MCC opens registration window for NEET MDS round 1 counselling 2026; fees, eligibility

The Medical Council Committee (MCC) has opened the application process for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS) round 1 counselling 2026 on the official website of MCC at mcc.nic.in. To register, applicants need to enter the details, including NEET MDS roll number and password.

The last date to register for this counselling is August 23, 2026. This counselling is for the 50% AIQ seats. Candidates who have registered can only fill out the choices for the seat allocation of NEET MDS counselling.

The MCC NEET MDS 2026 counselling registration fee can vary on the basis of category. Applicants who belong to general/EWS category, the registration fee is Rs 1,000 and the security deposit is Rs 25,000. Candidates who belong to ST/SC/OBC/PwD category need to pay the registration fee of Rs 500 and security deposit is Rs 10,000.

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MCC NEET MDS 2026 Counselling: Steps to register

To register for the MCC NEET MDS 2026 counselling round 1, follow the steps given below:

• Visit the official website of MCC at mcc.nic.in
• On the homepage, click on the MDS Medical Counselling 2026 tab
• Click on the new registration and enter the NEET MDS 2026 required credentials
• Finish the registration, pay the registration fee, upload the necessary documents (if required)
• Save the confirmation page

NEET MDS 2026 Counselling: Eligibility criteria

Aspirants must check the eligibility criteria before applying for NEET MDS counselling 2026. To participate in the process, applicants must have qualified the NEET MDS examination and secured the minimum qualifying cutoff percentile prescribed for their respective category. They must also fulfil the eligibility requirements specified by the MCC and the participating institutes.