NEET UG counselling 2026 schedule out; registration begins August 5

The Medical Counselling Committee has released the NEET UG Counselling 2026 schedule for MBBS, BDS and BSc Nursing admissions. Registration begins on August 5, with three counselling rounds followed by a Stray Vacancy Round.NEET UG Counselling 2026: Registration starts August 5; check full schedule hereThe Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the schedule for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG Counselling 2026 for admission to MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing courses under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ).Candidates who have qualified for NEET UG 2026 will be able to visit the official MCC website to complete the online registration process once the registration link is activated. According to the official schedule, the counselling process will be conducted in three rounds, followed by a Stray Vacancy Round.The counselling will be conducted online and will be based on candidates' NEET UG 2026 ranks. Aspirants are advised to read the counselling information bulletin carefully before registering, as admissions are subject to the eligibility criteria prescribed by the National Medical Commission (NMC), the Dental Council, and other relevant regulatory bodies.NEET UG COUNSELLING 2026: IMPORTANT DATESFor Round 1:Registration/Payment: August 5 to August 12, 2026Choice Filling/ Locking: August 6 to August 13, 2026Processing of Seat Allotment: August 13 to August 16, 2026Result: August 17, 2026Reporting/ Joining: August 18 to August 22, 2026Verification of joined candidates' data by institutes: August 23, 2026For Round 2:Registration/Payment: August 25 to August 29, 2026Choice Filling/ Locking: August 25 to August 30, 2026Processing of Seat Allotment: August 31 to September 1, 2026Result: September 2, 2026Reporting/ Joining: September 3 to September 8, 2026Verification of joined candidates' data by institutes: September 9, 2026Candidates can click on this link to read the official notice.NEET UG 2026 COUNSELLING 2026: STEPS TO REGISTER Candidates can follow these steps to register for the counselling process:Step 1: Visit the official MCC counselling website.Step 2: Click on the NEET UG Counselling 2026 registration link.Step 3: Log in using your NEET UG application credentials.Step 4: Complete the registration process and pay the required counselling fee.Step 5: Enter the necessary personal and academic details.Step 6: Upload the required documents, if applicable, and submit the application.For more information, candidates are advised to visit the official website of MCC.- EndsPublished By: Karan YadavPublished On: Aug 2, 2026 10:31 IST