Lakhs of medical aspirants have a fresh update to track – the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has opened the counselling window for NEET UG 2026, with registration going live from 5th August 2026. Aspiring candidates for MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, and allied medical courses under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) can now log in to the official portal and begin the process.
Counselling Schedule at a Glance
| Event | Date |
| Registration Opens | 5th August 2026 |
| Registration Closes | 12th August 2026 |
| Choice Filling Window | 6th to 13th August 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | 17th August 2026 |
| Official Portal | mcc.nic.in |
Which Seats Does MCC Counselling Cover?
MCC oversees admission to a wide category of undergraduate medical seats, including:
- 15% All India Quota (AIQ) MBBS and BDS seats
- Central institutions such as AIIMS, BHU, and JIPMER (100% seats)
- BSc Nursing programmes
- AYUSH and BVSc & AH courses, where applicable
- Management quota seats at deemed universities
The remaining 85% State Quota seats fall outside MCC’s jurisdiction and will be handled independently by each State Counselling Authority.
Steps to Register
- Head to the official MCC portal at mcc.nic.in
- Locate and click on the “UG Medical Counselling 2026” tab
- Fill in the registration form and complete the fee payment
- Move on to choice filling once that window opens
Things Candidates Should Keep in Mind
- Keep the NEET UG 2026 scorecard, category certificate, and a valid photo ID handy before starting registration.
- Locked choices cannot be edited within the same round, so candidates should double-check selections before final submission.
- MCC has released a detailed Information Bulletin covering this year’s counselling rules – including seat upgradation, freezing, and withdrawal norms – which candidates are encouraged to go through carefully.
Candidates should keep checking the official MCC website regularly, as further rounds and any schedule revisions will be updated there directly.
