The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced the NEET UG Counselling 2026 schedule, marking the beginning of the admission process for eligible candidates. If you're planning to participate in the counselling, now is the time to stay updated with the important dates and upcoming rounds. Read on to check the complete counselling schedule and key deadlines you shouldn't miss.
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MCC NEET UG 2026 Counselling Dates Announced
The counselling process will be conducted in four phases:
- Round 1
- Round 2
- Round 3
- Online Stray Vacancy Round
Each round includes registration, payment, choice filling, choice locking, seat allotment processing, reporting to the allotted institute, and verification of joined candidates.
Round 1 Schedule for MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026
| Activity | Date |
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix | 4 August, 2026 |
| Registration & Payment | 5 August, 2026 to 12 August, 2026 (up to 3:00 p.m.) |
| Payment Facility | Up to 6:00 p.m. on 12 August, 2026 |
| Choice Filling | 6 August, 2026 to 13 August, 2026 (up to 11:00 a.m.) |
| Choice Locking | 12 August, 2026 (4:00 p.m.) to 13 August, 2026 (11:00 a.m.) |
| Seat Allotment Processing | 13 August, 2026 to 16 August, 2026 |
| Result | 17 August, 2026 |
| Reporting/Joining | 18 August, 2026 to 22 August, 2026 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates | 23 August, 2026 |
Round 2 Schedule for MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026
| Activity | Date |
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix | 24 August, 2026 |
| Registration & Payment | 25 August, 2026 to 29 August, 2026 (up to 3:00 p.m.) |
| Payment Facility | Up to 6:00 p.m. on 29 August, 2026 |
| Choice Filling | 25 August, 2026 to 30 August, 2026 (up to 11:00 p.m.) |
| Choice Locking | 30 August, 2026 (4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.) |
| Seat Allotment Processing | 31 August, 2026 to 1 September, 2026 |
| Result | 2 September, 2026 |
| Reporting/Joining | 3 September, 2026 to 8 September, 2026 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates | 9 September, 2026 |
Round 3 Schedule for MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026
| Activity | Date |
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix | 10 September, 2026 |
| Registration & Payment | 11 September, 2026 to 15 September, 2026 (up to 3:00 p.m.) |
| Payment Facility | Up to 6:00 p.m. on 15 September, 2026 |
| Choice Filling | 11 September, 2026 to 16 September, 2026 (up to 11:00 a.m.) |
| Choice Locking | 15 September, 2026 (4:00 p.m.) to 16 September, 2026 (11:00 a.m.) |
| Seat Allotment Processing | 16 September, 2026 to 17 September, 2026 |
| Result | 18 September, 2026 |
| Reporting | 19 September, 2026 to 26 September, 2026 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates | 27 September, 2026 |
Online Stray Vacancy Round Schedule
| Activity | Date |
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix | 27 September, 2026 |
| Registration & Payment | 28 September, 2026 to 30 September, 2026 (up to 3:00 p.m.) |
| Payment Facility | Up to 6:00 p.m. on 30 September, 2026 |
| Choice Filling | 28 September, 2026 to 30 September 2026 (up to 11:00 p.m.) |
| Choice Locking | 30 September, 2026 (4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.) |
| Seat Allotment Processing | 1 October, 2026 to 2 October, 2026 |
| Result | 3 October, 2026 |
| Reporting | 4 October, 2026 to 10 October, 2026 |
Important Note for NEET UG Counselling 2026
The notice states that all participating institutes and colleges must treat Saturdays, Sundays, and Gazetted Holidays as working days to ensure the counselling schedule is followed without delays.
What You Should Do Next
If you are participating in MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026, make sure you complete your registration, payment, choice filling, and choice locking within the specified deadlines. Missing any of these timelines may affect your participation in the respective counselling round.
Keep checking the official counselling schedule and adhere to the reporting dates if you are allotted a seat.
Important Links
| Deemed Universities Through NEET 2026 | Best Career Options After PCB Without NEET |
| NEET Compulsory for Pursuing MBBS Abroad? | How to Prepare for NEET in 1 Year With The Right Study Plan |
Conclusion
With the release of the MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 schedule, eligible candidates can now plan their admission process accordingly. Make sure you keep track of every counselling round and complete each step within the prescribed deadlines to avoid missing any opportunity.
Source
Official Public Notice, 16 July, 2026: click here to read.
Kindly note that any and all information is subject to change as per MCC, the Education Ministry, and the Government of India.
