The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has opened the first round of counselling for candidates seeking admission through NEET MDS 2026. Eligible candidates can register through the official MCC counselling portal and participate in the seat allocation process. The counselling covers 15% All India Quota seats, along with seats in Deemed and Central Universities and the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS).
When Is The NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 Registration Deadline?
Candidates can complete their Round 1 registration and fee payment until August 23, 2026. The registration window will close at 3 pm on August 23, while candidates can make the required fee payment until 6 pm that day. Choice filling is available from August 19 to August 23, with the deadline set at 11 pm.
NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 Important Dates
| Counselling Activity | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| Registration and fee payment | Until August 23, 2026 |
| Registration deadline | August 23, 3 pm |
| Fee payment deadline | August 23, 6 pm |
| Choice filling | August 19 to August 23 |
| Choice locking | August 22, 4 pm to August 23, 11 pm |
| Seat allotment processing | August 24-25 |
| Round 1 result | August 26 |
| Reporting and verification | August 27 to September 1 |
How To Register For NEET MDS Counselling 2026?
Candidates can complete the counselling process online through the MCC portal. The process involves:
1. Â Â Visit the official MCC counselling website.
2. Â Â Complete the registration using the required credentials.
3. Â Â Pay the applicable counselling fee online.
4. Â Â Fill in the application details.
5. Â Â Select colleges and courses according to preference.
6. Â Â Lock the choices within the specified window.
7. Â Â Check the seat allotment result once released.
Find the direct registration link here.
Candidates should review their preferences carefully before locking them, as the choices entered during the counselling window play an important role in seat allocation.
How Will NEET MDS 2026 Seats Be Allotted?
MCC will prepare the Round 1 allotment based on factors including the candidate’s NEET MDS rank, selected preferences and availability of seats. The first allotment list is scheduled to be released on August 26, 2026. Candidates who receive seats will then have to complete the required reporting and verification formalities.
What Happens After NEET MDS Round 1 Seat Allotment?
Candidates allotted seats in Round 1 will need to download their allotment documents and report to the assigned dental or medical institution between August 27 and September 1. At the institution, candidates will undergo document verification and complete the admission formalities, including payment of the applicable college fees.
How Many Rounds Will NEET MDS Counselling Have?
The NEET MDS 2026 counselling will be conducted in four stages:
•   Round 1
•   Round 2
•   Round 3
•   Online Stray Vacancy Round
Candidates should regularly check the MCC portal for updates to subsequent rounds, deadlines and seat availability.
