| Updated On - Aug 5, 2026
The Medical Counselling Committee has opened NEET UG 2026 Round 1 registration at mcc.nic.in. Candidates can apply for MBBS BDS and BSc Nursing seats till August 12. Choice filling ends August 13 and the result is due August 17.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has opened the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 Round 1 counselling registration on the official website at mcc.nic.in. Qualified candidates can now register for MBBS, BDS and BSc Nursing seats through the central counselling process.
The counselling covers 15 percent All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government medical and dental colleges. It also covers 100 percent seats in Deemed Universities, Central Universities, AIIMS institutions and JIPMER at Puducherry and Karaikal.
The registration and fee payment window will close on August 12, 2026. Candidates must complete their choice filling and locking to be considered for seat allotment.
NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration and fee payment | August 5 to 12, 2026 |
| Choice filling | August 6 to 13, 2026 |
| Choice locking | August 12 (4 PM) to August 13 (11 AM), 2026 |
| Provisional seat allotment result | August 17, 2026 |
| Reporting at allotted college | August 18 to 22, 2026 |
Seats on Offer Through MCC Counselling
Round 1 will fill seats across medical, dental and nursing programmes. The AIQ pool this year is the largest in the country's central counselling history.
- Over 1.36 lakh MBBS seats across 823 medical colleges
- 27,868 BDS seats across 319 dental colleges
- BSc Nursing seats at select central and deemed institutions
NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration Fee
Candidates must pay two components: a non-refundable registration fee and a refundable security deposit. The amount depends on category and the type of participating institution.
| Institution Type | Category | Registration Fee (Non-refundable) |
|---|---|---|
| AIQ, Central and Deemed (except separate slab) | General | Rs 1,000 |
| AIQ, Central Universities | SC, ST, OBC and PwD | Rs 500 |
| Deemed Universities | All categories | Rs 5,000 |
The security deposit for Deemed University seats is Rs 2,00,000. This amount is refundable if a candidate does not accept an allotted seat within the permitted rules.
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How to Register for NEET UG 2026 Counselling?
Candidates must complete the registration online on the MCC portal. The process is fully digital this year, including for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) applicants.
- Visit the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in.
- Click on the New Registration for UG Counselling 2026 link.
- Enter your NEET UG 2026 roll number and required credentials.
- Fill in personal, academic and category details.
- Pay the registration fee and security deposit online.
- Proceed to choice filling and lock your preferences before the deadline.
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What Is New in NEET UG Counselling 2026?
The MCC has introduced several reforms in this year's process. These changes affect how candidates handle allotted seats and how NRI applicants submit documents.
- Freeze option: Lock the allotted seat and skip further upgrades.
- Float option: Retain the current seat while attempting an upgrade in the next round.
- Online resignation: Candidates can resign from an allotted seat through the portal.
- NRI document upload: All NRI quota documents are now uploaded digitally on the MCC portal.
This is the first NEET UG cycle where NRI candidates submit all documents online. The shift removes the need for in-person verification during the initial rounds. It also speeds up allotment for overseas applicants.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Visit mcc.nic.in and start your registration before August 12.
- Keep your NEET UG 2026 scorecard, Class 10 and 12 certificates and category proof ready.
- Arrange the registration fee and security deposit for online payment.
- Read the Candidate User Guide available on the MCC portal.
- Fill and lock your college and course choices by August 13, 11 AM.
- Track the seat allotment result on August 17 and report to the allotted college by August 22.
Watch for the Round 1 seat matrix release and the provisional allotment result on August 17 at mcc.nic.in. Round 2 registration dates will follow soon after reporting closes.
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