{"id":302273,"date":"2026-05-04T17:40:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T12:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/?p=302273"},"modified":"2026-05-04T17:40:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T12:10:41","slug":"neet-2026-counselling-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/neet-2026-counselling-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"NEET 2026 Counselling Complete Guide (AIQ &#038; State) \u2013 Registration, Dates, MCC Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have appeared for NEET UG 2026 on May 3. The next milestone on your journey to an MBBS seat is the counselling process. For many students, this is where confusion sets in. Between AIQ, state quota, deemed universities, choice filling, and multiple rounds, it can feel overwhelming.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide breaks down the entire NEET 2026 counselling process step by step, so you know exactly what to do, when to do it, and how to make the most of the seat allotment system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Is NEET 2026 Counselling?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NEET 2026 counselling is the centralised, merit-based seat allotment process through which qualified candidates are admitted to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, and B.Sc. Nursing programmes in India. Seats are allocated based on your NEET All India Rank (AIR), category, state domicile, and the preferences you submit during the counselling process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two types of counselling run simultaneously:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Conducted By<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Seats Covered<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under DGHS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15% AIQ seats in govt. colleges + 100% seats in deemed, central universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, ESIC, AFMC<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State Quota Counselling<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respective State\/UT Counselling Authority<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">85% of seats in government colleges + all seats in state private colleges<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can register for and participate in both AIQ and state counselling simultaneously. If you receive allotments in both, you must choose one and vacate the other within the reporting window.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>NEET 2026 Counselling Registration: Who Conducts What?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the NEET UG exam and declares the result and All India Rank. It does not conduct counselling. The two separate authorities responsible for NEET 2026 counselling are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>MCC (Medical Counselling Committee):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Handles AIQ counselling at mcc.nic.in. This covers 15% of government MBBS\/BDS seats, all AIIMS and JIPMER seats, all deemed and central university seats, and ESIC and AFMC seats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>State Counselling Authorities:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Each state has a Directorate of Medical Education (DME) or equivalent body that handles 85% of state quota seats in government colleges and all seats in private medical colleges within the state. These have their own portals, timelines, and eligibility conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 12px 22px; background: #1a73e8; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 6px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/neet-cut-off\">NEET Cut off <\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>NEET 2026 Counselling Rounds<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCC AIQ counselling is conducted in multiple rounds to fill all available seats:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Round<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Description<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Round 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First allotment based on choices filled; free exit allowed without penalty<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Round 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Includes seats vacated from Round 1; deposit forfeited if seat resigned after joining<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mop-Up Round<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open to candidates not allotted in Rounds 1 and 2; no fresh registration required<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stray Vacancy Round<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final round to fill remaining vacant seats; fresh registration may be required<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State counselling rounds follow a similar structure but are managed independently by each state authority with their own timelines.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Step-by-Step: How Counselling Works in NEET 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Step 1: Register Online<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit mcc.nic.in and complete your registration for AIQ counselling. You will need your NEET UG 2026 roll number, application number, and personal details. For state quota counselling, register separately on your state&#8217;s official counselling portal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration fees for MCC counselling are typically:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Non-Refundable Registration Fee<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Security Deposit (Govt. Seats)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Security Deposit (Deemed\/Private)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General \/ EWS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs. 1,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs. 10,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs. 2,00,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SC \/ ST \/ OBC \/ PwD<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs. 500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs. 10,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs. 2,00,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 12px 22px; background: #1a73e8; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 6px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/neet-result\">NEET Result <\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 2: Enter Personal and Academic Details<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill in your parents&#8217; names, address, category, and other required information carefully. These details cannot be changed after submission and are used for document verification during the admission process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 3: Pay Counselling Fee<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay the non-refundable registration fee and the refundable security deposit online via credit card, debit card, or net banking. UPI is permitted for payments below Rs. 1 lakh. Download and save your registration slip after successful payment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 4: View the Seat Matrix<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once registered and payment is confirmed, you can view the seat matrix, which lists all colleges, courses, and the number of available seats under each quota. Study this carefully before proceeding to choice filling.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 5: Fill and Lock Choices<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the most critical step in the entire NEET 2026 counselling process. You rank college-and-course combinations in order of your preference. The allotment algorithm assigns you the highest-ranked choice where your AIR meets the cutoff.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key points to keep in mind during choice filling:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can fill as many choices as you wish and rearrange them freely until the locking deadline.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The order of your choices directly determines your allotment, so prioritise carefully.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not rely on auto-lock. Manually lock your choices before the deadline.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include a realistic mix of aspirational, safe, and backup choices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refer to previous years&#8217; closing ranks for each college and category before finalising your list.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Step 6: Seat Allotment Result<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the choice locking deadline, MCC processes all applications and publishes the seat allotment result. Your allotment is based purely on your AIR, category, and the preference order you submitted.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 7: Report to the Allotted College<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you accept your allotted seat, you must report to the college within the specified window, complete document verification, and pay the admission fee. Failure to report within the deadline means forfeiture of the allotment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Documents Required for NEET 2026 Counselling<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep the following documents ready before counselling begins:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Document<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Purpose<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NEET UG 2026 Admit Card<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identity and exam verification<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NEET UG 2026 Scorecard<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rank confirmation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 10 Mark Sheet and Certificate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age proof and board verification<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 12 Mark Sheet and Certificate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Academic eligibility<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category Certificate (if applicable)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SC\/ST\/OBC\/EWS\/PwD reservation claim<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domicile Certificate (for state quota)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State eligibility verification<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar\/PAN\/Passport)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identity proof<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 to 10 Passport-size Photographs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documentation at college<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provisional Allotment Letter<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issued by MCC or state authority<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>AIQ vs State Quota: Key Differences<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Parameter<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>AIQ (MCC)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>State Quota<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seat Share<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15% of govt. college seats<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">85% of govt. college seats<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligibility<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All India; open to candidates from any state<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually restricted to state domicile holders<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mcc.nic.in<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State-specific DME portal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reservation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central government norms apply<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State government reservation norms apply<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deemed Universities<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fully under MCC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not applicable<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">J&amp;K and Ladakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligible from 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subject to state norms<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Important Tips for NEET 2026 Counselling<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Do not skip state counselling registration.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Even if you are confident about your AIQ allotment, register for state counselling simultaneously to keep your options open.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Study the previous year&#8217;s closing ranks.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These give you the most accurate indication of what score is needed for specific colleges under each category. Use them to build a realistic and well-ordered choice list.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Track every deadline.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Missing a choice locking deadline means disqualification from that round. Missing the reporting window means forfeiture of your allotment and, in later rounds, your security deposit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Resign carefully if switching between quotas.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you want to give up an AIQ seat to join a state quota seat (or vice versa), understand the resignation rules fully. Improper resignation can lead to seat forfeiture and financial penalty.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Unfilled AIQ seats revert to states.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Seats that remain vacant after Round 2 of AIQ counselling historically revert to the respective state quota for filling. Check the current year&#8217;s MCC bulletin for the exact rules, as they may vary.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>NEET 2026 Counselling: Expected Timeline<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on previous years&#8217; patterns, here is an approximate timeline for NEET 2026 counselling:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Event<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Expected Timeline<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NEET 2026 Result Declaration<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCC AIQ Round 1 Registration Opens<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early to Mid July 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Round 1 Choice Filling and Locking<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Round 1 Seat Allotment Result<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Late July 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Round 1 Reporting to College<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Late July to Early August 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Round 2 Registration and Choice Filling<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">August 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Round 2 Seat Allotment and Reporting<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">August 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mop-Up Round<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">September 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stray Vacancy Round<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">September to October 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All dates are tentative. Candidates must monitor mcc.nic.in and their respective state counselling portals for official schedules.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>FAQs: NEET 2026 Counselling Process<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Q1. What is the NEET 2026 counselling registration process and where do I register?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For AIQ counselling, candidates must register on the official MCC portal at mcc.nic.in after the NEET 2026 result is declared. You will need your NEET roll number, application number, and personal details. For state quota seats, register separately on your state&#8217;s official DME or counselling authority portal. Both registrations can be done simultaneously.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q2. Can I participate in both AIQ and state quota counselling for NEET 2026?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. You can register for and participate in both MCC AIQ counselling and your state quota counselling at the same time. If you receive allotments in both, you must choose one seat and vacate the other within the stipulated reporting window. Failing to resign from one within the deadline can result in penalties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q3. How does choice filling work in NEET 2026 counselling?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choice filling is the process where you rank college-and-course combinations in your order of preference on the MCC portal. The seat allotment algorithm assigns you the highest-ranked option where your All India Rank meets the published cutoff. You can fill as many choices as you want and rearrange them freely until you manually lock your list before the deadline. The order in which you fill choices directly determines your allotment, so study previous years&#8217; closing ranks before finalising your list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q4. What happens if I do not report to the allotted college within the deadline?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are allotted a seat but fail to report within the specified window, your allotment is cancelled. In the early rounds, candidates who take a free exit are not penalised. However, in Round 2 and beyond, failure to report after joining or resigning late results in forfeiture of the security deposit. You may still be eligible for subsequent rounds depending on the stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q5. What is the NEET 2026 counselling fee and is it refundable?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MCC counselling registration fee (Rs. 1,000 for General\/EWS and Rs. 500 for reserved categories) is non-refundable. The security deposit (Rs. 10,000 for government AIQ seats and Rs. 2,00,000 for deemed or private seats) is refundable, provided you follow the correct exit or resignation process within the specified window. If you are never allotted a seat across all rounds, the deposit is fully refunded.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You have appeared for NEET UG 2026 on May 3. The next milestone on your journey to an MBBS seat is the counselling process. For many students, this is where confusion sets in. 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