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NEET UG Counselling 2026 Schedule: Significant and useful news has arrived for the lakhs of students aspiring to become doctors by clearing the NEET UG exam. Ending a long wait, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and relevant authorities have announced the dates for NEET UG counselling. According to the released schedule, the counselling process for admission to medical and dental colleges across the country is set to begin on August 4.

With the finalization of the NEET UG counselling dates, the path for the new academic session in medical colleges has also been cleared. The new academic session across all medical and dental colleges will commence on September 8, following the completion of the NEET UG counselling process. Since the announcement, students and their parents have begun preparing the necessary documents and compiling lists of their preferred colleges. Read on to understand how the NEET UG counselling process will unfold.

NEET UG Counselling and Admission Schedule 2026
The first phase of NEET UG counselling begins on August 4. Students must register on the official MCC portal. Subsequently, candidates are required to complete the 'choice filling' process by selecting their preferred medical colleges and courses (MBBS, BDS, etc.). Students are advised to determine their college preferences based on their rank and previous years' cut-offs to strengthen their chances of securing a seat under the All India Quota (AIQ) or State Quota.

Seat Allotment Process to be Conducted in Multiple Phases

NEET UG counselling will primarily be conducted in four phases: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-up Round (now Round 3), and the Stray Vacancy Round. Following the conclusion of registration for the first phase, the initial seat allotment list will be released based on students' ranks and their filled preferences. Students who secure their preferred medical college in the first round can proceed with admission by paying the fees or opt for 'upgradation' to seek a better choice. Classes at Medical Colleges to Begin on September 8

Following the completion of the initial rounds of NEET-UG counseling, the new academic session will commence on September 8, 2026, across All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), central universities, and state medical colleges nationwide. Officials have issued directives to ensure there are no delays in the NEET-UG counseling process. This will enable classes to start on schedule—on September 8—ensuring that the academic calendar for medical students remains unaffected.

Points to Remember
Before participating in NEET-UG counseling, candidates should have all their original documents ready (such as the NEET scorecard, admit card, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, caste certificate, domicile certificate, and identity proof). Any deficiency in documentation could lead to the cancellation of an allotted seat at the last minute. Furthermore, students should rely solely on information published on official websites and steer clear of rumors or fraudulent admission claims.

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