NEET UG Counselling 2026 for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, including Deemed and Central Universities, ESIC, AFMC and institutions such as DU, BHU and AMU is conducted by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on behalf of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). Counselling for state quota seats and other institutions is conducted separately by the respective state authorities, with merit lists prepared based on the category details provided by candidates during registration.
MCC conducts the NEET UG Counselling 2026 in four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and the Stray Vacancy Round.
This article provides the latest information on MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026, including confirmed round-wise dates, eligibility criteria, registration fees, seat matrix, the new Freeze/Float counselling rules and the complete counselling procedure.
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Overview
A quick snapshot of NEET UG Counselling 2026 – conducting body, courses, fees and seat percentages at a glance:
| Factors | Details |
| Counselling Name | NEET UG Counselling 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) |
| Regulating Bodies | National Medical Commission (NMC) – Medical Dental Council of India (DCI) – Dental |
| Courses Offered | MBBS and BDS |
| Purpose | Admission to UG Medical and Dental Colleges |
| Entrance Exam | NEET UG 2026 |
| Registration Fee | ₹1,000 (UR/EWS) / ₹500 (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) for AIQ & Central Institutes; ₹5,000 for Deemed Universities |
| Eligibility | Qualified NEET UG 2026 and age above 17 years old |
| Counselling Process | 1. Registration 2. Choice Filling 3. Seat Allotment 4. Document Upload 5. College Reporting |
| AIQ Seat Percentage | 15% |
| State Quota Seat Percentage | 85% |
| Total Medical Colleges in India | 823 |
| Total MBBS Seats in India | 1,29,603 |
| Total Dental Colleges in India | 325 |
| Total BDS Seats in India | 27,806 |
| Official Website | https://mcc.nic.in/ |
| Result | 16 July 2026 |
NEET UG Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin PDF
NEET UG Counselling 2026: Complete Round-Wise Schedule
As per the official schedule released by MCC, all Saturdays, Sundays and Gazetted Holidays will be treated as working days by participating institutes to accommodate the compressed timeline:
| Rounds | AIQ / Deemed & Central Universities | Last Date of Joining (AIQ) | State Counselling | Last Date of Joining (State) |
| Round 1 | 4th – 17th August 2026 | 22nd August 2026 | 13th – 22nd August 2026 | 28th August 2026 |
| Round 2 | 24th August – 2nd September 2026 | 8th September 2026 | 31st August – 8th September 2026 | 14th September 2026 |
| Round 3 | 10th – 18th September 2026 | 26th September 2026 | 16th – 26th September 2026 | 1st October 2026 |
| Stray Vacancy | 28th September – 3rd October 2026 | 10th October 2026 | 3rd – 5th October 2026 | 10th October 2026 |
Verification of joined candidates by MCC: 23rd August (Round 1), 9th September (Round 2), 27th September (Round 3), 3rd October (Stray Vacancy, data shared by MCC).
Verification of joined candidates by State DMEs/Counselling Authorities: 29th August (Round 1), 15th September (Round 2), 2nd October (Round 3).
Commencement of Academic Session for UG Courses: 8th September 2026.
NEET UG Round 1 Counselling 2026 Dates
| SL. No. | Activity | Dates |
| 1 | Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix | 4th August 2026 |
| 2 | Registration / Fee Payment | 5th – 12th August 2026 (fee payment till 6:00 PM) |
| 3 | Choice Filling / Locking | 6th – 13th August 2026 (locking till 11:00 AM) |
| 4 | Processing of Seat Allotment | 13th – 16th August 2026 |
| 5 | Result | 17th August 2026 |
| 6 | Reporting / Joining | 18th – 22nd August 2026 |
| 7 | Verification of Joined Candidates by MCC | 23rd August 2026 |
New MCC Counselling Rules 2026: Freeze vs Float
MCC’s Information Bulletin has introduced a Freeze/Float system this year to reduce the need for physical reporting between rounds:
- Freeze Candidates – satisfied with their allotted seat and not seeking upgradation. Must report physically at the allotted institute with original documents to confirm admission.
- Float Candidates – allotted a seat but wish to upgrade in the next round (Round 1 to Round 2, or Round 2 to Round 3). They only need to upload documents online for verification by the allotted institute; physical reporting is not required unless they fail to secure a further upgrade.
- Document upload is a one-time process covering all rounds, ideally completed within 2–3 days of the final allotment result.
- Mandatory physical reporting applies to all Round 3 allotted candidates, and to Float candidates from Round 1 or Round 2 who did not secure an upgrade.
- Resignation: Freeze candidates must report physically to resign a seat; Float candidates can resign online through the MCC portal. Neither category can resign or exit a seat allotted in Round 3.
- Once a candidate joins an allotted seat after Round 3, resignation or surrender is not permitted.
NEET UG 2026 Seat Matrix
Check the latest MBBS, BDS and AYUSH seat availability details for NEET UG 2026 counselling across participating colleges and states:
| Course | Seats |
| MBBS | 1,29,603 |
| BDS | 27,806 |
| AYUSH | 53,000 |
| BVSc | 6,000 |
Of the total MBBS seats, 63,296 are at government medical colleges and 73,643 at private medical colleges, following the addition of 2,111 new government seats and 7,800 new private seats this cycle.
NEET UG 2026 Counselling Scheme for 15% AIQ
- 15% MBBS/BDS Seats of States
- 100% MBBS/BDS Seats of BHU
- 100% MBBS Seats of AIIMS across India
- All India Quota of JIPMER (Puducherry/Karaikal)
- All India Quota seats of AMU/DU/VMMC/ABVIMS
- All India Quota Seats of Faculty of Dentistry (Jamia Millia Islamia)
- All India Quota Seats of ESIC
Eligibility Criteria
The detailed information for neet ug eligibility criteria is given in the table below:
| Criteria | Details |
| Qualifying Marks | General Category: minimum 50th percentile in NEET-UG 2026. Reserved Categories: minimum 40th percentile. Candidates with Benchmark Disabilities: minimum 45th percentile. |
| Nationality | Indian Nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and Foreign Nationals are eligible. |
| Cut-off | The NEET UG 2026 cut-off establishes eligibility for 85% State Quota and 15% AIQ seats. |
| Minimum Age | 17 years (as applicable per course and institute norms) |
NEET UG Counselling Registration Fees 2026
The fee structure for NEET UG Counselling 2026 is given below:
| Category | Applicable To | Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) | Security Deposit (Refundable) |
| UR/EWS | AIQ / Central Universities / AIIMS / JIPMER / ESIC / B.Sc. Nursing | ₹1,000 | ₹10,000 |
| SC/ST/OBC/PwD | AIQ / Central Universities / AIIMS / JIPMER / ESIC / B.Sc. Nursing | ₹500 | ₹5,000 |
| All Candidates | Deemed Universities | ₹5,000 | ₹2,00,000 |
Candidates eligible for both AIQ/Central Institute seats and Deemed University seats need to pay only the higher of the two fee slabs, i.e. the Deemed University fee.
Refund of security deposit: Processed only after all counselling rounds are complete, credited back to the original payment source (the same card/bank account used at registration), within 15–30 days of MCC’s completion notice on mcc.nic.in.
Re NEET UG 2026 Cutoff Score
Candidates can check the NEET UG 2026 cutoff percentile below:
| Category | Cut-Off Percentile | Cut-Off Score |
| UR/EWS | 50th Percentile | 715 – 213 |
| OBC | 40th Percentile | 212 – 177 |
| SC | 40th Percentile | 212 – 177 |
| ST | 40th Percentile | 212 – 177 |
| UR/EWS & PwBD | 45th Percentile | 212 – 194 |
| OBC & PwBD | 40th Percentile | 193 – 177 |
| SC & PwBD | 40th Percentile | 193 – 177 |
| ST & PwBD | 40th Percentile | 191 – 177 |
Central University Eligibility Criteria 2026
The detailed information about central university’s eligibility criteria is given in the table below:
| University Name | Eligibility Criteria |
| Delhi University (LHMC, UCMS, MAMC) | 15% seats for AIQ and 85% institutional quota for candidates who passed 10+2 in Delhi. |
| Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) | 50% institutional reservation for AMU school candidates; remaining 50% to All India candidates. |
| BHU | Open to All India candidates. |
| Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia | 3 BDS seats under JMI internal quota, 47 seats to All India quota candidates. |
| VMMC & SJH | 15% seats for All India, rest for Institute Quota for students from Delhi. |
Counselling for 15% All India Quota
- DGHS conducts counselling for 15% of AIQ seats.
- All deemed and central state universities participate in online counselling.
- Also covers ESIC, AFMC, BHU, and AMU seats.
- Counselling stops as soon as seats are filled.
- Candidates in AIQ counselling can also participate in state counselling.
MCC NEET UG 2026 Counselling Process for AIQ (15%)
- Candidate Registration: Register and pay counselling fee online through a secure payment gateway.
- Choice Filling and Locking: Select and lock course/college preferences within the schedule.
- Seat Allotment: Published by MCC based on merit and preferences.
- Document Upload: One-time upload of scanned documents for all rounds, mandatory for both Freeze and Float candidates.
- Reporting: Freeze candidates report physically at the allotted institute; Float candidates undergo online document verification instead.
- Registration/Choice Filling (Round 2 & 3): Fresh registration for new candidates; existing allotted candidates can float for an upgrade.
- Mandatory Reporting (Post Round 3): All Round 3 allottees and any Float candidates who did not upgrade further must report physically with original documents.
State-wise NEET UG Counselling 2026
The remaining 85% state quota seats (plus most private and management quota seats) are filled independently by each state’s own counselling authority – not by MCC. Registration, choice filling and result dates vary by state and are announced separately:
NEET UG Counselling 2026 Reservation Quotas in MCC
1. All India Quota NEET UG Counselling 15%:
- Who can apply: Qualified NEET candidates seeking 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in medical colleges.
- Open seats (no domicile restrictions):
- 15% of MBBS/BDS seats are from participating states
- 100% of MBBS/BDS seats at BHU (Open category)
- 100% of MBBS seats at all AIIMS institutes
- Open seats at JIPMER (Puducherry/Karaikal)
- Open seats at AMU
- 15% of MBBS/BDS seats at DU/IP University (VMMC/ABVIMS/ESIC Dental)
- Open seats at Jamia Hamdard (Faculty of Dentistry)
- 15% of MBBS/BDS seats at ESIC medical colleges
- Reservations:
- 50.5%: General (Unreserved)
- 15%: Scheduled Castes (SC)
- 7.5%: Scheduled Tribes (ST)
- 27%: Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)
- 10%: Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
- 5%: Persons with Disabilities (PwD) (horizontal reservation across categories)
- Counselling rounds: Four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, Stray Vacancy.
2. AIIMS
- Number of seats: 2037 MBBS seats across 20 AIIMS institutes.
- Entrance exam: NEET UG scores are now used for AIIMS admissions (previously separate exam).
- Counselling: Same as NEET UG AIQ counselling with four rounds (Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, Final).
- Reservation policy:
- Follows Central Government policy (applicable only to seats contributed to MCC)
- 50.5% Unreserved
- 15% SC
- 7.5% ST
- 27% OBC-NCL
- 10% EWS
- 5% PwD (horizontal reservation across categories)
- PwD reservation: Requires disability certificate as per NMC norms (Gazette Notification No. MCI-34(41)/2018-Med./170045 Dated 04/02/2019).
3. JIPMER
JIPMER has its own eligibility and admission policies for its state quota seats. Check their website for details.
For NEET UG All India Quota seats:
- Four rounds of counselling: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, and Online Stray Vacancy.
- Eligibility: Based on NEET UG rank.
- Reservation policy: Follows Central Government policy for open seats:
- 15% SC
- 7.5% ST
- 27% OBC-NCL
- 10% EWS
- 5% PwD (horizontal reservation)
4. AFMC
Important note: AFMC admissions have their own separate process and are not part of the regular NEET UG Counselling conducted by MCC.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Registration: You must register on the MCC portal (mcc.nic.in) to express interest.
- Selection: After registration, your details are forwarded to AFMC authorities who conduct their own selec:tion process based on their specific rules and regulations.
- MCC’s role: MCC only facilitates registration, they have no role in the actual selection process or seat allotment.
- Eligibility: Before registering, thoroughly check the eligibility criteria on the AFMC website, especially regarding medical fitness.
5. ESIC Insured Persons Quota:
- Who can apply:
- Candidates qualified for NEET-UG seeking seats reserved for insured persons under the ESIC scheme.
- No domicile restrictions.
- Counselling process:
- Conducted by MCC through four rounds (Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, Stray Vacancy).
- Eligibility based on NEET UG rank.
- Reservation policy:
- 15% SC
- 7.5% ST
- 27% OBC-NCL
- 10% EWS
- 5% PwD (horizontal reservation)
- PwD reservation:
- Requires disability certificate as per NMC norms (Gazette Notification No. MCI-34(41)/2018-Med./170045 Dated 04/02/2019) from designated centres.
6. Central Universities (BHU/AMU/DU) Admissions:
- Who can apply:
- Candidates who qualified for NEET-UG.
- Eligibility:
- Specific eligibility criteria may vary for each university (BHU, AMU, DU). Always check their official websites.
- Counselling process:
- Conducted by MCC through four rounds (Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, Stray Vacancy).
- Based on NEET-UG rank. Download the rank letter/result from the NTA website.
7. Deemed Universities
- Counselling rounds:
- Four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, Stray Vacancy.
- MCC handles Rounds 1, 2, and Mop-Up online.
- Stray Vacancy rounds are handled by individuals Deemed universities.
- Eligibility:
- Qualified NEET-UG candidates.
- Specific NRI eligibility criteria apply for NRI seats.
Documents Required
The documents required for NEET Seat Allotment are mentioned below:
- Admit card
- NEET UG 2026 Rank Letter
- Date of Birth Certificate
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Class X Certificate
- Class XII Certificate
- Class XII Marksheet
- 8 passport-sized photographs (Must be the Same as the one affixed on the application form)
- Provisional Allotment letter generated online
- Proof of Identity
Reservation Criteria of AIQ Seats
The detailed information about MCC NEET UG 2026 AIQ Counselling Seat reservation criteria is given below:
| Category | Reservation Percentage |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| PwD | 5% (Horizontal Reservation) |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 27% only in National Institutes/Central Universities |
| EWS | 10% only in National Institutes/Central Universities |
Importants Links
Here are the important links related to NEET UG Counselling:
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You can contact our counseling expert at 9999-703-444 for regarding your query.
You can contact our counseling expert at 9999-703-444 for regarding your query.
You can contact our counseling expert at 9999-703-444 for regarding your query.
You can contact our counseling expert at 9999-703-444 for regarding your query.
You can contact our counseling expert at 9999-703-444 for regarding your query.
You can contact our counseling expert at 9999-703-444 for regarding your query.
You can contact our counseling expert at 9999-703-444 for regarding your query.
You can contact our counseling expert at 9999-703-444 for regarding your query.
You can contact our counseling expert at 9999-703-444 for regarding your query.
You can contact our counseling expert at 9999-703-444 for regarding your query.
You can contact our counseling expert at 9999-703-444 for regarding your query.
You can contact our counseling expert at 9999-703-444 for regarding your query.
You can contact our counseling expert at 9999-703-444 for regarding your query.
You can contact our counseling expert at 9999-703-444 for regarding your query.
You can contact our counseling expert at 9999-703-444 for regarding your query.