MCC Issues Important Registration Guidance for NEET UG Counselling 2026

MCC Issues Important Registration Guidance for NEET UG Counselling 2026

🚨 New Official MCC Notice: All candidates participating in NEET UG Counselling 2026 have been advised to watch the official MCC video tutorial and carefully read the UG Information Bulletin before completing online registration.

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The notice was issued and posted on 3 August 2026.

The Medical Counselling Committee has issued an important advisory ahead of the scheduled opening of NEET UG Round 1 registration.

MCC has asked candidates to understand the complete counselling workflow before entering registration details or filling college choices.

What MCC Has Advised

Candidates should carefully watch the official MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Video Tutorial before starting registration.

The tutorial provides guidance on:

• Online registration
• Choice filling
• Document requirements
• Counselling workflow
• Important steps during subsequent rounds

MCC has specifically advised candidates to familiarise themselves with the process to avoid errors during registration and later counselling stages.

Read the Information Bulletin Before Registration

Candidates must also read the official MCC UG Information Bulletin carefully before submitting registration details.

Important areas to review include:

• Eligibility conditions
• Participating quotas and institutions
• Registration and security fees
• Document requirements
• Choice-filling rules
• Freeze and Float options
• Upgradation rules
• Reporting and joining
• Resignation and exit rules
• Security-deposit forfeiture
• Refund conditions
• PwBD and NRI requirements

Registration Is Scheduled to Start on 5 August

According to the official MCC schedule:

• Registration starts: 5 August 2026
• Registration closes: 12 August 2026 at 3:00 PM
• Payment closes: 12 August 2026 at 6:00 PM
• Choice filling starts: 6 August 2026
• Choice filling closes: 13 August 2026 at 11:00 AM
• Choice locking: 12 August at 4:00 PM to 13 August at 11:00 AM

At the latest verification, the MCC Candidate Activity Board still displayed “Will Update Soon.”

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Candidates should use only the registration link published on the official MCC portal once it becomes active.

Official MCC Support for Candidates

MCC has stated that candidates facing:

• Registration doubts
• Technical problems
• Counselling-related queries
• Portal issues
• Process-related confusion

may contact MCC through its support channels.

Official Support Email

mcc2026@gov.in

Candidates should include their application details when requesting support so MCC can address the issue more efficiently.

MCC has also referred to a 24×7 toll-free helpline. Candidates should use the number displayed on the official MCC portal or candidate page when available. Do not rely on an unverified number circulated through social media.

Details to Mention in a Support Request

When emailing MCC, candidates should clearly mention:

1. Candidate name
2. NEET UG roll number
3. MCC application number, once generated
4. Registered mobile number
5. Registered email address
6. Description of the issue
7. Date and time the issue occurred
8. Screenshot of the error, where applicable
9. Payment transaction details, if the query concerns payment

Do not share passwords, OTPs, card PINs or internet-banking credentials.

Errors Candidates Should Avoid

Entering Incorrect Registration Details

MCC generally treats the details submitted during registration as candidate-certified information.

Carefully verify:

• Name
• Date of birth
• Category
• Nationality
• Contact details
• NEET roll number
• Uploaded documents

Using an Unofficial Registration Link

Only use links published on:

https://mcc.nic.in/ug-medical-counselling/

Do not register through:

• Agent links
• Unverified WhatsApp links
• Sponsored advertisements
• Old counselling portals
• Websites imitating the MCC portal

Filling Choices Without Understanding the Order

The choice list is processed according to the order submitted by the candidate.

Place colleges in the true order of preference—not according to assumed cutoff alone.

Waiting Until the Final Day

Registration closes on 12 August at 3:00 PM, while payment closes at 6:00 PM.

Technical problems, OTP delays or failed payments may take time to resolve.

What Students Should Do Now

1. Download the new MCC advisory.
2. Watch the official MCC video tutorial.
3. Read the complete UG Information Bulletin.
4. Verify eligibility for every quota being selected.
5. Prepare clear scanned copies of documents.
6. Check access to the NTA-registered mobile number and email.
7. Confirm payment limits with the bank.
8. Prepare a preliminary college-choice list.
9. Bookmark the official MCC portal.
10. Save MCC’s official 2026 support email.

Important Security Warning

MCC will not require candidates to share an OTP, password, banking PIN or card CVV through email, phone or WhatsApp.

Candidates should not share:

• MCC password
• OTP
• Debit or credit card PIN
• CVV
• Internet-banking password
• UPI PIN

Use official MCC support channels only.

Official Links

• Official MCC Notice for Participating Candidates:

https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3e0f7a4d0ef9b84b83b693bbf3feb8e6e/uploads/2026/08/20260803759184231.pdf

• MCC UG News and Events:

https://mcc.nic.in/news-events-ug-medical/

• MCC UG Counselling Portal:

https://mcc.nic.in/ug-medical-counselling/

• MCC Schedule and Information Bulletin:

https://mcc.nic.in/eservices-schedule-ug/

• Official MCC Support Email:

mcc2026@gov.in

Hire Guide Education Advice

Candidates should complete the official tutorial and bulletin review before registration opens.

Do not allow a cyber-café operator or agent to independently decide:

• Category
• Nationality
• Quota selection
• College order
• Freeze or Float option
• Resignation or upgradation choice

The candidate and parent should personally verify every registration field and every college choice before final submission.