NEET SS 2026 Counselling Registrations Open | Dates

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) opened registration for NEET SS 2026 counselling on March 10, 2026. Candidates must register online to secure seats for Doctor of Medicine (DM) and Master of Chirurgiae (MCh) super-specialty courses. The deadline for Round 1 registration is March 15, 2026. Counselling takes place online, with seat allotment based on NEET SS rank, seat availability, and candidate choices.

NEET SS 2026 Counselling Schedule

The MCC released the official counselling schedule on its website, mcc.nic.in. The process involves online registration, choice filling, and seat allotment.

Key Dates and Deadlines

The counselling is divided into multiple rounds with specific deadlines. Candidates must adhere to these dates to participate.

Round 1

Registration for the first round commenced on March 10, 2026 , and concludes on March 15, 2026 . Choice filling for Round 1 is scheduled from March 11 to March 16, 2026. Seat allotment processing will occur on March 17, 2026, with results announced on March 20, 2026 . Successful candidates must report to their allotted colleges between March 19 and March 25, 2026.

Round 2

Registration for the second round opens on March 28, 2026 , and closes on April 3, 2026 . Candidates can fill choices from March 29 to April 4, 2026. Seat allotment processing for Round 2 is set for April 5-6, 2026, with results expected on April 7, 2026 . Reporting to colleges for Round 2 is from April 8 to April 16, 2026.

Counselling Process Overview

Candidates are ranked based on their NEET SS scores. The counselling system allocates seats based on this ranking, the number of available positions, and the preferences candidates submit during the choice filling period. The MCC manages the entire online counselling procedure.

Important Dates Table

Event Round 1 Dates Round 2 Dates
Registration Starts March 10, 2026 March 28, 2026
Registration Ends March 15, 2026 April 3, 2026
Choice Filling March 11 – 16, 2026 March 29 – April 4, 2026
Seat Allotment Processing March 17, 2026 April 5 – 6, 2026
Seat Allotment Result March 2026 April 7, 2026
Reporting to College March 19 – 25, 2026 April 8 – 16, 2026

Candidates should visit the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in, for detailed information and to complete their registration.