NEET MDS 2026 Counselling Round 1 Reporting Begins; Check Dates, Documents at mcc.nic.in

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), operating under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), has initiated the reporting process for NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 counselling today, September 3, 2026. Candidates who were allotted seats in the first round of counselling must report to their respective colleges or institutes to complete their admission formalities for postgraduate dental courses (MDS) for the academic year 2026-27.

The Round 1 reporting window officially closed on September 1, 2026, with institutes verifying joined candidate data on September 2, 2026. However, state-level counselling bodies, such as the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell, have their own reporting schedules, with physical joining for Maharashtra NEET MDS CAP Round 1 continuing until September 7, 2026.

NEET MDS 2026 Counselling: Important Dates

The NEET MDS 2026 counselling process, managed by the MCC, began with the verification of the tentative seat matrix on August 17, 2026. The official schedule was published on the MCC’s website, mcc.nic.in, outlining the key activities for Round 1.

The NEET MDS 2026 examination was conducted on May 2, 2026, with results declared on June 2, 2026. The scorecard download window for qualified candidates closed on June 10, 2026. A total of 18,244 candidates successfully qualified the NEET MDS 2026 exam.

NEET MDS 2026: Cut-Off Marks and Eligibility

To be eligible for NEET MDS 2026 counselling, candidates needed to meet specific qualifying cut-off marks. For the General/EWS category, the cut-off was 308 marks, while for SC/ST/OBC candidates, it stood at 271 marks. Beyond the NEET MDS 2026 qualification, candidates must hold a BDS degree and have completed their one-year compulsory rotating internship by May 31, 2026.

The academic session for the 2026 batch of MDS courses is scheduled to commence on September 17, 2026, as per official announcements. This timeline underscores what’s key about completing the admission formalities within the stipulated dates.

NEET MDS 2026 Counselling: Documents Required for Reporting

Candidates reporting to their allotted colleges for NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 admission must ensure they have all necessary documents. Failure to produce these documents can lead to the cancellation of their admission.

• NEET MDS 2026 Admit Card
• NEET MDS 2026 Scorecard
• BDS Degree Certificate
• Internship Completion Certificate
• Date of Birth Proof (e.g., Class 10th Marksheet)
• Category Certificate (if applicable, for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates)
• Valid Photo ID (Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Driving License, Passport)
• Provisional Allotment Letter issued by MCC
• Passport-size photographs (as specified by the institute)

Maharashtra NEET MDS CAP 2026 Round 1 Reporting

While the MCC’s national reporting window for NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 concluded on September 1, state-specific counselling processes have their own schedules. For Maharashtra NEET MDS CAP 2026, the Round 1 online registration took place from August 20 to 24, 2026. The physical joining at allotted colleges for Maharashtra NEET MDS CAP Round 1 is currently underway, from September 3 to 7, 2026, until 5:30 pm. Candidates participating in the Maharashtra state counselling should adhere to these specific dates and procedures as announced by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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