🎉 NEET UG 2026 result is out — what are your MBBS options?
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NEET 2026 Counselling Calendar
With the NEET UG 2026 result declared, counselling comes next. Here’s how the rounds work and the expected timeline. MCC has not yet published the official 2026 dates — we’re tracking mcc.nic.in and will update the moment they do. Want the dates pushed to you instead of checking daily? Set a free reminder below.
MCC (All-India Quota) round structure
| Round | Expected window | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Late July 2026 (tentative) | Registration, choice-filling & locking → seat allotment → reporting to college |
| Round 2 | August 2026 (tentative) | Fresh + upgrade candidates; vacant seats after Round 1 |
| Round 3 | September 2026 (tentative) | Remaining AIQ + deemed/central seats |
| Stray Vacancy | September–October 2026 (tentative) | Final round for leftover seats (deemed/central); no upgrade |
State counselling (85% state-quota + most private seats) runs in parallel and is handled by each state authority, usually requiring domicile. See our counselling guide and MCC AIQ process for the full step-by-step.
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Frequently asked questions
When does NEET UG 2026 counselling start?
MCC conducts All-India Quota (AIQ) counselling in four rounds — Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and a Stray Vacancy round — starting after the result, with state counselling running in parallel. As of now MCC has not published the official 2026 schedule; Round 1 is widely expected in late July 2026. Always confirm each round on the official portal, mcc.nic.in, and your state authority’s site.
What is the difference between AIQ and state quota counselling?
All-India Quota (AIQ, run by MCC) covers 15% of state government college seats plus deemed/central universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, ESIC and AFMC. State quota (run by each state authority) covers the remaining 85% of state government seats and most private/management seats, and usually requires state domicile. You can register for both.
What if I don’t get a seat in any counselling round?
If a government seat doesn’t come through and a private Indian seat is beyond budget, an NMC-approved MBBS abroad is often the more affordable route to the same goal — with real per-country FMGE pass rates and fees you can compare honestly. Weigh your options on our India-vs-abroad decision page before the rounds close.