India's complete step-by-step guide to NEET UG 2026 counselling — MCC AIQ, Central Universities, Deemed Universities & State Quota. Verified by V4Edu NEET Counsellor Team · 23+ years of expertise.
NEET UG 2026 counselling is the admission process that determines which medical college and seat a NEET qualified candidate is allotted, based on their All India Rank (AIR), category, domicile status and choice preferences. It is a centralised online process conducted by MCC and respective state counselling bodies in multiple rounds.
Counselling for NEET UG 2026 is divided into two way: MCC counselling (for All India Quota seats, AIIMS, JIPMER, Deemed and Central University seats) and State counselling (for 85% State Quota seats in government and all private medical colleges). Understanding the NEET UG 2026 exam structure and eligibility is essential before you begin the counselling process.
Qualifying NEET UG alone does not secure admission, a candidate must separately register for MCC counselling and/or their state counselling to be allotted a seat. Missing counselling registration deadlines results in forfeiture of the admission opportunity for that round.
Before registering for counselling, understand the full NEET UG 2026 exam details and eligibility criteria. Stay updated with the latest NEET UG 2026 news and notifications. Check the state-wise counselling authority for your home state. Use our MBBS college predictor to estimate your admission chances before choice filling.
NEET UG 2026 seat allotment happens through four distinct counselling streams. A candidate can apply to multiple streams simultaneously (subject to eligibility).
Conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC/DGHS) for 15% AIQ seats in all government medical colleges across India.
All India — No Domicile Required100% seats of AIIMS (20 campuses), JIPMER Puducherry, BHU, AMU, Delhi University colleges & AFMC Pune under MCC counselling.
All India — MCC Portal100% MBBS, BDS and AYUSH seats in all Deemed Universities (59 universities) under MCC counselling, including management and NRI quota seats.
All India — Deemed Portal85% of government college seats + 100% private college seats in each state, managed by respective state counselling authorities. Domicile required for Govt seats.
State Domicile Required (Govt Seats)Find the official state-wise NEET counselling websites and who conducts NEET state counselling in each state. Explore MBBS colleges in India state-wise before making your choices. Check deemed university MBBS colleges and AIIMS MBBS colleges list for AIQ planning.
The following seats are included under MCC counselling — all accessible at mcc.nic.in:
| Institution Type | Quota | Domicile Required? | Counselling Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Government Medical Colleges | 15% AIQ — MBBS & BDS | No | MCC / DGHS |
| AIIMS (All 20 campuses) | 100% seats | No | MCC / DGHS |
| JIPMER Puducherry | 100% seats | No | MCC / DGHS |
| Deemed Universities (59 institutes) | 100% MBBS / BDS seats | No | MCC / DGHS |
| Central Universities (BHU, AMU, DU, JMI etc.) | 100% seats | No | MCC / DGHS |
| ESIC Medical Colleges | AIQ + IP Quota 15% seats | No | MCC + State |
| AFMC Pune | 100% MBBS seats | No | MCC + AFMC |
| State Government Colleges (85%) | 85% State Quota — MBBS & BDS | Yes (Govt seats) | State CET Cell / DME |
| State Private & Colleges | Mgmt, NRI, Institutional Quota | Vary | State Authority |
Candidates must qualify NEET UG 2026 and obtain an All India Rank (AIR) to participate in counselling. Eligibility is based on the minimum qualifying percentile as prescribed by NTA. For complete NEET UG eligibility details including age, marks and subject requirements, visit our NEET UG 2026 exam details page.
Understanding the fee structure helps you make smarter choices during NEET UG counselling. Check MBBS fee structure in Rajasthan 2026, Karnataka MBBS fee structure 2026, Uttar Pradesh MBBS fees 2026, Kerala MBBS fees 2026, Gujarat MBBS fees 2026, and Haryana MBBS fees 2026. Also compare deemed university MBBS fees India 2026.
The MCC NEET UG 2026 counselling process for All India Quota, Deemed and Central University seats follows these steps. Each step has a specific deadline, missing any step disqualifies you from that round.
Download your NEET UG scorecard from the NTA portal. Note your All India Rank (AIR), category rank and state rank. Check latest NEET UG 2026 updates for result date confirmation. Use our free NEET UG Rank Predictor to estimate your rank before results.
Visit the official MCC counselling portal. Register using your NEET UG 2026 roll number, date of birth and mobile number. Pay the counselling registration fee (non-refundable) and security deposit (refundable) as applicable to your category (see fee table below).
Log in to the MCC portal and add colleges in order of preference. You can fill as many choices as you wish from all MBBS, BDS and Deemed University colleges. Arrange them in your preferred order, the system allots the highest available choice based on your AIR. Before filling choices, explore state-wise MBBS colleges in India, AIIMS MBBS colleges and deemed university MBBS colleges. You can also use our NEET college predictor to make a choice list that helps you to fill colleges in online portal. You can short the colleges in NEET college predictor by state, location, fee, rank etc.
Choice locking is mandatory or may be auto locked as per MCC notification. Once the choice filling window closes, candidates must actively lock their choices on the MCC portal. Unlocked choices are automatically locked at the deadline. Locked choices cannot be changed, ensure your final preferred order is correct before locking.
Seat allotment result is published on the MCC portal after each round. You can check which college and seat has been allotted based on your AIR, category, choice list and seat availability. Use our MBBS college predictor tool to estimate your chances before the result that helps to you make decisions in advance.
Log in to the MCC portal and click "Download Allotment Letter". Physically report at the allotted college within the stipulated date as per given in counselling schedule by MCC with all original documents and college fee for verification. It is better to visit the alloted college website to know prescribed fee or call to ask them about reporting procedure. Failure to report within the deadline will result in forfeiture of the seat. Check the complete documents list in the next section below.
You can upgrade the alloted college by filling the choices again in further round. First round is free exit but from second round onwards you should report to alloted college otherwise you cannot participate in further rounds of counselling. To know in which counselling you should participate and which college can allot to you, use V4Edu NEET college predictor.
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Registration fee is non-refundable. The security deposit is refundable if the candidate does not take admission or withdraws as per MCC guidelines.
| Category | Registration Fee | Security Deposit | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹1,000 | ₹10,000 (Govt) / ₹2,00,000 (Deemed) | ₹11,000 / ₹2,01,000 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹500 | ₹5,000 (Govt) / ₹2,00,000 (Deemed) | ₹5,500 / ₹2,00,500 |
* Exact fee amounts are subject to change per official MCC 2026 notification. The above figures are based on NEET UG 2025 counselling norms. Check NEET UG 2026 updates for confirmed fee amounts.
MCC conducts three rounds of NEET UG counselling for AIQ seats, followed by a Stray Vacancy Round for remaining unfilled seats. State authorities conduct their own 3–4 rounds in parallel.
| Round | Counselling Type | Expected Timeline (2026) | Key Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | MCC AIQ + Deemed + Central | Mid-July 2026 | Free exit allowed after Round 1 |
| Round 2 | MCC AIQ + Deemed + Central | Mid-August 2026 | Seat cannot be vacated after joining in Round 2 |
| Round 3 | MCC AIQ + Deemed + Central | August–September 2026 | Seat cannot be vacated after joining in Round 2 |
| Stray Vacancy Round | MCC — Remaining AIQ Seats | September–October 2026 | Only non seat alloted candidates participate |
| State Round 1 | State Quota Counselling | Late July 2026 onwards | Domicile required for Govt seats |
| State Round 2 | State Quota Counselling | Last-August 2026 | Seat cannot be vacated after joining in Round 2 |
| State Mop-Up Round | State Quota Counselling | Last-September 2026 | Includes seats vacated from Round 2 |
| Stray Vacancy Round | State Quota — Remaining Seats | Last-October 2026 | Only non seat alloted candidates participate |
* Exact dates are subject to MCC official schedule. Track confirmed dates on our NEET UG 2026 updates page.
The following original documents are mandatory at the time of reporting to the allotted college. Keep two sets of self-attested photocopies ready along with originals. Certificates already deposited in another institution are not accepted.
85% of all MBBS and BDS seats in government colleges, 100% of private medical college seats are filled through State Quota counselling. Each state has its own counselling authority, schedule, domicile rules, reservation policy and registration portal. Candidates must register separately on their state's official counselling portal to participate in particular state's counselling.
Visit our NEET state counselling authority directory for the official contact and portal of every state's counselling body. Find the official website of your state at the state-wise NEET counselling websites page.
See the full directory at our State-wise NEET UG Counselling Authority page.
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