MBBS Admission Process 2026: Complete Step-by-Step Guide

The 6-Step Roadmap 1. Application & Exam 2. Counselling (MCC/State) 3. Seat Allotment 4. Reporting & Docs FAQs

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MBBS Admission 2026: The Complete Timeline

The MBBS admission process in India is centralized, transparent, and strictly merit-based. Understanding the chronological order of events is crucial to ensure you don't miss any deadlines.

Admission Authority: NEET UG is the single entrance exam. Post-exam, admissions are handled by MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) for All India Quota and State DMEs for State Quota.

Quick Process Overview:

Phase 1: Exam

NTA Application, Admit Card, NEET UG Exam.

Phase 2: Counselling

Registration, Choice Filling, Seat Locking.

Phase 3: Admission

Result, Document Verification, Joining.

Step 1: NEET UG Application & Examination

1. Online Registration (Jan - Feb 2026)

Candidates must fill the application form on the official NTA website. Ensure your personal details match your Class 10th certificate exactly. Upload clear photos and signatures.

2. Admit Card & Exam (May 2026)

Download the admit card. The exam is Pen & Paper based (Offline), consisting of 200 questions (180 to attempt) from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

3. Result & Rank Card (June 2026)

NTA declares the result and All India Rank (AIR). Note: Qualifying NEET is just the eligibility; actual admission depends on your Rank.

Step 2: Counselling Registration (The Main Phase)

Once results are out, the role of NTA ends, and Counselling authorities take over. You must apply separately for AIQ and State counselling.

Register: On mcc.nic.in.
Fees: Non-refundable registration fee + Refundable Security Deposit.
Choice Filling: Select colleges in preference order (e.g., AIIMS Delhi > MAMC >... etc).

Register: On your State DME website (e.g., upneet.gov.in).
Domicile: You must upload your Domicile Certificate.
Merit List: State releases a separate State Merit List based on NEET scores.

Step 3: Seat Allotment & Selection

The software processes your rank and choices to allot a seat. This happens in 4 Rounds:

Round	Action Required	Exit Option
Round 1	Check Result. Report if satisfied or choose "Upgrade".	Free Exit Allowed.
Round 2	Fresh Choice Filling (usually). Seat Allotted.	Exit with Penalty (Deposit Forfeited).
Mop-Up	Only for those with no seats.	NO Exit. Must Join.
Stray	Final filling of vacant seats.	Strictly No Exit.

Step 4: Reporting to College (Final Admission)

This is the final step. You must physically visit the allotted college with your original documents.

Essential Documents Checklist:

Allotment Letter
NEET Admit Card & Scorecard
Class 10th & 12th Marksheets

ID Proofs (Aadhaar/Passport)
Domicile/Category Certificate
8 Passport Size Photos

Payment: Be ready to pay the 1st-year tuition fee via Demand Draft (DD) or RTGS at the time of reporting.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NEET Exam Application is the same for everyone (NTA). However, the Counselling Registration is different. For AIQ Govt seats, you apply to MCC. For Private state seats, you apply to the respective State DME.

If you are allotted a seat in Round 1 and don't report, it's a "Free Exit" (no penalty). If you don't report in Round 2, you lose your Security Deposit. If you don't report in Mop-Up/Stray rounds, you may be debarred from future exams.

Generally, no. The category filled in the NEET NTA form is final. However, in some state counselling forms, you may get a one-time window to correct minor errors if you have valid proof.