NEET-UG 2026 Counselling Starts Aug 4 | DU CSAS Mid-Entry Registration Live

When Does NEET-UG 2026 Counselling Begin and What Is the Schedule?

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) officially begins Round 1 of NEET-UG 2026 All India Quota (AIQ) counselling today, August 4, 2026. Registration, fee payment, and choice filling take place on mcc.nic.in, with Round 1 seat allotment concluding in mid-August and academic sessions starting September 8, 2026.

Millions of medical aspirants across India can now take the next step toward their MBBS and BDS dreams. As reported by The Hindu, Hindustan Times, and News On Air, MCC released the official counselling framework for 15% All India Quota seats, Deemed/Central Universities, and AFMC seats.

Round 1 online registration runs through mid-August, giving qualified candidates time to fill their institute preferences. According to the MCC schedule, the 2026–27 undergraduate medical academic session will formally begin nationwide on September 8, 2026.

How Does Delhi University CSAS UG Mid-Entry Registration Work?

Delhi University opened its Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) UG Mid-Entry registration window on August 3, closing August 5, 2026. Candidates who missed Phase 1 or Phase 2 can apply at admission.uod.ac.in by paying a ₹1,000 fee to participate in Round 3 allocation on August 8.

For students seeking admission into Delhi University’s undergraduate programs, DU has provided a crucial second chance. According to updates from Careers360, candidates who failed to submit CSAS Phase 1 or Phase 2 forms can utilize the mid-entry option on admission.uod.ac.in.

A non-refundable mid-entry fee of ₹1,000 applies. However, DU clarified that mid-entry registration is not permitted for ECA, Sports, or Performance-based quota admissions. The Round 3 seat allocation list will be published on August 8, 2026.

What Essential Documents Are Required for Medical and DU Admissions?

Aspirants must keep key documents ready: NEET-UG / CUET 2026 admit cards, scorecards, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, category certificates, government ID proofs (Aadhaar/Passport), domicile certificates, and passport-size photographs. Valid digital copies should be uploaded directly to the respective official admission portals.

Both MCC and Delhi University have advised students to cross-check category details and document validity before submitting choices. Ensuring accurate seat lock choices before deadlines will prevent allocation forfeitures.