NEET UG 2026 · Complete Guide

NEET UG 2026 Counselling: The Complete Guide

By the Envision Career Counselling Team · Last updated: 31 July 2026

In short: NEET UG 2026 counselling runs after the result, through MCC (15% All India Quota, deemed & central seats) and state authorities (85% state quota). The journey is the same everywhere: register → fill & lock choices → seat allotment → report with documents, repeated across Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy. Use the guides below for each stage.

Every stage of NEET counselling, explained

Jump into a detailed guide for each part of the process:

01

MCC Registration

Sign up on mcc.nic.in — steps, documents, fees and common errors.

 02

Choice Filling & Locking

Order colleges by rank and category, and lock the right way.

 03

Seat Allotment & Result

How seats are allotted, freeze/float/upgrade, and reporting.

 04

Documents & Verification

The full checklist, category proofs and how to fix a mismatch.

 05

Reservation & Quota

AIQ vs state, SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD, NRI and management quota.

 06

Seat Matrix & Colleges

Read seats by college, quota and category — and vacancies.

 07

Counselling Rounds

Round 1, 2, Mop-Up, Stray Vacancy, exit and refunds.

The counselling journey — end to end

  1. RegisterOn MCC for All India Quota and on your state portal for state quota; pay the fees. → Registration guide
  2. Fill & lock choicesList colleges in true preference order and lock before the deadline. → Choice filling guide
  3. Seat allotmentCheck your result, download the letter, pick freeze/float/upgrade. → Allotment guide
  4. Report & verifyReport with documents and pay fees within the deadline. → Documents guide
  5. Later roundsUse Round 2, Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy to upgrade or secure a seat. → Rounds guide

Who conducts NEET UG counselling?

Two streams run in parallel: the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for the 15% All India Quota plus deemed universities, central universities, ESIC and AFMC; and each state counselling authority for the 85% state-quota seats. Most students take part in both. Planning a state seat? Start with your state NEET counselling page.

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NEET UG 2026 counselling — frequently asked questions

When will NEET UG 2026 counselling start?

After the NEET UG result is declared; MCC and each state announce exact schedules via official notices.

Who conducts NEET UG counselling?

MCC for All India Quota, deemed and central seats; each state authority for its 85% state-quota seats.

What is the counselling process?

Register & pay, fill & lock choices, get allotment, choose freeze/float/upgrade, then report with documents — repeated across rounds.

Should I register for both MCC and state counselling?

Yes — most students register for both to maximise their chance of a seat.