NEET Counselling 2026 Schedule has not been released yet, but it is expected to start from July 2026, shortly after the declaration of NEET Exam 2026 results in June. This timeline is based on previous counselling trends followed by the Medical Counselling Committee and various state counselling authorities.
There are Four Rounds of Counselling process (Round -1, Round-2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray- Vacancy Round), and each Round has a specific time frame for Registration, Choice Filling, Seat Allocation, and Reporting. Therefore, staying updated through each Round is important for a Student’s success.
NEET counselling is conducted at two levels. All India Quota (AIQ) counselling by Medical Counselling Committee and State counselling by respective state authorities. Both follow different schedules, so you must track them carefully.
MCC NEET Counselling 2026 Important Dates
MCC NEET Counselling 2026 Important Dates section provides simple details about when the counselling for MBBS and BDS starts. This helps students and parents understand the complete counselling process with ease.
Counselling Schedule For First Round
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by the Participating Institutes and NMC | To be notified |
| Registration/Payment | To be notified |
| Choice Filling/Locking | To be notified |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | To be notified |
| Result | To be notified |
| Reporting/ Joining | To be notified |
| Verification of Joined candidates Data by institutes Sharing of data by MCC | To be notified |
Counselling Schedule For Second Round
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by the Participating Institutes and NMC | To be notified |
| Registration/Payment | To be notified |
| Choice Filling/Locking | To be notified |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | To be notified |
| Result | To be notified |
| Reporting/ Joining | To be notified |
| Verification of Joined candidates Data by institutes Sharing of data by MCC | To be notified |
Counselling Schedule For the Mop-Up Round (Round 3)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by the Participating Institutes and NMC | To be notified |
| Registration/Payment | To be notified |
| Choice Filling/Locking | To be notified |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | To be notified |
| Result | To be notified |
| Reporting/ Joining | To be notified |
| Verification of Joined candidates Data by institutes Sharing of data by MCC | To be notified |
Stray Vacancy Round
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by the Participating Institutes and NMC | To be notified |
| Registration/Payment | To be notified |
| Choice Filling/Locking | To be notified |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | To be notified |
| Result | To be notified |
| Reporting/ Joining | To be notified |
| Verification of Joined candidates Data by institutes Sharing of data by MCC | — |
State NEET Counselling 2026 Schedule
Apart from All India Quota counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee, every state and union territory conducts its own counselling for 85% state quota seats. Each state releases its own NEET Counselling 2026 Schedule, and the dates may vary slightly.
However, the overall process remains the same, including registration, merit list, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting. Below is a simplified table on state counselling schedule across all states and union territories:
| State / UT | Counselling Link |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Assam | Assam NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Bihar | Bihar NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Chhattisgarh | Chhattisgarh NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu | DNHD NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Delhi | Delhi NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Goa | Goa NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Gujarat | Gujarat NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Haryana | Haryana NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu & Kashmir NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Jharkhand | Jharkhand NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Karnataka | Karnataka NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Kerala | Kerala NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Ladakh | Ladakh NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Lakshadweep | Lakshadweep NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Madhya Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Maharashtra | Maharashtra NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Manipur | Manipur NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Meghalaya | Meghalaya NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Mizoram | Mizoram NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Nagaland | Nagaland NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Odisha | Odisha NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Puducherry | Puducherry NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Punjab | Punjab NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Rajasthan | Rajasthan NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Sikkim | Sikkim NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Telangana | Telangana NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Tripura | Tripura NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| West Bengal | West Bengal NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Andaman & Nicobar NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When will NEET Counselling 2026 start?
A. Expectedly to start in July 2026 after announcement of results of NEET.
Q. Who conducts NEET counselling?
A. MCC conducts the counselling for the All India quota and the individual States conduct their own.
Q. How many rounds are there in NEET Counselling 2026?
A. There are four total rounds for NEET Counselling for 2026 – Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round and Stray Vacancy Round.
Q. Is the NEET Counselling 2026 schedule same for all states?
A. No, each state releases its own schedule.
Q. Can I participate in both AIQ and state counselling?
A. Yes, but you must register separately for both.
Q. What happens if I miss a NEET Counselling 2026 round?
A. If you miss any of the rounds of NEET Counselling for 2026, you may still participate in the next round of counselling, if you are eligible.
Q. Will I have to submit new choices for every round of NEET Counselling 2026?
A. You need to submit new choices of preferences to the MCC for every round.
Q. Where can I check for updates about the official date for NEET Counselling 2026?
A. You can visit the MCC website as well as the websites of your individual state’s counselling for updates regularly.
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