MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026: Round 1 Counselling Choice Filling (August 8), Seat Matrix, Registration Started

MCC NEET 2026 Counselling: Highlights

Candidates who are planning to appear for MCC NEET counselling 2026 can vcheck the brief overview uin the table below.

MCC NEET 2026 Counselling: Overview

MCC NEET Counselling 2026: Important Dates

Candidates must keep themselves updated with the NEET exam date and other important events’ deadlines. Check all the important dates of NEET counselling 2026 in the table below.

MCC NEET 2026 Round 1 Counselling: Important Dates

MCC NEET Counselling 2026 Round 2 Dates

MCC NEET 2026 Counselling Round 3

MCC NEET Counselling 2026 Stray Round

MCC NEET Counselling 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Before registering for the MCC NEET counselling for the 15% AIQ seats, candidates must check the eligibility criteria. The MCC NEET 2026 counselling eligibility criteria are provided below.

• 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.

Seats Covered Under MCC Counselling 2026 for NEET UG

• 15% All India Quota seats MBBS/ BDS Seats of States,

• 100% MBBS/ BDS Seats of BHU OPEN

• AIIMS Open seats- 100% MBBS Seats of AIIMS across India

• JIPMER Open (Puducherry/ Karaikal)

• AMU Open

• 15% All India Quota seats of DU/ I.P University (VMMC/ ABVIMS/ESIC Dental)

• Jamia Open seats- Faculty of Dentistry (Jamia Milia Islamia)

• 15% All India Quota Seats of ESIC

MCC NEET Counselling 2026 Process

MCC NET 2026 counselling process includes online registration, payment of the counselling fee, choice filling and locking, seat allotment, document verification, and reporting to the allotted institute. Check the detailed process for MCC NEET Counselling 2026 below.

Step1: MCC NEET Counselling Registration

Candidates have to log in to the MCC portal - mcc.nic.in and click on the NEET UG counselling registration link. Enter all the required information, which includes NEET roll number, registration number, name, mother's name, and date of birth and pay the registration fee to complete the registration of MCC NEET counselling 2026.

Step 2: MCC NEET Counselling 2026: Choice filling and locking

Candidates who completed the registration for the NEET counselling 2026 need to fill and lock in their choices for the course and college. The authority opens the NEET choice-filling window in online mode. Candidates must note that seat allotment will be based on the choices filled by them. After the choice filling, aspirants are required to lock their choices for the final submission. If not, choices will be locked automatically.

Step 3: MCC NEET Counselling 2026: Seat Allotment and Result

Based on the choices filled by the candidates, MCC releases the seat allotment list in online mode on the official website. Seat allotment in the NEET counselling by MCC depends on different factors, such as the NEET score, filled preferences, and the availability of seats and courses in the college.

Step 4: MCC NEET Counselling 2026: Document verification and reporting to the college

After the release of the seat allotment list, candidates are required to submit all the required documents for verification and report to the allocated college according to the MCC NEET 2026 counselling dates provided by the officials. Candidates must carry original documents along with photocopies.

Documents Required for MCC NEET 2026 Counselling

Candidates have to submit all the relevant and required documents to complete the MCC NEET counselling 2026. Check the list of all the required documents for the NEET UG counselling 2026 as mentioned below.

• 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

MCC NEET counselling 2026: Free exit Vs Exit With Forfeiture

Free Exit (only for round 1) - A candidate assigned a seat in round 1 who does not join/report to the college to which they have been assigned would not be penalised (the security deposit would not be forfeited). Candidates will be eligible for further rounds.

Exit with forfeiture - This means that candidates will not be eligible for a refund of the security deposit and fees paid. The conditions for forfeiture are:

• If a candidate is offered a seat in round 2 and subsequent rounds but does not intend to take the seat, they can still exit with forfeiture (losing the security amount deposited) within the period given.

• Candidates joining the allotted seat in the third round will not be eligible to resign/surrender their seats and will not be permitted to participate in further rounds.

• Candidates who do not report for an allotted seat lose claim to the seat with forfeiture of fees and will not be allowed to participate in further rounds.

MCC NEET Counselling Vs State Counselling

MCC NEET Counselling 2026: College Options

As we know, MCC NEET counselling is conducted for the 15% AIQ seats in all the government colleges. Candidates can check the college options that come under NEE AIQ counselling 2026.

• 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.

• BHU:- Open to All India candidates

• Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi: 47 seats are open to All India candidates. The remaining 3 seats fall under the JMI internal quota and are open to students who have passed their 10+ 2 from Jamia Schools.

• IPU University (VMMC & SJH): 15% seats for All India and 85% of seats for students who have passed their 10+2 from Delhi.

Common Mistakes To Avoid During MCC NEET Counselling 2026

There are a few common mistakes that students should avoid during MCC NEET 2026 counselling. Even a small error can affect the seat allotment. Candidates should carefully follow the counselling schedule, verify all details before submission, and keep track of every round to maximise their chances of securing a seat. Some of the common mistakes that you need to avoid are mentioned 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

• Relying Only on Social Media Updates