How to Register for MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026

Confused about how to register for MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026? You're not alone — thousands of NEET-qualified candidates log into mcc.nic.in for the first time every counselling season and get stuck on the same steps: which registration link to click, how much fee to pay, and what happens after payment. MCC has announced the NEET UG counselling 2026 schedule, with round 1 registration starting on August 5 at mcc.nic.in. This guide walks you through the entire registration process in the exact order you'll encounter it on the portal, plus the mistakes that most commonly cost candidates their seat. No fluff — just the steps, in sequence. 

MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration Link 

How to Register for MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026: Step-by-Step Process

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Before you begin, keep your NEET UG 2026 roll number, application number, and a valid mobile number/email handy — these are required at the very first step.

Step 1: Go to the official MCC portal
Visit mcc.nic.in — this is the only official website for AIQ counselling. Do not use any third-party site that asks for NEET credentials or payment.

Step 2: Click on "UG Medical Counselling"
Select UG Medical Counselling, then click on fresh registration. First-time registrants for the current round should use "New Registration Round 1.

Step 3: Enter your basic NEET details
Enter your NEET roll number, application number, name, and date of birth exactly as they appear on your NEET admit card. Any mismatch here can cause login issues later. 

Step 4: Generate and note your login credentials
Log in with your generated credentials. Save your username/password securely — you'll need to return to this login multiple times during choice filling, locking, and result checking. 

Step 5: Fill in personal, academic, and contact details
Fill in your personal, academic, and contact details carefully. According to MCC rules, certain fields — like father's name, mother's name, and address — get locked permanently once submitted, so double-check before hitting submit. 

Step 6: Pay the registration fee and security deposit
Pay the registration fee and refundable security deposit online using the category- and institute-specific amount (see fee table below). Payment confirms your registration.

Step 7: Select your preferred colleges and courses
Once the choice-filling window opens (a day after registration begins), select your preferred colleges and courses from the available list in the order you actually want them — not just in rank order of the college's reputation.

Step 8: Lock your choices before the deadline
Lock your choices before the official deadline. Unlocked choice lists are auto-locked by the system at the end of the window in the order you last arranged them, so don't leave this to the last minute.

Step 9: Check your allotment result
Once results are declared, log back in to view your Round 1 seat allotment status.

Step 10: Report to the allotted institute
If allotted, report to the college in person within the notified window with all original documents to confirm your admission.

MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration Dates

Dates reflect the official MCC schedule at the time of writing. Always cross-check on mcc.nic.in, as MCC can revise deadlines.

Round 1

 Registration Fee: How Much You Need to Pay

You cannot complete registration without payment — here's exactly what each category owes.

Important: If you're registering for both AIQ/Central and Deemed University seats, only the higher (Deemed University) fee applies — you don't pay both separately, though candidates should confirm this against the official Information Bulletin before payment.

Documents to Keep Ready Before You Start Registration

Registering is faster if you scan these in advance:

• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card

• NEET UG 2026 Scorecard

• Class 10 Certificate

• Class 12 Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate

• Photo Identity Proof

• Passport-size photographs

• Category Certificate (if applicable)

• PwD Certificate (if applicable)

• NRI documents (if applicable)

Common Mistakes to Avoid While Registering

Based on recurring issues candidates face each counselling cycle:

• Entering mismatched name/DOB: Use the exact spelling and format from your NEET admit card — small mismatches can delay verification.

• Forgetting to lock choices: An unlocked list still gets processed, but in whatever order you left it, which may not reflect your real preference.

• Paying the wrong fee category: Reserved-category candidates sometimes accidentally select the general fee slab — this isn't easily reversible.

• Missing the payment deadline: Payment closes at 06:00 PM on August 12, 2026, even though choice locking continues till 11:00 AM the next day — don't confuse the two deadlines. 

• Using unofficial websites: Only register at mcc.nic.in. Several look-alike sites circulate every counselling season.

What Happens After You Register

Once registered, you're not done — registration only makes you eligible to fill choices. MBBS counselling continues across four rounds — AIQ rounds 1, 2, and 3, and the stray vacancy round — with seat upgradation available only up to a specified stage. If you don't get a seat in Round 1, you may need to register again for subsequent rounds, as earlier registration does not automatically carry forward. 

Also note: candidates are eligible to participate in both MCC (AIQ) counselling and their respective State Quota counselling simultaneously, provided you register separately with each authority.