NEET 2026 Counseling
Complete Guide to MCC & State Counseling | Registration | Document Verification | Seat Allotment
Counseling Timeline
NEET 2026 results expected in June 2026. Counseling begins in July 2026. Four rounds of counseling for AIQ + State Quotas.
Types of Counseling
MCC conducts AIQ counseling (15% All India Quota). State authorities conduct state quota counseling (85% seats).
Total Seats
90,000+ MBBS seats | 25,000+ BDS seats | Deemed universities seats | Central/State university seats
Documents Required
NEET scorecard, 10th/12th marksheets, ID proof, category certificate, and more for verification.
NEET 2026 Counseling Schedule (Expected)
📋 MCC AIQ Counseling (15% All India Quota)
- Registration & Payment: 1st week July 2026
- Choice Filling Round 1: 2nd week July 2026
- Round 1 Seat Allotment: 3rd week July 2026
- Reporting at College: Last week July 2026
- Round 2 Registration: 1st week August 2026
- Round 2 Seat Allotment: 2nd week August 2026
- Mop-Up Round: 3rd week August 2026
- Stray Vacancy Round: 4th week August 2026
🏛️ State Quota Counseling (85% State Seats)
- Registration & Document Verification: July 2026
- Round 1 Choice Filling: July-August 2026
- Round 1 Seat Allotment: August 2026
- Round 2 Choice Filling: August 2026
- Round 2 Seat Allotment: August 2026
- Mop-Up Round: September 2026
- Final Round: September-October 2026
🎓 Deemed & Central Universities
- Deemed University Counseling: July-September 2026
- Central University Counseling: July-August 2026
- AFMC Counseling: July-August 2026
- ESI & Other Institutes: As per schedule
NEET 2026 Counseling Process
Registration
Register on MCC/State portal with NEET details
Payment
Pay counseling fee and security deposit
Choice Filling
Select colleges and courses in order of preference
Lock Choices
Lock choices before deadline
Seat Allotment
Check round-wise seat allotment result
Reporting
Report to allotted college with documents
🏛️ MCC AIQ Counseling (15% All India Quota)
Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) conducts counseling for 15% All India Quota seats in government medical and dental colleges across India. This also includes deemed universities, central universities, ESIC, and AFMC.
| Particulars | Details | '
|---|---|
| Eligibility | All NEET UG qualified candidates (any state) |
| Seats Covered | 15% AIQ seats in Government Colleges, Deemed Universities, Central Universities, ESIC, AFMC |
| Counseling Fee (UR/OBC) | ₹1,000 - ₹2,000 (Non-refundable) |
| Counseling Fee (SC/ST) | ₹500 - ₹1,000 (Non-refundable) |
| Security Deposit (UR/OBC) | ₹10,000 (Refundable) |
| Security Deposit (SC/ST) | ₹5,000 (Refundable) |
| Refund Policy | Refunded after counseling completion if seat not taken |
📝 State Quota Counseling (85% State Seats)
Each state conducts its own counseling for 85% of government college seats and private college seats within the state. Eligibility requires domicile of that state (except for private colleges).
| State | Counseling Authority | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority) | kea.kar.nic.in |
| Tamil Nadu | TN DME (Directorate of Medical Education) | tnmedicalselection.net |
| Maharashtra | CET Cell, Maharashtra | cetcell.mahacet.org |
| Delhi | DME Delhi | dme.delhigovt.nic.in |
| Uttar Pradesh | DGME UP | upneet.gov.in |
| Rajasthan | Rajasthan NEET Counseling | rajneet2026.com |
| Kerala | CEE Kerala | cee.kerala.gov.in |
| Gujarat | GMERS | gujcet.guj.nic.in |
| Madhya Pradesh | MP DME | dme.mponline.gov.in |
| Bihar | BCECEB | bceceb.bihar.gov.in |
📋 Documents Required for NEET 2026 Counseling
Note: Keep original documents and 3-4 sets of self-attested photocopies. Documents may vary by state counseling authority.
💰 NEET 2026 Counseling Fee Structure
| Category | MCC AIQ Fee | State Quota Fee | Security Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1,000 - ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 - ₹2,500 | ₹10,000 - ₹15,000 |
| SC / ST | ₹500 - ₹1,000 | ₹500 - ₹1,500 | ₹5,000 - ₹10,000 |
| General - PH | ₹1,000 - ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 - ₹2,500 | ₹10,000 - ₹15,000 |
| SC/ST - PH | ₹500 - ₹1,000 | ₹500 - ₹1,500 | ₹5,000 - ₹10,000 |
Note: Security deposit is refundable if seat is not taken. Non-refundable for candidates who do not participate or cancel after allotment.
🎯 NEET 2026 Seat Allotment Process
Round 1 Seat Allotment
- Seats allotted based on merit & preferences
- If satisfied, report to allotted college
- If not satisfied, can upgrade in Round 2
- No penalty for not reporting
Round 2 Seat Allotment
- Upgradation for candidates who didn't get seat in Round 1
- Fresh choices can be added/modified
- If upgraded, previous seat is automatically cancelled
- Must report to new allotted college
Mop-Up Round
- For vacant seats after Round 2
- Fresh registration for eligible candidates
- No fresh registration for those already with seat (unless surrendered)
- Final round for seat allocation
Stray Vacancy Round
- For remaining vacant seats after mop-up
- Direct college-level counseling
- Last opportunity for admission
- No upgradation after this round
⚠️ Important Instructions for NEET 2026 Counseling
- Register on the official counseling portal only - beware of fake websites
- Lock your choices before the deadline - no changes allowed after locking
- Carry all original documents for verification at reporting center
- Check the seat allotment result on the official website only
- Do not pay any amount outside the official portal
- Keep multiple copies of all documents ready before counseling begins
- Report to allotted college within the specified time frame
- If you don't report on time, your seat will be cancelled
- For state quota, ensure you have valid domicile certificate
- For NRI quota, ensure you have NRI sponsorship certificate
- Check college recognition (NMC/DCI) before choosing
- Verify fee structure and hostel facilities before reporting
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