NEET MDS 2026 Counselling Schedule Out at mcc.nic.in; Check Round 1 Registration Dates

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the NEET MDS 2026 counselling schedule. Registration for Round 1 opens on August 18, 2026 at mcc.nic.in. The counselling will admit candidates to Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) courses.

The schedule covers 50 percent All India Quota seats for MDS. It also covers Deemed Universities, Central Universities and AFMS institutions. Three regular rounds and a stray vacancy round are planned.

Candidates who qualified NEET MDS 2026 can take part in the counselling. The MDS academic session for the 2026 batch begins on September 17, 2026. Every date in the calendar has a fixed time deadline.

NEET MDS 2026 Counselling Schedule

The full round-wise timeline released by MCC is listed below. Registration and payment close at 3 PM on the last day. Choice filling closes at 11 PM in Round 1 and 10 AM in later rounds.

Check Now: Download NEET MDS 2026 Counselling Schedule PDF

NEET MDS 2026 Counselling Fee Structure

MCC has kept the counselling fee different for AIQ seats and Deemed University seats. The security deposit for AIQ candidates is refundable. The Deemed University fee is a one time non refundable payment.

How to Register for NEET MDS 2026 Counselling?

Candidates must visit the official MCC portal at mcc.nic.in. They should click on the NEET MDS 2026 counselling link on the homepage. New candidates must register using their NEET MDS 2026 roll number and password.

After registration, candidates pay the applicable counselling fee online. Payment can be made through net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI. Candidates then fill their college and course preferences before locking the choices.

Documents Required for NEET MDS 2026 Counselling

Candidates must keep scanned copies ready before starting registration. Missing documents at the reporting stage can lead to seat cancellation.

• NEET MDS 2026 scorecard and admit card
• BDS degree certificate and marksheets
• Internship completion certificate
• Permanent or provisional dental registration certificate
• Class 10 and Class 12 certificates for date of birth proof
• Valid government photo ID such as Aadhaar or PAN
• Category certificate for reserved seats where applicable

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit the official MCC portal at mcc.nic.in on August 18, 2026.
2. Register using your NEET MDS 2026 roll number and password.
3. Pay the counselling fee before the 3 PM deadline on August 23.
4. Fill and lock your college and course choices by 11 PM on August 23.
5. Check the Round 1 seat allotment result on August 26 at mcc.nic.in.
6. Report to the allotted institute between August 27 and September 1.

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