Introduction
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has opened the registration for NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 on its official website, mcc.nic.in. This counselling is for admission to MBBS, BDS, and some B.Sc Nursing courses under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed Universities, Central Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, AFMC, and ESIC institutions. Candidates who qualified NEET UG 2026 can register, pay the fee, fill and lock their preferred colleges, and later check the seat allotment results for Round 1 on the same portal.
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 - Overview Table
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Conducting Body | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) |
| Counselling Name | NEET UG Counselling 2026 |
| Courses Covered | MBBS, BDS, select B.Sc Nursing courses |
| Official Website | mcc.nic.in |
| Round 1 Registration Start Date | August 5, 2026 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Round 1 registration and fee payment starts | August 5, 2026 |
| Round 1 registration and fee payment ends | August 12, 2026 |
| Choice filling begins | August 6, 2026 |
| Choice filling ends | August 13, 2026 |
| Choice locking window | August 12 to August 13, 2026 |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | August 17, 2026 |
Registration / Application Fee
The counselling fee for MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 includes a non-refundable registration fee and a refundable security deposit. The total amount varies depending on the candidate's category and the type of institution (AIQ/Central Universities vs Deemed Universities).
| Counselling Type | Category | Registration Fee (Non-refundable) | Security Deposit (Refundable) | Total Payable |
|---|
| 15% AIQ / Central Universities / AIIMS / JIPMER / AFMC / ESIC / B.Sc Nursing | UR/EWS | ₹1,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 15% AIQ / Central Universities / AIIMS / JIPMER / AFMC / ESIC / B.Sc Nursing | SC/ST/OBC/PwD | ₹500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| Deemed Universities | All categories | ₹5,000 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹2,05,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: When did MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 registration start?
A: Registration started on August 5, 2026, at mcc.nic.in. - Q: What is the last date to register for NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1?
A: The last date to register and pay the fee is August 12, 2026. - Q: When will the NEET UG 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result be declared?
A: The seat allotment result will be announced on August 17, 2026. - Q: What is the MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 registration fee for General category candidates?
A: General/EWS candidates pay ₹1,000 as a non-refundable registration fee plus ₹10,000 as a refundable security deposit, totaling ₹11,000 for AIQ, Central Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, AFMC, ESIC, or B.Sc Nursing seats. - Q: What is the counselling fee for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates?
A: SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates pay ₹500 as a non-refundable registration fee plus ₹5,000 as a refundable security deposit, totaling ₹5,500 for AIQ and Central University seats.
