NEET SS Counselling 2026: Registration & Seat Allotment Schedule Released 🩺
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the official schedule for NEET SS counselling 2026 on its portal mcc.nic.in. Candidates who have qualified in the examination are required to participate in this counselling process to secure admission into Super Speciality courses.
The registration for Round 1 counselling opens on March 10, 2026, and will remain active until March 15, 2026. The process is conducted online for 50% of All India Quota seats. Seat allocation will be based on the candidate’s NEET SS rank, the available seats, and the preferences submitted during choice filling.
This step is crucial for aspiring super-specialty doctors aiming to join the top medical institutions in India.
Round 1 Counselling Schedule and Reporting Timeline
The first round of NEET SS counselling takes place in several steps. It starts with the registration process, after which candidates fill in their preferred choices. Once the choices are submitted, the seat allotment process is carried out. Finally, candidates who receive a seat must report to their allotted institutions within the given timeline.
Candidates who complete registration can submit and lock the ..
Candidates who complete the registration process can submit and lock their preferred courses and colleges through the MCC portal.
After this, the seat allotment list is prepared based on the choices submitted by candidates and their NEET SS scores. Those who are allotted seats in the first round must report to their respective colleges within the specified reporting period to complete admission formalities and document verification.
Important Dates for NEET SS Counselling 2026 📅
Candidates who complete the registration process can submit and lock their preferred courses and colleges through the MCC portal.
After this, the seat allotment list is prepared based on the choices submitted by candidates and their NEET SS scores. Those who are allotted seats in the first round must report to their respective colleges within the specified reporting period to complete admission formalities and document verification.
Important Dates for NEET SS Counselling 2026 📅
| S. No. | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application form availability | March 10, 2026 |
| 2 | Last date for Round 1 registration | March 15, 2026 |
| 3 | Choice filling window | March 11 to 16, 2026 |
| 4 | Seat allotment processing | March 17, 2026 |
| 5 | Seat allotment result | March 2026 |
| 6 | Reporting to allotted college | March 19 to 25, 2026 |
| 7 | Round 2 application availability | March 28, 2026 |
| 8 | Round 2 registration deadline | April 3, 2026 |
| 9 | Round 2 choice filling | March 29 to April 4, 2026 |
| 10 | Seat allotment processing (Round 2) | April 5 to 6, 2026 |
| 11 | Seat allotment result (Round 2) | April 7, 2026 |
| 12 | Reporting for Round 2 | April 8 to 16, 2026 |
Registration Procedure and Fee Details
Eligible candidates need to visit the MCC counselling portal and log in to start the registration process. During registration, they must fill in the required personal information and examination details to complete the online application.
The information required during registration includes the candidate’s name, guardian’s name, NEET SS application number, roll number, score, date of birth, category, and citizenship details.
Candidates are also required to pay the counselling registration fee to complete the process. The non-refundable registration fee is Rs. 5,000, along with a refundable security deposit of Rs. 2,00,000. This brings the total payable amount during registration to Rs. 2,05,000.
Counselling Rounds and Seat Allocation Process
NEET SS Counselling 2026 will be conducted in three stages: Round 1, Round 2, and a Stray Vacancy Round. Candidates who qualify for All India Quota seats based on their NEET SS rank are eligible to participate in the first round of counselling.
Once Round 1 is completed, any vacant seats are carried forward to Round 2. Candidates who did not register earlier or those who were allotted a seat but did not report to the college can register again for this round. Additionally, candidates who selected the upgradation option in Round 1 can submit new choices for Round 2.
The Stray Vacancy Round is conducted to fill any seats that remain vacant after the first two rounds. However, candidates who have already joined or are holding seats from Round 1 or Round 2 of All India counselling, as well as those allotted seats through Tamil Nadu state counselling as in-service candidates, are not eligible to participate in the stray round.