NEET UG 2026: 15% AIQ Online Counselling Schedule (MBBS, BDS & B.Sc Nursing)
NEET UG 2026: 15% AIQ Online Counselling Schedule (MBBS, BDS & B.Sc Nursing)
Overview
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, has released the official schedule for online counselling (seat allotment) for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats and 100% seats in Deemed/Central Universities, AIIMS institutions and JIPMER (Puducherry & Karaikal) for MBBS, BDS and B.Sc Nursing courses for the academic year 2026. The entire process is conducted online in four stages: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and an Online Stray Vacancy Round. Candidates who qualify NEET UG 2026 and wish to participate must register, pay the counselling fee, fill and lock their choices, and report to the allotted institute strictly within the dates given below.
Source: MCC Counselling Schedule PDF, Page 1
Round-1 Counselling Schedule
| Activity | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix | 4th August 2026 |
| Registration & Fee Payment | 5th to 12th August 2026 (payment facility available till 6:00 PM of 12th August 2026) |
| Choice Filling / Locking | 6th to 13th August 2026 (choice filling till 11:00 AM of 13th; locking from 4:00 PM of 12th to 11:00 AM of 13th August 2026) |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | 13th to 16th August 2026 |
| Result of Round-1 | 17th August 2026 |
| Reporting / Joining at Allotted Institute | 18th to 22nd August 2026 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates Data by Institutes | 23rd August 2026 |
Source: MCC Counselling Schedule PDF, Page 1
Round-2 Counselling Schedule
| Activity | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix | 24th August 2026 |
| Registration & Fee Payment | 25th to 29th August 2026 (payment facility available till 6:00 PM of 29th August 2026) |
| Choice Filling / Locking | 25th to 30th August 2026 (choice filling till 11:00 PM of 30th; locking from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM of 30th August 2026) |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | 31st August to 1st September 2026 |
| Result of Round-2 | 2nd September 2026 |
| Reporting / Joining at Allotted Institute | 3rd to 8th September 2026 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates Data by Institutes | 9th September 2026 |
Source: MCC Counselling Schedule PDF, Page 2
Round-3 Counselling Schedule
| Activity | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix | 10th September 2026 |
| Registration & Fee Payment | 11th to 15th September 2026 (payment facility available till 6:00 PM of 15th September 2026) |
| Choice Filling / Locking | 11th to 16th September 2026 (choice filling till 11:00 AM of 16th; locking from 4:00 PM of 15th to 11:00 AM of 16th September 2026) |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | 16th to 17th September 2026 |
| Result of Round-3 | 18th September 2026 |
| Reporting / Joining at Allotted Institute | 19th to 26th September 2026 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates Data by Institutes | 27th September 2026 |
Source: MCC Counselling Schedule PDF, Page 3
Online Stray Vacancy Round Schedule
| Activity | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix | 27th September 2026 |
| Registration & Fee Payment | 28th to 30th September 2026 (payment facility available till 6:00 PM of 30th September 2026) |
| Choice Filling / Locking | 28th to 30th September 2026 (choice filling till 11:00 PM of 30th; locking from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM of 30th September 2026) |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | 1st to 2nd October 2026 |
| Result of Stray Vacancy Round | 3rd October 2026 |
| Reporting / Joining at Allotted Institute | 4th to 10th October 2026 |
Source: MCC Counselling Schedule PDF, Page 4
For ensuring faithful adherence to the time schedule and keeping in view the limited time available for conducting counselling, all participating institutes/colleges have been directed by MCC to treat all Saturdays, Sundays and Gazetted Holidays as working days during this counselling process.
Source: MCC Counselling Schedule PDF, Page 4
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| MCC Official Website (Counselling Portal) | mcc.nic.in |
| Counselling Schedule (Official PDF) | Download PDF |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts the 15% AIQ counselling for NEET UG 2026?
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, conducts online counselling for 15% AIQ seats and 100% seats in Deemed/Central Universities, AIIMS institutions and JIPMER (Puducherry & Karaikal) for MBBS, BDS and B.Sc Nursing courses.
Source: MCC Counselling Schedule PDF, Page 1
How many rounds of counselling are there in this schedule?
Four rounds: Round-1, Round-2, Round-3 and an Online Stray Vacancy Round.
Source: MCC Counselling Schedule PDF, Pages 1-4
When does Round-1 registration start and when is the result declared?
Round-1 registration and fee payment run from 5th to 12th August 2026, and the Round-1 result is declared on 17th August 2026.
Source: MCC Counselling Schedule PDF, Page 1
Are Saturdays, Sundays and holidays counted in the counselling schedule?
Yes. MCC has directed all participating institutes to treat all Saturdays, Sundays and Gazetted Holidays as working days during this counselling process, since the time available for each activity is limited.
Source: MCC Counselling Schedule PDF, Page 4
When is the Stray Vacancy Round result declared?
The result of the Online Stray Vacancy Round is declared on 3rd October 2026, with reporting/joining at the allotted institute from 4th to 10th October 2026.
Source: MCC Counselling Schedule PDF, Page 4