NEET 2026: Round 2 Registration (Starts 1 PM), Seat Allotment Result, Counselling, Cutoff

NEET UG 2026 counselling started on August 5, 2026. NEET exam 2026 was conducted on June 21, 2026. It is an All India Exam that is held for admission to MBBS, BDS and other medical courses across the country. Get the latest updates on NEET exam 2026 along with other useful information on it such as NEET UG exam date, counselling, eligibility, pattern, syllabus and more.

NEET Counselling 2026

The NEET 2026 counselling started on August 5, 2026. The last date to NEET UG counselling 2026 was August 12, 2026. Usually, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) begins the NEET UG counselling process within a few weeks after the NEET result is declared. As the NEET 2026 result was announced on July 16, 2026.

MCC NEET UG counselling 2026 - Overview

What is MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026? 

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts the NEET counselling for admissions to undergraduate courses such as MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing. The process is based on the marks obtained by candidates in the NEET exam. After the exam, MCC releases a cutoff list, which determines the minimum eligible marks required for admission to various colleges.

The seats covered under this counselling include:

• All India Quota (AIQ)
• Institutional Quota
• Domicile (Internal Candidates) of Central Universities: Including Aligarh Muslim University, Banaras Hindu University, University of Delhi, Faculty of Dentistry at Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi.
• Employee State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
• Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune

How many NEET UG 2026 Counselling Rounds are there? 

There are four rounds of NEET 2026  counselling, which are as follows:

• Round 1
• Round 2
• Round 3/Mop-up Round
• Stray Vacancy Round

MCC NEET Counselling Process: Stages to Apply for Counselling 

• Registration: Candidates need to register on the official MCC website.
• Choice Filling and Locking: Select preferred colleges and courses, then lock the choices.
• Seat Allotment: Based on NEET scores and preferences, seats are allocated.
• Reporting: Candidates must report to the allotted colleges for document verification and admission.

The MCC NEET UG counselling process for 2026 is conducted online through the official website mcc.nic.in. The counselling involves multiple rounds depending on seat vacancy status. For AIQ seats, there are four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and the Stray Vacancy Round. Additionally, last year saw two extra rounds for BDS and BSc Nursing admissions.

Steps to Apply for MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026

Step 1: Release of Seat Matrix

MCC will publish the seat matrix for MBBS and BDS courses, detailing the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats available across participating universities.

Step 2: Registration

Candidates must register for each counselling round (except the Stray Vacancy round) online. Required details include contact information, NEET 2026 Roll Number, Rank, and Scores. A non-refundable registration fee and a refundable security deposit are also necessary.

Step 3: Choice Filling

Candidates select their preferred colleges. After logging into the MCC website, they can fill in their choices. MCC advises candidates to prepare a tentative list of preferences before submitting choices online.

Step 4: Choice Locking

During this period, candidates must lock their choices to print the submitted preferences. Once locked, choices cannot be modified. MCC cautions against last-minute submissions to avoid errors.

Step 5: Verification by Universities and Processing of Seat Allotment

Universities verify the registration details and choices. They then release the seat allotment result to MCC.

Step 6: Seat Allotment Result

MCC publishes the provisional seat allotment result, allowing candidates to submit objections. After resolving any issues, the final seat allotment list is released. Candidates can accept the seat, opt for an upgrade, or register for further counselling rounds.

Step 7: Document Upload

Candidates must upload the required documents to the MCC NEET 2026 counselling website. The specific documents needed are listed on the site.

Step 8: Institute Reporting

Candidates visit their allotted institutes for document verification and payment of admission fees. This step is crucial for finalizing the admission process.

Stray Vacancy Round

The final round of counselling, the Stray Vacancy Round, does not require registration or choice filling. Seat allotment results are directly released for this round.

NEET UG Counselling Fees

The NEET UG Counselling fees should be paid by all the candidates to complete the registration process successfully. The category-wise NEET Counselling fees for all the types of institutes will be as follows:

Institution Type	Category	Counselling Fee (Non-Refundable)	Security Fee (Refundable)
15% AIQ/ Central Universities	UR	Rs. 1,000	Rs. 10,000
	SC/ST/OBC/PwD	Rs. 500	Rs. 5,000
Deemed Universities	All Categories	Rs. 5000	Rs. 2,00,000

NEET Counselling 2026 : Documents Required for Counselling 

The list of documents required for the NEET 2026 Counselling Process are as follows:

• NEET 2026 Admit Card
• NEET Scorecard or Rank Letter
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Photo ID proof (Aadhar/PAN Card/Driving License/Passport)
• 10th Standard certificate and mark sheet as date of birth proof
• 12th Standard certificate and mark sheet
• Eight passport size photographs
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• Provisional Allotment Letter

NEET cut off 2026 for MBBS Government College

The NEET cut off 2026 for MBBS government college state wise will be released after the NEET counselling process is completed. Meanwhile, candidates can check the previous year NEET cutoff for top government medical colleges.

Name of Medical Colleges	NEET 2026 (Expected)
AIIMS Delhi	49
Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi	85
VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi	107
University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi	304
Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi	485
Government Medical College, Chandigarh	544
Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai	656
King George's Medical University, Lucknow	1097
Stanley Medical College, Chennai	2002
Pt. Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak	25692
Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai	1623
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry (JIPMER)	277

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