NTA NEET UG 2026 Medical Counseling Schedule & Admission Notice

NTA NEET UG 2026 Medical Counseling Schedule & Admission Notice

The National Testing Agency (NTA) and the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) have released the official notification for the NEET UG 2026 Medical Counseling Schedule. Candidates who have qualified the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) 2026 are eligible to register for the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, Central Universities, Deemed Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, and ESIC institutes across India. Read on for complete details regarding key dates, eligibility standards, fee structure, seat matrix, and the step-by-step registration procedure.

Overview Table

Organization Name	National Testing Agency (NTA) / Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
Exam Name	National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG 2026)
Courses Offered	MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, & B.Sc. Nursing
Total Seats / Vacancies	Multiple Posts / Medical Seats Across India
Mode of Application	Online Registration & Choice Filling
Official Website	mcc.nic.in / nta.ac.in

Important Dates

Event Milestone	Date
NEET UG 2026 Exam Date	03rd May 2026
Online Counseling Registration Start Date	05th September 2026
Application Begin (Round 1)	05th September 2026
Round 1 Choice Filling & Locking End Date	22nd September 2026
Last Date to Apply Online (Round 1)	22nd September 2026

Application & Counseling Registration Fees

Candidates participating in the MCC All India Quota (AIQ) / Central Universities counseling must pay a non-refundable registration fee along with a refundable security deposit:

• 15% AIQ / Central Universities (Non-Refundable):
  • General / EWS Candidates: ₹1,000/-
  • OBC / SC / ST / PwD Candidates: ₹500/-
• Deemed Universities (Non-Refundable):
  • All Categories: ₹5,000/-
• Refundable Security Deposit:
  • For 15% AIQ / Central Institutes / AIIMS / JIPMER: ₹10,000/- (General) | ₹5,000/- (SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
  • For Deemed Universities: ₹2,00,000/- (All Categories)
• Payment Mode: Online via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.

Eligibility Criteria

To participate in the NEET UG 2026 counseling for MBBS, BDS, and allied AYUSH medical courses, applicants must satisfy the following parameters:

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Senior Secondary) or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects from a recognized Board.
• Qualifying Marks: Passed PCB with a minimum of 50% marks for General, 40% for SC/ST/OBC, and 45% for PwD candidates.
• NEET Qualification: Candidate must have secured the minimum qualifying percentile in NEET UG 2026 as declared by the National Testing Agency.

Age Limits

• Minimum Age: Candidate must have completed 17 years of age on or before 31st December 2026.
• Upper Age Limit: As per current guidelines, there is no upper age limit for appearing in NEET UG or taking part in medical counseling.

Selection Process

The allocation of medical and dental seats is conducted strictly based on merit through centralized online counseling. The primary steps involved are:

• Phase 1: Online Registration: Account creation and fee payment on the official MCC portal.
• Phase 2: Choice Filling & Locking: Selecting preferred institutes and medical programs in priority order.
• Phase 3: Seat Processing & Allotment: Computerized seat distribution based on NEET All India Rank (AIR), category, and filled preferences.
• Phase 4: Result Publication: Declaration of provisional and final seat allotment lists.
• Phase 5: Reporting & Verification: Physical reporting to the allotted college for document verification and fee deposition.

Step-by-Step How to Apply

Follow these instructions to complete the online counseling registration for NEET UG 2026 successfully:

• Visit the official MCC Medical Counseling website (mcc.nic.in).
• Click on the 'UG Medical Counseling' tab on the homepage.
• Select the link for 'New Registration 2026'.
• Enter your NEET UG 2026 Roll Number, Application Number, Candidate Name, Mother's Name, and Date of Birth to create your credentials.
• Log in using your registered credentials and complete the detailed profile form.
• Pay the required Non-Refundable Registration Fee and Refundable Security Deposit using the available online payment modes.
• Proceed to the Choice Filling section. Carefully select your preferred medical/dental colleges and courses in order of preference.
• Review your selected choices and click 'Lock Choices' before the specified deadline (22nd September 2026).
• Download and print the submission confirmation page and saved choice list for your future records.