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    NEET MBBS Counselling 2026: Schedule OUT, Choice Filling STARTED, Registration Started

    NEET MBBS Counselling 2026: Schedule OUT, Choice Filling STARTED, Registration Started

    Deep PathakUpdated on 13 Aug 2026, 03:54 PM IST

    The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is the responsible authority for conducting the MBBS counselling 2026. Candidates have to register and fill in their choices for the NEET MBBS counselling. Based on the NEET rank, choices filled, and seat availability, the seat allotment is done. MCC MBBS counselling 2026 is conducted for the 15% AIQ seats, whereas the respective state counselling authorities are responsible for the counselling of 85% state quota seats. Through NEET MBBS counselling 2026, seats are allotted in top medical colleges and top dental colleges. Based on the NEET scores, the MBBS counselling 2026 is held in four rounds by the MCC - Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and stray vacancy round. Read the full article to know comprehensive details about the MBBS counselling 2026.

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    1. MBBS counselling 2026
    2. All India MBBS counselling 2026: Eligibility criteria
    3. MCC MBBS counselling 2026
    4. NEET UG MBBS counselling 2026: Documents required
    5. Types of MBBS Counselling 2026
    6. NEET MBBS counselling 2026 - Statewise

    MBBS counselling 2026

    The counselling for MBBS 2026 is done separately for the 15% AIQ and 85% state quota seats. Below are some highlights of the NEET 2026 counselling for MBBS that candidates should be aware of.

    NEET MBBS counselling 2026

    Particular

    Details

    Counselling for

    15% AIQ seats and 85% state quota seats

    MBBS 2026 counselling conducting Body

    Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for 15% AIQ MBBS seats


    Respective state counselling authorities for 85% state quota MBBS seats

    Mode of MBBS 2026 counselling

    Online

    Official website of MBBS counselling 2026 for AIQ seats

    mcc.nic.in

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    All India MBBS counselling 2026: Eligibility criteria

    For the 85% state quota seats, the MBBS counselling 2026 eligibility criteria is set by the state authorities. Candidates looking for the 15% AIQ NEET counselling 2026 need to meet certain eligibility criteria.

    • Candidates must have qualified for the NEET 2026 exam with the required minimum qualifying marks

    • Candidates must have passed their 10 + 2 standard or its equivalent from a recognised board

    • All the candidates should have successfully registered online on the MBBS counselling portal of the respective authority.

    MCC MBBS counselling 2026

    The MBBS counselling process is conducted in 4 rounds, including, the stray vacancy round. Below is a comprehensive overview of the MBBS 2026 counselling process.

    • The first step is appearing for the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) and qualify it with the required NEET qualifying marks.

    • After the entrance exam, the NEET result is announced, and a merit list is prepared based on candidates' scores. This All India Rank determines the order in which candidates can participate in NEET Counselling 2026 .

    • Candidates must register themselves for the NEET Counselling on the official website of MCC. MCC conducts the MBBS counselling 2026 for the 15% AIQ seats, whereas, for the 85% state quota MBBS seats, students need to register at the respective state counselling authority. This step usually involves filling out personal details, NEET exam details, and preferences for colleges.

    • Candidates are required to fill out their preferences for MBBS colleges based on their rank and availability of seats.

    • Based on the merit rank, choices filled, and availability of seats, candidates are allotted seats in different medical colleges. This process may happen in multiple steps depending on the counselling authority.

    • Once seats are allotted through MBBS Counselling 2026, candidates need to report to the designated counselling centres for document verification. This includes verifying the identity, educational qualification, and other relevant information.

    • After verification, candidates need to pay the requisite MBBS fees to secure their admission. Then an admission letter from the MBBS college will be granted to the eligible students.

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    NEET UG MBBS counselling 2026: Documents required

    Below are the list of documents required for NEET counselling for candidate's reference.

    • NEET Admit Card

    • NEET 2026 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)

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    Types of MBBS Counselling 2026

    MBBS counselling 2026 is of two types - MBBS Counselling for AIQ seats, and MBBS Counselling for the state quota seats. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts the MBBS Counselling 2026 for the 15% AIQ seats, whereas, the respective state MBBS Counselling 2026 authority conducts the counselling for the 85% state quota seats.

    All India MBBS counselling 2026

    Conducted by the Medical Counseling Committee/ Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, the AIQ MBBS 2026 counselling is for the following colleges and seats

    • 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

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