New Delhi: After the declaration of the NEET UG 2026 Result, the admission process will move on to the counselling stage. In this stage, students seek admission for courses like MBBS, BDS, and other undergraduate medical courses. The counselling schedule will be released by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) soon. The counselling process includes registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, and reporting to the allotted institute. Let’s take a look at the counselling process.
What are the counselling eligibility criteria for NEET UG 2026?
- Candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 by obtaining the prescribed qualifying percentile
- Must fulfil the academic eligibility criteria, including passing Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English
- Clear the minimum age requirement
- Candidate must be an Indian citizen, Non-Resident Indian (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), or Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)
The candidates must keep an eye on the counselling registration process so that they can register on time.
How does MCC Conduct NEET UG 2026 Counselling?
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts the admission process for AIIMS, JIPMER, central universities, deemed universities, ESIC colleges, and for the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government medical colleges.
The counselling process will be conducted in four rounds:
Round 1
The eligible candidates must complete the registration process, pay the counselling fee, and fill and lock their preferred colleges and courses. The seat allotment is based on the rank, reservation policy, and the order of choices submitted.
Round 2
This round is for the candidates who could not get a college in the first round or wish to participate again.
Mop-Up Round
This round is to fill up the remaining vacant seats after the first two rounds.
Stray Vacancy Round
The final round is held to fill any remaining vacant seats. Candidates getting a seat in this round must report to the allotted institution within the prescribed timeline.
What is choice filling in the NEET UG 2026 Counselling Process?
Choice filling is an important step in the counselling process. Candidates must arrange their preferred colleges and courses carefully. The seat allotment depends on merit, reservation criteria, and the sequence of choices submitted. Candidates should lock their choices before the deadline.
What are the Documents Required for NEET UG 2026 Counselling Process?
Candidates who have secured a seat must report to the allotted institute for document verification whenever called for.
The documents required for the counselling process are:
- NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
- NEET UG 2026 Rank Card
- MCC Provisional Allotment Letter
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
- Valid government-issued photo ID
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Passport-size photographs
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official MCC website for counselling notifications, schedules, and updates. They must follow official timelines and complete each step within the prescribed deadline.
