NEET 2027 Counselling Date — MCC Schedule & Process
NEET 2027 counselling is expected to begin in July 2027 after the result is declared. MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) conducts All India Quota (AIQ) counselling at the central level; states conduct their own state-quota counselling in parallel. Below are the expected dates, AIQ vs state-quota explained, documents needed, and the round-by-round process.
NTA / MCC has not officially announced NEET 2027 counselling dates. All dates are expected based on previous year patterns. Check mcc.nic.in for official announcements.
AIQ vs State Quota
Two parallel counselling tracks. You need to know both because most successful candidates participate in both.
All India Quota (AIQ)
- · 15% of seats in govt medical colleges across India
- · Conducted by MCC (mcc.nic.in)
- · Includes AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU, AMU, deemed universities, ESIC, AFMS
- · Open to candidates from all states
- · Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, Stray Vacancy
State Quota
- · 85% of seats in respective state govt colleges
- · Conducted by each state's authority (DME / KEA / etc.)
- · Includes state-private colleges in many states
- · Domicile/eligibility rules vary by state
- · Typically 2–3 counselling rounds + mop-up
Expected MCC schedule
Based on MCC's historical pattern. Exact dates depend on when NEET 2027 result is declared.
| Round | Expected Date | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | July 2027 | Registration, choice filling, seat allotment, reporting |
| Round 2 | August 2027 | Fresh choice filling for vacant seats and upgrade option |
| Mop-Up Round | August–September 2027 | Final round for remaining AIQ seats |
| Stray Vacancy | September 2027 | Last attempt for any leftover seats |
Documents required for counselling
Carry the original plus 3–4 photocopies of each. Some colleges demand notarised copies.
Identity & education
- · NEET 2027 scorecard
- · NEET 2027 admit card
- · Class 10 marksheet/certificate
- · Class 12 marksheet/certificate
- · Photo ID (Aadhaar/Passport)
- · Recent passport-size photos (6–10)
Category & domicile
- · Category certificate (OBC/SC/ST) if applicable
- · EWS certificate if applicable
- · PWD certificate if applicable
- · Domicile certificate (for state quota)
- · Caste certificate (state quota)
- · Transfer/migration certificate
Frequently Asked Questions
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Predict your college before counselling
Use 2025 MCC cutoff data plus your expected NEET 2027 score to estimate which colleges are within reach.
