NEET 2026 Counselling LIVE: MCC round 1 choice filling starts at mcc.nic.in for MBBS, BDS admission

The reservation policy of MCC NEET counselling 2026 are:

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

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

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

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

Candidates participating in the MCC NEET 2026 Counselling are required to submit the documents mentioned below:

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

The Medical Counselling Committee has postponed the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) counselling 2026 round 1 choice filling to August 8, 12:00 pm

The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, has begun the Uttar Pradesh National Eligibility Entrance Test (UP NEET) counselling 2026 registration for the first round from August 7, 12 noon, till August 12, 2026, at 2 pm.

UP NEET UG Counselling 2026: Round 1 registration begins at upneet.gov.in, apply till August 12

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

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

For NEET UG 2026 round 1 choice filling process has been revised and it will now start on August 8, 2026, at 12 pm. This has been released through an official notification. Candidates who are eligible can start submitting their college and course choices through the Medical Counseling Committee portal upto August 13, 2026.

In case a candidate misses the initial registration for NEET UG 2026 counselling round 1, they are not completely out of the admission process. They can still register for subsequent admission rounds like round 2 or the mop-up round, even thoughhe/she has missed the previous round 1 counselling.

MCC processes allotment based on NEET UG 2026 rank, choices, category, reservation, rules and seat availability. Candidates can check the NEET UG round 1 seat allotment result and decide if they want to accept the seat or they want to participate in the seat upgradation process.

There is no maximum limit to the number of times a candidate can opt for NEET UG 2026 choice filling. One can add as many options as possible. Once the choice locking is final, unlocked choices will be auto-locked after the last date is over. The previous choice also cannot be edited. So, candidates must prioritise smartly by placing the colleges at the top which are desirable. The MCC NEET UG 2026 seat allocation works downward from the first preference depending upon the NEET rank and category.

Candidates who want to seek NEET UG 2026 admissions to courses like MBBS, BDS, and BSc across India can select their preferences for admission to their desired college. MCC has notified that students must complete the MCC NEET round 1 choice filling before the last date, which is August 13, 2026, since there is no information about a date extension.

Ahead of the NEET UG 2026 counselling, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has introduced several candidate-friendly changes to its online counselling system. Candidates who choose the "willing to upgrade" option after seat allotment will no longer have to physically report to the allotted college to retain their admission while participating in subsequent rounds. The committee has also launched an online resignation facility, allowing candidates to surrender allotted seats through the MCC counselling portal within the prescribed timeline. The measures are aimed at reducing travel, paperwork and inconvenience during the admission process.

Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has published the  rank list for candidates seeking admission to MBBS, BDS and other medical courses under the state quota. Candidate who got All India Rank 20 stands first in the state rank list. Candidates who find their names in merit list are eligible to participate in Karnataka NEET UG counselling process.

Karnataka merit list includes candidate's roll number, NEET score, All India Rank (AIR) and state.

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has started the NEET UG 2026 counselling registration for admission to MBBS, BDS and BSc Nursing courses under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ). Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, mcc.nic.in, till August 12, while the round 1 seat allotment result will be announced on August 17. MCC conducts counselling for AIQ seats, AIIMS, JIPMER, central and deemed universities, among others. The remaining 85% of seats will be filled through separate state counselling processes, with each state announcing its own schedule, eligibility criteria, reservation policy and admission process.

MBBS aspirants can check the steps given below to register for the MCC NEET UG 2026 counselling round 1.

• Go to the official website at mcc.nic.in
• On the homepage, click on the “new registration” link
• A new window will open
• Enter asked details, including roll number, application number, candidate name, mother’s name, date of birth, and other information
• Verify the details and create a password and log in 
• Pay the non-refundable counselling fee
• Then proceed towards choice filling
• Click on the lock the choices option
• Download and save the registration slip

Check the category-wise NEET UG cutoffs for round 1 counselling across medical colleges in Karnataka. 

According to the latest notification, NEET 2026 Choice Filling, which was scheduled to begin on August 6, 2026, will now begin on August 8, 2026, at 12:00 pm.

Aspirants can check the details mentioned below regarding the MCC NEET counselling 2026:

Check the MCC NEET 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

Candidates can check the complete round-wise NEET UG 2026 counselling schedule below:

The list of documents required for NEET UG counselling are the following:

1. MCC allotment letter
2. NEET scorecard
3. NEET admit card
4. Class 10 and 12 certificates
5. Government ID proof
6. Category certificate
7. Medical fitness certificate
8. Passport photographs
9. Choice filling slip
10. Migration certificate
11. Transfer certificate

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

1. Register and pay the fees.
2. Choice filling and locking.
3. Seat allotment.
4. Report to the allotted Medical/Dental College
5. Re-allotment of vacant seats.

Aspirants can check the NEET UG 2026 category-wise reservation 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)

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

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

Candidates can check the eligibility criteria for NEET Counselling 2026 as follows:

• 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

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 NEET UG 2026 category-wise reservations are 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)

Candidates can check the documents required for the State Quota NEET 2026 Counselling are:

1. Domicile certificate
2. Residence proof
3. Income certificate
4. Minority certificate
5. State reservation affidavit

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has postponed the round 1 choice filling for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG). The counselling process, which was scheduled to begin today, will now start on August 8 at 12:00 PM.

NEET UG 2026 round 1 choice filling postponed to August 8

Candidates can check the total of 20 AIIMS participating in the NEET UG counselling mentioned below:

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
11. AIIMS Jodhpur
12. AIIMS Kalyani
13. AIIMS Madurai
14. AIIMS Nagpur
15. AIIMS New Delhi
16. AIIMS Patna
17. AIIMS Rae Bareli
18. AIIMS Raipur
19. AIIMS Rishikesh
20. AIIMS Bhopal

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

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

Candidates can check the NEET UG 2026 category-wise reservations, which are as follows:

• 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)

The Supreme Court has deferred the hearing on petitions regarding the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate, NEET UG 2026 paper leak to August 19. The court has provided petitioners time to respond to the Centre's affidavit, which states that the government is actively examining all parameters to shift to a computer-based format for NEET.

Candidates participating in NEET UG 2026 counselling must carefully read all instructions, eligibility criteria, and counselling guidelines mentioned in the MCC UG Information Bulletin before submitting their registration details and also avoid mistakes during the registration process.

If candidates find any technical issues or counselling-related queries, they will have to contact the 24×7 toll-free helpline or send their queries via email to mcc2026@gov.in, according to the latest MCC notification.

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

1. Register and pay the fees.
2. Choice filling and locking.
3. Seat allotment.
4. Report to the allotted Medical/Dental College
5. Re-allotment of vacant seats

Students can apply for MCC NEET UG counselling 2026 round 1 choice filling on the official website at mcc.nic.in.

MCC has published the NEET UG counselling 2026 merit list for the internal quota of JIPMER Puducherry and Karaikal. Candidates who claim to have Puducherry Domicile and are allotted an internal seat at JIPMER will have to submit documentary proof of their domicile status at the time of physical joining, failing which the seat allotted will be cancelled. 

After the completion of the NEET UG counselling 2026 round 1 choice filling and choice locking submission process, the counselling committee will process the submitted preferences and publish the round 1 seat allotment result as per the schedule. 

After registering for NEET UG counselling 2026 round 1 admission, candidates can check the list of participating medical colleges and dental colleges and enter their choices through this step. After filling in choices for admission, candidates can arrange them in the order, as per their first and last preference. Candidates can rearrange the filled choices using the drag-and-drop option. The choices entered can be rearranged or deleted before the deadline.

The dates for MCC NEET UG counselling 2026 round 1 MBBS and BDS admission are as follows. 

Online registrations: August 5 to 12
Round 1 choice filling: August 6 to 13
Round 1 choice locking: August 12 to 13
Processing of seat allotment: August 13 to 16
Round 1 seat allotment result: August 17

MCC will open the facility for NEET UG counselling 2026 round 1 choice filling today. 

MCC counselling is held for 15% of AIQ seats and admission to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), central and deemed universities.  The remaining 85% of seats will be filled by the state counselling committees.

NEET UG Counselling 2026: Difference between AIQ, state counselling for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and nursing admissions

Government medical colleges and their expected cut-offs for MBBS admissions through NEET UG 2026:

The MCC NEET counselling schedule for 2026 is available at mcc.nic.in. Check the NEET counselling dates below:

Check the MCC NEET UG 2026 Counselling details below:

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

Here is the MCC NEET 2026 Counselling Seat Matrix given below:

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

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 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.

During reporting, colleges verify the original documents submitted by candidates. Candidates are required to carry all required certificates along with photocopies to complete the admission process without any delay.

Go to the official counselling website mcc.nic.in, log in using your NEET UG 2026 details, complete the registration form, verify the information, and pay the counselling fee. Check that all details are correct before submitting the application.

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

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

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

• AIIMS
• JIPMER
• Central Universities
• Deemed Universities

Candidates will have to complete the NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 registration by August 12. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted, so students must complete the process as soon as possible.

The NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 choice filling will start on August 6 and continue until August 13. Candidates will have to choose and arrange their preferred medical and dental colleges during this period. Students are advised to complete their registration process before starting the choice filling.

The MCC NEET UG counselling 2026 registration process is administered entirely online. Candidates must visit the official MCC website to complete the registration and other NEET counselling formalities.

The authority conducts counselling for the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, AIIMS, JIPMER, central and deemed universities. The remaining 85% state quota seats are filled through respective state counselling authorities.

The NEET UG 2026 registration schedule for MCC counselling has been released at mcc.nic.in. The registration window for Round 1 MCC NEET counselling 2026 is open from August 5 to 12, 2026.

The Round 1 process of All India Counselling NEET UG 2026 includes 11 steps. These steps include registration, filling out the application form, choice filling, choice locking, seat allotment result, and reporting.

Candidates must carefully fill in their preferred colleges and courses in the order of their preferred admissions. Filling in more eligible choices can improve the chances of getting a seat during Round 1 NEET 2026 counselling.

The Round 1 seat matrix of NEET UG counselling 2026 will be issued soon by the MCC. The seat matrix will be announced before the start of the choice-filling process at mcc.nic.in.

Candidates must enter their personal details exactly as mentioned on their NEET UG 2026 admit card, including their roll number, application number, name, mother's name, and date of birth for NEET 2026 registration. They should also verify their mobile number and email address before proceeding. The password must be 8–13 characters long and include at least one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number, and one special character. MCC has asked candidates not to share their password with anyone for security reasons.

MCC has informed candidates applying under the JIPMER Puducherry internal quota that only those whose names appear in the official domicile list submitted by the state authorities are eligible for NEET counselling registration 2026. Candidates allotted seats must produce their original and valid domicile certificates during physical reporting and document verification at the institute.

MCC has introduced changes to the NEET UG counselling 2026 process. Candidates choosing the freeze option must report physically to the allotted institute for admission. Those selecting the float option for seat upgradation can upload their documents online and do not need to visit the institute for document verification.

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has advised candidates to keep their login credentials and password confidential throughout the counselling process. Candidates should not share their password or one-time password (OTP) with anyone and must ignore emails or messages asking for their login details, as these could be phishing attempts. MCC has also recommended changing the password periodically for added security. After completing any activity on the NEET UG 2026 counselling portal, candidates should log out of their account and close all browser windows to prevent unauthorised access.

To fill out the NEET MCC form, applicants can follow the steps given below:

• Visit the official website of MCC at mcc.ac.in
• On the homepage, go to the ‘UG Medical’ option
• Click on the New Registration for UG counselling 2026 link under the candidate activity board
• Enter the details, including the NEET UG password
• Fill out the form, make the payment, and upload the necessary documents
• Finish the choice-filling process by selecting the preferred colleges and courses
• Lock the choices and submit before the deadline
• Save the confirmation page for further reference

The number of seats released by the Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB), India, is:

Candidates who have registered for NEET UG counselling 2026 can log in to the MCC counselling portal using their NEET UG roll number, password, and the security pin (CAPTCHA) displayed on the screen. The security pin is case-sensitive, so candidates should enter it exactly as shown. If required, they can also use the "Listen Security Pin Audio" option to hear the CAPTCHA before signing in.

The NEET UG counselling 2026 round 1 seat allotment result will be announced on August 17, 2026, based on the choices filled by candidates, their NEET rank, category, and seat availability. Candidates can check their allotment status on the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in, and download the seat allotment letter. Those allotted a seat will have to report to the assigned institute within the prescribed schedule to complete document verification and the admission formalities.

NEET UG 2026 scorecard is released before counselling begins. Candidates must download their scorecard as it is a mandatory document for NEET registration 2026, document verification, and the admission process. The scorecard contains important details such as the candidate's NEET roll number, application number, percentile, All India Rank (AIR), category rank, and qualifying status. Candidates should verify all the information on the scorecard and keep both digital and printed copies ready for use throughout the counselling process.

Check the schedule for round 1 of MCC NEET counselling below.

The NEET UG counselling 2026 choice filling window will open on August 6, 2026. Only candidates who complete the counselling registration will be eligible to fill and lock their choices. Students should list their preferred colleges and courses carefully, as seat allotment will be based on the order of choices submitted.

Under the revised MCC NEET UG counselling 2026 guidelines, candidates who are allotted an upgraded seat in a subsequent round do not have to physically report again if they have already completed document verification and joined their allotted institute. After accepting the upgraded seat, candidates only need to complete the online formalities and follow the instructions issued by the allotted college and MCC. The new rule has been introduced to reduce unnecessary travel and make the counselling process more convenient for students.

The central government has informed the supreme court that it is considering conducting NEET UG in a two-stage, computer-based format as part of a broader overhaul of the medical entrance examination system. The proposal will make the examination process more secure, transparent, and efficient. However, no final decision has been announced yet, and the revised format, if approved, is expected to be implemented only after the necessary preparations are completed.

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released video tutorials in Hindi and English for candidates to complete the NEET UG counselling 2026 process. The videos explain how to register, fill choices, upload required documents, check the seat allotment process, and the eligibility criteria for the NRI quota.

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

• Register and pay fees
• Choice filling and locking
• Seat allotment
• Reporting to allotted dental/medical college
• Vacant seats reallotment

The NEET registration fees for counselling are as follows:

There are a total of 20 AIIMS participating in the NEET UG 2026 counselling:

• 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 NEET UG 2026 category-wise reservation are as follows:

• 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)

The list of documents required for NEET UG counselling is as follows:

• MCC allotment letter
• NEET scorecard
• NEET admit card
• Class 10 and 12 certificates
• Government ID proof
• Category certificate
• Medical fitness certificate
• Passport photographs
• Choice filling slip
• Migration certificate
• Transfer certificate

• Go to the official website at mcc.nic.in.
• On the homepage, click on the “new registration” link.
• A new window will open.
• Enter asked details, including roll number, application number, candidate name, mother’s name, date of birth, and other information.
• Verify the details and create a password.
• Login again using the generated password.
• Pay the non-refundable counselling fee.
• Then proceed towards choice filling.
• Click on the lock the choices option.
• Download and save the registration slip.

The steps involved in 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.

The MCC NEET counselling schedule for 2026 available at mcc.nic.in. 

The AIQ seats are as follows:

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

Check the MCC NEET UG counselling and state-level counselling are separate admission processes held in parallel.

The previous year's Bihar NEET UG cutoff for MBBS and BDS AIQ opening and closing ranks, category-wise cutoff trends for top government colleges below:

Aspirants can check the list of required documents for MCC NEET UG counselling 2026 below. 

• NEET Admit Card
• NEET scorecard
• Class 10 certificate and mark sheet (for date of birth)
• Class 12 certificate and mark sheet
• ID proof (Aadhar/PAN Card/Driving License/Passport)
• Eight passport-size photographs
• Provisional Allotment Letter
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)

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

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) administers NEET UG counselling 2026 in four rounds, including rounds 1, 2, 3, and a stray vacancy round.

Candidates can 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 MCC NEET UG AIQ counselling 2026 is administered by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) of the Directorate General of Health Services for Undergraduate Medical Courses.

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

1. Domicile certificate
2. Residence proof
3. Income certificate
4. Minority certificate
5. State reservation affidavit

The documents required for MCC NEET 2026 Counselling 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

The MCC will administer AIQ counselling in four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and Stray Vacancy Round for eligible NEET UG 2026 candidates.

The MCC has not prescribed any limit on the number of choices candidates can fill in NEET UG 2026 counselling. Candidates must add as many colleges and courses as possible to improve their chances of securing a seat.

Candidates can check the reservation policy of NEET counselling 2026:

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

Candidates can check the list of 10 AIIMS colleges participating in the NEET UG counselling 2026:

• AIIMS Bathinda
• AIIMS Bilaspur
• AIIMS Guwahati
• AIIMS Jammu
• AIIMS Mangalagiri
• AIIMS Rajkot
• AIIMS Bhubaneswar
• AIIMS Bibinagar
• AIIMS Deoghar
• AIIMS Gorakhpur

Other than the 15% All India Quota seats, MCC also administers NEET 2026 counselling for AIIMS, JIPMER, Central Universities, Deemed Universities, ESIC institutions, and several other participating medical colleges.

The NEET 2026 All India Quota counselling candidates will have to register only via the MCC official portal, which is mcc.nic.in.

Candidates can check the steps for the NEET UG counselling 2026 process for MBBS and BDS admission below:

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

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

1. MBBS: 1,36,939
2. BDS: ~ 27,868
3. AYUSH: ~ 53,000
4. BVSc: ~ 6,000

The NEET 2026 seat matrix published by MCC will help candidates analyse college-wise and category-wise seat availability before registration and choice filling begin.

Candidates are advised to ensure that every detail entered in the NEET 2026 counselling application form is accurate. Any incorrect information may NEET 2026 result in the cancellation of the allotted seat during admission.

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts the NEET UG counselling process for admission to all 20 AIIMS institutes across the country. The counselling is held in four stages—Round 1, round 2, round 3, and the stray vacancy round. Candidates applying under the NRI quota are also eligible to participate in the counselling process for AIIMS seats, subject to the prescribed eligibility criteria.

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)

The documents required for NEET UG counselling 2026 are the following:

• MCC allotment letter
• NEET scorecard
• NEET admit card
• Class 10 and 12 certificates
• Government ID proof
• Category certificate
• Medical fitness certificate
• Passport photographs
• Choice filling slip
• Migration certificate
• Transfer certificate

Colleges under NEET AIQ counselling 2026 are the following:

• 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.
• 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.
• Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi: 47 seats are open to all-India candidates. The other 3 seats fall under the JMI internal quota and are open to students who have passed their Class 12 at Jamia Schools.
• BHU: Open to all Indian candidates
• IPU University (VMMC & SJH): 15% of seats for all India and 85% of seats for students who have passed their 10+2 from Delhi.

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.

The MCC NEET counselling schedule for 2026 available at mcc.nic.in. Candidates can check the NEET counselling date below.

The NEET UG registration fees for counselling are as follows:

To register for the NEET counselling 2026 follow the below steps:

• Visit the official website of MCC at mcc.nic.in
• Click on the UG medical counselling 2026 link
• Register using NEET UG application details
• Fill out the form with the personal and academic information
• Pay counselling fee online, upload the necessary documents (if required)
• Finish the choice filling by selecting colleges and courses
• Lock the choices and save form

There are a total of 20 AIIMS participating in the NEET UG counselling:

• 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 NEET UG 2026 category-wise reservation are as follows:

• 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)

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released an advisory for candidates appearing for NEET UG counselling 2026. The committee has asked aspirants to watch the official NEET UG counselling 2026 video tutorial before beginning the online registration process. According to the notification, the tutorial provides step-by-step guidance on registration, choice filling, document requirements, and other important aspects of the counselling process.

Candidates applying for NEET UG 2026 counselling must ensure that they:

• Have qualified the NEET UG 2026 examination.
• Meet the eligibility requirements laid down by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
• Secure the minimum qualifying percentile applicable to their category.
• Complete the online counselling registration within the prescribed deadline.
• Keep all the required original documents ready for verification during the admission process.

The list of documents required for NEET UG counselling is as follows:

1. MCC allotment letter
2. NEET scorecard
3. NEET admit card
4. Class 10 and 12 certificates
5. Government ID proof
6. Category certificate
7. Medical fitness certificate
8. Passport photographs
9. Choice filling slip
10. Migration certificate
11. Transfer certificate

Candidates can check the details based on MCC NEET UG 2026 Counselling below:

Candidates can check the important dates for NEET UG Counselling 2026 below:

Candidates can check the NEET counselling round 1 below:

Check the Seats Under NEET Counselling 2026 below:

The list of required documents for NEET UG counselling 2026 below:

• NEET Admit Card
• NEET scorecard
• Class 10 certificate and mark sheet (for date of birth)
• Class 12 certificate and mark sheet
• ID proof (Aadhar/PAN Card/Driving License/Passport)
• Eight passport-size photographs
• Provisional Allotment Letter
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)

Candidates can check the previous year UP NEET cutoffs to get an idea of the 2026 UP cutoff, which are as follows:

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

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

Candidates registering for counselling must check the pointers for NEET 2026 Counselling Eligibility below:

• 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

The NEET UG Counselling registration for AIQ, state quota seats is ongoing. Some of the common mistakes candidates must avoid during MCC NEET counselling 2026 are 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

Yes, candidates appearing for the counselling must keep their NEET admit card 2026. Candidates can access their NEET admit card 2026 from the official website.

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.

• Go to the official website at mcc.nic.in.
• On the homepage, click on the “new registration” link.
• A new window will open.
• Enter asked details, including roll number, application number, candidate name, mother’s name, date of birth, and other information.
• Verify the details and create a password.
• Login again using the generated password.
• Pay the non-refundable counselling fee.
• Then proceed towards choice filling.
• Click on the lock the choices option.
• Download and save the registration slip.

MCC conducts NEET UG counselling 2026 for:

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

The Medical counselling committee (MCC) will conduct the MCC NEET UG counselling 2026 for round 1 from August 4 to 17.

MBBS aspirants will be able to access the MCC's official website, mcc.nic.in, for the registration of round 1 of the NEET UG 2026 counselling.

The MCC will begin the NEET UG counselling 2026 round 1 registration tomorrow for MBBS, BDS and AYUSH courses.