The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is set to conduct the NEET UG counselling for 2026, managing admissions for 15% of All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government medical colleges across India. This process also covers 100% of seats at central universities like Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), and Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI). The counselling will take place in three rounds, followed by a stray vacancy round to fill any remaining seats.
Meanwhile, state-level counselling will handle the remaining 85% of government college seats and all seats in top private medical colleges. Candidates who qualify NEET must register on the MCC’s official website to participate in the seat allotment process, which is fully automated without manual or nomination-based seat assignments.
Understanding MCC NEET UG Counselling and Seat Availability
The MCC oversees the counselling for a significant portion of medical seats in India, ensuring a centralized and transparent admission process for AIQ and central university seats. The National Medical Commission (NMC) has announced a total of 1,36,939 MBBS seats available for the 2026-27 academic session through MCC counselling.
This total includes 63,296 seats in government medical colleges and 73,643 seats in private institutions, marking an increase of 9,911 seats compared to the previous year. Government colleges have added 2,111 seats, while private colleges have expanded by 7,800 seats.
Among states, West Bengal leads the government sector with 325 new seats, followed by Chhattisgarh (250), Andhra Pradesh (225), and Bihar (190). In private colleges, Karnataka added the most seats at 1,150, with Rajasthan adding 900, and Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh each contributing 800 new seats.
Step-by-Step Guide to MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026
To participate in the MCC counselling, candidates must follow a clear sequence of steps:
- Register on the MCC website by creating a profile and submitting necessary details.
- Pay the counselling fee and security deposit, which vary by category and institution type.
- Fill in choices of colleges and courses, then lock these preferences before the deadline.
- Wait for the seat allotment results to be announced online.
- Report to the allotted medical or dental college with required documents to confirm admission.
- Keep track of vacant seats published after each round for possible further counselling.
Required documents include the NEET admit card and scorecard, academic certificates from classes 10 and 12, valid photo ID, passport-sized photographs, and caste or disability certificates if applicable.
Reservation and Fees: What Candidates Should Know
The MCC follows the Government of India’s reservation policy for admissions to central universities and AIQ seats. The seat distribution includes:
- 10% reserved for General-Economically Weaker Section (GEN-EWS)
- 15% for Scheduled Castes (SC)
- 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST)
- 27% for Other Backward Classes – Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL)
- 5% horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
Counselling fees differ depending on the category and institution type. For 15% AIQ and central universities, the fee is Rs 1,000 for unreserved candidates and Rs 500 for reserved categories, with a refundable security deposit of Rs 10,000 and Rs 5,000 respectively. Deemed universities require a higher fee of Rs 5,000 and a refundable security deposit of Rs 2 lakh for all categories.
After provisional seat allotment results are published, candidates can raise grievances before final allotments. Those selected in the first round must report to their allotted colleges promptly to secure their seats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who conducts the NEET UG counselling for 2026?
A: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) manages counselling for 15% All India Quota seats and central universities, while state authorities handle the remaining seats.
Q: How many MBBS seats are available through MCC counselling in 2026?
A: A total of 1,36,939 MBBS seats are offered, including 63,296 in government colleges and 73,643 in private colleges.
Q: What documents are needed for MCC NEET UG counselling?
A: Candidates must provide their NEET admit card, scorecard, class 10 and 12 certificates, valid ID proof, passport-size photos, and caste or disability certificates if applicable.
