NEET UG Counselling 2026: Protests at Jantar Mantar against the NEET paper leak and irregularities in recruitment exams are still ongoing. Sonam Wangchuk is also continuing his hunger strike from the hospital. Meanwhile, several rounds of clashes have occurred between the police and protesters marching towards Parliament. The protests, which began in Delhi, have now spread to cities like Patna and Mumbai. On the other hand, following the release of the NEET UG 2026 results, lakhs of students are now focused on the counselling schedule.

The counselling process for admission to various medical courses—including MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc. Nursing—is set to begin very soon. Candidates will need to complete their online registration once the schedule is released, after which the seat allocation and admission processes will proceed. According to the National Medical Commission’s seat matrix for this year, admissions will be granted for a total of 136,939 MBBS seats. Over 11.21 lakh candidates have qualified for the NEET UG 2026 exam.

When might counselling begin?

According to media reports, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) could commence NEET UG counselling at any time. Although the MCC has not yet made an official announcement, the counselling schedule is expected to be announced soon after the release of the NEET UG results on July 16. As per the released seat matrix, a total of 136,939 MBBS seats are available nationwide for admission this year. A total of 1,121,000 students have qualified for the NEET UG exam.

Important Documents for NEET UG Counselling 2026

NEET Scorecard
NEET Exam Admit Card
Class 10 Certificate and Marksheet
Class 12 Certificate and Marksheet
ID Proof (Aadhaar / PAN Card / Driving License / Passport)
Passport-sized Photograph
Provisional Allotment Letter
Caste Certificate
Domicile Certificate
Disability Certificate (if applicable)

How to Register for MCC NEET Counselling 2026?

First, visit the official MCC website: mcc.nic.in.
Click on the ‘New Registration’ link on the website’s homepage.
Log in to your account by entering the required details.
After logging in, pay the prescribed registration fee and submit the form.

Counselling May Be Conducted in Four Rounds

Last year, NEET UG counselling was conducted over four rounds. Similarly, this year too, the counselling process may be conducted across Rounds 1, 2, and 3, as well as the Stray Vacancy Round. Following seat allotment in each round, candidates must report to the designated medical college. The MCC may announce the dates at any time.