NEET UG Counselling 2026: Registration for NEET UG Counselling Round 1 begins today..
NEET UG Counselling 2026: The first round of NEET UG counselling, conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), begins today, August 5, 2026. Candidates seeking admission to MBBS, BDS, 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, Central Universities, Deemed Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, and other participating institutions can begin online registration today.
Although the online application process is straightforward, it is crucial to have all necessary documents ready before registration begins. This helps avoid any issues or delays during the application process. Furthermore, all original documents will be verified at the time of reporting to the college following seat allotment.
Which documents should be kept ready before registration?
The MCC has advised candidates to keep all necessary certificates and personal details handy before starting the application to ensure that the information entered during registration is accurate.
Document | Purpose
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card | For verification of exam and application-related details
NEET UG 2026 Scorecard/Rank Letter | For counselling registration and merit verification
Class 10 Marksheet and Certificate | As proof of date of birth
Class 12 Marksheet | For verification of academic qualifications
Class 12 Passing Certificate | To establish eligibility for MBBS/BDS admission
Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, PAN, Driving License, Voter ID, etc.) | For identity verification
Passport-sized photographs | As required
Active mobile number | For OTP and counselling updates
Active email ID | For registration and receiving official notifications
Debit card, credit card, UPI, or net banking | For paying the registration fee
Keep these points in mind before registration as well
The MCC has also advised candidates to observe certain precautions before applying.
Organize all original documents in advance.
Ensure that all details—such as name, date of birth, and category—are entered exactly as they appear on the certificates. Before applying, ensure that the personal details recorded across all documents match.
Read the MCC information bulletin carefully before submitting the application.
Which documents are required at the time of college reporting?
After seat allotment, candidates must carry original documents along with their attested photocopies when reporting to the allotted medical, dental, or nursing college.
Seat allotment letter issued by MCC
NEET UG 2026 admit card issued by NTA
NEET UG 2026 result/rank letter issued by NTA
Date of birth certificate (if the date of birth is not mentioned in the Class 10 certificate)
Class 10 certificate
Class 12 (10+2) certificate
Class 12 mark sheet
8 passport-sized photographs identical to the one used in the application form
Valid photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Driving License/Passport)
Relevant documents for OCI/PIO/Foreign nationals
Candidates availing reservation benefits must also carry the following certificates:
Caste certificate issued by a competent authority for SC/ST candidates (in Hindi or English). If the certificate is in a regional language, an attested Hindi/English translation must also be carried.
Certificate for OBC-NCL candidates issued in the prescribed format as per the Central Government list. The candidate must not belong to the 'creamy layer'.
Income and Asset certificate in the prescribed format for EWS candidates
Eligibility certificate issued by the MCC Medical Assessment Board for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates
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