MCC NEET MDS 2026 Counselling Bulletin OUT: Check Registration Fee, Available Seats & Allotment Process

NEET MDS Counselling Information Bulletin

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has published the Information Bulletin of NEET MDS Counselling on its official website. One of the major changes that have been made this year in Information Bulletin is addition of “Freeze & Float” system, whose purpose is to ease process of document verification and seat upgradation during all rounds of counselling. Students who have opted for “Freeze” category have to physically report themselves at allotted institution to ensure admission to course. Whereas those students who have chosen “Float” category can participate in seat upgradation at a higher preference in future rounds without having to physically report at institute. The official Information Bulletin for NEET MDS Counselling was issued on 11th August 2026. This Information Bulletin provides entire process of allocation of MDS seats all over India, including eligibility criteria, non-refundable registration fee, security deposit, quota and participation criteria for 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government dental colleges, 100% seats in Central Universities like BHU, AMU and DU.

NEET MDS Counselling 2026: Major Updates & Key Information

Particulars

Highlights

Conducting Authority

Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)

Official Website

mcc.nic.in

Courses Covered

MDS Admissions 2026

Eligible Seats

50% AIQ, Central Universities & Deemed Universities

Registration Fee

₹500 to ₹5,000

Security Deposit

₹10,000 to ₹2,00,000

New System Introduced

Freeze & Float option

Freeze Rule

Physical reporting required

Float Rule

No physical reporting needed for upgradation

Reservation Policy

Applicable as per MCC norms

MCC NEET MDS 2026 Registration & Security Deposit Fees

Candidates taking part in MCC NEET MDS Counselling 2026 will be required to pay two kinds of fees during their online registration such as registration fees and a security deposit fee. The security deposit is refunded back to those candidates who qualify according to MCC rules following counselling procedure but registration fee is not refundable at all.

Counselling Category

Registration Fee

Security Deposit (Refundable)

Total Amount

Deemed Universities (All Categories)

₹5,000

₹2,00,000

₹2,05,000

50% AIQ / Central Universities (SC / ST / OBC / PwD)

₹500

₹10,000

₹10,500

50% AIQ / Central Universities (UR / EWS)

₹1,000

₹25,000

₹26,000

Steps to Apply for NEET MDS 2026 Seat Allotment Registration

Students interested in MCC NEET MDS Counselling 2026 need to register themselves and fill choices online through official MCC website. The process of seat allotment happens through several rounds and candidates need to follow each of these steps in order to prevent rejection of their application or allotment of seat.

  • Go to the official website of MCC https://mcc.nic.in/.

  • Click on NEET MDS Counselling 2026 registration link.

  • Proceed to register yourself using your NEET MDS Roll Number.

  • Fill in all necessary details about you, academics and contact.

  • Pay your registration fees and security deposit online.

  • Log in again and fill in your choices regarding college and course.

  • Lock your choices before time runs out.

  • Download and keep confirmation page for future reference.

  • Check seat allotment result published by MCC.

  • If you have got seat allotted, select Freeze or Float options for upgradation in next round.

NEET MDS 2026 Counselling Rounds & Seat Upgradation

NEET MDS Counselling 2026 is conducted in several rounds by MCC in order to allocate MDS seats in government, central and deemed dental colleges. Candidates may attend additional rounds according to their allotment status and eligibility.

  • Round 1: Initial filling of choices and allotment of seats.

  • Round 2: Fresh filling of choices and upgradation of seats of eligible candidates.

  • Round 3: Held for vacant seats left after second round.

  • Stray Vacancy Round: Last round for allocation of stray vacancies in participating institutions.