NEET Deemed University Counselling 2026: Registration, Fees, Eligibility & Dates

NEET Deemed University Counselling 2026: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) handles the NEET Deemed University Counselling 2026. It helps students who have passed the NEET exam get MBBS and BDS seats in private deemed medical colleges across India. Round 1 of counselling will begin on August 4, 2026, for NEET-qualified candidates. 

NEET Deemed University Counselling 2026 Schedule

NEET Deemed University Counselling 2026 Schedule includes the important dates for the candidates' reference to know the seat allocation. 

 What is a Deemed University?

A Deemed University is an independent higher education institution recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). These colleges set their own fee structures and rules while maintaining high academic standards.

• Eligibility: Admission is completely open to students from all states, as there are no state domicile restrictions.

• Seat Allocation: All 100% of seats in these institutions are filled through central online counselling managed by the MCC.

Key Highlights of Deemed University MBBS Admission

Features of Deemed Medical College Seats

• No direct or manual admissions are permitted by individual colleges.

•  Open to all NEET-qualified candidates across India based on rank.

• Up to 15% of seats are reserved for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and sponsored candidates

Deemed University Registration and Fees

Candidates must visit the official website to complete the registration process for the deemed university NEET admission. 

• Non-Refundable Registration Fee: ₹5,000 (applicable to all categories).

• Refundable Security Deposit: ₹2,000,000.

• Note: Candidates opting for both AIQ and Deemed University seats only need to pay the higher fee amount of ₹2,05,000.

Step-by-Step Deemed University Admission Process

Follow the simple steps to complete the admission process. 

1. Online Registration: Create an account on the MCC website using your NEET UG Roll Number and Application Number.

2. Payment: Pay the registration fee and security deposit online.

3. Choice Filling & Locking: Select your preferred NEET Deemed Colleges and courses, then lock your choices before the deadline.

4. Seat Allotment: MCC processes allotments based on NEET rank, preferences, and seat availability.

5. Reporting: Download the allotment letter and upload your required documents online or report to the college as instructed by the schedule.

Four Rounds of MCC Deemed University Counselling

The counselling process is conducted over four distinct online rounds:

• Round 1: Initial choice filling with a free exit option.

• Round 2: Fresh choice filling; exiting at this stage results in forfeiture of the security deposit.

• Round 3: Upgradation round; joining the allotted seat is mandatory.

• Online Stray Vacancy Round: Final round conducted online by MCC to fill any remaining vacant seats.

Top Private Deemed Medical Colleges

• Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal

• Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

• JSS Medical College, Mysore

• Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai

• Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bhubaneswar