If you cleared NEET UG 2026 and are aiming for an MBBS or BDS seat, this is the news you have been waiting for: the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has switched on registration for its 2026 counselling round on mcc.nic.in. Alongside this, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released an official video tutorial walking candidates through the entire process — from logging in with your NEET roll number, to filling and locking your college choices, to downloading your seat allotment letter. For lakhs of first-time counselling candidates, this removes a lot of the guesswork that usually causes panic in the first few days. This piece breaks down what has actually changed, what documents and steps you need, and how to avoid the common mistakes that cost students a seat.
Registration for NEET UG 2026 MCC counselling is open now at mcc.nic.in, and candidates should watch the official video tutorial before filling choices so they understand login, choice locking, document upload and allotment steps correctly the first time.
What exactly has opened, and why the video tutorial matters
MCC runs the centralised counselling for All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government medical and dental colleges, deemed university seats, central institutes like AIIMS/JIPMER, and central pool seats. Registration for this process for the 2026 cycle has now begun on the official portal.
The video tutorial released by the Ministry of Health is aimed squarely at first-time users — a large chunk of NEET UG candidates every year, since this is typically a student's first experience with online counselling. It walks through the actual screens: how to log in, where to check seat allotment status, where the choice filling and locking screen sits, and how to submit willingness and upload documents.
This matters because a large share of counselling errors — wrong roll number entry, incomplete choice locking, missing document uploads — happen simply because students are seeing the portal for the first time under time pressure. A visual walkthrough released in advance reduces that risk.
How to register — the actual steps
The registration and choice-filling process follows a fixed sequence. Missing a step or doing it out of order is the most common reason students lose valuable time in round 1.
- Go to the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in.
- Click on 'NEET UG Counselling 2026' under the Candidate Activity section.
- Complete registration by entering your details as asked.
- Log in using your NEET UG roll number and password.
- Fill in your preferred colleges and courses, and arrange them in order of priority.
- Pay the counselling fee and lock your choices before the deadline — an unlocked choice list can be treated as not submitted.
- Wait for the seat allotment result to be declared.
- If you are allotted a seat, either accept it and report to the college, or use the Float option to stay in contention for the next round.
Documents to keep ready before you start
Scrambling for documents after a seat is allotted is a bad idea — verification timelines are usually short. Keep scanned copies and physical originals ready in advance.
- 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, if you are claiming reservation
- Transfer certificate
- Recent passport-size photographs
What happens after you lock your choices
Once the choice-locking window closes, MCC does not accept further edits. Allotment is then computed purely on the basis of your NEET rank, the order of choices you locked, actual seat availability, and applicable reservation rules — there is no manual negotiation involved.
If you get a seat, you must download the allotment letter from the portal and report to the allotted institute within the timeline MCC specifies, carrying your original documents for verification. Missing this reporting deadline can mean forfeiting the seat, so treat it as non-negotiable.
The portal also shows you a live count of how many choices you have available, how many you have already filled, how many remain, and whether locking was successful — use this to double-check before the window shuts rather than assuming your submission went through.
Practical tips for this round
A methodical approach at this stage saves stress later in the counselling cycle.
- Watch the tutorial once fully before you log in for the first time — it is faster than learning the portal by trial and error under a deadline.
- Fill more choices than you think you need. A longer, well-ordered choice list gives the algorithm more to work with and improves your odds across rounds.
- Order your choices by genuine preference, not just 'safe' options — MCC allots the highest-ranked available choice you locked, so a poorly ordered list can cost you a better seat you were actually eligible for.
- Keep your fee payment receipt and screenshot of the locked-choices confirmation screen — useful if there is ever a dispute about submission.
- Do not wait for the last day to lock choices; server load on deadline day can cause failed submissions.
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
Where do I register for NEET UG 2026 MCC counselling?
Registration is done on the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in, under the 'NEET UG Counselling 2026' link in the Candidate Activity section.
What login details do I need?
You log in using your NEET UG 2026 roll number and the password you set during registration.
Where can I watch the official tutorial?
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare shared the step-by-step video tutorial on its official channels; it is also expected to be linked on the MCC portal for candidates registering for counselling.
What if I don't lock my choices in time?
Unlocked choices generally are not considered for allotment, so you must complete choice filling, payment and locking before the deadline set by MCC for each round.
What documents will I need after getting a seat?
Keep your NEET scorecard, admit card, MCC allotment letter, Class 10 and 12 marksheets, a valid photo ID, category certificate (if applicable), transfer certificate and recent photographs ready for verification at the allotted college.
What is the Float option and when should I use it?
If you're allotted a seat but want a chance at a better one in the next round, you can choose Float instead of accepting immediately — but check the exact rules for your specific round, since float and upgrade conditions can vary.
The opening of registration is just the first gate in a multi-round process — the real decisions happen at choice filling and locking. Spend time understanding the portal now, using the official tutorial, so you're not learning it under deadline pressure, and keep every required document ready well before any seat allotment reaches you.
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