The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially started Round 1 registration for NEET UG Counselling 2026 today, August 5, 2026, on its official website, mcc.nic.in. Candidates who qualified NEET UG 2026 can now register for admission to MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc Nursing courses under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed Universities, Central Universities, AIIMS institutions, and JIPMER (Puducherry & Karaikal).
![MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registered Candidates Sign-In Portal]
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1: Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Registration & Payment | August 5 to August 12, 2026 (up to 3:00 PM server time) |
| Choice Filling & Locking | August 6 to August 13, 2026 (till 11:00 AM server time) |
| Seat Allotment Processing | August 13 to August 16, 2026 |
| Round 1 Result Declaration | August 17, 2026 |
| Reporting at Allotted College | August 18 to August 22, 2026 |
Registration Fee for Round 1
- General/EWS candidates (15% AIQ, Central Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, AFMC, ESIC, B.Sc Nursing): ₹1,000 registration fee + ₹10,000 refundable security deposit (Total: ₹11,000)
- Deemed University seats: ₹5,000 non-refundable registration fee + ₹2,00,000 refundable security deposit
How to Register for MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1
- Visit the official MCC website: mcc.nic.in
- Click on “New Registration Round 1“ under the Online Services section on the homepage.
- Select the counselling type: NEET UG Counselling for MBBS, BDS & B.Sc Nursing 2026.
- Enter your NEET UG Roll Number and create a Password.
- Enter the Security Pin shown on screen (case-sensitive), or use the audio option for accessibility.
- Click Sign In to complete registration and proceed to fee payment and choice filling.
Candidates who are registering for the first time need to click on “New Candidate Registration” on the login page before signing in.
Important Instructions for Candidates
As displayed on the official MCC login portal, candidates should keep the following in mind:
- Password Confidentiality: Protecting your password is solely the candidate’s responsibility.
- Change Password Regularly: Candidates are advised to update their password at frequent intervals.
- Beware of Phishing: Never share your login credentials or respond to emails asking for them.
- OTP Security: OTPs sent for activities like password reset must not be shared with anyone.
- Session Security: Always click Logout and close all session windows after completing your work.
Who Can Register?
Candidates are eligible to participate in both MCC (AIQ) counselling and their respective State Quota counselling simultaneously, provided they register separately with each authority.
What’s Next?
After completing registration, candidates must proceed to fill and lock their college/course choices between August 6 and August 13, 2026. The Round 1 seat allotment result will be declared on August 17, 2026, followed by reporting at allotted institutes between August 18 and August 22, 2026.
Candidates are advised to keep checking the official MCC website regularly for further updates on the counselling process.
