai

The list of required documents for MCC NEET UG counselling 2026 are as follows.

1. NEET Admit Card
2. NEET scorecard
3. Class 10 certificate and mark sheet (for date of birth)
4. Class 12 certificate and mark sheet
5. ID proof (Aadhar/PAN Card/Driving License/Passport)
6. Eight passport-size photographs
7. Provisional Allotment Letter
8. Caste Certificate (if applicable)
9. PwD Certificate (if applicable)

Check the steps involved in the MCC NEET UG 2026 counselling process below:

• Register and pay the fees.
• Choice filling and locking.
• Seat allotment.
• Report to the allotted Medical/Dental College
• Re-allotment of vacant seats

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will publish the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 counselling dates soon on the official website of MCC.

Check the documents required for NEET counselling 2026 below:

1. NEET Admit Card
2. NEET Scorecard or Rank Letter
3. Class 10 certificate and mark sheet (for date of birth)
4. Class 12 certificate and mark sheet
5. ID proof (Aadhar/PAN Card/Driving License/Passport)
6. Eight passport-size photographs
7. Provisional Allotment Letter
8. Caste Certificate (if applicable)
9. PwD Certificate (if applicable)

Candidates can check the Seats Under MCC NEET Counselling 2026 below:

Candidates can check the MCC NEET 2026 Counselling 2026 key highlights below:

Candidates can check the important changes in NEET UG 2026 counselling below:

Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has introduced a series of candidate-friendly reforms ahead of the NEET UG 2026 counselling process , including removing requirement for physical reporting during seat upgradation, enabling online seat resignation and allowing NRI quota applicants to upload documents through the counselling portal.

Candidates can check the steps involved for MCC NEET counselling 2026 below:

• Register and pay the fees.
• Choice filling and locking.
• Seat allotment.
• Report to the allotted medical/dental college.
• Re-allotment of vacant seats.

Candidates can check the general expected cutoff marks:

Candidates can check the steps involved for MCC counselling 2026 below:

• Register and pay the fees.
• Choice filling and locking.
• Seat allotment.
• Report to the allotted medical/dental college.
• Re-allotment of vacant seats.

Here is the table given below containing govt medical colleges and their expected cut-offs for MBBS admissions through NEET UG 2026.

NEET UG 2026 cut-offs rise across categories. The general qualifying marks have increased to 715-213.

The reservation policy of the central government is followed, and the same is applied only to the seats contributed by AIIMS to MCC:

• S.C.- 15%
• S.T.- 7.5%
• O.B.C.- (Non-Creamy Layer) as per the Central OBC list – 27%
• EWS – as per Central Government norms – 10%
• PwD-Horizontal Reservation as per NMC norms - 5%
• Foreign National seats**
• **For the foreign national seats, only OCI/PIO/foreign national candidates will be eligible.

The fees for the Foreign National seats will be determined by AIIMS authorities and the roster for the 100% AIIMS seats shall be applied by the MCC of DGHS, MoHFW.

Yes, candidates appearing for the counselling are advised to keep their NEET admit card 2026. Candidates can access the re NEET admit card 2026 link on the official website.

Candidates can follow these steps to apply for NEET UG counselling

• Visit the official MCC counselling website
• On homepage, click on the "UG Medical Counselling" link
• In the next step, register using your NEET UG application number, roll number, and other required details
• Create a password and log in to your candidate account
• Pay the counselling registration fee and security deposit online
• Fill in the required personal, academic, and category details
• Select and arrange your preferred colleges and courses in order of preference
• Lock your choices before the deadline
• Download and save the confirmation page for future reference

Candidates can find the types of Universities participating in the NEET UG 2026 below:

• AIIMS
• JIPMER
• Central Universities
• Deemed Universities

Candidates can check the NEET 2026 Counselling Seat Matrix below:

• 15% All-India Quota seats MBBS/BDS Seats of States
• BHU OPEN seats – 100 % (MBBS and BDS)
• AIIMS open seats – 100% MBBS Seats of AIIMS across India
• JIPMER Open quota seats (Puducherry/ Karaikal)
• AMU Open quota seats
• 15% All India Quota seats of DU/IP University
• Jamia Open seats – Faculty of Dentistry (Jamia Milia Islamia)
• 15% All India Quota Seats of ESIC
• 100% seats in Deemed Universities
• BSc Nursing programs in selected participating institutes

Candidates can check the documents required for MCC NEET 2026 Counselling below:

• NEET UG 2026 admit card
• NEET scorecard
• Class 10 certificate
• Class 12 mark sheet
• Identity proof
• Passport-size photographs
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• PwD certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile certificate (where required)
• Allotment letter

Candidates can check the common mistakes to avoid during MCC NEET counselling 2026 below:

• Missing the registration deadline.
• Filling too few college choices
• Not locking choices
• Ignoring seat matrix and previous year's cutoffs
• Not checking the seat allotment result
• Missing the reporting deadline
• Uploading incorrect or incomplete documents
• Not understanding round-wise exit and upgradation rules
• Assuming MCC and state counselling are the same

Candidates can check the MCC NEET UG reservation policy 2026 below:

• 10% of the seats are reserved for the category General-Economically Weaker Section (GEN-EWS)
• 15% of the seats are reserved for the category Scheduled Caste (SC)
• 7.5% for the category Scheduled Tribe (ST)
• 27% for the category Other Backward Classes belonging to the Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL)
• 5% seats (Horizontal Reservation) for PwBD candidates

Candidates can check the steps involved for MCC NEET counselling 2026 below:

• Register and pay the fees.
• Choice filling and locking.
• Seat allotment.
• Report to the allotted medical/dental college.
• Re-allotment of vacant seats.

Candidates can check the NEET UG 2026 category-wise reservation below:

• General-Economically Weaker Section (GEN-EWS): 10%
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 15%
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5%
• Other Backward Classes – Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL): 27%
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 5% (Horizontal Reservation)

Check the MCC NEET counselling vs state counselling below:

The last year category-wise NEET counselling fees are as follows:

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) administers NEET counselling for 15% AIQ MBBS/BDS seats, 100% seats of AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU, AMU, ESIC, deemed universities, and other participating central institutions.

Check the details below regarding the MCC NEET counselling 2026:

Candidates can check the NEET UG counselling seat matrix below:

• 15% All India Quota seats MBBS/ BDS Seats of States,
• BHU OPEN seats - 100 % (MBBS and BDS)
• AIIMS Open seats- 100% MBBS Seats of AIIMS across India
• JIPMER Open quota seats (Puducherry/ Karaikal)
• AMU Open quota seats
• 15% All India Quota seats of DU/ I.P University
• Jamia Open seats- Faculty of Dentistry (Jamia Milia Islamia)
• 15% All India Quota Seats of ESIC
• 100% seats in Deemed Universities
• BSc Nursing programs in selected participating institutes

The 20 AIIMS participating in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) counselling 2026 are AIIMS Bathinda, AIIMS Bilaspur, AIIMS Guwahati, AIIMS Jammu, AIIMS Mangalagiri, AIIMS Rajkot, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, AIIMS Bibinagar, AIIMS Deoghar, AIIMS Gorakhpur, AIIMS Jodhpur, AIIMS Kalyani, AIIMS Madurai, AIIMS Nagpur, AIIMS New Delhi, AIIMS Patna, AIIMS Rae Bareli, AIIMS Raipur, AIIMS Rishikesh, and AIIMS Bhopal.

Candidates can check the government medical colleges and their expected cut-offs for MBBS admissions via NEET UG 2026 below:

Candidates can check the last year NEET UG 2026 category-wise counselling fees, which are as follows:

The State authorities will fill 85% of the remaining seats in government medical colleges and 100% of the seats in private medical colleges across the state based on the rank scored. The NEET UG Counselling 2026 varies from state to state.

Check the list of colleges under NEET AIQ counselling 2026 below:

1. Delhi University (LHMC, UCMS, MAMC): - 85% institutional quota seats for Delhi candidates (who have passed their 10+2 from Delhi). 15% of seats are open to students from all over India.
2. Aligarh Muslim University (AMU):- 50% Institutional reservation for candidates who have studied for the past 3 years in AMU schools. The remaining 50% of seats are open for All India candidates.
3. Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi: 47 seats are open to All India candidates. The rest 3 seats fall under the JMI internal quota and are open to students who have passed their 10+ 2 from Jamia Schools.
4. BHU: Open to All India candidates
5. IPU University (VMMC & SJH): 15% seats for All India and 85% of seats for students who have passed their 10+2 from Delhi.

Even after the increase in the qualifying cutoff, admission through NEET scores 2026 to top government colleges will remain highly competitive. As per the previous year's data, JIPMER Puducherry closed at AIR 258, UCMS Delhi at AIR 559, and VMMC Delhi at AIR 132 for the General category.

Check the eligibility criteria for NEET Counselling 2026 below:

1. Qualified NEET UG 2026.
2. Fulfil the eligibility criteria prescribed by NMC and MCC.
3. Meet the category-specific qualifying percentile.
4. Register online within the stipulated period.
5. Possess all required original documents.

Among all AIIMS institutes, AIIMS Madurai is one of the highest-ranking institutes at AIR 3597 in NEET 2025 as per the previous year data, followed by AIIMS Vijaypur and AIIMS Guwahati.

Check the MCC NEET UG reservation policy 2026 below:

1. 10% of the seats are reserved for the category General-Economically Weaker Section (GEN-EWS)
2. 15% of the seats are reserved for the category Scheduled Caste (SC)
3. 7.5% for the category Scheduled Tribe (ST)
4. 27% for the category Other Backward Classes belonging to the Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL)
5. 5% seats (Horizontal Reservation) for PwBD candidates

Check the documents required for the State Quota NEET 2026 Counselling below:

• Domicile certificate
• Residence proof
• Income certificate
• Minority certificate
• State reservation affidavit

The AIIMS Delhi NEET 2026 Cutoff is expected to remain on the higher side. Admissions close in Round 1 itself, and last year, the closing rank for AIIMS Delhi was 48.

The NEET UG 2026 Category-wise reservation is given below:

1. General-Economically Weaker Section (GEN-EWS): 10%
2. Scheduled Caste (SC): 15%
3. Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5%
4. Other Backward Classes – Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL): 27%
5. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 5% (Horizontal Reservation)

Here is the list of documents required for MCC NEET UG counselling 2026:

1. NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
2. NEET Scorecard
3. Class 10 Certificate
4. Class 12 Mark Sheet
5. Identity Proof
6. Passport-size Photographs
7. Category Certificate (if applicable)
8. PwD Certificate (if applicable)
9. Domicile Certificate (where required)
10. Allotment Letter

List of documents required for the NRI/ OCI candidates who are appearing for the deemed universities are:

• Passport copy of sponsor, embassy certificate
• Sponsorship affidavit (stating that the sponsor is ready to bear the expenses for the whole duration of study)
• Relationship Affidavit (Relation of Candidate with the sponsor)

The common mistakes done by the candidates during MCC counselling are:

• Missing the registration deadline
• Filling too few college choices
• Not locking choices
• Ignoring Seat Matrix and Previous Year's Cutoffs
• Not Checking the Seat Allotment Result
• Missing the Reporting Deadline
• Uploading Incorrect or Incomplete Documents
• Not Understanding Round-wise Exit and Upgradation Rules
• Assuming MCC and State Counselling Are the Same
• Relying Only on Social Media Updates

The NEET 2026 total medical seats are:

The types of universities participating in the NEET UG 2026 are:

1. AIIMS
2. JIPMER
3. Central Universities
4. Deemed Universities

The total number of medical seats are given below:

• MBBS: 1,36,939
• BDS: ~ 27,868
• AYUSH: ~ 53,000
• BVSc: ~ 6,000

The top 10 government colleges in Maharashtra is given below:

• AFMC Pune - Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
• Grant Medical College, Mumbai
• BJMC Pune - BJ Government Medical College, Pune
• AIIMS Nagpur - All India Institute of Medical Sciences Nagpur
• Government Medical College, Ambernath
• Government Medical College, Amravati
• Government Medical College and District Hospital, Ratnagiri
• GSMC Mumbai - Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai
• LTMMC Mumbai - Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion, Mumbai
• TNMC Mumbai - Topiwala National Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai

The seats covered under NEET counselling 2026 are:

• 15% All India Quota seats MBBS/ BDS Seats of States,
• BHU OPEN seats - 100 % (MBBS and BDS)
• AIIMS Open seats- 100% MBBS Seats of AIIMS across India
• JIPMER Open quota seats (Puducherry/ Karaikal)
• AMU Open quota seats
• 15% All India Quota seats of DU/ I.P University
• Jamia Open seats- Faculty of Dentistry (Jamia Milia Islamia)
• 15% All India Quota Seats of ESIC
• 100% seats in Deemed Universities
• BSc Nursing programs in selected participating institutes

The last year NEET UG counselling fees are as follows:

The important documents for MCC NEET 2026 Counselling are as follows:

• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
• NEET Scorecard
• Class 10 Certificate
• Class 12 Mark Sheet
• Identity Proof
• Passport-size Photographs
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile Certificate (where required)
• Allotment Letter

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), will conduct the NEET UG 2026 counselling.

The important documents for the state quota NEET 2026 Counselling are:

• Domicile certificate
• Residence proof
• Income certificate
• Minority certificate
• State reservation affidavit

The steps involved in MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 are:

• Register and pay the fees
• Choice filling and locking
• Seat allotment
• Report to the allotted Medical/Dental College
• Re-allotment of vacant seats

The 2025 cut-off marks vas 2026 are as follows:

The last three years' counselling dates are:

As per NIRF Rankings, the top 10 colleges in India are:

Check the top 10 medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh:

1. King George's Medical University, Lucknow
2. Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow
3. Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut
4. GSVM Medical College, Kanpur
5. Government Institute of Medical Sciences, Greater Noida
6. Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra
7. Moti Lal Nehru Medical College, Allahabad
8. Baba Raghav Das Medical College, Gorakhpur
9. Maharani Laxmibai Medical College, Jhansi
10. Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai

Check the 10 AIIMS colleges participating in the NEET UG counselling 2026 are:

1. AIIMS Bathinda
2. AIIMS Bilaspur
3. AIIMS Guwahati
4. AIIMS Jammu
5. AIIMS Mangalagiri
6. AIIMS Rajkot
7. AIIMS Bhubaneswar
8. AIIMS Bibinagar
9. AIIMS Deoghar
10. AIIMS Gorakhpur

Check the documents required for MCC NEET 2026 Counselling below:

• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
• NEET Scorecard
• Class 10 Certificate
• Class 12 Mark Sheet
• Identity Proof
• Passport-size Photographs
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile Certificate (where required)
• Allotment Letter

Check the reservation policy of NEET counselling 2026 is:

1. 15% All India Quota seats MBBS/ BDS Seats of States,
2. BHU OPEN seats - 100 % (MBBS and BDS)
3. AIIMS Open seats- 100% MBBS Seats of AIIMS across India
4. JIPMER Open quota seats (Puducherry/ Karaikal)
5. AMU Open quota seats
6. 15% All India Quota seats of DU/ I.P University
7. Jamia Open seats- Faculty of Dentistry (Jamia Milia Islamia)
8. 15% All India Quota Seats of ESIC
9. 100% seats in Deemed Universities
10. BSc Nursing programs in selected participating institutes

The total number of medical seats for NEET UG Counselling 2026 is mentioned below:

• MBBS: 1,36,939
• BDS: ~ 27,868
• AYUSH: ~ 53,000
• BVSc: ~ 6,000

Candidates can check the types of universities participating in the NEET UG 2026:

1. AIIMS
2. JIPMER
3. Central Universities
4. Deemed Universities

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will announce the MCC NEET UG 2026 counselling dates soon on its official website, mcc.nic.in. Candidates are advised to keep checking the website for the latest updates.

Check the steps included in the NEET UG counselling 2026 process for MBBS and BDS admission, as follows:

• Counselling Registration
• Fee payment
• Admission choice filling and locking
• Seat allotment
• Reporting and joining

The MCC will conduct the NEET UG counselling 2026 for 15% AIQ seats in online mode. The authority will release the NEET UG counselling schedule on mcc.nic.in.

Check the list of required documents for MCC NEET UG counselling 2026 below:

1. NEET Admit Card
2. NEET scorecard
3. Class 10 certificate and mark sheet (for date of birth)
4. Class 12 certificate and mark sheet
5. ID proof (Aadhar/PAN Card/Driving License/Passport)
6. Eight passport-size photographs
7. Provisional Allotment Letter
8. Caste Certificate (if applicable)
9. PwD Certificate (if applicable)

No, the NEET UG 2025 counselling schedule is likely to be out soon by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). Candidates can expect the counselling to begin in early August 2026.

Yes, eligible candidates can participate in both 15% All India Quota (AIQ) counselling held by MCC and 85% state quota counselling, provided they meet the respective eligibility criteria.

The NEET 2026 counselling dates will be announced soon on the MCC’s official website: mcc.nic.in. The authority will issue the schedule soon.

The NEET counselling 2026 is held in four rounds, which include Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and Stray Vacancy Round. If seats remain unfilled, the authority administers more rounds for NEET counselling 2026.

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) administers the NEET UG 2026 counselling. Candidates will be able to access the NEET UG 2026 counselling schedule soon.

No, the NEET counselling 2026 has not begun yet. The NTA released the Re-NEET 2026 results on July 16. The MCC will soon announce the NEET UG counselling dates 2026 on the official website.

Yes. A birth certificate or a high school pass certificate will serve as a birth certificate might be required for the NEET UG 2026 counselling.

The document verification process for NEET UG counselling 2026 includes the candidate's original and photocopies of educational certificates and mark sheets, such as Class 10 and 12 board exam results.

For MCC NEET UG counselling 2026, candidates need their NEET UG admit card, scorecard, class 10 and 12 marksheets and certificates, and a valid government ID.

The qualifying cutoffs for the Re-NEET UG 2026 are as follows:

Candidates can check the top 10 government colleges in Maharashtra:

1. AFMC Pune - Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
2. Grant Medical College, Mumbai
3. BJMC Pune - BJ Government Medical College, Pune
4. AIIMS Nagpur - All India Institute of Medical Sciences Nagpur
5. Government Medical College, Ambernath
6. Government Medical College, Amravati
7. Government Medical College and District Hospital, Ratnagiri
8. GSMC Mumbai - Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai
9. LTMMC Mumbai - Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion, Mumbai
10. TNMC Mumbai - Topiwala National Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai

Check the govt medical colleges and their expected cut-offs for MBBS admissions via NEET UG 2026 below:

Candidates can view the NEET 2026 Total Medical Seats below:

Check the NEET 2026 UG Counselling Seat Matrix below:

• 15% All India Quota seats MBBS/ BDS Seats of States,
• BHU OPEN seats - 100 % (MBBS and BDS)
• AIIMS Open seats- 100% MBBS Seats of AIIMS across India
• JIPMER Open quota seats (Puducherry/ Karaikal)
• AMU Open quota seats
• 15% All India Quota seats of DU/ I.P University
• Jamia Open seats- Faculty of Dentistry (Jamia Milia Islamia)
• 15% All India Quota Seats of ESIC
• 100% seats in Deemed Universities
• BSc Nursing programs in selected participating institutes

Check the NEET Counselling 2026 Highlights below:

The government medical seats are categorised into two categories as per the MCC NEET counselling. While the eligibility rules differ from state to state, most authorities consider factors such as domicile, years of schooling, permanent residence, nativity, or the service status of parents.

1. 15% All India Quota (AIQ): Conducted by MCC, open to eligible candidates across India.
2. 85% State Quota: Conducted by individual state counselling authorities for candidates meeting the state's domicile or residency requirements.

Candidates can check the top 10 medical colleges in UP through NEET UG 2026 counselling are:

1. King George's Medical University, Lucknow
2. Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow
3. Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut
4. GSVM Medical College, Kanpur
5. Government Institute of Medical Sciences, Greater Noida
6. Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra
7. Moti Lal Nehru Medical College, Allahabad
8. Baba Raghav Das Medical College, Gorakhpur
9. Maharani Laxmibai Medical College, Jhansi
10. Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai

Check the previous year's NEET Counselling Dates below:

Candidates can check the general expected cutoff marks:

Check the steps involved in the MCC NEET counselling 2026 are:

• Register and pay the fees.
• Choice filling and locking.
• Seat allotment.
• Report to the allotted Medical/Dental College
• Re-allotment of vacant seats

Candidates can check last year's counselling fees:

Candidates can check the common mistakes made by candidates during MCC counselling:

1. Missing the registration deadline
2. Filling too few college choices
3. Not locking choices
4. Ignoring Seat Matrix and Previous Year's Cutoffs
5. Not Checking the Seat Allotment Result
6. Missing the Reporting Deadline
7. Uploading Incorrect or Incomplete Documents
8. Not Understanding Round-wise Exit and Upgradation Rules
9. Assuming MCC and State Counselling Are the Same
10. Relying Only on Social Media Updates

The NEET UG 2026 counselling will be administered by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

For admission to medical colleges, the All India Merit List of the qualified candidates will be prepared based on All India Rank (AIR), and candidates will get admission to UG medical courses from the provided list only, with the existing reservation policy.

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will announce the MCC NEET UG 2026 counselling dates soon on its official website, mcc.nic.in.

Check the steps included in the NEET UG counselling 2026 process for MBBS and BDS admission below:

1. Counselling Registration
2. Fee payment
3. Admission choice filling and locking
4. Seat allotment
5. Reporting and joining

The online counselling is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) of the Directorate General of Health Services for Undergraduate Medical Courses. The details for online counselling will be released on the MCC website mcc.nic.in/UGCounselling/ soon.

The MCC conducts the NEET UG counselling 2026 in four rounds, including rounds 1, 2, 3, and a stray vacancy round.

Check the list of required documents for NEET UG counselling 2026 below:

1. NEET Admit Card
2. NEET scorecard
3. Class 10 certificate and mark sheet (for date of birth)
4. Class 12 certificate and mark sheet
5. ID proof (Aadhar/PAN Card/Driving License/Passport)
6. Eight passport-size photographs
7. Provisional Allotment Letter
8. Caste Certificate (if applicable)
9. PwD Certificate (if applicable)

The MCC will conduct the NEET UG 2026 counselling for 15% AIQ seats in online mode. The authority will release the NEET UG counselling schedule 2026 on mcc.nic.in.

The NEET 2026 SC category cutoff is at 212 to 177 marks at the 40th percentile. As per the previous year, the official SC cutoff for NEET 2026 is higher, reflecting an increase in the qualifying marks.

No, the NEET UG 2026 counselling schedule is expected to be released soon by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). Candidates can expect the counselling to begin in early August 2026.

As per the NMC NEET seat matrix, government medical colleges now offer 63,296 MBBS seats, while private medical colleges have 73,643 seats. This marks an overall increase of 9,911 MBBS seats compared to the previous year.

Candidates can check the seats covered under MCC NEET UG 2026 counselling below:

1. 15% All India Quota seats MBBS and BDS seats of states
2. 100% MBBS and BDS Seats of BHU OPEN
3. AIIMS Open Seats: 100% MBBS Seats of AIIMS across India
4. JIPMER Open (Puducherry and Karaikal) and internal seats (Domicile)
5. AMU open and internal seats
6. 85% Internal quota/domicile seats of DU, IP University (VMMC/
7. ABVIMS/ESIC Dental)
8. Jamia Open seats- Faculty of Dentistry (Jamia Milia Islamia) and internal seats
9. 15% All India Quota Seats of ESIC & Insured Persons quota seats
10. AFMC: Only registration
11. 100% BSc (Nursing) of selected Central BSc Nursing Institutes
12. Counselling under MCC shall include 100% seats of Deemed Universities, including 15% NRI seats

The types of universities participating in the NEET UG 2026 are:

• AIIMS
• JIPMER
• Central Universities
• Deemed Universities

The last year counsellng fees are as follows:

The steps included in the NEET UG counselling 2026 process are:

• Counselling registration
• Fee payment
• Admission choice filling and locking
• Seat allotment
• Reporting and joining

The previous year UP NEET cutoffs are as follows:

The common mistakes doen by the applicants are:

• Missing the MCC registration deadline
• Selecting a limited number of college preferences
• Failing to lock filled choices before the deadline
• Overlooking the seat matrix and previous years' cut-off trends
• Not checking the seat allotment results on time
• Failing to report to the allotted institute within the deadline
• Submitting incomplete or incorrect documents for verification
• Not understanding the rules for exit, upgradation, and free exit in different counselling rounds
• Confusing MCC counselling with state counselling
• Depending solely on social media instead of official MCC notifications

The counselling process will consists the following rounds:

• Round 1
• Round 2
• Round 3
• Stray vacancy round

The list of documents required during the MCC NEET Counselling 2026 are:

• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
• NEET Scorecard
• Class 10 Certificate
• Class 12 Mark Sheet
• Identity Proof
• Passport-size Photographs
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile Certificate (where required)
• Allotment Letter

To appear for the MCC NEET counselling 2026, candidates must fullfil the following eligibility:

• Have qualified NEET UG 2026
• Fulfil the eligibility criteria prescribed by NMC and MCC
• Meet the category-specific qualifying percentile
• Register online within the stipulated period
• Possess all required original documents

NRI/OCI candidates applying for admission to deemed universities will be required to submit specific documents as part of the verification process. The required documents include:

• Passport copy of the sponsor
• Embassy certificate
• Sponsorship affidavit confirming that the sponsor will bear the candidate’s educational and other expenses for the entire duration of the course
• Relationship affidavit establishing the relationship between the candidate and the sponsor

MCC has released guidelines for candidates applying under the NRI/OCI category or seeking a change of nationality status from Indian to NRI for the 2026–27 academic session. NRI/OCI category candidates may be required to submit valid supporting documents and legal proofs during the counselling process.

NRI/OCI candidates are advised to keep all necessary documents ready well in advance to avoid last-minute issues. These may include sponsor details, proof of relationship with the sponsor, passport-related documents, affidavits, and other required legal documents. Candidates should also carefully review the final MCC NEET UG 2026 counselling guidelines for updated requirements and procedures.

The most important update for students to follow is the official MCC NEET UG 2026 Round 1 counselling schedule. Candidates should avoid depending on unverified dates shared on social media and refer only to updates released by MCC. The official schedule will provide details about key events, including the registration period, fee payment deadline, choice filling and locking timeline, seat allotment process, result declaration date, and reporting schedule. Students must carefully verify that they are referring to the NEET UG 2026 counselling schedule and not an outdated document from previous years or schedules related to other counselling processes such as NEET PG, Super Speciality (SS), or AYUSH admissions.

No. NEET marks and rank are important factors, but seat allotment is not determined solely by a candidate’s score. The allotment process also considers factors such as category-wise reservation criteria, availability of seats, choices filled by candidates, and the rules prescribed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). Candidates with higher NEET 2026 ranks generally have better chances of securing preferred colleges and courses. However, the final seat allocation depends on the combination of rank, preferences, eligibility criteria, and seats available during each counselling round.

Through MCC NEET UG Counselling, eligible candidates can seek admission to a range of undergraduate medical programmes offered by participating institutes. The courses available under the counselling process include:

• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
• BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
• B.Sc Nursing (offered by participating institutes)
• Other undergraduate medical programmes as notified by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)

Yes, the security deposit is refundable. It is returned to candidates as per MCC counselling guidelines after the completion of the admission process, provided all applicable conditions are fulfilled. Candidates must ensure they follow the counselling rules and complete all required formalities to be eligible for the refund.

After the NEET UG counselling 2026 schedule is released, candidates will be required to register online through the official MCC portal. The counselling process will include registration, fee payment, submission of required details, choice filling and locking, seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted institute for admission confirmation.

Yes, after each round of NEET UG 2026 counselling, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is expected to publish the seat allotment results, along with the opening and closing ranks for participating colleges and courses. These rank lists help candidates analyse admission trends, compare cut-offs across institutes, and make better choices in the next counselling rounds.

Once the registration window opens, it generally remains active for less than a week, and candidates are expected to complete the registration process within the prescribed deadline. MCC typically does not extend the registration period due to reasons such as examinations, illness, or unawareness of the schedule. Therefore, candidates should monitor the official portal daily to avoid missing counselling deadlines.

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is expected to conduct the NEET UG 2026 counselling in multiple phases to fill vacant MBBS, BDS, and other undergraduate medical seats. The counselling process is likely to include the following rounds:

• Round 1
• Round 2
• Round 3
• Stray vacancy round

Each round will have separate schedules for registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting. Candidates who are not allotted seats or want a better sear can participate in subsequent rounds as per the MCC counselling guidelines.

After the MCC releases the NEET UG 2026 seat allotment results, shortlisted candidates should report to their allotted institute within the specified reporting period. During reporting, candidates should complete the document verification process by submitting all the necessary original certificates along with self-attested photocopies. Failure to report or produce the required documents within the deadline may result in the cancellation of the allotted seat.

Free Exit (Round 1 only): Candidates allotted a seat in round 1 can choose not to join or report to the allotted college without any penalty. In such cases, the security deposit will not be forfeited, and candidates will remain eligible to participate in the subsequent rounds of MCC NEET UG counselling.

Exit with Forfeiture: Under the exit with forfeiture provision, candidates who leave the counselling process after the specified stage or fail to comply with the applicable rules will lose their security deposit, and any applicable fees paid will not be refunded. The exact conditions for forfeiture are governed by the MCC counselling guidelines for each round.

There are a few common mistakes that students should avoid during MCC NEET 2026 counselling

• Missing the MCC registration deadline
• Selecting a limited number of college preferences
• Failing to lock filled choices before the deadline
• Overlooking the seat matrix and previous years' cut-off trends
• Not checking the seat allotment results on time
• Failing to report to the allotted institute within the deadline
• Submitting incomplete or incorrect documents for verification
• Not understanding the rules for exit, upgradation, and free exit in different counselling rounds
• Confusing MCC counselling with state counselling
• Depending solely on social media instead of official MCC notifications

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts counselling for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) MBBS and BDS seats, along with admissions to AIIMS, JIPMER, central universities, deemed universities, ESIC institutes, and other participating medical and dental colleges across the country.

• 15% All India Quota seats MBBS/ BDS seats of states,
• 100% MBBS/ BDS seats of BHU OPEN
• AIIMS open seats- 100% MBBS seats of AIIMS across India
• JIPMER open (Puducherry/ Karaikal)
• AMU open
• 15% All India quota seatsof DU/ I.P University (VMMC/ ABVIMS/ESIC Dental)
• Jamia open seats- Faculty of Dentistry (Jamia Milia Islamia)
• 15% All India quota seats of ESIC

Canddiates can check the process for MCC NEET Counselling 2026 below:

• Step1: MCC NEET Counselling registration
• Step 2: MCC NEET Counselling 2026 choice filling and locking
• Step 3: MCC NEET Counselling 2026 seat allotment and result
• Step 4: Document verification and reporting to the college

Canddiates can find the institutional quota for NEET UG 2026 counselling below:

• Delhi University (LHMC, UCMS, MAMC): Of the total seats, 85% are reserved for Delhi candidates who have completed their Class 12 from a recognised school in Delhi. The remaining 15% seats are available under the All India Quota (AIQ).
• Aligarh Muslim University (AMU): 50% of the seats are reserved for candidates who have studied in AMU schools for the last three years. The other 50% seats are filled through the All India Quota.
• Banaras Hindu University (BHU): All seats are open to eligible candidates from across India through the All India counselling process.
• Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), Delhi: Out of the total seats, 47 are available to All India candidates, while 3 seats are reserved under the JMI internal quota for students who have passed Class 12 from Jamia Schools.
• Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) – VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital: 15% of the seats are filled through the All India Quota, while 85% are reserved for candidates who have completed their Class 12 from Delhi.

MCC NEET counselling and state-level counselling are separate admission processes conducted in parallel.

Candidates applying for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats through the MCC NEET UG 2026 counselling process should ensure they meet the eligibility requirements before registering. Check the eligibility criteria:

• Must have qualified the NEET UG 2026 examination
• Should satisfy the eligibility criteria specified by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
• Must secure the minimum qualifying percentile applicable to their category
• Complete the online registration within the notified counselling schedule
• Keep all original documents ready for verification during the admission process

Candidates planning to appear for MCC NEET counselling 2026 can check the overview in the table below.

According to the MCC seat matrix, the NEET UG 2026 counselling process will cover more than 1.36 lakh MBBS seats across 823 medical colleges for the 2026-27 academic session. Additionally, as per the Dental Council of India (DCI), counselling will be conducted for 27,868 BDS seats offered by 319 dental colleges nationwide. These seats will be filled through the MCC counselling process based on NEET UG 2026 ranks and eligibility criteria.

The MCC will release the NEET UG 2026 seat matrix before the commencement of each counselling round. The seat matrix will include the number of available seats across participating medical and dental colleges under:

• 15% All India Quota (AIQ) MBBS and BDS seats
• 100% seats in AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU, AMU, ESIC, and other central universities
• Deemed universities
• Central universities
• AFMC (through a separate admission process after NEET qualification)

The seat matrix is updated before every round to reflect vacant, newly added, and surrendered seats.

Here’s the list of documents required for NEET 2026 counselling:

• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
• NEET Scorecard
• Class 10 Certificate
• Class 12 Mark Sheet
• Identity Proof
• Passport-size Photographs
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile Certificate (where required)
• Allotment Letter

The MCC NEET 2026 Counselling schedule will be declared soon on the official website. Candidates will find the NEET 2026 counselling dates at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will declare the NEET UG 2026 counselling dates soon on the official website. Candidates are advised to keep checking the website for the latest updates.