Job Description

Overview

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially commenced the registration process for the NEET UG 2026 counselling cycle. This process facilitates admissions into prestigious medical and dental programs, including MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc Nursing, across various institutions such as AIIMS, JIPMER, Central Universities, and Deemed Universities under the 15% All India Quota. Candidates who have successfully qualified for the NEET UG 2026 examination are eligible to participate in this centralized seat allocation process.

Key Responsibilities

  • Register on the official portal within the stipulated timeframe to participate in the seat allocation rounds.
  • Exercise choice filling by selecting preferred colleges and courses in order of priority.
  • Lock the selected choices before the deadline to ensure they are considered for the allotment process.
  • Pay the required registration fee and security deposit to validate the application.
  • Report to the allotted medical or dental institution with all necessary original documents for verification.
  • Monitor the official website for updates regarding subsequent rounds, including the online stray vacancy round.

Why Apply

Participating in the MCC counselling process is the primary pathway for securing seats in top-tier medical institutions across India. It offers a transparent, merit-based system for candidates to pursue their medical education in highly reputed central and deemed universities.

Important Dates

  • Registration Window: August 5 to August 12, 2026
  • Choice Filling: August 6 to August 13, 2026
  • Seat Allotment Result: August 17, 2026
  • Reporting Period: August 18 to August 22, 2026

Quick Facts

  • Vacancy Count: Various
  • Category: Medical Admission
  • Mode: Online

MCC NEET UG 2026 Counselling Registration Begins - Direct Link to Apply @ mcc.nic.in Overview

Registration Date
05 Aug 2026 – 12 Aug 2026
Salary
Not Applicable
Vacancies
various
Eligibility
Qualified NEET UG 2026
Application Link

Vacancy Details

  • MBBS
  • BDS
  • B.Sc Nursing

How to Apply

  1. Navigate to the official MCC portal at mcc.nic.in.
  2. Locate and click on the NEET UG 2026 Counselling registration link.
  3. Enter your NEET UG 2026 roll number and other required credentials to initiate the registration.
  4. Fill in the detailed application form with personal, academic, and category information.
  5. Upload the necessary documents and photographs as per the specified format.
  6. Complete the payment of the registration fee and security deposit using the available online payment modes.
  7. Proceed to the choice-filling section to select and arrange your preferred colleges and courses.
  8. Lock your choices before the deadline to ensure they are saved in the system.
  9. Download the confirmation page and keep a printout for future reference.

Cutoff Marks

As per NEET UG 2026 qualifying percentile

Application Fee

For 15% AIQ/Central/AIIMS/JIPMER/B.Sc Nursing: UR/EWS pay ₹1,000 (Reg) + ₹10,000 (Security) = ₹11,000. SC/ST/OBC/PwD pay ₹500 (Reg) + ₹5,000 (Security) = ₹5,500. For Deemed Universities: All categories pay ₹5,000 (Reg) + ₹2,00,000 (Security) = ₹2,05,000. Payment is accepted online via debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking.

Age Limit

As per NEET UG 2026 guidelines

Selection Process

The selection process is strictly based on merit-cum-choice. Candidates are allotted seats based on their NEET UG 2026 rank, category, and the preferences submitted during the choice-filling window. The MCC processes the allotment through a centralized system that matches the candidate's rank against the available seat matrix. Once the result is declared, candidates must report to their allotted institute within the specified window to complete the admission formalities, including document verification and fee payment.

Exam Pattern

Not Applicable

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Organization

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) operates under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. It is the nodal agency responsible for the centralized counselling and seat allocation process for undergraduate and postgraduate medical and dental courses under the All India Quota. The committee ensures a transparent, merit-based admission process for various central institutions, AIIMS, JIPMER, and deemed universities, maintaining the integrity of medical education admissions across the country.

Frequently Asked Questions

The registration process for Round 1 of the MCC NEET UG 2026 counselling begins on August 5, 2026. Candidates are advised to complete their registration and fee payment before the window closes on August 12, 2026, to ensure participation in the seat allotment process.

The seat allotment result for Round 1 is scheduled to be published on August 17, 2026. Candidates can check their allotment status by logging into the official MCC portal using their credentials. Successful candidates will then need to report to their allotted institutes between August 18 and August 22, 2026.

For 15% AIQ, Central Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, AFMC, ESIC, and B.Sc Nursing seats, General/EWS candidates must pay a non-refundable registration fee of ₹1,000 and a refundable security deposit of ₹10,000, totaling ₹11,000. Ensure you have your payment details ready before starting the registration.

Candidates applying for Deemed University seats are required to pay a non-refundable registration fee of ₹5,000 along with a refundable security deposit of ₹2,00,000, amounting to a total of ₹2,05,000. Please verify the fee structure in the official information bulletin before proceeding with the payment.

No, the registration fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. However, the security deposit is refundable if a candidate is not allotted a seat or exits the counselling process within the rules specified by the MCC. Always review the exit and forfeiture rules in the official notification.

While the registration is online, candidates must carry original documents for verification when reporting to the allotted institute. These typically include the NEET UG 2026 admit card, rank card, allotment letter, class 10 and 12 mark sheets, identity proof, and category certificates if applicable. Check the official website for the complete list of required documents.

Yes, candidates are generally eligible to participate in both the MCC (All India Quota) counselling and their respective State Quota counselling simultaneously. However, you must ensure you register separately with the respective state authorities and follow the specific rules for each counselling process to avoid any seat forfeiture.

If you fail to lock your choices within the notified deadline, the system may auto-lock your choices based on the preferences you have saved. To avoid any errors or unwanted seat assignments, it is highly recommended that you manually review and lock your choices before the deadline expires.
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