NEET UG MCC Counselling 2026 Updates: MCC to Release Counselling Schedule Soon, Check New Rules

NEET UG MCC Counselling 2026  Updates: MCC is expected to release the NEET UG counselling schedule soon. Get the latest updates on registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and new MCC counselling rules here. 

MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 LIVE: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is expected to release the NEET UG 2026 counselling schedule shortly. Last year, the complete counselling schedule was released in July, and the 2026 schedule is now expected to be announced anytime soon. Once released, candidates will be able to check and download the NEET UG 2026 counselling schedule online through the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in. 

Along with the counselling schedule, NEET UG counselling registration 2026 is also expected to begin soon. Candidates who have qualified the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026 will be required to complete the registration process online. MCC conducts counselling for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) MBBS and BDS seats, as well as admissions to AIIMS, JIPMER, Central Universities, Deemed Universities, ESIC, AFMC and other participating institutes. 

MCC NEET Counselling Website Updated

With the MCC website now updated, the NEET UG Counselling 2026 schedule is expected to be released anytime soon. 

Where to Download the MCC NEET Counselling Schedule 2026? 

Candidates will be able to download the NEET UG Counselling 2026 schedule PDF online through the official MCC website.

MCC New Rules for NEET Counselling 2026 

Candidates can check the latest MCC rules for NEET UG Counselling 2026 in the table below. 

New Rules	Overview
No physical reporting for seat upgrade	Candidates opting for seat upgradation do not need to visit the allotted college only for admission formalities.
Online seat resignation	Eligible candidates can resign from their allotted seat through the MCC counselling portal within the given deadline.
Online NRI document upload	NRI quota applicants for deemed universities can upload the required documents online through the MCC portal.
Training for authorities	MCC is conducting training sessions for state counselling authorities and medical colleges on the new counselling process.
Clear seat and fee details	States and colleges have been asked to provide updated information on available seats and fee structures to help candidates make informed choices.

How to Complete NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration on MCC? 

Candidates can follow the steps below to learn how to complete the NEET UG Counselling 2026 registration process online 

1. Visit the official MCC website.

2. Click on the UG Medical Counselling 2026 link.

3. Register using your NEET UG application details.

4. Enter your personal and academic information.

5. Pay the counselling fee online.

6. Complete the choice-filling process by selecting preferred colleges and courses.

7. Lock your choices before the deadline.

8. Submit and save the completed registration form for future reference.

Can I Participate in Both AIQ and State Counselling for NEET UG 2026? 

Yes. Candidates who qualify for NEET UG 2026 can participate in both All India Quota (AIQ) counselling conducted by MCC and State Quota counselling conducted by the respective state counselling authorities. 

Under the All India Quota (AIQ), 15% of MBBS and BDS seats in government medical and dental colleges are allotted through MCC counselling. In addition, MCC conducts counselling for admissions to AIIMS, JIPMER, Central Universities, Deemed Universities, ESIC medical colleges, AFMC (subject to eligibility), and other participating institutes. The remaining 85% of State Quota seats are filled by the respective state counselling authorities according to their domicile requirements, reservation policies, and eligibility criteria. 

Candidates should note that the registration process for MCC (AIQ) counselling and State Quota counselling is separate. Registering for MCC counselling does not automatically make a candidate eligible for State Quota counselling. Candidates who wish to participate in state counselling must complete a separate registration on the official counselling portal of their respective state 

MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026: Tie-Breaking Rules 

If two or more candidates secure the same NEET UG rank, the tie-breaking rules prescribed by the NTA are applied to determine the merit order

• Candidates with higher marks in Biology (Botany & Zoology) are given first preference.

• If the tie persists, the candidate with higher marks in Chemistry is ranked higher.

• If the tie still remains, Physics marks are considered.

• If candidates are still tied, preference is given to the candidate with a lower proportion of incorrect answers across all subjects.

The final NEET UG All India Rank (AIR), prepared by the NTA after applying these tie-breaking rules, is used by the MCC for seat allotment during the counselling process