MP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 and 2 Starts: Seat Matrix, Dates & Fees

MP NEET UG Counselling

Madhya Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 is held online by Department of Public Health and Medical Education (DME). DME is responsible for admissions into MBBS and BDS programs in various private and government medical colleges. The seats for NEET UG are distributed through All India Quota (AIQ) and State Quota, where 85% seats are reserved for state government and 15% seats are reserved for AIQ. MP NEET 2026 registration starts online and candidates are required to submit their details. Counselling for MP NEET UG occurs in multiple rounds. 

The NEET 2026 exam 2026 was conduct on 21st June 2026 and result was declared on 16th July 2026. After the declaration of NEET 2026 result, MP NEET UG counselling started on 5th August 2026. NEET result 2026 is a mandatory aspect for MP NEET UG registration. DME is responsible for seat allotment matrix, which includes number of institutes with seats available for General and reserved categories. DME has released MP NEET UG Counselling dates on their official website.

MP NEET UG Counselling 2026: Updated Schedule

  • Conducting Authority: Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh

  • Registration Period: August 5 to 13, 2026

  • Vacant Seats Published: August 11, 2026

  • State Merit List: August 14, 2026

  • Choice Submission & Locking: August 15 to 18, 2026

  • Seat Allocation Result: August 20, 2026

  • Allotted College Reporting: August 21 to 27, 2026

  • Round 1 Counselling Period: August 13 to 22, 2026

  • Final Reporting Deadline: August 28, 2026

  • Updated Merit List: September 7, 2026

  • Government Colleges: Covers 85% of state quota MBBS and BDS seats

  • Private Colleges: Includes all available seats under Management and NRI quotas

  • Additional Rounds: Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy rounds will be held to fill seats remaining vacant after the regular counselling rounds.

MP NEET UG Counselling Highlights

ParticularsDetails
Conducting AuthorityDepartment of Public Health and Medical Education (DME), MP
Courses CoveredMBBS and BDS
Participating Colleges37 private and government colleges
Total SeatsApproximately 5000 Seats
No. Of Medical Colleges in Madhya Pradesh30 (17 Government + 13 Private)
No. Of Dental Colleges in Madhya Pradesh14 (01 Government + 13 Private)
Total No. Of Medical Seats in Madhya Pradesh4875 (2425 Government + 2450 Private)
Total No. Of Dental seats in Madhya Pradesh1283 (63 Government + 1220 Private)
Counselling RoundsRound 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy
Mode of CounsellingOnline
Official Websitedme.mponline.gov.in

MP NEET UG Counselling Eligibility Criteria 

For MP State Counselling NEET UG 2026, candidates are required to meet specific eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria for MP NEET UG are set by DME.

  • Candidates must have passed Class 12 with at least 50% (40% for reserved category) marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as a core subject. 

  • The minimum and maximum ages of candidates must be 17 years and 25 years, respectively. 5-year relaxation for reserved category candidates. 

  • MP domicile students can apply for private and government college seats, while non-domicile students can apply only for management quota seats. 

    Qualifying Percentile: NEET Cutoff Marks 2026

    Category

    Qualifying Score

    Cutoff Score

    UR/EWS

    50th Percentile

    686 - 144

    OBC

    40th Percentile

    143 - 113

    SC

    40th Percentile

    143 - 113

    ST

    40th Percentile

    143 - 113

    UR/EWS - PwBD

    45th Percentile

    143 - 127

    OBC PwD

    40th Percentile

    126 - 113

    SC PwD

    40th Percentile

    126 - 113

    ST PwD

    40th Percentile

    126 - 113


    NEET Cutoff 2026 for MBBS Government College

    Category

    All India Quota (AIQ)

    State Quota

    General

    620–680+

    570-620+

    OBC

    590–610

    550-590

    SC

    520–550

    420-490

    ST

    520–550

    420-490

    EWS

    620–680+

    570-620+

    MP NEET UG Counselling Dates

    Candidates appearing for MP NEET UG Counselling 2026 can refer to counselling schedule given below, which mentions important dates regarding registration process, merit list and choice filling. This schedule guides candidates to manage entire counselling process on time.

    Counselling Activity

    Important Dates

    NEET UG Exam

    21st June 2026

    NEET UG Result

    16th July 2026

    Round 1 Registration Opens

    5th August 2026

    Registration Closes

    13th August 2026, up to 11:59 PM

    State Merit List Published

    14th August 2026

    Choice Submission & Locking

    15th – 18th August 2026, up to 11:59 PM

    Note: Candidates need to stay updated for Madhya Pradesh Counselling NEET UG 2026 Date and allotment list by checking official website.

    MP NEET UG Counselling Round 1 Dates

    Counselling Activity

    Dates & Timeline

    Online Application Process

    5th – 13th August 2026

    Publication of State Merit List

    14th August 2026

    Choice Submission & Confirmation

    15th – 18th August 2026

    Revised Round 1 Allotment Result

    24th August 2026

    MP NEET UG Counselling Round 2 Dates

    Counselling Activity

    Dates & Time

    Registration & Application Modification

    5th – 6th September 2026, up to 11:59 PM

    Vacancy Status Announcement

    7th September 2026

    Updated Merit & Eligibility List

    7th September 2026

    Option Submission & Locking

    7th – 9th September 2026, up to 11:59 PM

    Round 2 Seat Allocation Result

    11th September 2026

    College Reporting, Verification & Admission

    12th–18th September 2026, up to 6:00 PM

    Mop-Up Upgradation Willingness

    12th –18th September 2026, up to 11:59 PM

    Seat Withdrawal / Cancellation

    12th–18th September 2026, up to 5:00 PM

    MP NEET UG Counselling Mop-up Round Schedule 

    After counselling Round 1 and Round 2, MP NEET UG Counselling Mop-up round will start, and last date of online registration for MP NEET UG Counselling Mop-up round is scheduled to be 10 October 2026 (Tentatively). 

    Events 

    Dates (Tentative)

    Last Date of Online Registration 

    10 October 2026*

    Editing of application form

    14 October 2026*

    Publication of Rank Card / Merit List 

    18 October 2026*

    Stray Vacancy Round Counselling Schedule

    Events 

    Dates (Tentative)

    Choice Filling and Locking Dates

    30 October 2026* to 2 November 2026*

    Seat allotment date 

    30 October 2026* to 2 November 2026*

    Downloading of allotment order 

    2 November 2026*

    Reporting date for stray vacancy round 

    3 November 2026* to 4 November 2026*

    NEET UG Counselling 2026 Important Notes

    • Designated authorities of state government are responsible for counselling for admission to seats under State Governments, UT Administrations, and State Universities. 

    • The reservation of seats in medical colleges for respective categories shall be governed by laws prevailing in State/Union Territory. 

    • 10% of seats are reserved for Economically Weaker Section(EWS) for every course, 14%, 16% and 20% seats are reserved for OBC, SC and ST candidates, respectively. 

    • The result of NEET UG 2026 may be utilized by other entities of Central and State Governments. 

    • The seat allotted to students by MCC in Round 2 will be forfeited if they do not accept seats. 

    MP NEET UG Counselling Fees 

    MP NEET UG Counselling 2026 will be conducted by DME, following declaration of NEET UG 2026 result. During registration and seat allotment process, candidates are required to pay MP NEET UG 2026 Counselling fee. The registration fee for MP NEET UG 2026 Counselling is INR 1000 (Non-refundable) for UR Candidates and INR 500 (Non-refundable) for SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates. Along with counselling fee, candidates are required to pay a security deposit, which is refundable if candidates do not take admission. Candidates are required to stay vigilant during MP NEET UG Counselling Fee process to avoid any issues.

    MP NEET UG Counselling Procedure

    MP NEET UG Counselling is conducted by DME after declaration of NEET Exam 2026 result. Students are required to register for MP NEET UG 2026 in online mode on the official website. Candidates must qualify for NEET UG 2026 to register for seat allotment process. Here is step-by-step process for MP NEET UG Counselling 2026 registration. 

    • Registration: Candidates are requested to visit official website of DME and register themselves. Provide personal and NEET UG details, and also upload necessary documents. 

    • Choice Filling: Candidates must fill colleges and courses as per their preferences. 

    • Seat Allotment: Based on NEET UG 2026 score and seat availability, candidates are allotted seats in medical colleges. 

    • Confirmation of admission: Candidates must report to designated institute to confirm their admission. 

    • Document Verification: Verification of documents is last step; students are required to carry original documents, along with attested copies, to allotted institute. 

    MP NEET UG Counselling Round 1 

    Round 1 of MP NEET UG Counselling is organized by DME, Madhya Pradesh for MBBS/BDS programs. Applicants who qualify for eligibility criteria can apply for Round 1 through online registration. Once the registration process is completed, a state merit list is generated depending on NEET UG scores and other relevant criteria. The eligible applicants can fill in their choice of colleges and courses. The seats will be allotted depending upon NEET rank, candidate choice, category, reservation and availability of seats. The allotted candidates must follow prescribed admission procedure at allotted colleges.

    MP NEET UG Counselling Round 2 

    The Round 2 counselling for MP NEET UG will start soon after NEET Result decleared. Candidates are required to report to reporting centre with a provisional allotment order of Round 2. The MP NEET UG Counselling Round 2, 2026 includes seat allocation, reporting date, and result for Round 2. Students who have not participated in Round 1 and want to take admission in the 85% state quota seats can check the dates and details on the official website.

    MP NEET UG Counselling Mop-up Round 

    The Mop-up round in NEET UG is the final opportunity for students who have missed being part of the Counselling Round 1 and Round 2. The Mop-up round for the MP NEET UG is expected to start on October 10 2026 (Tentatively). The last date for editing the online application form for the MP NEET UG Mop-up round is scheduled to be on 14 October 2026 (Tentatively). During the Mop-up round, candidates are required to carry important documents like NEET Scorecard, admit card, 10th and 12th marksheets, domicile certificates, caste certificates, etc. Publication of the MP NEET UG Counselling round is expected to be on 18 October 2026 (Tentatively). The mop-up round in NEET UG is crucial for candidates who have missed opportunities in the Round 1 & 2 Counselling. The mop-up round is crucial for those who missed earlier rounds or want to upgrade their seat.

    Stray Vacancy Round 

    Stray Vacancy Round is the final round of counselling for MP NEET UG 2026. The stray round is conducted for those seats which have remained unfilled after Round 1 & 2 and the Mop-up counselling round. Colleges release the vacant seats, and eligible candidates may apply directly to the colleges. The NEET score is a must for seat allotment during the stray vacancy round. The expected date for the MP NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round is 30 October 2026 to 2 November 2026 (Tentative). The stray vacancy round is necessary for students who have missed earlier opportunities in the previous rounds. The required documents for the Stray Vacancy Round for MP NEET UG are NEET UG Scorecard, 10th and 12th Marksheets, Category Certificate, etc. 

    MP NEET UG Counselling Documents Required 

    Here is the list of documents required for MP NEET UG Counselling 2026 are listed below: 

    • NEET 2026 scorecard 

    • NEET 2026 admit card 

    • Class 10 Marksheet & Certificate or equivalent (as proof of DOB)

    • Class 12 Marksheet & Certificate or equivalent 

    • Domicile Certificate 

    • Category Certificate 

    • Income Certificate 

    • PwD Certificate (If applicable) 

    MP NEET UG Counselling Reservation Policy 

    The candidate must mention the category details while filling out NEET UG Application form to take advantage of the reservation policy of MP NEET UG 2026. In the table below, categories along with the reservations are mentioned.

    Category 

    Reservation 

    Schedule Caste 

    16%

    Schedule Tribe 

    20% 

    Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer) 

    20%

    Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 

    14%

    Persons with Disabilities (PwD)

    5% 

    Unreserved Category (UR) 

    25%

    Frequently Asked Questions?

    Ques 1: What is MP NEET UG Counselling fee?

    Ans: The MP NEET UG counselling fee is INR 1000 for the unreserved category and INR 500 for SC/ST/OBC/PW category. 

    Ques 2: What are the required documents for the counselling rounds in MP NEET UG 2026? 

    Ans: The required documents for the Counselling rounds in MP NEET UG 2026 are NEET Scorecard, 10th and 12th Marksheet, Caste Certificate, etc. 

    Ques 3: Who holds the MP NEET UG Counselling rounds?

    Ans: Department of Public Health and Medical Education (DME) holds MP NEET UG Counselling rounds. 

    Ques 4: What is the expected date of the NEET result?

    Ans: The expected date of NEET Result is 14 June 2026.