MCC NEET UG 2026 Registration Round 1 Begins Tomorrow at mcc.nic.in: Check Fees, Choice Filling & Locking Schedule

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is set to officially open the online registration window for MCC NEET UG 2026 Counselling Round 1 tomorrow, August 5, 2026. Eligible medical aspirants who have qualified in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) can register for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, 100% seats at Deemed/Central Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, ESIC, and B.Sc. Nursing programs directly through the official portal at mcc.nic.in.

Following the publication of the tentative seat matrix on August 4, candidates can complete their online application and fee payment before the deadline on August 12, 2026.

MCC NEET UG 2026 Round 1: Key Schedule & Dates

Aspirants must adhere strictly to the schedule released by the MCC to avoid missing crucial admission milestones.

Registration Fees and Security Deposit Breakdown

To participate in the seat allocation process, candidates must submit a non-refundable registration fee along with a refundable security deposit during the payment step.

• 15% AIQ / Central Universities / ESIC:

  • Unreserved (UR) / EWS Candidates: Non-refundable fee of ₹1,000 + Refundable Security Deposit of ₹10,000.

  • SC / ST / OBC / PwD Candidates: Non-refundable fee of ₹500 + Refundable Security Deposit of ₹5,000.

• Deemed Universities:

  • All Categories: Non-refundable fee of ₹5,000 + Refundable Security Deposit of ₹2,00,000.

Note: The security deposit is refundable to the original bank account after all rounds of counselling conclude, provided the candidate does not forfeit it by violating allotment rules.

Step-by-Step Guide: Registration, Choice Filling & Locking Process

The complete counselling workflow is conducted online in a single, streamlined sequence on the MCC candidate portal.

1. Online Registration: Visit mcc.nic.in, click on the “UG Medical Counselling” tab, and select the Round 1 registration link. Enter your NEET UG Roll Number, Application Number, Name, and Mother’s Name as per your NTA admit card.

2. Fee Payment: Select your desired quota (AIQ, Central Universities, Deemed) and pay the applicable non-refundable registration fee and security deposit online via Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card.

3. Choice Filling (Starts Aug 6): Log in to the candidate portal once choice filling opens on August 6. Select your preferred medical/dental colleges and academic programs from the seat matrix list. Arrange choices carefully in order of preference; candidates are advised to fill as many choices as possible to maximize allotment chances.

4. Choice Locking (Aug 12 – Aug 13): Access the portal between 4:00 PM on August 12 and 11:00 AM on August 13 to lock your choices. If choices are not locked manually before the 11:00 AM deadline on August 13, the system will automatically lock the last saved choices.

Documents Required for Round 1 Reporting

Candidates allotted a seat in the Round 1 result on August 17 must carry original physical documents along with self-attested photocopies to their respective colleges between August 18 and August 22:

• NEET UG Admit Card and Rank Card / Scorecard

• Class 10 Pass Certificate and Marksheet (for Date of Birth proof)

• Class 12 Pass Certificate and Marksheet

• Government-issued Photo ID (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, or Voter ID)

• Eight recent passport-size photographs (matching NEET application)

• Provisional Allotment Letter issued by MCC

• Caste / Category / PwD / EWS Certificate (if applicable)

Only one registration form per candidate is permitted. Submitting multiple applications will lead to cancellation of candidature and debarment from the admission process. Candidates should verify all details carefully before final submission at mcc.nic.in.

Written by Simran

Simran is currently working as a Senior Content Writer at Findmycollege , where she creates engaging and research-driven learning resources for students. She has completed her Graduation in Journalism from Delhi University. With 4 years of experience in the EdTech industry, she has previously contributed to leading platforms like Leverage Edu and Aakash. Her expertise lies in simplifying Engineering and Medical entrance exam content to guide aspirants in their preparation journey. Beyond writing, Simran enjoys sketching, watching movies, and finding creative inspiration in everyday life.

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