MCC NEET UG 2026 Counselling Schedule Expected Soon

Medical aspirants across India are eagerly awaiting the official NEET UG 2026 counselling schedule. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is set to release the complete timeline on its official website, mcc.nic.in, by the end of July 2026.

This counselling drive will regulate admissions for the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats across participating government and private medical colleges nationwide. Meanwhile, respective state authorities will separately release schedules for the remaining 85% state quota seats. Following the Re-NEET examination conducted on June 21 and the results announced on July 16, over 11.21 lakh candidates qualified out of nearly 20 lakh test-takers, making them eligible for the seat allocation process.

Expected Timeline for AIQ Seat Allotment Process

Online registration for Round 1 of the MCC NEET UG counselling is anticipated to open in the first week of August 2026. Candidates will need to register, fill in their preferred choices, and lock their selections within the specified timeframe to secure admission into MBBS, BDS, or B.Sc. Nursing courses.

The expected schedule across different rounds of seat allotment is summarized below:

Essential Papers for Candidate Verification

Candidates must prepare and organize all required documentation prior to the registration window. Having original certificates along with multiple self-attested photocopies ready prevents last-minute delays during college reporting.

Here are the primary NEET UG 2026 required documents for counselling:

• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and official Scorecard/Rank Letter
• Class 10 and Class 12 passing certificates and mark sheets
• Government-issued photo identification (Aadhaar, PAN Card, Driving Licence, or Passport)
• Eight recent passport-size photographs matching the one on the admit card
• Provisional Seat Allotment Letter downloaded from the MCC portal
• Valid Caste Certificate or PwBD Certificate, if applicable

Navigating Participating Institute Details at MCC Portal

To help students make informed decisions during choice filling, MCC features an online search tool on its website. Candidates can access 'Participating Institute Details NEET UG 2026' under the 'Important Link' tab at mcc.nic.in.

This tool allows candidates to filter medical and dental institutes by type, including Central Universities, Deemed Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, and B.Sc. Nursing colleges. By selecting the specific institution and degree program, candidates can review fee structures, available seats, and institutional guidelines prior to locking their choices. Preparing early ensures a seamless admission experience for every qualified student.