The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has started the NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 process today, August 5, for admissions to MBBS, BDS, B.Sc Nursing, AIIMS, JIPMER, Central Universities, Deemed Universities, and 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats. Eligible candidates can register online through the official MCC counselling portal.
Who Can Apply For NEET UG Counselling 2026?
The counselling process is being conducted for admissions to:
•   15% All India Quota (AIQ) MBBS and BDS seats
•   100% Deemed Universities
•   Central Universities
•   AIIMS
•   JIPMER
•   B.Sc Nursing courses
Candidates who qualified NEET UG 2026 are eligible to participate in the counselling process.
What Are The Important Dates For Round 1?
Registration and fee payment will remain open from August 5 to August 12, 2026, up to 3:00 PM, while the payment facility will close at 6:00 PM on the same day. Choice filling will begin on August 6 and continue till August 13 (11:00 AM). Candidates can lock their choices between August 11 (4:00 PM) and August 13 (11:00 AM). The seat allotment process will be carried out from August 13 to August 16, and the Round 1 result will be announced on August 17, 2026. Candidates allotted seats must report to their institutes between August 18 and August 22, while institutes will complete candidate verification on August 23.
How To Register For NEET UG Counselling 2026?
Candidates need to visit the official MCC counselling website (mcc.nic.in) and register using their NEET UG 2026 credentials. After registration, applicants should complete the application form, pay the counselling fee, fill in their preferred colleges and courses, lock their choices within the specified timeline, and submit the application. Candidates are advised to download the confirmation page for future reference.
Which Documents Are Required?
Candidates should keep the following documents ready during counselling and admission:
•   NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
•   NEET UG 2026 Scorecard/Rank Letter
•   Class 10 Certificate (Date of Birth proof)
•   Class 12 Marksheet and Passing Certificate
•   Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID or Driving Licence)
•   Passport-size photographs
•   MCC Provisional Allotment Letter
•   Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), if applicable
•   PwBD Certificate, if applicable
•   Any additional documents required by the allotted institute
How Much Is The Counselling Fee?
Candidates must pay the counselling registration fee along with the refundable security deposit during registration. The amount varies depending on the candidate’s category and the type of institution selected, including AIQ seats, Central Universities, Deemed Universities, AIIMS, and JIPMER. MCC has advised candidates to make all payments only through the official counselling portal.
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