MCC NEET 2026 LIVE: State-wise UG Counselling Underway; Check Complete Schedule

If you're a NEET UG aspirant, you've probably got at least three tabs open right now — and honestly, that's the right approach this week. Counselling season is moving fast, and it's happening on multiple fronts at the same time. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has locked in its revised Round 1 schedule for MBBS and BDS admissions, and several states have rolled out their own timelines for state quota seats alongside it. Here's a simple, no-fluff breakdown of everything you need to keep an eye on today.

At the national level, here's where things stand: MCC Round 1 registration closes on August 15, choice filling runs till August 17, and the seat allotment result is due on August 19, 2026. But that's really just one piece of a much bigger puzzle. States like Uttarakhand, Assam, West Bengal, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh are all running their own parallel counselling drives, and a few of them have already pushed their deadlines to let more candidates in.

MCC NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Schedule (All India Quota)

Let's start with the big one — the national-level schedule under MCC:

What's Happening State-Wise Right Now

Here's where it gets a little more interesting — and a little more confusing if you're not paying close attention. Several states have either dropped fresh schedules or extended their deadlines this week.

Maharashtra just gave candidates some breathing room. The Maha CET Cell has extended the registration deadline for MBBS/BDS (Group A) admissions. If you're an NRI candidate, though, don't relax too much — you needed to register on the Foreign Candidate Registration Portal by August 14, 11:59 PM, to get your eligibility verified.

Uttar Pradesh also pushed its registration deadline to August 14, giving applicants a few extra days before choice filling kicks in.

Uttarakhand (HNBUMU) has its own clean, straightforward timeline:

Assam (DME Assam) candidates need to move a bit quicker, since their window is tighter:

West Bengal's process runs a little longer and has more checkpoints along the way, so it's worth reading this one carefully:

Punjab has built in an objection window before the final allotment, which is a nice safety net if something looks off with your seat:

Himachal Pradesh's schedule stretches out over several stages, so patience is key here:

AIQ vs State Quota — What's the Actual Difference?

This trips up a lot of candidates every year, so let's clear it up in plain terms:

• All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling is run by the DGHS, on behalf of the National Medical Commission, through mcc.nic.in. It covers 15% of government medical college seats across the country, plus 100% of seats in deemed universities, central universities, ESIC, AFMC, AIIMS, and JIPMER.
• State Quota Counselling is handled separately by each state's own medical counselling authority, through that state's specific website. It covers the remaining 85% of government medical college seats, along with 100% of private medical college seats within that state.

In short — think of AIQ as the "national pool" and state quota as your "home state pool." Most candidates end up applying to both, so it's worth registering wherever you're eligible.

What Exactly Falls Under MCC's Umbrella?

MCC's counselling isn't just about regular MBBS/BDS seats — it covers a surprisingly wide range:

• 15% All India Quota MBBS/BDS seats across states
• 100% BHU open seats (MBBS and BDS)
• 100% AIIMS open MBBS seats nationwide
• JIPMER open quota seats (Puducherry/Karaikal)
• AMU open quota seats
• 15% AIQ seats of DU/IP University
• Jamia Millia Islamia open seats (Faculty of Dentistry)
• 15% AIQ seats of ESIC
• 100% seats in deemed universities
• BSc Nursing seats in select participating institutes

Documents to Keep Ready — Don't Wait Till the Last Minute

Whichever counselling track you're going through, it helps to have these sorted in advance rather than scrambling the night before your reporting date:

• NEET admit card and scorecard/rank letter
• Class 10 and 12 certificates & mark sheets
• Government ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport/Driving License)
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• PwD certificate (if applicable)
• Medical fitness certificate
• Provisional/MCC allotment letter
• Passport-size photographs
• Choice filling slip
• Migration and transfer certificates (as required)

Reservation Breakdown for Central Institutions

If you're applying under AIQ for Central Universities and institutions, here's how the reservation works:

Counselling Fees — What You'll Actually Pay

Fees vary quite a bit depending on category and institution type, so here's a clear picture:

Notice how much steeper the deemed university security fee is — that's something to budget for well in advance if that's the route you're considering.

The Bigger Picture: MBBS Fees Are Climbing Fast

Here's something worth being aware of even if you're not applying to private colleges right now — MBBS fees at some private and deemed universities are inching close to ₹1 crore for the full course. Data from MCC's counselling records shows 46 private medical colleges across states like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Maharashtra are offering seats through this process, and several of them come with a hefty price tag.

The Bottom Line

With MCC running its national schedule and states like Uttarakhand, Assam, West Bengal, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh all following their own separate timelines, it's easy to lose track of which deadline applies to you. The safest approach? Bookmark both mcc.nic.in and your state's specific counselling website, and check in daily until your admission is fully sorted. A missed date — even by a few hours — can genuinely cost you a seat, so don't take chances this counselling season.