The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has started the NEET counselling 2026 registration for round 1 on August 5, 2026. Eligible candidates can register till August 12, 2026 at the official website mcc.nic.in. The MCC will release the Round 1 seat matrix for 15% AIQ counselling of NEET UG 2026 today on August 6, 2026. Based on the released seat matrix and completing the registration process, candidates can fill their choices of MCC NEET UG counselling 2026 from August 6 to 13, 2026. All the live updates of MCC NEET UG counselling 2026 round 1 can be checked in this article.
MCC NEET Counselling 2026 Round 1 Registration Link
Must Check: MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Seat Matrix
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Particulars | Details |
Counselling Authority | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) |
Official Website | mcc.nic.in |
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Courses Covered | MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing and other UG medical courses |
Seat Allotment Basis | NEET UG 2026 Rank, Category, Reservation Policy, Seat Availability and Choices Filled |
Registration Mode | Online |
Choice Filling Mode | Online |
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The MCC NEET counselling schedule 2026 has been released at mcc.nic.in. All the important dates of round 1 NEET UG counselling 2026 can be checked below.
Event | Date |
Round 1 seat matrix | August 6, 2026 |
Online registrations for round 1 counselling | August 5 to 12, 2026 |
Round 1 choice filling | August 6 to 13, 2026 |
Round 1 choice locking | August 12 to 13, 2026 |
Processing of seat allotment | August 13 to 16, 2026 |
Round 1 seat allotment result | August 17, 2026 |
Round 1 reporting and joining | August 18 to 22, 2026 |
The MCC NEET UG 2026 counselling process of round 1 is completely online and is conducted in several stages. The complete counselling process of round 1 NEET UG counselling 2026 is explained below.
The MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 registration process is the first step for candidates who want admission to MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, and other medical courses under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) and other seats managed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
Eligible candidates must complete the NEET UG Counselling 2026 registration online by filling in their personal, academic, and NEET 2026 details. After registration, candidates have to pay the required counselling and security fee to participate in the seat allotment process.
The MCC releases the seat matrix of NEET UG 2026 for the round 1 counselling. The round 1 seat matrix released by MCC only includes the government seats available under the 15% AIQ quota and includes seats of MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and BSc nursing courses.
After completing the MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 registration for round 1, candidates can participate in the NEET Counselling 2026 choice filling and locking process. During this step, candidates must select and arrange their preferred medical and dental colleges in order of priority.
It is recommended to fill as many choices as possible to improve the chances of getting a seat. Before the deadline, candidates should carefully review their selected colleges and lock their choices. If the choices are not locked manually, they are locked automatically after the choice filling window closes, as per MCC guidelines.
The MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result is prepared based on the candidate's NEET 2026 rank, category, reservation rules, seat availability, and the choices filled during counselling. Candidates can check the NEET UG Counselling 2026 seat allotment result by logging into the official MCC counselling portal.
The allotment letter contains details such as the allotted college, course, reporting schedule, and other admission instructions. Candidates should download and keep a copy of the allotment letter for the admission process.
Candidates who are allotted a seat in MCC NEET Counselling 2026 Round 1 must report to the allotted medical or dental college within the specified reporting dates. During NEET UG Counselling 2026 reporting and joining, candidates need to carry all original documents, photocopies, the seat allotment letter, NEET UG result, admit card, identity proof, and other required certificates for document verification.
After successful verification and completion of the admission formalities, candidates must confirm their admission by joining the allotted institute within the given deadline. Failure to report on time may result in cancellation of the allotted seat.
Candidates need several documents during NEET Counselling 2026 reporting and document verification. The list of documents required for NEET counselling is provided below.
NEET UG 2026 Scorecard/Rank Card
MCC NEET Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment Letter
Class 10 Marksheet and Certificate (for date of birth proof)
Class 12 Marksheet and Passing Certificate
Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID, or Driving Licence)
Passport-size Photographs (same as uploaded in the NEET application form)
Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS, if applicable)
PwD Certificate (if applicable)
Domicile Certificate (required for state counselling and applicable quotas)
Nationality Certificate (if applicable)
Migration Certificate (if required by the allotted institute)
Character Certificate from the last attended institution
Transfer Certificate (TC) or School Leaving Certificate
Gap Certificate (if applicable)
Medical Fitness Certificate (if required by the allotted college)
Fee Payment Receipt (if applicable)
Photocopies of All Original Documents for submission during admission.
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