NEET MDS Counselling 2026: Schedule Expected Soon at mcc.nic.in; Registration Steps & Documents
Published 27 Jul 20263 min read
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is expected to announce the NEET MDS counselling schedule 2026 shortly on its official website, mcc.nic.in. Candidates who appeared for the postgraduate dental entrance exam on May 2 and have qualified based on their scorecard will be able to register online once the schedule is out. MCC is expected to conduct the counselling across multiple rounds, and only candidates who submit their registration form along with their course and college preferences will be considered for further admission steps.
How to Register for NEET MDS Counselling 2026
Once the registration window opens, candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the official website, mcc.nic.in
- Click on the 'MDS' link displayed on the homepage
- Click on 'New Registration' and proceed with the registration process
- Complete the process to receive login credentials
- Log in and fill out the NEET MDS counselling form 2026
- Make the payment for the counselling registration fee
- Review all details carefully and submit the application form
Candidates should note that the portal will not allow form submission until the registration fee has been paid.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready for NEET MDS 2026 counselling:
- Internship completion certificate
- BDS degree or provisional certificate
- Dental Council registration certificate
- NEET MDS scorecard
- Admit card
- Category certificate, where applicable
- Valid photo ID proof
- Passport-size photographs
Expected Counselling Schedule 2026
| Round | Registration Dates | Choice Filling & Locking | Seat Allotment Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Anytime soon | Anytime soon | First week of August 2026 |
| Round 2 | Second week of August 2026 | Second week of August 2026 | Third week of August 2026 |
| Round 3 | First week of September 2026 | First week of September 2026 | Second week of September 2026 |
| Stray Vacancy Round (Online) | Third week of September 2026 | Third week of September 2026 | Third week of September 2026 |
For reference, MCC is expected to begin the counselling process by the first week of August 2026, going by the trend from previous cycles.
Counselling Fee (Based on Previous Year)
| Category | Non-Refundable Fee | Refundable Fee |
|---|---|---|
| General (50% AIQ/Central Universities) | Rs 1,000 | Rs 25,000 |
| SC/ST/OBC (50% AIQ/Central Universities) | Rs 500 | Rs 10,000 |
| All Categories (Deemed Universities) | Rs 5,000 | Rs 2,00,000 |
Seat Matrix and Other Details
MCC will separately release the NEET MDS seat matrix in PDF format for All India Quota, Deemed University, and Central University seats before the choice-filling process begins for each round. The seat matrix indicates the total number of seats available in a given round, along with the number of seats reserved for candidates from reserved categories.
The entire counselling process, including registration, choice filling, and seat allotment, will be conducted online through mcc.nic.in. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website regularly, since MCC does not send separate notifications, and to have their documents and registration fee ready in advance to avoid delays once the schedule is formally announced.