{"id":302282,"date":"2026-05-04T17:55:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T12:25:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/?p=302282"},"modified":"2026-05-04T17:55:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T12:25:56","slug":"neet-2026-state-wise-counselling-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/neet-2026-state-wise-counselling-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"NEET 2026 State-Wise Counselling: Complete Guide for UP, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu & Kerala"},"content":{"rendered":"

What Is NEET 2026 State Counselling?<\/h2>\n

NEET 2026 counselling is conducted at two levels. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)<\/strong> handles 15% All India Quota (AIQ)<\/strong> seats at mcc.nic.in<\/strong>. The remaining 85% state quota seats<\/strong> are managed by individual state counselling authorities. This article focuses exclusively on state quota NEET 2026 counselling<\/strong> for UP, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala \u2014 five states that together account for a large share of India’s total MBBS and BDS seats.<\/p>\n

State NEET 2026 counselling is expected to begin after the NEET 2026 result<\/strong>, anticipated in June 2026<\/strong>. Candidates must register separately for state counselling even if they register for AIQ counselling via MCC.<\/p>\n

Details Required Regional NEET Counselling Webinar \u2013 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
State \/ UT<\/th>\nRegion<\/th>\nDate<\/th>\nWebinar Topic<\/th>\nTiming<\/th>\nBranch<\/th>\nSpeaker<\/th>\nJoin Link<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
AP<\/td>\nSouth<\/span><\/td>\n4th May 2026<\/td>\nNEET 2026 Paper Analysis and Awareness on Cut Off<\/td>\n5:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td>\nVizag Dwarakanagar<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nOffline<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AP<\/td>\nSouth<\/span><\/td>\n5th May 2026<\/td>\nNEET 2026 Analysis & Counselling Process (AIQ & State Quota)<\/td>\n5:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td>\nVizag Madhurawada<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nOffline<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AP<\/td>\nSouth<\/span><\/td>\n6th May 2026<\/td>\nNEET 2026 Paper Analysis and Awareness on Cut Off<\/td>\n5:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td>\nAP<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nOffline<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Karnataka<\/td>\nSouth<\/span><\/td>\n4th May 2026<\/td>\nNEET 2026 Paper Analysis and Awareness on Cut Off<\/td>\n5:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nParag Sir<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Karnataka<\/td>\nSouth<\/span><\/td>\n10th May 2026<\/td>\nNEET 2026 Analysis & Counselling Process (AIQ & State Quota)<\/td>\n5:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nParag Sir<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Karnataka<\/td>\nSouth<\/span><\/td>\n16th May 2026<\/td>\nWhy Should You Take a Drop for NEET?<\/td>\n5:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nHarish Sir<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Karnataka<\/td>\nSouth<\/span><\/td>\n23rd May 2026<\/td>\nKarnataka NEET Counselling Guide<\/td>\n5:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nParag Sir<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Telangana<\/td>\nSouth<\/span><\/td>\n5th May 2026<\/td>\nNEET 2026 Paper Analysis and Awareness on Cut Off<\/td>\n6:00 PM \u2013 7:00 PM<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nVamshi Sir \/ E Srinivas Sir<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Telangana<\/td>\nSouth<\/span><\/td>\n9th May 2026<\/td>\nWhy Should You Take a Drop for NEET?<\/td>\n6:00 PM \u2013 7:00 PM<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nVamshi Sir \/ E Srinivas Sir<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Odisha<\/td>\nEast<\/span><\/td>\n9th May 2026<\/td>\nNEET 2026 Paper Analysis and Counselling Process Odisha<\/td>\n5:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nS B Singh \/ Rajeev Nayan<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jharkhand<\/td>\nEast<\/span><\/td>\n10th May 2026<\/td>\nNEET 2026 Paper Analysis and Counselling Process Jharkhand<\/td>\n5:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nNaveen Gupta \/ S B Singh<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bihar<\/td>\nEast<\/span><\/td>\n11th May 2026<\/td>\nNEET 2026 Paper Analysis and Counselling Process Bihar<\/td>\n5:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nMD Naushad Hasan \/ S B Singh<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chhattisgarh<\/td>\nEast<\/span><\/td>\n12th May 2026<\/td>\nNEET 2026 Paper Analysis and Counselling Process Chhattisgarh<\/td>\n11:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nGopal Paul \/ S B Singh<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Assam<\/td>\nEast<\/span><\/td>\n12th May 2026<\/td>\nNEET 2026 Paper Analysis and Counselling Process Assam<\/td>\n5:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nVinay Pandey \/ Santosh Singh \/ S B Singh<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gujarat<\/td>\nWest<\/span><\/td>\n5th May 2026<\/td>\nNEET 2026 Paper Analysis & Marks\/Rank Prediction<\/td>\n5:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td>\nAmbawadi<\/td>\nMorlidhar Rathore \/ Rekha Sharma \/ LN Jangir<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gujarat<\/td>\nWest<\/span><\/td>\n10th May 2026<\/td>\nNEET Counselling Process (AIQ & State Quota)<\/td>\n5:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td>\nManinagar<\/td>\nMorlidhar Rathore \/ Rekha Sharma \/ LN Jangir<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gujarat<\/td>\nWest<\/span><\/td>\n17th May 2026<\/td>\nWhy I Should Take a Drop for NEET<\/td>\n5:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td>\nGandhinagar<\/td>\nMorlidhar Rathore \/ Rekha Sharma \/ LN Jangir<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maharashtra<\/td>\nWest<\/span><\/td>\n9th May 2026<\/td>\nNEET 2026 Paper Analysis & Marks\/Rank Prediction<\/td>\n5:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nNagendra Sharma Sir<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
J&K<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n6th May 2026<\/td>\nNEET 2026 Paper Analysis & Marks\/Rank Prediction<\/td>\n5:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nSandeep Sir \/ Bhupender & Naseer Sir<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
J&K<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n10th May 2026<\/td>\nNEET Counselling Process (AIQ & State Quota)<\/td>\n5:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td>\nUdhampur<\/td>\nMohsin Sir & Kamaldeep Sir<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
J&K<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n13th May 2026<\/td>\nWhy I Should Take a Drop for NEET<\/td>\n5:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nSandeep Sir & Naseer Sir<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Haryana<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n5th May 2026<\/td>\nNEET 2026 Paper Analysis & Rank Prediction<\/td>\n11:15 AM \u2013 12:15 PM<\/td>\nPanipat<\/td>\nAkash Sir & Ashok Sir<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Haryana<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n7th May 2026<\/td>\nNEET 2026 Paper Analysis & Marks\/Rank Prediction<\/td>\n6:00 PM \u2013 7:00 PM<\/td>\nRohtak Branch<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Haryana<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n9th May 2026<\/td>\nNEET 2026 Paper Analysis & Marks\/Rank Prediction<\/td>\n5:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td>\nAmbala<\/td>\nSaddam Sir & Madhukar Sir<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Haryana<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n9th May 2026<\/td>\nWhy Should I Take a Drop for NEET<\/td>\n3:00 PM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/td>\nPanipat<\/td>\nAkash Sir & Charu Ma’am<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Haryana<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n10th May 2026<\/td>\nNEET Counselling Process (AIQ & State Quota)<\/td>\n5:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td>\nKurukshetra<\/td>\nPooja Verma Ma’am & Manoj Sir<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Haryana<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n10th May 2026<\/td>\nWhy I Should Take a Drop for NEET<\/td>\n2:00 PM \u2013 3:00 PM<\/td>\nRohtak Branch<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Haryana<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n16th May 2026<\/td>\nWhy I Should Take a Drop for NEET<\/td>\n5:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td>\nKarnal<\/td>\nRafi Sir & Divya Ma’am<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Haryana (Sonipat)<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n9th May 2026<\/td>\nWhy I Should Take a Drop for NEET?<\/td>\n3:00 PM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/td>\nSonipat<\/td>\nShekhar Soni & Ankur Sharma<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Haryana-1<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n5th May 2026<\/td>\nNEET 2026 Paper Analysis & Rank Predictor<\/td>\n2:00 PM \u2013 3:00 PM<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nAnil Bhatti Sir & Shweta Ma’am<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Haryana-1<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n9th May 2026<\/td>\nNEET Counselling Process (AIQ & State Quota)<\/td>\n5:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nAlok Sir & Hemraj Sir<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Haryana-1<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n9th May 2026<\/td>\nWhy Should Take Drop for NEET?<\/td>\n5:30 PM \u2013 6:30 PM<\/td>\nPanchkula<\/td>\nSuchika Gulati<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Haryana-1<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n17th May 2026<\/td>\nNEET Counselling Process<\/td>\n11:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM<\/td>\nPanchkula<\/td>\nSuchika Gulati<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Haryana-1<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n17th May 2026<\/td>\nWhy Should I Take a Drop for NEET<\/td>\n2:00 PM \u2013 3:00 PM<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nChirag Sir & Sanjay Sir<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Himachal Pradesh<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n7th May 2026<\/td>\nNEET 2026 Paper Analysis and Marks\/Rank Prediction<\/td>\n11:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM<\/td>\nHamirpur<\/td>\nNikita Ma’am & Prerna Ma’am<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Himachal Pradesh<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n10th May 2026<\/td>\nHP State and AIQ Counselling Process<\/td>\n11:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM<\/td>\nHamirpur<\/td>\nVinay Rana Sir<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Himachal Pradesh<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n17th May 2026<\/td>\nWhy I Should Take a Drop for NEET?<\/td>\n11:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM<\/td>\nHamirpur<\/td>\nSimran Ma’am & Tanisha Ma’am<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Punjab<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n2nd May 2026<\/td>\nHow to Attempt NEET 2026 Exam?<\/td>\n3:30 PM \u2013 4:30 PM<\/td>\nHoshiarpur<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Punjab<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n5th May 2026<\/td>\nNEET 2026 Paper Analysis & Marks\/Rank Prediction<\/td>\n5:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td>\nPatiala<\/td>\nNistha Ma’am \/ Anand Mohan Sir \/ Rajkumar Sir<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Punjab<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n5th May 2026<\/td>\nNEET 2026 Paper Analysis & Marks\/Rank Prediction<\/td>\n1:00 PM \u2013 2:00 PM<\/td>\nPathankot<\/td>\nRamandeep Ma’am \/ Muskaan Ma’am<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Punjab<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n5th May 2026<\/td>\nNEET 2026 Paper Analysis and Marks\/Rank Prediction<\/td>\n11:15 AM \u2013 12:15 PM<\/td>\nJamalpur<\/td>\nHarvinder Singh & Ashish Sir<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Punjab<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n5th May 2026<\/td>\nNEET 2026 Paper Analysis & Rank Prediction<\/td>\n3:30 PM \u2013 4:30 PM<\/td>\nHoshiarpur<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Punjab<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n7th May 2026<\/td>\nNEET 2026 Paper Analysis & Marks\/Rank Prediction<\/td>\n3:30 PM \u2013 4:30 PM<\/td>\nLudhiana<\/td>\nDr. Diksha Saggi & Dinesh Vohra<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Punjab<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n7th May 2026<\/td>\nNEET 2026 Paper Analysis and Rank Prediction<\/td>\n4:00 PM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/td>\nBathinda<\/td>\nNavneet Kumar & Rohtash Kumar<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Punjab<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n7th May 2026<\/td>\nWhy Should You Take a Drop for NEET?<\/td>\n11:15 AM \u2013 12:15 PM<\/td>\nJamalpur<\/td>\nHarvinder Singh & Ashish Sir<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Punjab<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n8th May 2026<\/td>\nWhy Should One Take Drop for NEET?<\/td>\n3:30 PM \u2013 4:30 PM<\/td>\nHoshiarpur<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Punjab<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n9th May 2026<\/td>\nWhy I Should Take a Drop for NEET?<\/td>\n5:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td>\nPatiala<\/td>\nDeepak Verma Sir \/ Ravinder Virk \/ Rajkumar Sir<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Punjab<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n9th May 2026<\/td>\nWhy Should You Take a Drop for NEET?<\/td>\n2:00 PM \u2013 3:00 PM<\/td>\nLudhiana<\/td>\nDharmendra Bharadwaj & Anu Sharma<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Punjab<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n9th May 2026<\/td>\nWhy Should Take Drop for NEET?<\/td>\n5:30 PM \u2013 6:30 PM<\/td>\nChandigarh<\/td>\nManish Gupta \/ Bhanu Kiran<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Punjab<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n10th May 2026<\/td>\nPunjab State and AIQ Counselling Process<\/td>\n3:00 PM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/td>\nPatiala<\/td>\nNistha Ma’am \/ Anand Mohan \/ Deepak Verma Sir<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Punjab<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n10th May 2026<\/td>\nWhy I Should Take a Drop for NEET?<\/td>\n3:00 PM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/td>\nPathankot<\/td>\nRamandeep Ma’am \/ Muskaan Ma’am<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Punjab<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n15th May 2026<\/td>\nShould I Take a Drop for NEET?<\/td>\n4:00 PM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/td>\nBathinda<\/td>\nJeena Arora & Anoop Tiwari<\/td>\nJoin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Punjab<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n17th May 2026<\/td>\nNEET Counselling Process (AIQ & State Quota)<\/td>\n2:00 PM \u2013 3:00 PM<\/td>\nLudhiana<\/td>\nDr. Diksha Saggi & Dinesh Vohra<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Punjab<\/td>\nNorth<\/span><\/td>\n17th May 2026<\/td>\nNEET Counselling Process<\/td>\n11:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM<\/td>\nChandigarh<\/td>\nMonita Thakur \/ Nitin Khabrani<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

1. UP NEET 2026 Counselling (Uttar Pradesh)<\/h2>\n

Conducting Authority:<\/strong> DGME UP (Directorate General of Medical Education & Training, Uttar Pradesh)<\/p>\n

Official Website:<\/strong> upneet.gov.in<\/p>\n

UP NEET 2026 counselling covers 85% state quota seats<\/strong> in all government and private medical and dental colleges affiliated to universities across Uttar Pradesh. UP is home to 28+ private MBBS colleges<\/strong>, making it one of the most competitive states for NEET counselling.<\/p>\n

Key Points \u2014 UP NEET 2026 Counselling<\/h3>\n
    \n
  • Registration for UP NEET 2026 counselling will open after NEET result (expected June\u2013July 2026)<\/li>\n
  • Candidates must have a valid UP domicile certificate<\/strong> to apply for state quota seats<\/li>\n
  • Non-domicile candidates can apply for management quota<\/strong> seats in private colleges<\/li>\n
  • The counselling process includes: Online Registration \u2192 Choice Filling \u2192 Seat Allotment \u2192 Document Verification \u2192 College Reporting<\/li>\n
  • Conducted in multiple rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Required documents: NEET 2026 scorecard, 10th & 12th marksheets, domicile certificate, category certificate (if applicable), and ID proof<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    2. Maharashtra NEET 2026 Counselling (MH)<\/h2>\n

    Conducting Authority:<\/strong> MahaCET Cell (cetcell.mahacet.org)<\/p>\n

    Official Website:<\/strong> cetcell.mahacet.org<\/p>\n

    Maharashtra NEET 2026 counselling is conducted online by MahaCET Cell<\/strong> in four rounds<\/strong> for MBBS and BDS admissions. Maharashtra has 36+ private medical colleges<\/strong> and state quota seats are strictly reserved for Maharashtra domicile candidates. Registration for Maharashtra NEET 2026 counselling is likely to open in August 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Key Points \u2014 Maharashtra NEET 2026 Counselling<\/h3>\n
      \n
    • Only Maharashtra domicile<\/strong> candidates are eligible for 85% state quota seats<\/li>\n
    • Counselling is held in four rounds \u2014 candidates must participate in each round for a better seat<\/li>\n
    • Maharashtra has one of the highest NRI quota fees in India \u2014 verify fees from the official prospectus before applying<\/li>\n
    • State merit list is prepared based solely on the NEET UG 2026 score<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • All steps \u2014 registration, choice filling, and seat allotment \u2014 are conducted entirely online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      3. Karnataka NEET 2026 Counselling (KEA)<\/h2>\n

      Conducting Authority:<\/strong> Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)<\/p>\n

      Official Website:<\/strong> cetonline.karnataka.gov.in\/kea<\/p>\n

      Karnataka NEET 2026 counselling is among the most sought-after in India. KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority)<\/strong> conducts state quota admissions for 40+ private medical colleges<\/strong> with approximately 9,845 seats. Karnataka is unique because non-Karnataka candidates can apply for management quota and NRI quota seats<\/strong> without a domicile restriction \u2014 making it attractive for students pan-India.<\/p>\n

      Key Points \u2014 Karnataka NEET 2026 Counselling<\/h3>\n
        \n
      • KEA registration for NEET 2026 counselling is expected to open in June\u2013July 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • State quota fee is standardised by KEA at approximately \u20b910.92 lakh per year<\/strong> for most private colleges<\/li>\n
      • KEA conducts 4 to 5 rounds<\/strong> of counselling, each lasting 10\u201315 days<\/li>\n
      • Registration is open only in Round 1; subsequent rounds allow only choice modification<\/li>\n
      • Counselling is conducted in both online and offline mode<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Candidates must submit original documents at the KEA office for verification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        4. Tamil Nadu NEET 2026 Counselling (TN)<\/h2>\n

        Conducting Authority:<\/strong> Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu<\/p>\n

        Official Website:<\/strong> tnmedicalselection.net<\/p>\n

        Tamil Nadu NEET 2026 counselling covers 85% state quota seats<\/strong> across government colleges and 100% seats in self-financing medical colleges<\/strong>. Tamil Nadu has 33+ private colleges<\/strong> and over 11,700 medical seats<\/strong> across 74 colleges \u2014 one of the largest seat pools in India.<\/p>\n

        Key Points \u2014 Tamil Nadu NEET 2026 Counselling<\/h3>\n
          \n
        • Conducted by DME Tamil Nadu<\/strong> for both MBBS and BDS admissions<\/li>\n
        • State quota seats are strictly restricted to Tamil Nadu domicile<\/strong> candidates<\/li>\n
        • Counselling is held in four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 (Mop-Up), and Stray Vacancy Round<\/li>\n
        • State rank list is drawn based on NEET 2026 marks<\/strong> \u2014 no separate state exam<\/li>\n
        • Management quota seats in self-financing colleges are open to all-India candidates<\/li>\n
        • Most top Tamil Nadu colleges are Deemed Universities \u2014 open via MCC counselling at the national level<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          5. Kerala NEET 2026 Counselling (CEE Kerala)<\/h2>\n

          Conducting Authority:<\/strong> Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE Kerala)<\/p>\n

          Official Website:<\/strong> cee.kerala.gov.in<\/p>\n

          Kerala NEET 2026 counselling is conducted by CEE Kerala<\/strong> for 85% state quota seats<\/strong> in government and private medical colleges. Kerala is widely regarded as a top destination for MBBS due to its high-quality institutions and lower fee structures compared to Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.<\/p>\n

          Key Points \u2014 Kerala NEET 2026 Counselling<\/h3>\n
            \n
          • Candidates must hold a valid Kerala domicile certificate<\/strong> for state quota seats<\/li>\n
          • Non-Kerala candidates can apply for management quota<\/strong> seats in private colleges<\/li>\n
          • CEE Kerala conducts multiple rounds of counselling for MBBS and BDS admissions<\/li>\n
          • State merit list is prepared based on NEET UG 2026 scores<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • Registration dates to be announced on cee.kerala.gov.in after NEET 2026 result<\/li>\n
          • Kerala private colleges offer comparatively better value \u2014 recommended for 250\u2013400 score range candidates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            NEET 2026 State Counselling: Quick Comparison Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            State<\/th>\nAuthority<\/th>\nOfficial Website<\/th>\nRounds<\/th>\nDomicile Required<\/th>\nExpected Registration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
            Uttar Pradesh (UP)<\/td>\nDGME UP<\/td>\nupneet.gov.in<\/td>\n4 Rounds<\/td>\nYes (State Quota)<\/td>\nJune\u2013July 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Maharashtra (MH)<\/td>\nMahaCET Cell<\/td>\ncetcell.mahacet.org<\/td>\n4 Rounds<\/td>\nYes (State Quota)<\/td>\nAugust 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Karnataka (KA)<\/td>\nKEA<\/td>\ncetonline.karnataka.gov.in<\/td>\n4\u20135 Rounds<\/td>\nNo (Management Quota)<\/td>\nJune\u2013July 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Tamil Nadu (TN)<\/td>\nDME Tamil Nadu<\/td>\ntnmedicalselection.net<\/td>\n4 Rounds<\/td>\nYes (State Quota)<\/td>\nJune\u2013July 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Kerala (KL)<\/td>\nCEE Kerala<\/td>\ncee.kerala.gov.in<\/td>\nMultiple Rounds<\/td>\nNo (Management Quota)<\/td>\nJuly 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

            NEET 2026 Counselling Step-by-Step Process (All States)<\/h2>\n
              \n
            1. Step 1 \u2013 Register Online:<\/strong> Visit the official state counselling website and register using your NEET 2026 roll number, application number, and personal details<\/li>\n
            2. Step 2 \u2013 Pay Registration Fee:<\/strong> Pay the counselling registration fee and security deposit online via the official portal<\/li>\n
            3. Step 3 \u2013 Choice Filling & Locking:<\/strong> Select preferred colleges and courses. Arrange them in order of preference and lock your choices before the deadline<\/li>\n
            4. Step 4 \u2013 NEET 2026 Seat Allotment:<\/strong> Seat allotment is done based on NEET 2026 rank, category, domicile, and choices filled. Download your seat allotment letter<\/li>\n
            5. Step 5 \u2013 Document Verification:<\/strong> Report to the allotted college or designated centre with original documents including NEET scorecard, domicile certificate, category certificate, and marksheets<\/li>\n
            6. Step 6 \u2013 College Reporting:<\/strong> Complete admission formalities and pay college fees to confirm your MBBS or BDS seat<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Important: Documents Required for NEET 2026 State Counselling<\/h2>\n
                \n
              • NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Scorecard<\/li>\n
              • Class 10 & Class 12 Marksheets and Certificates<\/li>\n
              • State Domicile \/ Nativity Certificate<\/li>\n
              • Caste \/ Category Certificate (SC\/ST\/OBC\/EWS as applicable)<\/li>\n
              • Passport-size Photographs<\/li>\n
              • Government-issued Photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, etc.)<\/li>\n
              • Transfer Certificate (TC) from last attended school\/college<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                NEET 2026 Counselling: Key Dates at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                Event<\/th>\nExpected Timeline<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                NEET UG 2026 Exam Date<\/td>\nMay 3, 2026 (Completed)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                NEET 2026 Result Declaration<\/td>\nJune 2026 (Expected)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                MCC AIQ Counselling (Round 1)<\/td>\nJune\u2013July 2026 (Expected)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                UP \/ KA \/ TN State Counselling Registration<\/td>\nJune\u2013July 2026 (Expected)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Maharashtra State Counselling Registration<\/td>\nAugust 2026 (Expected)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Mop-Up Round (All States)<\/td>\nSeptember\u2013October 2026 (Expected)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                Final Tips for NEET 2026 State Counselling<\/h2>\n
                  \n
                • Do not wait<\/strong> \u2014 register as soon as the state counselling portal opens. Delayed registration means missed seat opportunities<\/li>\n
                • Fill maximum choices<\/strong> during choice filling \u2014 the best seats are allotted in Round 1 itself<\/li>\n
                • Keep all documents ready<\/strong> before registration; missing documents can lead to cancellation of seat allotment<\/li>\n
                • Do not pay any fee<\/strong> before receiving the official seat allotment letter \u2014 capitation fee demands are illegal under NMC Act 2019<\/li>\n
                • Bookmark and regularly check official state counselling websites<\/strong> \u2014 notifications are only published there<\/li>\n
                • Students targeting Karnataka management quota or Kerala management quota do not require a state domicile<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Disclaimer:<\/strong> All dates mentioned are tentative and based on previous years’ patterns. Official schedules will be published by the respective state counselling authorities after NEET UG 2026 result declaration. Always verify information from the official state counselling portals before taking any action.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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