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NEET MDS Counselling 2026: Round 1 Revised Schedule
The revised dates for round 1 counselling are as follows:
| Activity | Date |
| Registration | August 18 to August 29, 2026 |
| Choice filling and locking | August 19 to August 29, 2026 |
| Seat allotment | September 2, 2026 |
| Reporting and joining | September 3 to September 11, 2026 |
| Verification of joined candidates by institutes | September 12 to September 13, 2026 |
With choice filling till August 29, applicants have a fairly extended window this round to research and finalise their preferred institutes before locking their choices ahead of the September 2 seat allotment.
Documents Required for NEET MDS Counselling 2026
Candidates need to keep the following documents ready during the counselling process:
- NEET MDS admit card and scorecard
- Registration and allotment verification documents
- Internship completion certificate
- Eligibility compliance documents
- State dental council registration certificate
- Medical council verification documents
- BDS degree certificate and marksheets
- Proof of mandatory institute reporting
NEET MDS 2026: Application Fee Structure
The registration fee for NEET MDS counselling is non-refundable, while the security deposit is refundable. The fee structure varies by category and seat type:
| Category | Non-Refundable Registration Fee | Refundable Security Deposit | Total Payable |
| AIQ, UR/EWS | Rs 1,000 | Rs 25,000 | Rs 26,000 |
| AIQ, SC/ST/OBC/PwD | Rs 500 | Rs 10,000 | Rs 10,500 |
| Deemed Universities, all categories | Rs 5,000 | Rs 2,00,000 | Rs 2,05,000 |
Candidates applying under deemed universities should note the substantially higher security deposit compared to the AIQ category, since this reflects the different fee structure applicable to these institutions.
Eligibility Criteria for NEET MDS Counselling 2026
Applicants must have qualified NEET MDS and met the minimum qualifying cutoff percentile applicable to their category to participate in the counselling process. Candidates must also satisfy the eligibility conditions laid down by MCC and the participating institutes, including having a valid BDS degree and completed internship, as reflected in the documents required for the process.
Why This Revision Matters
Since the document required for medical dental counselling process spans several verification stages, from state dental council registration to medical council checks, candidates should use the extended registration and choice filling window to gather and verify all required paperwork well in advance, rather than scrambling closer to the September 2 seat allotment date.
Given that reporting and joining stretches from September 3 to September 11, candidates allotted a seat should also factor in enough time to travel and complete institute-level verification, especially if their allotted institute is in a different state.
What to Do Next
Candidates who have already registered under the earlier schedule should confirm their choice filling and locking status well before August 29, since this is now the definitive deadline for round 1. Those yet to register should complete the process at the earliest, given that registration and choice filling now run on overlapping timelines this round.
Candidates are advised to rely only on the official MCC website for updates, since counselling schedules of this scale can occasionally see further revisions closer to key deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date for NEET MDS Counselling 2026 round 1 registration?
Registration can be completed till August 29, 2026, under the revised schedule.
Q2. When will the NEET MDS Counselling 2026 round 1 seat allotment be declared?
Seat allotment for round 1 will be conducted on September 2, 2026.
Q3. What is the registration fee for NEET MDS Counselling 2026 under AIQ?
UR/EWS category applicants pay a total of Rs 26,000, including a Rs 1,000 registration fee and Rs 25,000 security deposit, while SC/ST/OBC/PwD applicants pay Rs 10,500 in total.
Q4. What is the last date for reporting after NEET MDS round 1 seat allotment?
Candidates allotted a seat must complete reporting and joining between September 3 and September 11, 2026.
