With the NEET UG 2026 results expected shortly, medical aspirants across the country are preparing for the next crucial stage—the counselling and seat allocation process. Admission to MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, AYUSH, and other undergraduate medical programmes is conducted through central and state counselling authorities based on candidates' NEET UG scores. (Source: The Indian Express)

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts counselling for the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, along with admissions to AIIMS, JIPMER, Central Universities, Deemed Universities, ESIC institutions, AFMS (subject to eligibility), and other participating institutes. The remaining 85% State Quota seats are filled through counselling conducted by individual state authorities.

Candidates must complete online registration, pay the counselling fee, fill and lock their preferred colleges and courses, participate in seat allotment, and report to the allotted institute within the prescribed timeline.

Who Can Participate?

Candidates who:

• Qualified NEET UG 2026.
• Meet the prescribed qualifying percentile.
• Fulfil eligibility requirements for the respective counselling authority.
• Possess the required academic and identity documents.

NEET UG 2026 Counselling Process

1. Registration

Eligible candidates must register online through the MCC counselling portal (for AIQ and participating institutes) or the respective state counselling website.

2. Fee Payment

Applicants must pay the applicable registration and security deposit online before proceeding further.

3. Choice Filling and Locking

Candidates can select and prioritise their preferred colleges and courses. The final allotment depends on:

• NEET rank
• Category
• Seat availability
• Reservation policy
• Choices filled by the candidate

4. Seat Allotment

MCC publishes the seat allotment results after processing candidates' preferences and merit ranks.

5. Reporting to the Allotted College

Candidates receiving a seat must report to the allotted institution for document verification and admission confirmation within the specified deadline.

Counselling Rounds

The MCC counselling process generally includes:

• Round 1
• Round 2
• Round 3
• Stray Vacancy Round

State counselling authorities may follow a similar multi-round admission process depending on seat availability.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• NEET UG 2026 Scorecard
• NEET Admit Card
• Class 10 Certificate
• Class 12 Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate
• Valid Photo ID
• Passport-size Photographs
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile Certificate (for State Quota admissions, where required)
• Allotment Letter (after seat allocation)

Important Tips for Candidates

• Carefully research colleges before filling preferences.
• Fill as many eligible choices as possible to improve allotment chances.
• Double-check category and reservation details before locking choices.
• Keep scanned and original documents ready for verification.
• Follow official counselling schedules closely to avoid missing deadlines.

Key Highlights

• MCC will conduct counselling for 15% All India Quota seats and several centrally funded institutions.
• State authorities will conduct counselling for 85% State Quota seats.
• The counselling process includes registration, fee payment, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting.
• Multiple counselling rounds will be conducted based on seat availability.
• Candidates should prepare all required documents before counselling begins.