MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Schedule: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and Online Stray Vacancy
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the counselling schedule for NEET UG 2026 admissions under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ), 100% Deemed Universities, Central Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER (Puducherry & Karaikal), and other participating institutes for MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc. Nursing courses.
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The official schedule covers Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and the Online Stray Vacancy Round, including important dates for registration, payment, choice filling, seat allotment processing, result declaration, reporting, and institute verification.
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Disclaimer: The information below is prepared strictly from the official MCC counselling schedule shown in the provided images. Candidates should always refer to the official MCC notifications for any updates or revisions.
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Complete Schedule
| Counselling Round | Registration Period |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | 5 August – 12 August 2026 |
| Round 2 | 25 August – 29 August 2026 |
| Round 3 | 11 September – 15 September 2026 |
| Online Stray Vacancy Round | 28 September – 30 September 2026 |
Round 1 Schedule
Official Schedule : Direct PDF Link
Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix
4 August 2026
Registration & Payment
- Registration: 5 August – 12 August 2026
- Registration closes at 3:00 PM (Server Time) on 12 August 2026
- Payment facility available until 6:00 PM (Server Time) on 12 August 2026
Choice Filling & Locking
- Choice Filling: 6 August – 13 August 2026
- Choice Filling available until 11:00 AM (Server Time) on 13 August 2026
- Choice Locking:
- Starts: 12 August 2026 (4:00 PM)
- Ends: 13 August 2026 (11:00 AM)
Seat Allotment Processing
13 August – 16 August 2026
Result
17 August 2026
Reporting / Joining
18 August – 22 August 2026
Verification of Joined Candidate Data
23 August 2026
Round 2 Schedule
Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix
24 August 2026
Registration & Payment
- Registration: 25 August – 29 August 2026
- Registration closes at 3:00 PM (Server Time) on 29 August 2026
- Payment available until 6:00 PM (Server Time) on 29 August 2026
Choice Filling & Locking
- Choice Filling: 25 August – 30 August 2026
- Choice Filling available until 11:00 PM (Server Time) on 30 August 2026
- Choice Locking:
- Starts: 30 August 2026 (4:00 PM)
- Ends: 30 August 2026 (11:00 PM)
Seat Allotment Processing
31 August – 1 September 2026
Result
2 September 2026
Reporting / Joining
3 September – 8 September 2026
Verification of Joined Candidate Data
9 September 2026
Round 3 Schedule
Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix
10 September 2026
Registration & Payment
- Registration: 11 September – 15 September 2026
- Registration closes at 3:00 PM (Server Time) on 15 September 2026
- Payment available until 6:00 PM (Server Time) on 15 September 2026
Choice Filling & Locking
- Choice Filling: 11 September – 16 September 2026
- Choice Filling available until 11:00 AM (Server Time) on 16 September 2026
- Choice Locking:
- Starts: 15 September 2026 (4:00 PM)
- Ends: 16 September 2026 (11:00 AM)
Seat Allotment Processing
16 September – 17 September 2026
Result
18 September 2026
Reporting
19 September – 26 September 2026
Verification of Joined Candidate Data
27 September 2026
Online Stray Vacancy Round Schedule
Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix
27 September 2026
Registration & Payment
- Registration: 28 September – 30 September 2026
- Registration closes at 3:00 PM (Server Time) on 30 September 2026
- Payment facility available until 6:00 PM (Server Time) on 30 September 2026
Choice Filling & Locking
- Choice Filling: 28 September – 30 September 2026
- Choice Filling available until 11:00 PM (Server Time) on 30 September 2026
- Choice Locking:
- Starts: 30 September 2026 (4:00 PM)
- Ends: 30 September 2026 (11:00 PM)
Seat Allotment Processing
1 October – 2 October 2026
Result
3 October 2026
Reporting
4 October – 10 October 2026
Verification of Joined Candidate Data
Not specified (shown as “—–” in the schedule).
Official Note
According to the official MCC schedule:
All Saturdays, Sundays, and Gazetted Holidays shall be treated as working days for conducting counselling, considering the limited time available for the admission process.
Important Points for Candidates
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- Complete registration before the server deadline.
- Pay the counselling fee before the payment window closes.
- Lock your choices within the specified locking period.
- Download and keep a copy of your choice list.
- Report to the allotted institute within the reporting period if allotted a seat.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Missing the registration deadline.
- Forgetting to lock college choices.
- Waiting until the last hour for payment.
- Ignoring the reporting deadline after seat allotment.
- Not checking the official result on the declared date.
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Conclusion
The MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 schedule outlines all major activities from Round 1 to the Online Stray Vacancy Round, helping candidates plan every stage of the admission process. Candidates should carefully follow the registration, payment, choice filling, seat allotment, result, and reporting timelines to avoid missing any important deadlines.
As counselling schedules may be revised, always verify the latest notices issued by the Medical Counselling Committee before taking any action.
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FAQs
1. When does Round 1 registration begin?
Round 1 registration is scheduled from 5 August to 12 August 2026.
2. When will the Round 2 result be declared?
The Round 2 result is scheduled for 2 September 2026.
3. What are the reporting dates for Round 3?
Candidates must report between 19 September and 26 September 2026.
4. When is the Online Stray Vacancy Round registration?
Registration is scheduled from 28 September to 30 September 2026.
5. Are weekends counted as working days during MCC counselling?
Yes. According to the official schedule, Saturdays, Sundays, and Gazetted Holidays are treated as working days for conducting the counselling process.
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