The National Testing Agency (NTA) declared the NEET UG 2026 results on July 16, 2026, following the re-examination conducted on June 21, 2026. Over 11.21 lakh candidates have qualified for the 2026 admission cycle.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is preparing to release the official All India Quota (AIQ) NEET UG 2026 counselling schedule on its official portal, mcc.nic.in.
This comprehensive guide covers expected schedules, registration steps, fee structures, choice-filling mechanics, and critical seat-retention rules for NEET UG 2026.
NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Overview & Key Highlights
MCC conducts online counselling for:
- 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in Government Medical & Dental Colleges across India.
- 100% seats in Deemed Universities, Central Universities (BHU, AMU, DU, Jamia Millia Islamia), AIIMS, JIPMER, and ESIC institutes.
- AFMS (Armed Forces Medical Services) screening registration.
Important Note: Qualifying NEET UG 2026 makes you eligible for counselling, but it does not automatically register you. Fresh online registration on the MCC portal is mandatory.
NEET UG 2026 Counselling Schedule (Tentative / Expected)
While the detailed notification on mcc.nic.in is expected shortly, the tentative timeline based on official announcements and historical patterns is detailed below:
| Round / Event | Tentative Dates |
| Result Declaration | July 16, 2026 (Declared) |
| Seat Matrix Publication | Late July / Early August 2026 |
| Round 1 Registration & Payment | Late July – August 2026 |
| Round 1 Choice Filling & Locking | First Week of August 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment & Reporting | Mid-to-Late August 2026 |
| Round 2 Registration & Allotment | Late August – Mid-September 2026 |
| Round 3 (Mop-Up Round) | Mid-to-Late September 2026 |
| Stray Vacancy Round | October 2026 |
Registration Fees & Security Deposit Structure
When registering on the MCC portal, candidates must pay two distinct components online via Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card:
- Non-Refundable Registration Fee: Fee for processing the application.
- Refundable Security Deposit: Refunded to the candidate’s account if no seat is allotted or after successful admission verification.
| Quota Category | Candidate Category | Non-Refundable Fee | Refundable Security Deposit |
| 15% AIQ / Central Universities | General / EWS | ₹1,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 15% AIQ / Central Universities | SC / ST / OBC / PwD | ₹500 | ₹5,000 |
| Deemed Universities | All Categories | ₹5,000 | ₹2,00,000 |
Step-by-Step Registration & Choice Filling Process
[ Step 1: Online Registration ] ➔ [ Step 2: Payment ] ➔ [ Step 3: Choice Filling ] ➔ [ Step 4: Choice Locking ] ➔ [ Step 5: Allotment & Reporting ]
1. Online Registration
- Visit the official portal: mcc.nic.in.
- Click on “UG Medical Counselling” and select “New Candidate Registration”.
- Enter your NEET UG 2026 Roll Number, Application Number, Candidate Name, Date of Birth, and Security Pin.
- Create a password and verify registration via OTP sent to your registered mobile number and email.
2. Form Filling & Fee Payment
- Log in with your Roll Number and Password.
- Complete personal details, communication address, and academic scores.
- Select counselling quotas (e.g., 15% AIQ, Central Universities, Deemed Universities).
- Pay the non-refundable registration fee + refundable security deposit through online payment gateways.
3. Choice Filling
- Access the “Available Choices” tab.
- Browse institutions by course (MBBS/BDS/B.Sc Nursing), state, or category.
- Add your preferred colleges in priority order (Rank #1 being your top preference).
- You can reorder, insert, or delete choices as many times as needed before locking.
4. Choice Locking
- Review your saved preference list carefully.
- Click “Lock Choices” and enter your password to finalize.
- Note: If you forget to lock manually, your last saved choices will automatically lock at the specified deadline.
- Download and print the locked choices confirmation page.
5. Seat Allotment Result & Reporting
- MCC processes seat allotments based on NEET All India Rank (AIR), category reservations, and locked preferences.
- Download the Provisional Seat Allotment Letter from mcc.nic.in.
- Report to the allotted college within the specified schedule for document verification and fee payment.
Documents Required for Physical Reporting
Candidates must present original certificates alongside two sets of self-attested photocopies during physical reporting:
- NEET UG 2026 Admit Card & Scorecard/Rank Letter
- Class 10 & Class 12 Pass Certificates and Mark Sheets
- Govt-issued Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar, PAN Card, Driving License, or Passport)
- 8 Passport-sized photographs (matching the NEET application photo)
- Provisional Allotment Letter generated online
- Category / Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) issued by competent authority, if applicable
- PwBD Certificate issued by authorized MCC disability centers, if applicable
Key Rules & Free Exit Options
- Round 1 Free Exit: If allotted a seat in Round 1, you can choose not to join without losing your security deposit.
- Round 2 Exit with Forfeiture: If allotted a seat in Round 2 and you choose not to join, your security deposit will be forfeited.
- No Resignation in Round 3: Once you join a seat allotted in Round 3, no resignations or further upgrades are permitted.
- Stray Vacancy Penalty: Candidates allotted a seat in the Stray Vacancy Round must join. Non-joining results in forfeiture of the security deposit and debarment from taking the NEET UG exam for the subsequent year.
