Overview

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially commenced the registration process for the NEET UG 2026 Round 1 counselling. This centralized process facilitates admissions for qualified candidates into various undergraduate medical and dental programs, including MBBS, BDS, and specific B.Sc Nursing courses. The counselling covers seats under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ), as well as those in Central Universities, Deemed Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, AFMC, and ESIC institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Candidates must register on the official portal using their NEET UG 2026 credentials.
• Participants are required to pay the non-refundable registration fee and refundable security deposit.
• Applicants must fill in their preferred college and course choices during the designated window.
• It is mandatory to lock the selected choices before the deadline to be considered for seat allotment.
• Candidates should monitor the official portal for the publication of the Round 1 seat allotment results.
• Successful candidates must download their allotment letters and report to the designated institutions for admission.

Why Apply

Participating in the MCC counselling is the primary pathway for securing seats in prestigious national-level medical and dental institutions. This process ensures a transparent and merit-based allocation of seats across the country, providing students with access to high-quality medical education and clinical training opportunities.

Important Dates

• Registration Start: August 5, 2026
• Registration End: August 12, 2026
• Choice Filling: August 6 to August 13, 2026
• Seat Allotment Result: August 17, 2026

Quick Facts

• Conducting Body: Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
• Courses: MBBS, BDS, B.Sc Nursing
• Official Portal: mcc.nic.in

Counselling Stages

The selection process is conducted through a centralized online counselling system managed by the MCC. Candidates first register and pay the required fees, followed by the choice filling and locking phase where they indicate their preferred institutions and courses.

The MCC then processes the seat allotment based on the candidate's NEET UG 2026 rank, the choices submitted, and the availability of seats in the respective quotas. Once the result is declared, candidates who are allotted a seat must download their allotment letter and report to the assigned college within the stipulated timeframe to complete the admission formalities.

Fee Structure

The fee consists of a non-refundable registration fee and a refundable security deposit.

• 15% AIQ/Central Universities/AIIMS/JIPMER/AFMC/ESIC/B.Sc Nursing: UR/EWS pay ₹11,000 (₹1,000 fee + ₹10,000 deposit); SC/ST/OBC/PwD pay ₹5,500 (₹500 fee + ₹5,000 deposit).
• Deemed Universities: All categories pay ₹2,05,000 (₹5,000 fee + ₹2,00,000 deposit).

Payment is accepted via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.

1. Visit the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in.
2. Navigate to the UG Medical Counselling section.
3. Register using your NEET UG 2026 roll number and application details.
4. Create your login credentials and sign in to the portal.
5. Select the relevant quota and enter your personal and address details.
6. Upload the required documents in PDF format.
7. Complete the payment of the registration fee and security deposit online.
8. Submit the registration form and save the confirmation page.
9. Proceed to fill and lock your college preferences during the choice filling window.
10. Download the seat allotment letter if a seat is assigned to you.
11. Keep a printed copy of all submitted documents for future reference.