NEET (UG) 2026 counselling — MCC All India Quota and state quota
Rules on this page are from MCC’s Revised UG Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin dated 20.08.2026.
Which seats MCC counsels
- 15% All India Quota MBBS/BDS seats in Government medical and dental colleges of participating states.
- 100% seats of Deemed Universities.
- Central Universities — Delhi University, AMU and BHU (including institutional/domicile quota).
- ESIC; AFMC (registration part only); I.P. University institutes (VMMC & SJH, ABVIMS & RML, ESIC Dental) — 15% AIQ + 85% institutional quota.
- 100% MBBS seats of all AIIMS and of JIPMER (Puducherry & Karaikal); B.Sc. Nursing of central institutes.
All remaining state-quota seats in Government colleges, and seats in private colleges under state rules, are filled through each State/UT’s own counselling (in Maharashtra, through the State CET Cell). Register separately on your state’s portal.[1][2]
Rounds of counselling
MCC conducts four online rounds of All India Quota counselling — Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and a Stray Vacancy Round — as approved by the Supreme Court (SLA (C) No. 10487 of 2021). Each round has registration/payment, choice filling and locking, seat allotment, result and physical reporting.[1]
Reservation in 15% All India Quota
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer, Central list) | 27% |
| EWS (Central Government norms) | 10% |
| PwD (horizontal, NMC norms) | 5% |
MCC registration fee and security deposit (2026)
| Seats applied for | Non-refundable registration fee | Refundable security amount |
|---|---|---|
| Deemed Universities | ₹5,000 (all candidates) | ₹2,00,000 |
| 15% AIQ / Central Universities / AFMC & ESI / AIIMS / JIPMER / B.Sc. Nursing — UR/EWS | ₹1,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Same seats — SC/ST/OBC/PwD | ₹500 | ₹5,000 |
A candidate applying for both Government and Deemed seats pays only the higher fee (the Deemed University fee).
Upcoming counselling dates
- Open nowStray vacancy round: Seat processing for stray round17 Oct 2026 – 18 Oct 2026 · NEET (UG) 2026 counselling (15% AIQ & 100% Deemed/Central/AIIMS/JIPMER) · MCC
- UpcomingStray vacancy round: Result declaration of stray round19 Oct 2026 · NEET (UG) 2026 counselling (15% AIQ & 100% Deemed/Central/AIIMS/JIPMER) · MCC
- UpcomingStray vacancy round: Reporting for stray round19 Oct 2026 – 26 Oct 2026 · NEET (UG) 2026 counselling (15% AIQ & 100% Deemed/Central/AIIMS/JIPMER) · MCC
Frequently asked questions
QDo I need to register separately for MCC and state counselling?
Yes. MCC counsels only All India Quota, deemed, central university, AIIMS and JIPMER seats. State-quota seats are allotted by each state’s counselling authority on its own portal.[1]
QWhen is the MCC security deposit forfeited?
If you are allotted a seat in Round 2 or later and do not join it, or if an admission is cancelled (for example, because of wrong information or missing documents), the security deposit is forfeited.[1]
Official sources
- [1] Revised UG Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin dated 20.08.2026 (NEET-UG MBBS/BDS/B.Sc. Nursing) — Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS, published 20 Aug 2026. Checked 17 Oct 2026.
- [2] State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra — State CET Cell, Government of Maharashtra. Checked 17 Oct 2026.
Talk to a counsellor
Free guidance on colleges, cutoffs, fees and counselling choices — or check your chances with our predictors.
- NEET (UG) official websiteNational Testing Agency (NTA)
- UG Medical CounsellingMedical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS
- National Medical CommissionNational Medical Commission (NMC)
- Ayush Admissions Central Counselling CommitteeAACCC, Ministry of Ayush
- State Common Entrance Test Cell, MaharashtraState CET Cell, Government of Maharashtra
Related reading
News coverage — not official notices. Always confirm on the official portal.
- Maharashtra NEET UG counselling: 2 new medical colleges yet to join CAP-2026, 150 MBBS seats pending - Careers360Careers360 · 17 Oct 2026
- Punjab NEET UG Stray Round 2026: Vacant MBBS & BDS Seats Now Live - medadmit.inmedadmit.in · 16 Oct 2026
- Rajasthan NEET 2026 Stray Vacancy Round Registration Starts @ug.neetrajasthan.com; Check Schedule - ShikshaShiksha · 16 Oct 2026
- NEET UG 2026 MBBS Seat Matrix: 140,214 Seats Across 836 Colleges - medadmit.inmedadmit.in · 16 Oct 2026
- Rajasthan Stray Vacancy Round NEET UG 2026: Registration Opening Soon - medadmit.inmedadmit.in · 16 Oct 2026
Guide content last reviewed 17 Oct 2026. Admission rules change every year — always confirm on the official portal before acting.