NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates who seek MBBS or BDS seats must participate in the counselling process. Admissions are handled through separate systems depending on the quota and institution category. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts counselling for the All India Quota seats, including central institutions, for the MBBS and BDS courses. In contrast, state counselling authorities conduct counselling for state quota seats. Multiple outlets note that the majority of seats—about 85%—fall under the state quota and are managed by the respective states.
Candidates generally need to register with the appropriate authority and then choose preferences for seat allotment. The process depends on eligibility and available seats, and it is tied to adherence to counselling schedules. Sources also emphasize that careful choice filling and meeting deadlines are important to improve the chances of securing a seat during the allotment stages. Overall, the counselling structure splits responsibilities between MCC and states, with each handling its designated quota.
