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NEET UG Counselling 2026 Schedule Released; Registration Begins August 5

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College Vidya News Team Aug 8, 2026 1K Reads

So, the NEET UG Counselling 2026 schedule for candidates who want to take admission in MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing courses has finally been released. The registration process will be going to happen on August 5th, 2026. Furthermore, the counselling is going to be conducted in three rounds. Furthermore, candidates should know that this entire process will be going to be in online mode, based on the NEET UG 2026 ranks.

NEET UG Counselling 2026: Round 1 Schedule

Event	Date
Registration & Payment	August 5 – August 12, 2026
Choice Filling & Locking	August 6 – August 13, 2026
Seat Allotment Processing	August 13 – August 16, 2026
Result Declaration	August 17, 2026
Reporting/Joining	August 18 – August 22, 2026
Data Verification by Institutes	August 23, 2026

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Steps to Register for NEET UG Counselling 2026

First, go to the official MCC counselling website
Click on the NEET UG Counselling 2026 registration link
Log in using NEET UG application credentials
Complete registration and pay the counselling fee
Fill in personal and academic details, upload the documents
Press submit

NEET UG Counselling 2026: Round 2 Schedule

Event	Date
Registration & Payment	August 25 – August 29, 2026
Choice Filling & Locking	August 25 – August 30, 2026
Seat Allotment Processing	August 31 – September 1, 2026
Result Declaration	September 2, 2026
Reporting/Joining	September 3 – September 8, 2026
Data Verification by Institutes	September 9, 2026

Key Highlights

Counselling for MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing courses
Conducted under 15% AIQ seats across India
Entire process is online and merit-based
Includes three rounds + Stray Vacancy Round

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NEET UG 2026 schedule out & Counselling Started August 5

August 8, 2026 6:11 AM

What does the NEET counselling seat matrix mean?

It represents the total number of available seats across participating colleges and courses.

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What is the NEET counselling registration fee?

The registration fee varies by category and counselling type as defined by MCC.

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How can I lock choices in MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026?

Candidates must review their preferences, use the locking option, and confirm to finalize choices.

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What is the role of the MCC seat matrix in choice filling?

It helps candidates understand available seats and plan their preferences accordingly.

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What if I am not allotted a seat in MCC Round 1?

Eligible candidates can participate in further counselling rounds as per the schedule.

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Is there a reset option for MCC NEET UG 2026 registration?

Yes, MCC has enabled a reset option allowing candidates to correct details till 11:00 AM on August 12, 2026.

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Can I change choices after locking them in MCC counselling?

No, once choices are locked, they cannot be modified for that round.

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What information is available in the MCC Seat Matrix 2026?

It includes seat details for AIIMS, BHU, JIPMER, AIQ colleges, BSc Nursing, Central Universities, and Deemed Universities for MBBS and BDS courses.

By College Vidya News Team

Online Education News / Colleges & Universities / Admission Assistance

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