If you've qualified NEET UG 2026 and are aiming for an MBBS or BDS seat through the all-India quota, the counselling clock has started ticking. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), which conducts admissions for all-India quota seats, deemed universities, central institutes and AIIMS/JIPMER, opened registration for NEET UG 2026 counselling on August 5, 2026 at mcc.nic.in. Alongside this, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released a step-by-step video tutorial to walk candidates through registration, choice filling, choice locking, document upload, fee payment and what happens after seat allotment. For lakhs of first-time counselling participants, this kind of visual guidance matters because a single missed step — an unlocked choice or a document not uploaded on time — can cost a seat.
Registration for NEET UG 2026 MCC counselling is open now at mcc.nic.in, and candidates should use the official video tutorial to avoid mistakes in choice filling, locking and document upload before the deadline.
What actually opened on August 5
MCC's role is limited to a specific pool of seats: the 15% all-India quota in state government medical/dental colleges, all seats in central universities and institutes like AIIMS and JIPMER, deemed university seats, and central pool quotas such as ESIC and AFMS. State quota seats are handled separately by each state's counselling authority, so this MCC registration is not the only counselling round an aspirant may need to go through.
Registration at this stage simply means creating your counselling profile using your NEET UG 2026 roll number and password. It does not by itself lock you into any college — that happens later, during choice filling and choice locking.
What the video tutorial covers
The tutorial released by the health ministry is meant to reduce confusion during a process that many students go through for the first time under real time pressure. It explains, in sequence, how to log in, how to check seat allotment status, how to fill and rearrange preferences, how to lock choices, how to submit willingness, and how to upload documents before paying the counselling fee.
It also shows how the candidate dashboard displays useful numbers — total choices available, how many you've filled, how many remain, and whether your list has been successfully locked. This is worth checking twice before the deadline, since an unlocked list may not be considered during allotment.
Step-by-step: registering and filling choices
Based on the official process, here is the broad sequence every candidate follows on the MCC portal.
- Visit mcc.nic.in and click on the NEET UG Counselling 2026 link under Candidate Activity.
- Complete registration by entering your personal and exam details.
- Log in using your NEET UG roll number and password.
- Fill in and arrange your preferred colleges and courses in order of priority.
- Pay the counselling fee and lock your choices before the deadline.
- Wait for the seat allotment result to be declared.
- If allotted a seat, either accept it and report to the college, or choose the 'Float' option to be considered in the next round.
Documents you will need — get these ready now
Delays at the document stage are one of the most common reasons candidates struggle during reporting. It helps to scan and keep digital copies of everything ready well before the choice locking deadline, since some steps require upload on the portal itself.
- NEET UG 2026 scorecard
- NEET UG 2026 admit card
- MCC seat allotment letter (once issued)
- Class 10 marksheet
- Class 12 marksheet
- A valid photo ID proof
- Category certificate, where applicable
- Transfer certificate
- Recent passport-size photographs
Choice filling window and the reported August 13 lock date
Alongside registration, MCC's Round 1 choice filling window has reportedly opened, with choices needing to be locked by August 13. Aspirants should track the official mcc.nic.in notice board directly, since counselling dates are occasionally extended, and relying on outdated screenshots or forwarded messages can lead to missing a deadline.
Once the locking window closes, allotment is processed purely on the basis of NEET rank, the preferences you've entered, actual seat availability and applicable reservation criteria. There is no room to negotiate or add colleges after this point for that round, so the order in which you rank your choices matters as much as which colleges you include.
After allotment: reporting to college
If you are allotted a seat, you must download the allotment letter from the MCC portal and report to the assigned institute within the prescribed timeline, carrying original documents for verification. Missing the reporting deadline without a valid reason can result in forfeiting the seat, so this step should never be left for the last day.
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Who should register on the MCC portal — is this for all NEET UG candidates?
It's meant for candidates who wish to be considered for all-India quota seats, central institutes (AIIMS, JIPMER), deemed universities, ESIC and AFMS seats. If you're only interested in your home state's quota, you'll also need to register separately with your state counselling authority.
Does registering on mcc.nic.in guarantee a seat?
No. Registration only creates your profile. You still need to fill and lock your choices, and the actual seat allotment depends on your NEET rank, the choices you've entered, seat availability and reservation category.
What happens if I don't lock my choices before the deadline?
Choices that aren't locked in time may not be considered valid for that round's allotment, so it's important to review your preference list carefully and lock it well before the stated deadline rather than waiting until the last minute.
What is the 'Float' option mentioned in the process?
If you're allotted a seat but want a chance at a better one in a later round, you can choose Float instead of accepting and reporting immediately. This keeps you in the running for subsequent rounds, though it carries some risk depending on the specific round's rules, so read the round-specific instructions before choosing it.
Where can I find the official video tutorial and updates?
The tutorial was shared via the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's official channels and should also be accessible through the MCC website. For counselling dates and any extensions, check mcc.nic.in directly rather than relying on second-hand information.
What documents should I prepare before choice locking?
Keep scanned copies of your NEET UG scorecard, admit card, Class 10 and 12 marksheets, a valid photo ID, category certificate (if applicable), transfer certificate and recent photographs ready, since some of these are needed for upload during counselling and all originals are needed at the time of reporting.
The safest approach right now is to register early, watch the official tutorial once fully before filling anything, and keep every required document scanned and ready well ahead of the choice-locking deadline. Keep checking mcc.nic.in directly for round-wise dates, since counselling schedules can shift and MedAdmit will continue tracking updates as MCC counselling for NEET UG 2026 progresses.
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