MP NEET UG Counselling 2026: Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Fees, Merit List & Seat Allotment

Madhya Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the state-level admission process for candidates seeking MBBS and BDS seats in medical and dental colleges across Madhya Pradesh. The counselling is conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh, through its official online portal.

Candidates who qualify NEET UG 2026 and meet the applicable state counselling requirements can participate in the process. The counselling covers government and private medical and dental institutions, with seat allocation based on NEET UG merit, candidate eligibility, category, applicable reservation rules, seat availability and the choices filled by the candidate.

MP NEET UG Counselling 2026 highlights

MP NEET UG Counselling 2026 covers the key details candidates need for MBBS and BDS admissions, including the conducting authority, registration, eligibility and counselling process.

MP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Important Dates

The DME Madhya Pradesh has released the Round 1 schedule for NEET UG 2026 counselling.

Who conducts MP NEET UG Counselling?

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh conducts the state NEET UG counselling process.

The counselling is carried out through the official DME MP online portal and covers admissions to MBBS and BDS courses. Candidates must complete registration, document submission, choice filling and other required steps through the portal within the prescribed deadlines.

The 15% All India Quota seats in government medical colleges are handled separately through MCC counselling. DME Madhya Pradesh conducts counselling for the seats falling under its state counselling process, including the applicable state quota and private college seats as notified.

MP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration 

Candidates must complete the registration process online through the DME Madhya Pradesh portal. For Round 1, registration is open from August 5 to August 13, 2026.

Steps to Register

Step 1: Visit the official DME portal

Go to the DME Madhya Pradesh counselling portal and select the relevant NEET UG counselling option.

Step 2: Create your profile

Candidates need to create their profile using their NEET UG 2026 details. The current registration process begins with profile creation.

Step 3: Complete the registration form

Enter personal, academic, domicile, category and other required details carefully.

Step 4: Upload documents

Upload the required documents in the format and size prescribed by DME.

Step 5: Pay the registration fee

Pay the applicable counselling registration fee through the available online payment options.

Step 6: Review and save the application

Check all details carefully before submitting the form. After successful payment, candidates can download the registration receipt.

Step 7: Keep the registration details safe

Save the application form, payment receipt and login credentials for future use during choice filling, allotment and reporting.

MP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should meet the following basic requirements to participate in Madhya Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026:

• The candidate must have qualified NEET UG 2026.

• The candidate must satisfy the eligibility requirements prescribed for MBBS or BDS admission.

• The candidate should have passed Class 12 or equivalent with the required subjects, including Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English, as applicable under NEET and NMC rules.

• The candidate must satisfy the minimum qualifying percentile prescribed for NEET UG.

• The candidate should meet the applicable age requirements.

• Candidates claiming Madhya Pradesh state quota benefits must satisfy the applicable MP domicile requirements.

• Candidates claiming reservation must possess valid certificates issued by the competent authority.

• Candidates applying under special categories must fulfil the specific requirements notified by DME Madhya Pradesh.

Documents Required for MP NEET UG Counselling 2026

Candidates should keep scanned copies ready during registration and original documents for verification at the allotted college.

• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card

• NEET UG 2026 Scorecard/Result

• Class 10 marksheet and certificate

• Class 11 marksheet, where required

• Class 12 marksheet and certificate

• Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate, if applicable

• Category certificate for SC/ST/OBC candidates, if applicable

• EWS certificate, if applicable

• PwBD certificate, if applicable

• Government school certificate, where applicable for a specific quota

• Aadhaar Card or another valid photo ID

• Recent passport-size photographs

• Transfer Certificate

• Migration Certificate, where applicable

• Medical fitness certificate, if required

• NRI-related documents, where applicable

• DME registration and fee payment receipt

• Allotment letter at the time of college reporting

MP NEET UG Counselling Merit List

The MP NEET UG Merit List 2026 is prepared by DME Madhya Pradesh after the registration process.

For Round 1, the state merit list is scheduled to be published on August 14, 2026. Only candidates who are eligible and successfully registered within the prescribed timeline can proceed to the subsequent choice filling stage. The table below shows the Madhya Pradesh 2025 Merit List.

MP NEET UG 2026 Counselling Seat Matrix 

The MP NEET UG Seat Matrix 2026 provides details of the seats available for MBBS and BDS admissions through state counselling. The table below shows the total number of seats for Madhya Pradesh Round 1 of Medical and Dental Colleges. 

MP NEET UG Counselling Rounds

MP NEET UG counselling is conducted in multiple rounds to fill available MBBS and BDS seats.

Round 1

All eligible candidates who complete registration can participate in Round 1. Candidates fill and lock their preferred colleges and courses, after which DME conducts seat allotment.

Round 2

Candidates who do not receive a seat in Round 1 or those eligible for upgradation can participate according to the rules notified for the round. The exact 2026 schedule and eligibility conditions will be announced by DME.

Mop-Up Round

A further round may be conducted to fill seats remaining vacant after the earlier rounds. Eligibility and participation rules are determined by the counselling authority.

Stray Vacancy Round

Any seats remaining vacant after the regular counselling rounds may be filled through a stray vacancy process, subject to DME and applicable regulatory rules.

Candidates should not assume that the rules of one round automatically apply to another. Before participating in a subsequent round, they should check the latest DME notification regarding registration, choice filling, seat resignation and eligibility.

MP NEET UG Reservation Policy 2026

Reservation in Madhya Pradesh NEET UG counselling is applied according to the applicable state government and DME rules.

MP NEET UG Choice Filling Process

Choice filling is one of the most important stages of the counselling process because seat allotment is based partly on the preferences submitted by the candidate.

For Round 1, choice filling and locking are scheduled from August 15 to August 18, 2026.

How to Fill Choices:

1. Log in to the DME MP counselling portal.

2. Check the final seat matrix and available vacancies.

3. Select the preferred MBBS and/or BDS colleges.

4. Arrange the selected colleges in order of preference.

5. Review the complete list carefully.

6. Lock the choices before the deadline.

7. Save or download the choice-filling confirmation.

MP NEET UG Seat Allotment Process

DME Madhya Pradesh conducts seat allotment after the completion of choice filling and locking.

The allotment is based on factors such as:

• NEET UG merit/rank

• MP state merit rank

• Candidate category

• Applicable reservation

• Domicile eligibility

• Seat availability

• College and course preferences

• Rules applicable to the particular counselling round

For Round 1, the MP NEET UG 2026 seat allotment result is scheduled for August 20, 2026.

After Seat Allotment

Candidates who receive a seat should:

1. Log in to the DME portal.

2. Download the allotment letter.

3. Check the allotted college, course and category.

4. Follow the instructions for admission or upgradation.

5. Report to the allotted college within the prescribed period.

6. Carry original documents and required photocopies.

7. Complete document verification.

8. Pay the applicable college/admission fee.

9. Complete the admission formalities within the deadline.

For Round 1, reporting and admission at the allotted college are scheduled from August 21 to August 27, 2026.

MP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Application Fee

The MP NEET UG counselling registration fee for 2026 is ₹1,100 according to current counselling information.