The Medical Counselling Committee, MCC is set to begin NEET UG Counselling 2026 registration from August 5 for admissions to MBBS, BDS and BSc Nursing courses under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) and other participating institutes. Along with registration, candidates are required to pay a non-refundable registration fee and a refundable security deposit, depending on the counselling category they apply for.
Many aspirants are confused about the difference between the registration fee and the security deposit. Read the article below to understand the whole process.
NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration Fee
The registration fee varies according to the type of counselling and candidate category.
|
Counselling Category |
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) |
|
AIQ/Central Universities: General/EWS |
Rs 1,000 |
|
AIQ/Central Universities: SC/ST/OBC/PwD |
Rs 500 |
|
Deemed Universities (All Categories) |
Rs 5,000 |
NOTE: The registration fee is non-refundable, even if a candidate does not receive a seat during counselling.
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NEET UG Counselling 2026 Security Deposit
Apart from the registration fee, candidates must also pay a security deposit, which is refundable under MCC rules if the candidate follows the counselling guidelines.
|
Counselling Category |
Refundable Security Deposit |
|
AIQ/Central Universities: General/EWS |
Rs 10,000 |
|
AIQ/Central Universities: SC/ST/OBC/PwD |
Rs 5,000 |
|
Deemed Universities (All Categories) |
Rs 2,00,000 |
NOTE: The security deposit is generally refunded after the counselling process if the candidate does not forfeit it by violating counselling rules.
Registration Fee vs Security Deposit: What's the Difference?
Candidates often confuse these two payments. Here's how they differ:
- Registration Fee: Mandatory, non-refundable amount paid to participate in counselling.
- Security Deposit: Refundable amount returned after counselling, provided the candidate complies with MCC rules and does not forfeit the seat under applicable conditions.
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How to Pay the NEET Counselling Fee?
Candidates can pay the counselling fee online through the official MCC counselling portal using:
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Net Banking
- UPI (if available on the payment gateway)
The payment receipt should be downloaded and saved for future reference during counselling and admission.
NEET UG Counselling 2026
The MCC counselling process includes online registration, fee payment, choice filling, choice locking, seat allotment, document verification and reporting at the allotted institute. Admissions are conducted based on NEET UG rank, category, seat availability and candidate preferences. Registration for Round 1 is scheduled to begin on August 5, and candidates are advised to complete the process within the given timeline.
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