The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is expected to begin NEET UG 2026 counselling registration next week. The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced the NEET UG 2026 results on July 17, 2026 . This announcement follows a delay due to the exam being re-conducted in June after an initial May exam, necessitated by paper leak allegations.
Counselling Process Overview
NEET UG counselling is for admission to MBBS and BDS courses nationwide. It covers seats in central universities, Employee State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) colleges, and the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune. The process starts with online registration on the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in.
Candidates must upload required documents for online verification. Following registration, students select their preferred courses and colleges in order of preference. The MCC processes these choices to determine seat allotment. The counselling involves three main rounds, a Mop-up round, and a stray vacancy round to fill any remaining seats.
Registration Timeline and Previous Trends
The NTA released NEET UG 2026 results on July 17, 2026. Based on previous years' schedules, counselling registration typically commences one to two weeks after result declaration. In 2025, the NEET UG exam was held on May 4, results were declared on June 14, and counselling registration began on July 21, 2025.
Given this trend, NEET UG 2026 counselling registration is anticipated to start by the week of July 22, 2026. Candidates who passed the NEET UG exam should prepare to register promptly once the schedule is released. Having necessary documents and payment methods ready is advisable.
Preparing for Counselling
Before the choice-filling process begins, the MCC will publish the complete seat matrix. This document details available seats, allowing students to assess their chances of securing a desired program and college. Category-wise cutoffs for seat allotment vary annually and are crucial for applicants to consider.
Students awaiting official announcements should monitor the MCC website regularly for the latest updates. The entire counselling schedule will be made public there. Careful review of the seat matrix and understanding category-specific cutoffs will aid applicants in making informed decisions during the choice-filling stage.
