NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Admissions Review Underway

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is set to commence the NEET UG Counselling 2026 process, following a review by the Union Health Ministry. Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda directed officials to ensure a transparent, merit-based, and technologically advanced admission process for MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing courses.

Significant reforms for this year's counselling include online document verification and a novel one-time physical reporting system. Candidates opting to 'Freeze' a seat will report physically, while 'Float' option candidates can verify documents online, with physical reporting only required after the third round if a seat is retained.

Accessibility for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities has been improved, with the number of assessment centres increasing from 16 to 61 nationwide. Additionally, an Appellate Disability Assessment Board has been established to handle appeals. The NRI category admissions are now fully digitized, streamlining registration and verification via the MCC portal.

Robust cybersecurity measures, coordination with the National Informatics Centre (NIC), and training for relevant personnel have been conducted. MCC offers a 24x7 toll-free helpline and a dedicated email grievance redressal mechanism to support candidates throughout the NEET UG 2026 counselling period.