Latest update for all the qualified NEET aspirants, Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will start the NEET UG 2026 Counselling registration for round one from 5 August 2026. The registration will be done online at the MCC official website, which is https://mcc.nic.in/ug-medical-counselling. Eligible candidates participating for the NEET counselling should keep all the original documents ready and complete the registration process for round 1 before the last date 12 August 2026 (3:00 PM). Know the complete step-by-step registration process through this post below.
MCC NEET 2026 Counselling Registration Form
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially announced the dates for NEET UG 2026 Counselling registrations. Future doctors seeking admission for MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc Nursing courses through the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) are informed that the registration window will open on 5 August 2026. While 85% State Quota and private medical colleges counselling will be done by the authorities separately.
The registrations for NEET 2026 counselling will be done completely online at the MCC official portal mcc.nic.in. Once the registration window is opened, individuals need to visit the portal and complete their registration process by submitting the required details. Applicants are advised to fill all the details correctly. If you are not familiar with the portal or are facing any issues, visit the common service centres or E Mitras, cybercafé, or registered coaching or institute for successful registration.
NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Registration
MCC NEET 2026 round 1 registrations for 15% All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed Universities, Central Universities, AIIMS, and JIPMER will start from 5 August 2026 and will end on 12 August 2026. Meanwhile, the State Quota counselling registrations for round one start from 13 August to 22 August 2026. Interested applicants are suggested to complete their registration and payment submission process before the deadline to avoid any issues. Individuals can check the NEET Counselling Registration dates for round one below:-
| Activity | Date |
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix | 4 August 2026 |
| Registrations for AIQ | 5 August to 12 August 2026 |
| Registrations for | 13 August to 22 August 2026 |
| Registration & Fee Payment | 5 August – 12 August 2026 (Till 3:00 PM)Fee Payment: Till 6:00 PM on 12 August 2026 |
| Choice Filling | 6 August – 13 August 2026 (Till 11:00 AM) |
| Choice Locking | 12 August 2026 (4:00 PM) – 13 August 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Seat Allotment Processing | 13 August – 16 August 2026 |
| Round 1 Result | 17 August 2026 |
| Reporting / Joining | 18 August – 22 August 2026 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates | 23 August 2026 (By MCC) |
NEET Counselling 2026 Registration Round 2
Once the NEET round one counselling process is over, MCC will start registrations for round two from 5th Aug, 2026 to 29th Aug, 2026, up to 03:00 P.M on 29.08.2026, as per Server Time. Candidates who could not get a seat as per their choice can go for Round 2. This time, they don’t have to redo the registration, but they have to resubmit their choice of medical colleges. Once the choice filling is locked, you have successfully applied for round two and then wait for the result. Must be aware of the key dates listed below:-
| Event Name | Date |
| Counselling (15% AIQ / Deemed & Central Universities) | 24 August – 2 September 2026 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates by MCC | 9 September 2026 |
| Round 2 State Quota Counselling | 31 August – 8 September 2026 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates by State DME / Counselling Authority | 15 September 2026 |
| Last Date of Joining (15% AIQ / MCC) | 8 September 2026 |
| Last Date of Joining (85% State Quota) | 14 September 2026 |
NEET 2026 Counselling Round 3 Registration
Candidates who could not get the preferred seat in round two and want to get a better medical college can participate in Round 3. Counselling registrations for NEET Round 3 will start from 11 Sepetember to 15 September and complete the Fresh Choice filling” and locking of choices by 15 September and on 18 September the result will be released. Mostly MCC allot seats to almost all the candidates in round three. If still any students do not get the seat allotted can participate in round 4. Here are the key dates for NEET Counseling round 3,
| Activity | Date |
| Verification of Seat Matrix | 10 September 2026 |
| Registration Start | 11 September 2026 |
| Registration End | 15 September 2026 (Registration till 3:00 PM) |
| Choice Filling | 11 September – 16 September 2026 (Till 11:00 AM) |
| Choice Locking | 15 September 2026 (4:00 PM) – 16 September 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Round 3 Result | 18 September 2026 |
| Reporting / Joining | 19 September – 26 September 2026 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates by Institutes | 27 September 2026 |
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 4 Registration (Stray Vacancy Round)
Stray Vacancy Round is the final round of NEET counselling. If any candidates are allotted seat in the stray round he or she has to joining the allotted college. NEET UG 2026 counselling registration for round 4 will start from 28 to 30 September 2026. Individuals who still did not get the seat stray round is the final opportunity for them. Here is the key dates for NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 4 Registration available below:-
| Event Name | Date |
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix | 27 September 2026 |
| Registration & Fee Payment | 28 September – 30 September 2026 (Registration till 3:00 PM), Fee Payment: Up to 6:00 PM on 30 September 2026 |
| Choice Filling | 28 September – 30 September 2026 (Till 11:00 PM) |
| Choice Locking | 30 September 2026 (4:00 PM – 11:00 PM) |
| Seat Allotment Processing | 1 October – 2 October 2026 |
| Stray Vacancy Round Result | 3 October 2026 |
| Reporting / Joining | 4 October – 10 October 2026 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates by Institutes | 10 October 2026 |
| Sharing of Data by MCC | 10 October 2026 |
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NEET Counselling 2026 Registration Documents Required
Applicants must have the following documents in their hands in original form while registering for NEET 2026 counselling registration:-
- NEET UG 2026 Seat Allotment Letter
- NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
- NEET UG 2026 Scorecard or Result
- NEET UG 2026 Application Form (Confirmation Page)
- Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID, etc.)
- Eight Passport-Size Photographs
- Class 10 Certificate (Date of Birth Proof)
- Class 12 Mark Sheet
- Class 12 Passing Certificate
- Transfer Certificate (TC)
- Migration Certificate (if required)
- Character Certificate
- Domicile Certificate (for State Counselling)
- Category Certificate
- Gap Affidavit (for droppers, if required)
- Study Certificate (if required)
- Equivalency Certificate (if required)
- Bank Account Details and Other Relevant Documents (if required)
Step by Step Process for NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration
NEET counselling registration process is an important step for admission to medical colleges. Individuals can complete their NEET Counselling registration process online by using the steps listed below:-
- First of all, visit the MCC official website, which is https://mcc.nic.in/ug-medical-counselling.
- Now the home page of the website will open on the screen.
- Then go to the Candidate Activity section and select New Registration 2026.
- After that, on a new page, fill in the details like NEET UG Roll Number, Password, Security PIN, etc.
- Now collect the registration details and make login into the portal.
- Next, fill the application form by entering the required details.
- Complete the choice filling and document submission process.
- Now go for online payment.
- Before that very all the details carefully and then make an online payment through UPI, Net Banking, Debit Card, etc.
- Once the payment is successful, the registration and counselling form is submitted successfully.
Conclusion
The Medical Counselling Committee has officially released the date schedule for NEET UG 2026 counselling and will start the registrations for round 1 from 5 August 2026. On 04 August, the seat matrix will be released; individuals are suggested to prepare their college preferences as per the obtained marks. The registration window will be opened for a short time, so complete the details submission or application form filling process earlier to avoid any issues.
FAQs
NEET UG 2026 counselling registrations will start from 5 August 2026 for round 1.
NEET Counselling 2026 registrations will be done online at MCC official website.
For participating in round 2, fresh registration is not required.
The registration fee for NEET counselling is General: Rs. 1000; Deemed Universities (All Categories): Rs. 5000; OBC/EWS/ST/SC/PwD: Rs. 500.
Candidates need to complete the registration payment online through the MCC official website. The mode of payment should be online, like Net Banking, UPI, Debit Card, etc.
