NEET UG 2026 All India Quota Counselling: MCC AIQ Fees, Rounds, Dates, Documents & Seat Types
Complete UGPG guidance for students planning MBBS or BDS admission through MCC under the 15% All India Quota and other MCC-covered UG medical seat pools.
This page uses the official NEET UG 2026 notices for the exam timeline and the latest available MCC UG bulletin and schedule for counselling rules, fees, documents and round structure wherever the 2026 AIQ schedule is still awaited.
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- NEET UG 2026 AIQ Counselling Overview
- Official Authority, Website & Contact Details
- What Seats Come Under MCC AIQ Counselling?
- Eligibility, Reservation & AIQ Rules
- Important Dates & Last Available Schedule
- Registration Fee, Security Deposit & Payment Rules
- Step-by-Step MCC AIQ Counselling Process
- Documents Required at Reporting
- Free Exit, Forfeiture & Refund Rules
- MCC AIQ vs State Counselling
- Smart Choice Filling & Counselling Tips
- How UGPG Helps You
- Frequently Asked Questions
NEET UG 2026 AIQ Counselling Overview
If you are aiming for MBBS or BDS admission through the national counselling route, the most important thing to understand is this: NTA conducts NEET UG 2026, but MCC conducts the All India Quota counselling after the NEET result. These are two separate stages, and students must track both.
For 2026 planning, the exam calendar is officially available, but the live MCC UG website is still running on the 2025 session pages. That means students should use the official 2026 NEET exam notices for the exam timeline and use the latest available MCC UG bulletin and schedule for counselling rules, fees, documents, exit policies and round structure until MCC publishes the 2026 AIQ registration notice.
Use this page to understand how MCC AIQ counselling works, what fees and documents are usually required, what the last available official round pattern looked like, and how to prepare your shortlist before the 2026 AIQ registration opens.
| Item | What You Should Know |
|---|---|
| Exam authority | NTA conducts NEET UG 2026. |
| Counselling authority | MCC under DGHS, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. |
| Main seat pool | 15% All India Quota MBBS/BDS seats plus several MCC-covered central, deemed and institute-level seat categories. |
| 2026 status | MCC AIQ schedule awaited |
| Best official reference right now | NEET UG 2026 public notices + latest available MCC UG Bulletin 2025 + MCC UG Schedule 2025. |
Official Authority, Website & Contact Details
MCC is the official counselling body for the national UG medical seat pools handled centrally. Students should only use the live official portal and notices published through MCC and NTA. Avoid depending on random third-party links for registration or fee payment.
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
MCC functions under DGHS and manages the online allotment process for AIQ and other MCC-covered UG medical seat pools.
National Testing Agency (NTA)
NTA conducts NEET UG 2026 and publishes the scorecard, AIR and exam-related public notices.
| Official Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Main counselling website | mcc.nic.in |
| UG schedule page | MCC UG Schedule / Bulletin Section |
| NEET official website | neet.nta.nic.in |
| MCC helpline | 0120-4073500 / Toll Free: 1800 102 7637 |
| MCC admin email | adgme[at]nic[dot]in |
| Refund / finance support | financemcc[at]lifecarehll[dot]com |
What Seats Come Under MCC AIQ Counselling?
A lot of students think AIQ means only 15% government seats. In practice, MCC handles a wider set of centrally managed UG medical seat pools. The latest available MCC UG bulletin is the right official reference for understanding this structure.
100% AIIMS open seats
JIPMER open seats
BHU open seats
AMU open seats
Selected Central / Institutional seat pools
Deemed Universities
ESIC / AFMC registration component
| Seat / Institution Type | What MCC Handles | Student Note |
|---|---|---|
| 15% All India Quota seats of states | MBBS and BDS seats contributed by states to the national AIQ pool. | Main AIQ route for national competition. |
| AIIMS | Open MBBS seats under MCC-covered central counselling. | No state domicile-based AIQ concept here; follow MCC institute rules. |
| JIPMER Puducherry / Karaikal | Open seats through MCC UG counselling. | Check institute-specific rules in the live bulletin. |
| Central Universities / institutional pools | MCC bulletin covers seat pools linked with BHU, AMU, DU / IPU related institutions, ESIC and others under the MCC scheme. | Some of these seats can have institute-specific conditions. |
| Deemed Universities | 100% seats handled through MCC counselling. | Fees are much higher; confirm tuition before choice filling. |
If you want national-level seat access beyond your state quota, MCC is the portal you cannot ignore. But it is not a substitute for your state counselling. Strong students usually apply for both wherever eligible.
Eligibility, Reservation & AIQ Rules
For AIQ participation, your first requirement is simple: you must be NEET UG 2026 qualified. After that, the relevant AIQ or institute seat pool becomes available based on MCC rules, category eligibility and your All India Rank.
| Eligibility Item | What to Check |
|---|---|
| NEET qualification | You must qualify NEET UG 2026 and receive a valid All India Rank. |
| Age rule | The NEET UG 2026 bulletin states that the candidate must have completed 17 years of age on or before 31 December of the examination year. |
| Qualifying subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English in the qualifying pathway as per NTA/NMC rules. |
| Domicile for open AIQ seats | Latest available MCC bulletin describes the open AIQ seat pool as domicile-free. |
| Institute-specific rules | Central university / institutional / NRI or special seat pools may carry additional conditions. Always verify these before choice filling. |
AIQ reservation policy (latest available MCC UG bulletin)
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| OBC-NCL | 27% |
| EWS | 10% |
| PwD / PwBD | 5% horizontal reservation as per NMC norms |
Important Dates & Last Available Schedule
The exam-side 2026 dates are official. The MCC AIQ round-wise registration schedule for 2026 was still awaited on the live MCC UG portal, which was continuing to show the 2025 session pages. So the right student approach is to separate official 2026 NEET dates from the last available MCC AIQ schedule reference.
| Event | Date / Window | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 application window | 08 February 2026 to 11 March 2026 (extended) | Official |
| NEET UG 2026 correction window | 12 March 2026 (12:00 hrs) to 14 March 2026 (23:50 hrs) | Official |
| NEET UG 2026 exam | 03 May 2026 (Sunday), 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM | Official |
| NEET UG 2026 result | To be announced on the NTA website | Official date awaited |
| MCC AIQ 2026 Round 1 registration | To be notified by MCC | 2026 awaited |
Last Available MCC AIQ schedule reference (2025)
| Round | Last Available Registration / Payment Window | Last Available Reporting Window | Use for 2026 planning? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | 21 July 2025 to 06 August 2025 | 14 August 2025 to 22 August 2025 | Yes, as a previous-cycle reference only |
| Round 2 | 04 September 2025 to 14 September 2025 | 18 September 2025 to 25 September 2025 | Yes, previous official cycle reference |
| Round 3 | 29 September 2025 to 09 October 2025 | 24 October 2025 to 01 November 2025 | Yes, previous official cycle reference |
| Online Stray Vacancy Round | 05 November 2025 to 09 November 2025 | 13 November 2025 to 20 November 2025 | Yes, previous official cycle reference |
Use it only for preparation and planning. Final registration, choice filling, allotment and reporting dates for 2026 will open only after MCC publishes the live session notice.
Registration Fee, Security Deposit & Payment Rules
MCC collects two fee components during registration: a non-refundable registration fee and a refundable security deposit. The values below are from the latest available MCC UG bulletin and should be treated as the best official reference until the 2026 bulletin is published.
| Seat Type | Candidate Category | Non-Refundable Fee | Refundable Security Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15% AIQ / Central Universities / AIIMS / JIPMER / ESI / AFMC-related MCC bucket | UR / EWS | ₹1,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 15% AIQ / Central Universities / AIIMS / JIPMER / ESI / AFMC-related MCC bucket | SC / ST / OBC / PwD | ₹500 | ₹5,000 |
| Deemed Universities | All categories | ₹5,000 | ₹2,00,000 |
- Payment is done online after fresh registration through net banking, credit card or debit card.
- The refundable security amount is returned only to the same account from which it was originally paid.
- MCC specifically says it cannot refund the security deposit to an NRI account.
- Always confirm tuition fee, bond and college-specific charges on the college website before locking choices.
Step-by-Step MCC AIQ Counselling Process
The AIQ process is completely online until seat allotment, but physical reporting at the allotted college is still mandatory for admission confirmation. Here is the student-friendly flow based on the latest available MCC UG scheme.
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Track the live MCC notice
Once the 2026 session opens, check the official schedule, bulletin and seat matrix updates on mcc.nic.in. Do not depend only on social media screenshots. -
Register using your NTA-linked details
MCC advises students to use the same mobile number and email ID used on the NTA side because OTP-based registration depends on those details. -
Pay registration fee + security deposit
The payment page appears after fresh registration. The amount depends on the seat bucket you are opting for. -
Fill choices carefully
Study college fees, bond rules, location, category eligibility and seat type before choice filling. MCC warns that once choices are locked they cannot be modified. -
Lock choices and keep a printout
Do not wait for the last minute. Choice locking and choice order matter a lot in AIQ seat allotment. -
Check allotment result
After MCC processes allotment, download the result and allotment letter from the portal. -
Report physically with original documents
MCC makes it clear that physical reporting with original documents at the allotted institute is mandatory to confirm admission. -
Choose retain / upgrade correctly
If you want to keep your allotted seat and still compete for upgradation in the next round, submit willingness exactly as per the live round rules.
Documents Required at Reporting
The latest available MCC UG bulletin says candidates must report with original documents along with attested photocopies. If your originals are deposited elsewhere, the allotted college may not allow admission.
- Certificates in regional language should be supported with an attested English or Hindi translation where required.
- OBC certificate should match the Central List where the seat pool requires Central OBC eligibility.
- For OCI / PIO / foreign-national candidates, citizenship-related documents are mandatory.
- If the spelling of your name differs across documents, keep affidavit or supporting proof ready.
Free Exit, Forfeiture & Refund Rules
This is one of the most important parts of AIQ counselling. Students often lose money or block themselves from later options because they misunderstand the exit rules. The table below follows the latest available MCC UG scheme.
| Round | Main Rule | What Happens If You Do Not Join? |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Free exit applies. If you want to retain and upgrade, you must report and give willingness. | You can leave Round 1 without losing security in the normal free-exit structure. |
| Round 2 | If allotted in Round 2, physical reporting is required. Upgraded candidates lose claim on Round 1 seat. | Security deposit is forfeited if a Round 2 allotted seat is not joined. |
| Round 3 | Fresh registration / fresh choice logic applies as per MCC scheme. Once joined, resignation is not permitted under the stated rule. | Non-reporting after Round 3 allotment leads to forfeiture of security deposit and elimination from further rounds. |
| Online Stray Vacancy Round | If allotted, the candidate must join the seat. | Non-joining leads to security forfeiture and ineligibility for further rounds, if any. |
Refund rule you should remember
- The security deposit is refunded only after completion of all counselling rounds.
- MCC says the refund goes back to the same account from which the money was originally paid.
- MCC indicates the financial custodian initiates refund after the counselling completion notification and then publishes refund details on the portal.
Free-exit thinking from Round 1 can become expensive later. Before skipping a joined or allotted seat, read the live round notice carefully because the financial consequence changes across rounds.
MCC AIQ vs State Counselling
Most students should not choose between AIQ and state counselling. They should prepare for both, because the seat pools, competition structure and eligibility rules are different.
- National counselling route managed by MCC.
- Mainly covers 15% AIQ government MBBS/BDS seats and several MCC-managed central / deemed seat pools.
- Open AIQ seat pool is domicile-free.
- Competition is national because rank movement is based on All India choices.
- Best for students targeting central institutes, AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU open seats or national AIQ opportunities.
- Conducted by the respective state counselling authority.
- Usually covers 85% state quota government seats and state private-college pools, subject to state rules.
- Domicile, local status, category certificates and state-specific eligibility can matter a lot.
- Choice strategy depends on your own state, budget and seat type target.
- Best used together with MCC for broader admission chances.
Smart Choice Filling & Counselling Tips
A strong NEET score helps, but seat conversion depends heavily on how you fill choices and manage your rounds. These are the most useful planning rules for AIQ students.
Prepare your choice order before the portal opens
Do not start ranking colleges for the first time inside the MCC portal. Make your draft list in advance.
Separate dream, realistic and safe options
A balanced list gives you better conversion chances than a shortlist made only of ultra-competitive colleges.
Check tuition, bond and service rules first
MCC itself warns students to verify fee, bond and other college conditions before locking choices.
Understand round-wise risk before skipping a seat
Round 1 and later rounds do not behave the same. Exit decisions made casually can cost money and future eligibility.
Keep original documents ready early
Allotment can move quickly. Document delay is one of the easiest ways to lose a valid seat.
Track both MCC and state portals
The smartest NEET strategy is often AIQ + home-state counselling together, not one or the other.
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