MCC Releases NEET MDS Counselling 2026 Details

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the NEET-MDS Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin and Counselling Scheme on its official website.

The bulletin outlines the complete counselling process, including registration, fee payment, choice filling and locking, seat allotment, reporting, document verification, reservation, seat matrix and eligibility requirements.

One of the key provisions introduced for the 2026 counselling process is the Freeze and Float mechanism. Candidates who choose to freeze their allotted seat will have to physically report to the allotted institute for document verification and further admission formalities.

Candidates who choose to float and participate in subsequent counselling for an upgrade to a higher-preference seat will not have to physically report at that stage.

The registration fees and refundable security deposits vary depending on the category of seats and institution. For 50% AIQ/Central Universities, the registration fee is ₹1,000 and the refundable security deposit is ₹25,000 for UR/EWS candidates, while it is ₹500 and ₹10,000 respectively for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates.

For Deemed Universities, the registration fee is ₹5,000 and the refundable security deposit is ₹200,000 for all categories.

Candidates can participate in the counselling process by registering through the MCC website. The broad registration process includes visiting the official MCC website, completing the registration using the required NEET-MDS credentials and personal details, paying the applicable registration fee and security deposit, checking the available seats through the seat matrix, entering and arranging preferred colleges and MDS specialities, locking the choices within the prescribed deadline, checking the seat allotment result released by MCC, and completing the required admission, reporting and document-verification formalities.

The MCC will release the detailed schedule for individual counselling rounds separately.

The introduction of the Freeze and Float mechanism is expected to provide more flexibility to candidates during the counselling process.

The NEET MDS Counselling 2026 is a crucial process for candidates seeking admission to MDS courses in various medical institutions across the country.

The counselling process is expected to be highly competitive, and candidates should carefully understand the implications of choosing freeze or float before proceeding with the next counselling round.

In conclusion, the release of the NEET MDS Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin and Counselling Scheme provides important details and guidelines for candidates participating in the counselling process.

It is essential for candidates to carefully read and understand the bulletin to ensure a smooth and successful counselling process.