NEET UG MCC Counselling 2026 Live: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is yet to release the official schedule for NEET UG 2026 counselling. Once notified, it will be published on the official portal, mcc.nic.in. MCC conducts counselling for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing and other UG medical courses, along with admissions to AIIMS, JIPMER, ESIC, AFMS institutes, and Central/Deemed Universities. This blog covers everything confirmed so far — result, cutoff, fees, reservation, seat matrix, registration steps, and the new digital upgradation rule — and will keep updating as MCC releases fresh notifications.
Quick Facts
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), under DGHS, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare |
| Official Website | mcc.nic.in |
| Counselling For | 15% AIQ seats – MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, AIIMS, JIPMER, ESIC, AFMS, Central/Deemed Universities |
| Mode | Fully online |
| NEET UG 2026 Result Declared | July 16, 2026 |
| Candidates Qualified | ~11.21 lakh out of ~20 lakh appeared |
| General/EWS Qualifying Cutoff | 715–213 marks (50th percentile) |
| OBC/SC/ST Qualifying Cutoff | 212–177 marks (40th percentile) |
| Total Seats (approx., renewed + added) | 1,36,939 (1,27,028 renewed + 9,911 newly added) |
| Counselling Schedule Status | Awaited (expected soon) |
| Round 1 Registration (Expected) | Last week of July – first half of August 2026 |
| Total Rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, Stray Vacancy Round |
Live Updates
July 31, 2026, 06:30 PM IST MCC has still not notified the NEET UG 2026 counselling schedule. Candidates are advised to keep checking mcc.nic.in regularly, as the notification is expected any day now. This page will be updated the moment round-wise dates are announced.
July 29, 2026, 11:17 AM IST Going by last year’s pattern — when the full counselling schedule was announced in July — this year’s MCC notification could come out shortly. Aspirants are reminded not to wait only for their state counselling notification: AIQ Round 1 registration traditionally opens before most state rounds, and missing that window is a common, avoidable mistake.
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July 16, 2026 NTA declared the NEET UG 2026 result. Around 11.21 lakh candidates out of the roughly 20 lakh who appeared in the Re-NEET (held June 21, 2026) qualified. The qualifying cutoff was set at 715–213 marks (50th percentile) for General/EWS and 212–177 marks (40th percentile) for OBC/SC/ST — a sharp jump from 2025’s cutoffs of 686–144 and 143–113 respectively. With the result, final merit list, and qualifying cutoff now in place, counselling is set to begin as soon as MCC issues the notification.
Earlier Update — New MCC Rule on Seat Upgradation MCC has introduced a significant process change for 2026: candidates who are allotted a seat in one round and wish to apply for upgradation in a subsequent round will no longer need to physically report to the allotted college just to stay eligible for upgradation. This step can now be completed entirely online through the MCC counselling portal, removing a long-standing pain point for students and parents.
NEET UG 2026: Result Snapshot
- Re-NEET conducted: June 21, 2026 (after the original May 3, 2026 exam was cancelled following paper-leak allegations)
- Result declared: July 16, 2026, at neet.nta.nic.in
- Candidates appeared: ~20 lakh
- Candidates qualified: ~11.21 lakh
- General/EWS cutoff: 715–213 marks (50th percentile)
- OBC/SC/ST cutoff: 212–177 marks (40th percentile)
Qualifying the cutoff only makes a candidate eligible for counselling — it does not guarantee a seat. The actual admission (closing) cutoff for a specific college, course, category, and round is set much higher based on rank, seat availability, and demand.
NEET UG MCC Counselling 2026: Expected Schedule
MCC has not confirmed exact dates yet. Based on previous years’ patterns, candidates can expect a timeline broadly along these lines (all dates tentative until officially confirmed):
| Event | Expected Timeline |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Registration & Choice Filling | Last week of July / first half of August 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | To be announced |
| Reporting/Joining for Round 1 | To be announced |
| Round 2 Registration (fresh registration for new candidates) | To be announced |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | To be announced |
| Mop-Up Round | To be announced |
| Stray Vacancy Round | To be announced |
Note: Every round has its own registration, choice-filling, and reporting deadlines. Missing a deadline removes a candidate from that round entirely — there is no individual extension. The Stray Vacancy Round carries the strictest terms of all, so track dates closely once the notification is out.
Who Can Participate?
Candidates who qualify NEET UG 2026 can take part in both:
- All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling – conducted entirely by MCC, open to NEET-qualified candidates from any state, for 15% of seats. This includes candidates from Jammu & Kashmir as well.
- State Quota Counselling – conducted independently by each state’s counselling authority for the remaining 85% of seats, usually with domicile requirements.
Basic eligibility:
- Must have qualified NEET UG 2026 with the prescribed cutoff/percentile for the respective category.
- Minimum age of 17 years.
Candidates eligible for both AIQ and state counselling should track both timelines side by side, since the two run in parallel with different deadlines.
Courses & Institutes Covered Under MCC Counselling
- MBBS
- BDS
- BSc Nursing
- 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government medical/dental colleges
- 100% seats in AIIMS and JIPMER
- ESIC and AFMS (Armed Forces Medical Services) institute seats
- Central Universities and Deemed Universities
Total Seats for 2026
MCC has renewed 1,27,028 seats and added 9,911 new seats for NEET UG 2026 counselling, taking the total to approximately 1,36,939 seats across participating categories of institutes. The final seat matrix for each round (MBBS, BDS, AIIMS, Central Universities, Deemed Universities) will be released by MCC just before choice filling begins for that round.
Reservation Criteria for MCC NEET UG 2026 Counselling
As per the applicable Government of India reservation policy for central institutions and participating colleges:
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| General–Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
| Other Backward Classes – Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) | 27% |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 5% horizontal, across eligible categories |
Candidates claiming any reservation benefit must produce valid, current category certificates at the time of document verification, as per MCC and institute guidelines. A candidate can opt for only one type of reservation and will not be shown seats reserved for other categories.
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026: Registration Process (Step-by-Step)
Once the schedule is released, candidates need to register on mcc.nic.in separately for each round (except the Stray Vacancy round, which does not require fresh registration or choice filling):
- Visit the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in, and go to the UG Medical Counselling section.
- Click ‘New Registration’ and select your stream (Medical/Dental).
- Enter details — NEET UG roll number, application number, name, date of birth, and the security code/pin — to generate your login credentials.
- Accept the agreement page (‘I Agree’) — the portal will not proceed without this.
- Note your login credentials (they appear immediately after registration) and set a security question.
- Log in and fill out the complete application form with personal, educational, and NEET result details; upload scanned photograph and signature.
- Pay the registration fee and security deposit through the portal (category-wise, detailed below).
- Fill and lock your college/course choices in decreasing order of preference.
- Take a printout of the registration confirmation page for your records.
Important: Once submitted, father’s name, mother’s name, and address are locked permanently and cannot be edited later. Verify all details carefully against your documents before submitting — a mismatch can jeopardize your allotted seat at the time of reporting.
Re-registration rule: After Round 1, candidates need to register again only if they were not allotted a seat, or if they wish to resign or upgrade their allotted seat.
MCC NEET Counselling Fees 2026 (Category-Wise)
| Quota/Institute Type | Category | Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) | Security Deposit (Refundable) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15% AIQ / Central Universities / AFMC / ESIC / AIIMS / JIPMER / BSc Nursing | UR / EWS | ₹1,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 15% AIQ / Central Universities / AFMC / ESIC / AIIMS / JIPMER / BSc Nursing | SC / ST / OBC / PwD | ₹500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| Deemed Universities | All Categories | ₹5,000 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹2,05,000 |
Notes:
- Candidates applying for both Government and Deemed Universities need to pay only the higher of the two fee structures (i.e., the Deemed University fee of ₹2,05,000).
- The registration fee is non-refundable under all circumstances.
- The security deposit is refundable, but can be forfeited if a candidate: does not join after allotment in Round 2 or later, misses reporting after the Stray Vacancy round, provides false information, or fails to produce original documents at verification.
- These fee figures reflect the last known MCC fee structure; candidates should verify against the official bulletin once released, as amounts are subject to revision.
Counselling Rounds Explained
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 will be conducted in four main stages:
- Round 1 – Fresh registration, choice filling and locking, seat allotment, and reporting.
- Round 2 – Fresh registration required only for candidates who didn’t register in Round 1 or weren’t allotted a seat; others can modify choices.
- Mop-Up Round – For candidates who remain unallotted after Round 2; fresh registration/choice filling applicable as per the notification.
- Stray Vacancy Round – The final round, filling seats vacant after the Mop-Up round. No registration or choice-filling procedure applies here — allotment is typically based on merit and available seats directly. This round carries the strictest, non-negotiable reporting deadlines.
Seat upgradation (New for 2026): Candidates who accept a seat and opt for upgradation in the next round can now do so entirely online, without needing to physically report to the currently allotted college to remain eligible.
Documents Required for MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026
Keep the following ready (scanned copies for upload, plus originals for verification at reporting):
- NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard/rank letter
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
- Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, Passport, etc.)
- Passport-size photographs (as specified by MCC, same as used in NEET application)
- Category certificate, if applicable (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD), issued by a competent authority
- Registration/counselling fee payment receipt
- Any other document specified in the official information bulletin once released
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Has MCC released the NEET UG 2026 counselling schedule? Not yet. MCC is expected to announce the Round 1 registration dates and complete schedule on mcc.nic.in soon.
Q2: Can I participate in both AIQ and State Quota counselling? Yes. NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates are eligible for both All India Quota counselling (via MCC) and State Quota counselling (via their respective state authority).
Q3: What is the total MCC counselling fee for General category candidates under AIQ? ₹11,000 total — ₹1,000 non-refundable registration fee plus ₹10,000 refundable security deposit.
Q4: Is the registration fee refundable? No, the registration fee is non-refundable regardless of the counselling outcome. The security deposit is refundable but can be forfeited under specific conditions (see Fees section above).
Q5: How many rounds does MCC NEET UG counselling have? Four: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round.
Q6: Do I need to submit category certificates? Yes. Candidates claiming reservation benefits must produce valid category certificates during document verification, as per MCC and institute norms.
Q7: What is the minimum age to participate in MCC counselling? Candidates must be at least 17 years of age.
Q8: Does qualifying NEET guarantee an MBBS seat? No. Qualifying only makes a candidate eligible for counselling. Actual admission depends on rank, category, seat availability, and the admission (closing) cutoff, which is significantly higher than the qualifying cutoff.
Q9: Where will the official schedule be published? On the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in, once notified.
This blog will be updated as soon as MCC releases the official NEET UG 2026 counselling schedule. Bookmark this page and check back for the latest dates, round-wise seat allotment results, seat matrix, and counselling guidelines.
