NEET Counselling 2026
Complete Process, Dates, Cutoff & MBBS Admission Guidance

NEET Counselling 2026 is the official process through which qualified NEET candidates get admission into MBBS, BDS and other medical courses in India. Here you will get complete guidance on counselling process, dates, cutoff, choice filling and college selection.

What is NEET Counselling?

NEET counselling is the centralized admission process conducted after the declaration of NEET results. Through counselling, eligible candidates are allotted seats in MBBS, BDS and other medical courses based on NEET rank, category, preferences and seat availability.

Admission is purely merit-based
Central and state level counselling both exist
Seat allotment depends on rank + choices filled

Types of NEET Counselling 2026

🔹 All India Quota (AIQ) – 15%

Conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
Government medical colleges across India
Deemed universities
Central institutes like AIIMS & JIPMER

🔹 State Quota Counselling – 85%

Conducted by respective state authorities
Government + Private medical colleges
Domicile rules applicable

NEET Counselling 2026 Dates (Expected)

NEET Result	June 2026
AIQ Counselling Start	June – July 2026
State Counselling Start	July 2026
Mop-Up Round	August – September 2026

NEET Counselling Process Step by Step

Online Registration on counselling portal
Choice Filling of colleges & courses
Choice Locking before deadline
Seat Allotment Result declaration
Document Verification
College Reporting & Final Admission

Documents Required for NEET Counselling

NEET Admit Card
NEET Score Card
Class 10 & 12 Marksheet
Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar / Passport)
Category Certificate (if applicable)
Domicile Certificate (for state quota)

NEET Cutoff & Seat Allotment Criteria

NEET cutoff is the minimum score required to become eligible for counselling. Cutoff varies based on category, college type and competition level.

General category cutoff is highest
Private colleges have lower cutoff than government
Rank matters more than raw marks

Medical Colleges Through NEET Counselling

Government Medical Colleges
Private Medical Colleges
Deemed Universities
MBBS Abroad (NEET mandatory)

Common Mistakes During NEET Counselling

Wrong choice filling order
Underestimating cutoff trends
Focusing only on government colleges
Arranging documents at the last moment

NEET Counselling FAQs

When will NEET counselling 2026 start?
How many counselling rounds are conducted?
Is MBBS possible with low NEET score?
What are private medical college fees?
Which is better – AIQ or State counselling?
Is NEET mandatory for MBBS abroad?

Why Choose PathToNeet for NEET Counselling?

Experienced medical admission counsellors
Data-driven college prediction
AIQ + State counselling support
End-to-end admission guidance

NEET Counselling 2026

After NEET results, admission is done through counselling. To understand AIQ, state quota, choice filling and seat allotment in detail, read our complete counselling guide.

👉 Uttar Pradesh Counselling 2026 - Complete Step-by-step Guide

👉 Bihar Counselling 2026 - Complete Step-by-step Guide

👉 Rajasthan Counselling 2026 - Complete Step-by-step Guide

👉 Madhya Pradesh Counselling 2026 - Complete Step-by-step Guide

👉 Maharashtra Counselling 2026 - Complete Step-by-step Guide

👉 Karnataka Counselling 2026 - Complete Step-by-step Guide

👉 Haryana Counselling 2026 - Complete Step-by-step Guide

👉 Punjab Counselling 2026 - Complete Step-by-step Guide

👉 Gujrat Counselling 2026 - Complete Step-by-step Guide

👉 Tamil Nadu Counselling 2026 - Complete Step-by-step Guide