NEET UG Counselling 2026: Candidates who have qualified the NEET UG entrance exam 2026 are now anxiously waiting for the counselling process to begin. With no official date confirmed yet, the Medical Counselling Committee is anticipated to begin the registration process in the first week of August 2026. 15% of AIQ is managed by the MCC, while 85% of seats are under the State Council Authorities. With the revised seat matrix, more than 1.36 lakh seats are now available over 600 medical colleges across the country. These colleges are categorized into top-tier national institutions, state-run government setups, and private or deemed universities. 

Candidates will be allotted seats based on their college and course preferences, seat availability, and NEET merit rank. 

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How To Register For MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026?

To participate in the NEET counselling 2026, candidates have to register themselves on the official portal. 

Step 1: Go to the MCC website at mcc.nic.in. 

Step 2: On the homepage, click on the “UG Medical Counselling 2026” link.

Step 3: Enter your NEET UG application details to register.

Step 4: Fill in all the mandatory fields.

Step 5: Select your college and course preferences.

Step 6: Pay the counselling fee and submit the form. 

NEET UG Counselling 2026: Seat Matrix

Ahead of the counselling process, the Medical Counselling Committee has shared the seat matrix for the MBBS admissions. A total of 136,939 MBBS seats are available, out of which 63,296 are government and 73,643 are private college seats.

Compared to last year, the seats have increased, providing more admission opportunities to NEET-qualified candidates. Approximately 1,022 seats have been added in this academic year. 

Document Checklist For NEET UG Counselling 2026

  • NEET UG 2026 Scorecard

  • NEET Admit Card

  • Class 10 Mark Sheet & Certificate

  • Class 12 Mark Sheet & Certificate

  • Birth Certificate (if required)

  • Identity Proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport, etc.)

  • Passport-size Photographs

  • Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable

  • PwD Certificate (if applicable)

  • Domicile Certificate (for state quota)

  • Allotment Letter

  • Fee payment receipt (if applicable)

Mistakes To Avoid For NEET UG Counselling 2026

1. Candidates must not fill in too many choices and limit their preference list to a handful of top-tier colleges. 

2. Register for both MCC and state counselling rounds. If you are eligible based on your domicile, register for both AIQ and State Quota. 

3. Carefully select the “freeze” and “float” options. Read all the instructions carefully before locking your choice. 

4. Compile all mandated certificates well before counselling windows open. 

5. Once allotted seats, candidates must complete their admission formalities before the deadline. 

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