MCC Begins Round 1 Registration, Check Schedule and Registration Process
New Delhi, August 19, 2026: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has started the NEET MDS Counselling 2026 Round 1 registration process for eligible candidates seeking admission to Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programmes. Candidates who have qualified NEET MDS 2026 can complete the counselling registration through the official MCC counselling portal.
The Round 1 registration and fee-payment window will remain open until August 23, 2026. Candidates must complete the registration and choice-filling process within the prescribed deadlines to participate in the first round of seat allotment.
NEET MDS Counselling 2026: Who Conducts the Counselling?
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts the online counselling process for NEET MDS admissions. For the 2026 session, MCC’s counselling covers 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, along with seats in participating Deemed Universities and relevant Central Universities and Institutes. The counselling scheme also covers the institutions and seats specified by MCC in its counselling bulletin.
The MCC has planned four stages of NEET MDS counselling in 2026:
- Round 1
- Round 2
- Round 3
- Online Stray Vacancy Round
The counselling process includes registration, fee payment, choice filling and locking, seat allotment and reporting at the allotted institute.
NEET MDS Counselling 2026 Round 1: Important Dates
According to the latest counselling schedule reported on August 19, the key dates for Round 1 are:
| Counselling Event | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Registration and Fee Payment | Up to August 23, 2026 |
| Registration Deadline | August 23, 2026, 3 PM |
| Fee Payment Deadline | August 23, 2026, 6 PM |
| Choice Filling | August 19–23, 2026 |
| Choice Filling Deadline | August 23, 2026, 11 PM |
| Choice Locking | August 22, 4 PM to August 23, 11 PM |
| Seat Allotment Processing | August 24–25, 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | August 26, 2026 |
| Reporting and Verification | August 27–September 1, 2026 |
Candidates should note the separate deadlines for registration, fee payment, choice filling and choice locking. Missing any of these deadlines can affect participation in the Round 1 counselling process.
How to Register for NEET MDS Counselling 2026 Round 1
Eligible candidates can complete their MCC NEET MDS counselling registration by following the steps below:
Step 1: Visit the official MCC website.
Step 2: Open the MDS Counselling 2026 section.
Step 3: Complete the candidate registration using the required NEET MDS and personal details.
Step 4: Pay the applicable counselling fee through the online payment facility.
Step 5: Complete the counselling application form.
Step 6: Enter the preferred colleges and MDS courses in the choice-filling section.
Step 7: Review the choices carefully and lock them within the specified time.
Step 8: After the allotment result is released, candidates allotted a seat should follow MCC’s instructions for reporting, document verification and admission at the concerned institute.
NEET MDS 2026 Choice Filling and Seat Allotment
Choice filling is an important part of the counselling process because candidates have to submit their preferred colleges and courses in order of preference. After choices are submitted and locked, MCC conducts the seat-allotment process.
The allotment is based on factors including the candidate’s NEET MDS merit/rank, choices submitted, applicable reservation rules and availability of seats. Candidates who receive a seat in Round 1 must complete the required admission and reporting formalities within the specified period.
MCC’s counselling bulletin also provides provisions for candidates who want to retain an allotted seat or seek an upgrade in subsequent rounds, subject to the applicable counselling rules.
What Happens After the NEET MDS Round 1 Result?
The NEET MDS Counselling 2026 Round 1 allotment result is scheduled for August 26, 2026. Candidates who are allotted seats should download the relevant allotment details and complete the reporting and verification requirements between August 27 and September 1.
Candidates should carefully check the documents and admission requirements prescribed by the allotted institution and MCC before reporting.
NEET MDS Counselling 2026: Important Points for Candidates
Candidates participating in Round 1 should keep the following points in mind:
- Registration must be completed within the MCC deadline.
- The counselling fee must be paid within the prescribed payment window.
- College and course preferences should be entered carefully.
- Choices must be locked within the specified period.
- Candidates should regularly check the MCC website for notices and updates.
- Candidates allotted seats must complete reporting and verification within the stipulated dates.
- The counselling schedule may be subject to official revisions, so candidates should rely on the latest MCC notification for any subsequent changes.
NEET MDS Counselling 2026: Official Website
Candidates can access the latest NEET MDS Counselling 2026 notifications, schedule, seat-related information and counselling updates through the official Medical Counselling Committee website.
Official MCC website: Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
MCC’s current MDS section lists the 2026 counselling-related notices, including the seat-matrix verification notice.
NEET MDS Counselling 2026 — Key Takeaway
The MCC NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 registration process is currently underway, with registration closing on August 23 at 3 PM and fee payment available until 6 PM the same day. Choice filling will remain open until 11 PM on August 23, followed by seat allotment processing on August 24–25 and publication of the Round 1 result on August 26, 2026.
