
Delhi NEET Counselling 2026 is the admission process for students who want to get admission to MBBS, BDS and AYUSH courses in medical and dental colleges in Delhi. Admission is given based on the NEET UG 2026 score, rank, category, seat availability and choices filled by candidates.
Different authorities manage counselling for different seats and colleges. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) handles All India Quota seats, while the Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMSC), Delhi and Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) conduct counselling for certain colleges and courses.
The counselling process includes registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification and reporting to the allotted college. Candidates must follow the schedule carefully to avoid missing any important deadline.
Candidates who have qualified in the NEET UG entrance examination need to participate in the Delhi NEET Counselling 2026. It is for candidates to apply for counselling. Then, the merit list is prepared based on the NEET scores.
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Delhi NEET Counselling 2026 Overview |
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Counselling Name |
Delhi NEET Counselling 2026 |
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Entrance Exam |
NEET UG 2026 |
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Courses |
MBBS, BDS and AYUSH |
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Admission Basis |
NEET UG score and rank |
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Mode |
Online |
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Main Authorities |
MCC, FMSC Delhi and GGSIPU |
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Quota |
All India, State and Institutional Quota |
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Counselling Rounds |
Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy |
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Seat Allotment |
Rank, category, choices and seat availability |
Delhi NEET Counselling 2026 Important Dates have been notified to the candidates. It includes the round-wise counselling process and admission and class commencement dates depending on the courses.
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Delhi NEET Counselling 2026 Important Dates |
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S.No. |
Counselling Round |
All India Quota / Deemed & Central Universities |
State Counselling |
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Round 1 Counselling |
August 4 to August 17, 2026 |
August 13 to August 22, 2026 |
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Last Date of Joining |
August 22, 2026 |
August 28, 2026 |
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Round 2 Counselling |
August 24 to September 2, 2026 |
August 31 to September 8, 2026 |
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4 |
Last Date of Joining |
September 8, 2026 |
September 14, 2026 |
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Round 3 Counselling |
September 10 to September 18, 2026 |
September 16 to September 26, 2026 |
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Last Date of Joining |
September 26, 2026 |
October 1, 2026 |
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Stray Vacancy Round |
September 28 to October 3, 2026 |
October 3 to October 5, 2026 |
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Last Date of Joining |
October 10, 2026 |
October 10, 2026 |
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Commencement of Academic Session |
September 8, 2026 |
September 8, 2026 |
Candidates must meet the required conditions before applying for counselling.
Candidates must qualify for NEET UG 2026.
The minimum age should be 17 years.
Candidates must pass Class 12 or an equivalent examination.
Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English should be studied as required.
General category candidates need at least 50% marks in PCB.
SC, ST and OBC candidates need at least 40% marks in PCB.
PwD candidates need at least 45% marks in PCB.
Indian citizens, OCI and NRI candidates may apply according to the applicable rules.
A Delhi domicile may be required for Delhi state quota seats.
A medical fitness certificate may also be required during admission.
Candidates who want to take part in counselling must complete online registration through the concerned counselling authority.
Visit the official website of the concerned counselling authority.
Open the NEET UG counselling registration link.
Enter the NEET roll number and date of birth.
Create login details if required.
Enter personal, academic and NEET details.
Upload the required documents.
Pay the counselling registration fee online.
Fill in the preferred colleges and courses.
Lock the choices before the last date.
Download and save the confirmation page.
Candidates should keep original documents and photocopies ready.
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
NEET UG Rank Letter
Class 10 certificate
Class 12 passing certificate
Valid identity proof
Recent passport-size photographs
Caste certificate, if applicable
EWS certificate, if applicable
PwD certificate, if applicable
Delhi domicile certificate, where required
The application fee depends on the category of the candidate.
General, OBC and EWS: ₹1,500
SC, ST and PwD: ₹1,000
Delhi NEET Counselling Merit List is prepared using the NEET UG 2026 performance and other applicable admission rules. It may contain the candidate's name, NEET rank, category and merit position.
Candidates should check the merit list on the official website of the counselling authority through which they applied. After the merit list is released, candidates can take part in the seat allotment process.
To check the merit list, candidates can:
Visit the official counselling website.
Open the NEET UG counselling section.
Select the merit list link.
Download the merit list PDF.
Search for the name or roll number in the list.
Seat allotment is done according to several factors. These include NEET rank, category, reservation rules, available seats and choices filled by candidates.
Candidates who receive a seat must download the allotment letter and report to the allotted college within the given time. Documents may also be checked during the admission process.
Candidates who do not get their preferred college may take part in the next counselling round, if eligible. Vacant seats can be offered to other candidates in later rounds.
Choice filling is an important part of Delhi NEET Counselling 2026. Candidates can select their preferred colleges and courses through the counselling portal.
Candidates should arrange choices in the order of preference. Colleges and courses can usually be changed before the choice-locking deadline. After making the final selection, choices must be locked.
If choices are not locked within the given time, the last saved choices may be considered as per the counselling rules.
Round 1 is the first seat allotment stage. Seats are given according to merit, preferences, category and seat availability. Candidates who receive seats must complete reporting and admission steps within the deadline.
Round 2 gives another opportunity to candidates who did not receive a seat or want an upgrade, as per the rules. Candidates need to fill or update choices before the deadline.
The Mop-Up Round is conducted to fill seats that remain vacant after the regular rounds. The dates for this round are yet to be updated.
The Stray Vacancy Round is conducted for seats that remain vacant after the earlier counselling rounds. The result is scheduled for October 3, 2026, as provided in the counselling schedule.
Reservation is provided to eligible categories according to the applicable rules. The provided reservation details include:
SC: 15%
ST: 7.5%
OBC: 27%
PwD: 5%
Armed Forces (CW): 5%