{"id":13813,"date":"2026-05-30T18:09:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T12:39:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/?p=13813"},"modified":"2026-08-10T09:25:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T03:55:37","slug":"neet-counselling-rounds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/neet-counselling-rounds\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Rounds are There in NEET Counselling?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NEET exam aspirants are confused about the number of counselling rounds conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and state authorities to secure admission in various medical colleges. Before applying for the NEET exam counselling, students should know how many rounds are for NEET counselling, which ultimately helps in increasing their overall chance of admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This blog from Matrix NEET Division provides a detailed analysis of all 4 rounds of NEET counselling and the rules of each round. The blog will also explain a step-by-step process to participate in each counselling round, the difference between AIQ and state counselling, the fee structure, important dates, and expert tips to improve selection chances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Round in NEET Counselling?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The counselling after the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/neet-exam\/\">NEET exam<\/a> is a process that provides a gateway for qualified candidates to get seats or admissions in MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other medical courses across India. The NEET counselling does not happen all at once. Instead, it is conducted in multiple rounds so students can upgrade seats, newly vacant seats can be filled, and more candidates get opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NEET counselling process has 4 major rounds that ensure every medical seat is filled properly and deserving candidates get fair opportunities. After the NEET exam result declaration, students can participate in the NEET counselling process by registering online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why are There Multiple Rounds in NEET Counselling?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MCC conducts multiple rounds of the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mycareer.matrixedu.in\/neet-counselling\/\"> NEET counselling<\/a> to provide maximum opportunity for every student for a medical seat. The NEET exam counselling is conducted at two levels. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts counselling for 15% All-India Quota (AIQ) medical seats, while the state counselling committees conduct the counselling process for 85% state-level medical seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By using multiple rounds of NEET counselling, students can improve their college options, upgrade seats, and avoid losing admission opportunities due to confusion or vacant seats. It is identified that multiple seats remain empty due to students resigning, upgradation, or failing to report after allotment, so multiple rounds of counselling help colleges to fill remaining seats efficiently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/neet-cutoff\/\">NEET 2026 cut-off <\/a>to analyse your overall chance of selection in a reputed medical college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Many Rounds are in NEET Counselling?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NEET counselling process is mainly divided into 4 rounds, and each stage has its own criteria and specific purpose to fill the government and private medical seats. NEET aspirants should clearly understand all the counselling rounds to increase their overall chance of getting a medical seat. Find the complete information mentioned below regarding each round of NEET counselling-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Round 1 NEET Counselling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Round 1 counselling process of the NEET exam is a primary stage and open to all qualified students. Students can register, fill out their college choices, and lock their preferred college options. The MCC allocates seats on the basis of students\u2019 NEET exam scores, category, reservation criteria, preference, and availability of seats. Students who applied for seat allocation under this round are allowed to accept the allotted seat or participate in the next round for upgradation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Round 2 NEET Counselling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Round 2 counselling is conducted for the remaining seats after the completion of Round 1. The second round is beneficial for the students who did not get a seat as per their choice or want better college options. Round 2 counselling stage also allows fresh applications from students who did not apply during Round 1 of counselling<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Round 3 NEET Counselling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Round 3 NEET counselling is another option for students who did not secure seats in the previous rounds. NEET Counselling Round 3 is organized for the remaining seats in private colleges, deemed universities, and some government colleges. Round 3 of NEET Counselling is best for those NEET aspirants whose marks and ranks are lower in the NEET exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Stray Vacancy Round<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The final round of NEET counselling is the stray vacancy round, which offers the last opportunity for admissions through all the vacant seats still remaining after the completion of all 3 rounds. Generally, the stray vacancy round is conducted by the colleges at their own level, and no fresh applications for counselling are accepted under this round. Colleges will allocate seats based on the counselling authority\u2019s merit list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read our blog<a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/total-mbbs-seats-in-india\/\">, total MBBS Seats in India 2026-27<\/a> to get an idea about the total private, government, and AIIMS seats across India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rules Regarding Each Round of NEET Counselling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each stage of the NEET exam counselling has its own rules and regulations, which are important for every NEET aspirant before participating. Some important rules to consider before participating in each round are attached below-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Round 1 Counselling Rules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">NEET aspirants must complete registration and choice filling before the deadline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The overall chance of seat allotment from MCC is based on NEET rank, reservation, and preferences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Students can accept the allotted seat or are also allowed to upgrade through further rounds of counselling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Free exit is allowed in AIQ Round 1 counselling without penalty if you do not join the college. Your security deposit is eligible for a refund, and you are eligible to participate in further rounds of counselling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Round 2 Counselling Rules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Candidates who did not get seats or are looking for an upgrade can participate in Round 2.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Fresh applications are allowed in this round.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">No free exit option is available under Round 2 counselling of the NEET exam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">If counselling authorities allot a seat and the student does not report, the allotted seat is cancelled, and your security deposit is forfeited. Students are allowed to participate in remaining rounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Round 3 Rules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">All the NEET candidates who did not get a seat from the previous counselling rounds can participate in it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">No free exit allowed by the counselling committee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Application withdrawal, resignation, or surrender is not allowed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Students holding certain AIQ seats may not participate in some cases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Fresh choice filling is allowed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Private and deemed universities mainly participate in this round.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Stray Vacancy Round Rules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">The stray vacancy round is conducted only for vacant seats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Fresh choice filling is allowed in the stray vacancy round.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">No free exit is allowed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Colleges allot seats from the merit list provided by the counselling authorities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Candidates already accepted seats from previous rounds may not be eligible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Admission must be confirmed immediately after allotment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Role and Importance of Each Round of NEET Counselling?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NEET counselling process is divided into multiple stages, and each stage has its own role and importance, as mentioned below-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Round 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Round 1 counselling provides the best possible opportunity to secure admission into top medical colleges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">It allows candidates to choose colleges based on preference and rank.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Round 1 of counselling allows students to exit the counselling process without losing the security deposit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Round 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Round 2 provides an opportunity to get admission by upgrading to better colleges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">If a better seat is allotted, the Round 1 seat is automatically cancelled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Round 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Important for filling vacant seats left after all the major counselling rounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Beneficial for students with average or lower NEET scores.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stray Vacancy Round<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">The stray vacancy round is important and ensures that no medical seats remain vacant after the completion of the counselling process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Provides final admission opportunities to remaining candidates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-Step Process to Participate in NEET Counselling Rounds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Matrix Academy summarises the complete step-by-step process to participate in the NEET counselling process without facing any issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Step<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Process<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>1<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Registration<\/strong><\/td><td>Registration for the NEET counselling through the official portal of the counselling committee involves completing online registration.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fee Payment<\/strong><\/td><td>Submit the registration fee and security deposit fee through online payment.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Choice Filling<\/strong><\/td><td>Selecting preferred colleges and courses carefully.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>4<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Choice Locking<\/strong><\/td><td>The choice locking stage is crucial to lock in the preferred colleges.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>5<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Seat Allotment<\/strong><\/td><td>Counselling authorities (MCC or state level) release seat allotment results.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>6<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Download Letter<\/strong><\/td><td>Download the allotment letter from the counselling committee portal.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>7<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Reporting<\/strong><\/td><td>Visiting the allotted college for document verification.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>8<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Admission Confirmation<\/strong><\/td><td>Submit the required college fees for the admission confirmation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>9<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Upgradation Option<\/strong><\/td><td>Choosing an upgrade if seeking better colleges in the next round.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>10<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Participating in the Next Round of Counselling<\/strong><\/td><td>Registering again for Round 2, Round 3, or Stray Vacancy Round, if looking for a better opportunity.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the difference between AIQ and State Level NEET Counselling?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The process of NEET counselling is divided into 2 types: All India Quota (AIQ) counselling and State Level counselling. Students can get medical seats and admissions from both stages, but both stages have their own criteria and are different from each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Basis<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>All India Quota Counselling<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>State Level Counselling<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Conducting Authority<\/strong><\/td><td>Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)<\/td><td>State counselling authorities<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Seat Distribution<\/strong><\/td><td>15% all India-level seats<\/td><td>85% state quota seats<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/td><td>Students from all over India can apply<\/td><td>Students meeting state domicile rules can apply<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Colleges Covered<\/strong><\/td><td>Central and participating colleges<\/td><td>State government and private colleges<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Competition Level<\/strong><\/td><td>High level of competition<\/td><td>Comparatively low in comparison with AIQ.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Reservation Rules<\/strong><\/td><td>Central reservation policy<\/td><td>State reservation policy<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check<a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/high-weightage-chapters-for-neet\/\"> high-weightage Chapters for NEET 2026<\/a> to score high in the upcoming exam and get a good medical college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NEET 2026 Counselling Round Fee Structure and Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The application fee for NEET counselling for both AIQ and state-level counselling is different from each other, and the fee is generally paid online during registration. Students can get a security deposit refund if applied in the counselling process by considering all the necessary guidelines. Complete details regarding the registration and security deposit fee for NEET counselling (AIQ) are mentioned below-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Counselling Type<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Registration Fee<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Security Deposit<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>AIQ Government Colleges<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20b91,000 (General)<\/td><td>\u20b910,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SC\/ST\/OBC\/PwD<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20b9500<\/td><td>\u20b95,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Deemed Universities<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20b95,000<\/td><td>\u20b92,00,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>State Counselling<\/strong><\/td><td>Depends on state policies<\/td><td>Depends on state policies<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NEET Counselling 2026 Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NEET 2026 Counselling schedule was released by the MCC on 1 August 2026 and the Round 1 is scheduled between 4 August 2026 and 17 August 2026.  A complete NEET 2026 Counselling schedule is mentioned below for the reference of every student-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Serial No.<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Schedule for Admission<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>All India Quota \/ Deemed &amp; Central Universities<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Verification of Joined Candidates Data by MCC<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>State Counselling<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Verification of Joined Candidates Data by State DMEs \/ State Counselling Authorities*<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td><strong>1st Round of Counselling<\/strong><\/td><td>4th Aug., 2026 to 17th Aug., 2026<\/td><td>23rd Aug., 2026<\/td><td>13th Aug., 2026 to 22nd Aug., 2026<\/td><td>29th Aug., 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><strong>Last date of Joining<\/strong><\/td><td>22nd Aug., 2026<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>28th Aug., 2026<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td><strong>2nd Round of Counselling<\/strong><\/td><td>24th Aug., 2026 to 2nd Sept., 2026<\/td><td>9th Sept., 2026<\/td><td>31st Aug., 2026 to 8th Sept., 2026<\/td><td>15th Sept., 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td><strong>Last date of Joining<\/strong><\/td><td>8th Sept., 2026<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>14th Sept., 2026<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td><strong>Round-3<\/strong><\/td><td>10th Sept., 2026 to 18th Sept., 2026<\/td><td>27th Sept., 2026<\/td><td>16th Sept., 2026 to 26th Sept., 2026<\/td><td>2nd Oct., 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td><strong>Last date of Joining<\/strong><\/td><td>26th Sept., 2026<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>1st Oct., 2026<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td><strong>Stray Vacancy<\/strong><\/td><td>28th Sept., 2026 to 3rd Oct., 2026<\/td><td>Data of allotted candidates will be shared by MCC on&nbsp;<strong>3rd Oct., 2026<\/strong><\/td><td>3rd Oct., 2026 to 5th Oct., 2026<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td><strong>Last date of Joining<\/strong><\/td><td>10th Oct., 2026<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>10th Oct., 2026<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td><strong>Commencement of Academic Session for UG Courses<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>8th Sept., 2026<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>8th Sept., 2026<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>8th Sept., 2026<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>8th Sept., 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips to Increase the Chance for Selection in the NEET Counselling Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The overall chance of a student getting a seat can be improved by following the tips suggested by the Matrix Academy-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Research about the previous year\u2019s cutoff trends of colleges, and before the choice filling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Students should select the maximum number of colleges during the choice filling process to increase their overall chances of getting an MBBS seat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Select colleges from top choice to bottom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Try to participate in every counselling round to grab maximum opportunities for seat allocation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Do not miss reporting dates after seat allotment by understanding exit policies properly to not miss the free exit option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Before participating in the NEET exam counselling process, students can seek assistance from the NEET division experts of Matrix Academy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Keep all required documents updated and ready to participate in the counselling process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Students should regularly check official counselling notifications and deadlines from MCC and the state counselling portal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The counselling process is important for students to get a medical seat in the desired college. Based on your NEET exam score and rank, students can get a medical seat to pursue MBBS or other medical colleges. The NEET counselling process is mainly divided into 4 major stages, such as Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and Stray vacancy round. Each round of counselling has its own rules and regulations. Students can improve their chances of securing the best possible medical seat by participating in counselling stages with a structured approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780142065088\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How many rounds are there in the NEET exam counselling?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The counselling process for the NEET exam mainly includes 4 stages, such as: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and Stray Vacancy Round. Each round of counselling helps students to fill vacant medical seats across India.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780142082240\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Who is the regulatory body that conducts the NEET exam counselling process?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The All-India Quota (AIQ) level counselling of the NEET exam for 15% seats is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), while state counselling authorities conduct counselling for 85% seats.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780142136653\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I participate in Round 2 NEET counselling if I missed the Round 1 process?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, the Round 2 counselling process allows students for a fresh registration. Students who missed Round 1 can still participate and apply for available medical seats through the Round 2 counselling process.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780142157131\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>In which counselling round should I participate if I scored low marks in the NEET exam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Students with low scores can apply for Round 3 of counselling to increase their chance of getting admission to private, deemed, and some government medical colleges across India.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780142173487\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is free exit allowed in every NEET counselling round?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, free exit is generally allowed only in Round 1 AIQ counselling. Round 2, Round 3, and Stray Vacancy round have penalties for non-reporting to the accepted seats.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780142192172\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the difference between AIQ and State counselling?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">AIQ counselling allows students from all states to compete for 15% seats, while state counselling covers 85% seats based on domicile marks under state quota seats.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780142204686\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the expected date of NEET 2026 counselling registration?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The counselling process of the NEET 2026 was started on 4 August 2026. The complete schedule of NEET 2026 Counselling (AIQ Quota) is as follows-<br>1. Round 1 Counselling: 4 August 2026- 17 August 2026.<br>2. 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