MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Schedule (15% AIQ, Deemed, Central Universities, AIIMS & JIPMER) – Round-Wise Dates
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the NEET UG Counselling 2026 schedule for 15% All India Quota (AIQ), 100% Deemed Universities, Central Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER (Puducherry & Karaikal), MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc Nursing admissions for the academic session 2026-27.
Candidates can check the complete MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 dates, including registration, choice filling, choice locking, seat allotment result, reporting, and joining schedule for every counselling round.
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Schedule
Event
Date
Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix
4 August 2026
Registration & Fee Payment
5 August – 12 August 2026 (Till 3:00 PM)
Payment Deadline
12 August 2026 (Till 6:00 PM)
Choice Filling
6 August – 13 August 2026 (Till 11:00 AM)
Choice Locking
12 August (4:00 PM) – 13 August 2026 (11:00 AM)
Seat Allotment Processing
13 – 16 August 2026
Round 1 Result
17 August 2026
Reporting & Joining
18 – 22 August 2026
Institute Verification
23 August 2026
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 Schedule
Event
Date
Verification of Seat Matrix
24 August 2026
Registration & Fee Payment
25 – 29 August 2026 (Till 3:00 PM)
Payment Deadline
29 August 2026 (Till 6:00 PM)
Choice Filling
25 – 30 August 2026 (Till 11:00 PM)
Choice Locking
30 August 2026 (4:00 PM – 11:00 PM)
Seat Allotment Processing
31 August – 1 September 2026
Round 2 Result
2 September 2026
Reporting & Joining
3 – 8 September 2026
Institute Verification
9 September 2026
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 Schedule
Event
Date
Verification of Seat Matrix
10 September 2026
Registration & Fee Payment
11 – 15 September 2026 (Till 3:00 PM)
Payment Deadline
15 September 2026 (Till 6:00 PM)
Choice Filling
11 – 16 September 2026 (Till 11:00 AM)
Choice Locking
15 September (4:00 PM) – 16 September 2026 (11:00 AM)
Seat Allotment Processing
16 – 17 September 2026
Round 3 Result
18 September 2026
Reporting & Joining
19 – 26 September 2026
Institute Verification
27 September 2026
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Online Stray Vacancy Round Schedule
Event
Date
Verification of Seat Matrix
27 September 2026
Registration & Fee Payment
28 – 30 September 2026 (Till 3:00 PM)
Payment Deadline
30 September 2026 (Till 6:00 PM)
Choice Filling
28 – 30 September 2026 (Till 11:00 PM)
Choice Locking
30 September 2026 (4:00 PM – 11:00 PM)
Seat Allotment Processing
1 – 2 October 2026
Stray Vacancy Result
3 October 2026
Reporting & Joining
4 – 10 October 2026
NEET UG 2026 State Quota Counselling Schedule (All Rounds)
Round
State Quota Counselling Dates
Last Date of Joining
Round 1
13 August 2026 – 22 August 2026
28 August 2026
Round 2
31 August 2026 – 8 September 2026
14 September 2026
Round 3
16 September 2026 – 26 September 2026
1 October 2026
Stray Vacancy Round
3 October 2026 – 5 October 2026
10 October 2026
Important Dates
Verification of Joined Candidates Data by State DMEs/State Counselling Authorities
After Round 1: 29 August 2026
After Round 2: 15 September 2026
After Round 3: 2 October 2026
Commencement of Academic Session (UG Courses):8 September 2026
NEET UG 2026 Counselling Schedule (AIQ & State Quota)
Round
All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed & Central Universities
State Quota Counselling
Last Date of Joining
Round 1
4 August – 17 August 2026
13 August – 22 August 2026
AIQ: 22 August 2026 • State: 28 August 2026
Round 2
24 August – 2 September 2026
31 August – 8 September 2026
AIQ: 8 September 2026 • State: 14 September 2026
Round 3
10 September – 18 September 2026
16 September – 26 September 2026
AIQ: 26 September 2026 • State: 1 October 2026
Stray Vacancy Round
28 September – 3 October 2026
3 October – 5 October 2026
10 October 2026
Important Instructions for MCC Counselling 2026
Complete registration before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
Lock your choices before the choice-locking window closes.
Download and keep a copy of the seat allotment letter after results are declared.
Report to the allotted college within the specified reporting period with all original documents.
As per MCC guidelines, all Saturdays, Sundays, and Gazetted Holidays will be treated as working days during the counselling process to ensure timely completion.
MCC Counselling Authority Overview
Particulars
Details
Counselling Authority
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
Full Form
Medical Counselling Committee
Parent Organization
Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
Ministry
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India
Counselling Mode
Online
Admission Through
NEET UG 2026
Courses Covered
MBBS, BDS & B.Sc. Nursing
Quota Covered
15% All India Quota (AIQ), 100% Deemed Universities, Central Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, ESIC & other participating institutes
The MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Schedule provides a complete timeline for 15% All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed Universities, Central Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc Nursing admissions. Candidates should carefully follow the registration dates, choice filling, choice locking, seat allotment results, and reporting deadlines for every counselling round. Missing any important deadline may result in the loss of admission opportunities. Keep all required documents ready, regularly check the official MCC website for updates, and participate in counselling according to the published schedule to secure your preferred medical or dental college.
