MCC NEET counselling usually consists of five to six rounds spread out over a five to six-month period. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will announce the exact dates on their official website.
During each round, there will be designated windows for registration, document verification, choice filling and locking, seat allotment result announcement, and reporting to the assigned college. Following the initial rounds, there may be additional rounds for mopping up and filling any remaining seats.
About the MCC Counselling
MCC NEET counselling is the process for allocating MBBS and BDS seats in government and deemed universities across India. It’s conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for candidates who qualify for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).
The counselling involves several rounds where candidates can fill in their preferred college choices based on their NEET score and seat availability. After each round, seats are allotted based on merit, reservation category, and choices. Candidates can accept the allotted seat, reject it and participate in further rounds, or opt for upgradation if aiming for a higher choice. The entire process takes place online and is crucial for securing a medical seat through the NEET exam.
MCC NEET Counselling Schedule
Round 1
| Stage | Dates / Details | Duration |
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by Institutes | 4th August, 2026 | 1 Day |
| Registration/Payment | 5th – 12th August, 2026, up to 3:00 PM (12 Aug); payment facility available up to 6:00 PM (12 Aug) as per server time | 8 Days |
| Choice Filling/Locking | 6th–13th August, 2026, filling available up to 11:00 AM (13 Aug); choice locking from 4:00 PM (12 Aug) up to 11:00 AM (13 Aug) as per server time | 8 Days |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | 13th – 16th August, 2026 | 4 Days |
| Result | 17th August, 2026 | 1 Day |
| Reporting/Joining | 18th – 22nd August, 2026 | 5 Days |
| Verification of Joined Candidates Data by Institutes | 23rd August, 2026 | 1 Day |
Round 2
| Stage | Dates / Details | Duration |
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by Institutes | 24th August, 2026 | 1 Day |
| Registration/Payment | 25th – 29th August, 2026, up to 3:00 PM (29 Aug); payment facility available up to 6:00 PM (29 Aug) as per server time | 5 Days |
| Choice Filling/Locking | 25th–30th August, 2026, filling available up to 11:00 PM (30 Aug); choice locking from 4:00 PM up to 11:00 PM (30 Aug) as per server time | 6 Days |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | 31st August – 1st September, 2026 | 2 Days |
| Result | 2nd September, 2026 | 1 Day |
| Reporting/Joining | 3rd – 8th September, 2026 | 6 Days |
| Verification of Joined Candidates Data by Institutes / Sharing of Data by MCC | 9th September, 2026 | 1 Day |
Round 3
| Stage | Dates / Details | Duration |
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by Institutes | 10th September, 2026 | 1 Day |
| Registration/Payment | 11th – 15th September, 2026, up to 3:00 PM (15 Sept); payment facility available up to 6:00 PM (15 Sept) as per server time | 5 Days |
| Choice Filling/Locking | 11th – 16th September, 2026, filling available up to 11:00 AM (16 Sept); choice locking from 4:00 PM (15 Sept) up to 11:00 AM (16 Sept) as per server time | 6 Days |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | 16th – 17th September, 2026 | 2 Days |
| Result | 18th September, 2026 | 1 Day |
| Reporting | 19th – 26th September, 2026 | 8 Days |
| Verification of Joined Candidates Data by Institutes / Sharing of Data by MCC | 27th September, 2026 | 1 Day |
Online Stray Vacancy Round
| Stage | Dates / Details | Duration |
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by Institutes | 27th September, 2026 | 1 Day |
| Registration/Payment | 28th – 30th September, 2026, up to 3:00 PM (30 Sept); payment facility available up to 6:00 PM (30 Sept) as per server time | 3 Days |
| Choice Filling/Locking | 28th – 30th September, 2026, filling available up to 11:00 PM (30 Sept); choice locking from 4:00 PM up to 11:00 PM (30 Sept) as per server time | 3 Days |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | 1st – 2nd October, 2026 | 2 Days |
| Result | 3rd October, 2026 | 1 Day |
| Reporting | 4th – 10th October, 2026 | 7 Days |
| Verification of Joined Candidates Data by Institutes | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When will the MCC NEET 2026 counselling schedule be released?
A. The official schedule for MCC NEET 2026 counselling has been announced and round 1 registartion is started from 5th to 12th August, 2026, up to 3:00 PM (12 Aug).
Q2. How many rounds are there in MCC NEET counselling?
A. There are typically five to six rounds of MCC NEET counselling, including regular rounds, a mop-up round, and a stray vacancy round. The exact number can vary depending on the year.
Q3. Where can I find the official MCC NEET counselling schedule?
A. The official schedule will be published on the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) website.
Q4. Can I participate in all rounds of counselling?
A. It depends. You can participate in subsequent rounds if you reject the allotted seat in an earlier round or are not allotted any seat. However, there might be restrictions on participating in later rounds after rejecting a seat in an earlier round.
Q5. What happens to the security deposit if I reject a seat?
A. The security deposit is refundable (except in specific scenarios mentioned in the official guidelines). The refund process will be detailed on the MCC website.
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