NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the most crucial step for students aspiring to secure admission into MBBS, BDS, and other medical courses in India. After qualifying NEET, candidates must participate in the counselling process to get admission into government and private medical colleges based on their rank, category, and preferences.
This comprehensive guide by MediYatra will help you understand the NEET UG 2026 counselling process, eligibility, dates, documents, and step-by-step procedure.
NEET UG Counselling is the centralized process through which seats in medical and dental colleges are allotted. It is conducted by:
– for All India Quota (AIQ) seats (15%), Deemed Universities, Central Universities, AIIMS & JIPMER
– for State Quota (85%) seats in respective states
Exam Name: NEET UG 2026
Courses Covered: MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, and other allied medical courses
Counselling Mode: Online
Basis of Admission: NEET Rank & Score
Conducting Bodies: MCC & State Authorities
NEET Result Declaration: June 2026
Counselling Registration Starts: July 2026
Round 1 Allotment: July–August 2026
Round 2 Allotment: August 2026
Mop-Up Round: September 2026
Stray Vacancy Round: October 2026
(Exact dates will be updated as per official announcements)
Qualify NEET UG 2026
Meet the minimum cutoff percentile
Fulfill eligibility criteria set by MCC or respective state authority
Have required documents ready
1. All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling (15%)
Conducted by MCC
Open to all eligible NEET-qualified candidates
Covers government colleges across India
2. State Quota Counselling (85%)
Conducted by individual states
Only for domicile candidates of respective states
3. Deemed & Private Universities
Conducted by MCC
Includes deemed universities and private medical colleges
Step-by-Step NEET UG Counselling Process 2026
Step 1: Registration
Candidates must register on the official MCC or state counselling website.
Step 2: Choice Filling & Locking
Select preferred colleges and courses carefully based on rank and budget.
Step 3: Seat Allotment
Seats are allotted based on NEET rank, category, preferences, and availability.
Step 4: Result Declaration
Check allotment results on the official portal.
Step 5: Reporting to College
Report to the allotted college within the given time frame with documents.
Step 6: Upgradation (Optional)
Students can participate in further rounds for better options.