The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) released the NEET UG 2026 counselling schedule on its official website, mcc.nic.in. The schedule details the process for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) admissions to MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc. Nursing programs. Candidates can access the full admission calendar and information brochure online. State authorities are also announcing separate schedules for 85% State Quota admissions.
Registration and fee payment for the first round of AIQ counselling starts on August 5, 2026 . Candidates must register online, pay required fees, select their preferred institutions and courses, and lock their choices by the given deadlines. Seat allocation will be based on candidate ranks, categories, seat availability, and stated preferences.
How to Register for NEET UG Counselling 2026
Candidates must visit mcc.nic.in. Navigate to the 'UG Medical' section. Click the registration link. Enter your NEET UG Roll Number, Application Number, and Security PIN. Upload required certificates. Pay the non-refundable registration fee and the refundable security deposit. Select your preferred medical and dental colleges and specialisations. Lock your choices before the deadline. Download and save your choices slip for future reference.
NEET UG Counselling Schedule 2026
The following table outlines the key dates for NEET UG 2026 counselling for both All India Quota and State Quotas:
| S.No. | Schedule for Admission | All India Quota/ Deemed & Central Universities | Verification of Joined Candidates Data by MCC | State Counselling | Verification of Joined Candidates Data by State DMEs/ State Counselling Authorities |
| 1 | First Round of Counselling | August 4, 2026 to August 17, 2026 | August 23, 2026 | August 13, 2026 to August 22, 2026 | August 29, 2026 |
| 2 | Last Date of Joining | August 22, 2026 | — | August 28, 2026 | — |
| 3 | Second Round of Counselling | August 24, 2026 to September 2, 2026 | September 9, 2026 | August 31, 2026 to September 8, 2026 | September 15, 2026 |
| 4 | Last Date of Joining | September 8, 2026 | — | September 14, 2026 | — |
| 5 | Round 3 | September 10, 2026 to September 18, 2026 | September 27, 2026 | September 16, 2026 to September 26, 2026 | October 2, 2026 |
| 6 | Last Date of Joining | September 26, 2026 | — | October 1, 2026 | — |
| 7 | Stray Vacancy | September 28, 2026 to October 3, 2026 | Data of allotted candidates will be shared by MCC on October 3, 2026 | October 3, 2026 to October 5, 2026 | — |
| 8 | Last Date of Joining | October 10, 2026 | October 10, 2026 | — | — |
| 9 | Commencement of Academic Session for UG Courses | September 8, 2026 | — | — | — |
