NEET SS Counselling 2026: Round 1 Registration Begins at mcc.nic.in, Direct Link

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially started the NEET SS Counselling 2026 Round 1 registration process. Candidates who have qualified the NEET Super Speciality (SS) 2026 examination can now apply online through the official website: mcc.nic.in.

This marks the beginning of the centralised counselling process for admission to DM, MCh and DrNB super speciality courses across participating medical institutions in India.

NEET SS Counselling 2026: Key Highlights

• Exam Name: NEET SS 2026
• Conducting Authority: Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
• Course Level: Super Speciality (DM, MCh, DrNB)
• Round: Round 1
• Registration Status: Started
• Official Website: mcc.nic.in
• Registration Start Date: March 10, 2026
• Last Date to Apply: March 15, 2026

Important Dates for Round 1

• Registration Window: March 10 to March 15, 2026
• Choice Filling: March 11 to March 16, 2026
• Choice Locking: March 16, 2026
• Seat Allotment Processing: March 17, 2026
• Result Announcement (Round 1): Likely March 18, 2026

Candidates are advised to complete registration and fee payment within the deadline, as late submissions will not be accepted.

How to Register for NEET SS Counselling 2026

Follow these steps to apply online:

• Visit the official MCC website: mcc.nic.in
• Click on the NEET SS Counselling 2026 Round 1 registration link
• Register using NEET SS credentials
• Fill in personal, academic and exam details
• Upload required documents
• Pay the counselling registration fee
• Submit the form and download confirmation

Seat Matrix & Admission Process

MCC has also released the Round 1 seat matrix, with thousands of super speciality seats available across institutions.

The counselling process includes:

• Online registration
• Choice filling and locking
• Seat allotment based on merit and preferences
• Reporting to allotted institute

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must:

• Qualify NEET SS 2026
• Meet the required cutoff percentile
• Possess valid medical qualifications (as per NMC norms)

Only eligible candidates will be considered for seat allotment.

Why This Matters

NEET SS counselling is the gateway to top super speciality medical courses in India, making it a crucial step for candidates aiming to specialise further in their medical careers.

The release of Round 1 registration ensures:

• Transparent admission process
• Merit-based seat allocation
• Equal opportunity across institutions

Conclusion

With the NEET SS Counselling 2026 Round 1 registration now open, candidates should act promptly to complete their applications and participate in the choice filling process. Missing deadlines may result in exclusion from the current counselling round.

For the latest updates, candidates are advised to regularly check the official MCC portal.