NEET-UG counselling to begin on August 4, academic session from September 8
The Medical Counselling Committee has announced the schedule for NEET-UG 2026 counselling, starting August 4. The academic session for medical students is set to commence on September 8.
Why it matters
This schedule is essential for thousands of medical aspirants planning their academic future in India.
The first round of counselling for admission to MBBS and other undergraduate medical courses under the All India Quota (AIQ) will begin on August 4 and the academic session for the 2026-27 batch will commence on September 8, according to the Medical Counselling Committee.
According to the counselling schedule released by the committee, the first round of AIQ counselling for deemed and central universities will be held from August 4 to August 17. The last date for joining will be August 22.
The second round of AIQ counselling will take place from August 24 to September 2, followed by the third round from September 10 to September 18.
The stray vacancy round is scheduled from September 28 to October 3. The last date for joining after the stray vacancy round is October 10.
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