State-Wise NEET Counselling Authorities & Websites 2026: Official Portals, Domicile Rules, and Registration Timelines

TL;DR: Indian government MBBS seats split into 15% AIQ (administered centrally by MCC at mcc.nic.in) and 85% State Quota (administered by each state's designated counselling authority). NEET candidates must register separately on both MCC and the relevant state portal — MCC registration does NOT cover state quota seats. The fifteen major state authorities listed in this guide each operate distinct portals (upneet.gov.in · cetcell.mahacet.org · cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea · cee.kerala.gov.in · bceceboard.bihar.gov.in · wbmcc.nic.in · tnmedicalselection.net · medadmgujarat.org · dme.mponline.gov.in · and others), with domicile rules ranging from "Class 10-12 schooling in state" (UP, Delhi) to "7-year continuous residence" (Karnataka) to "Keralite community certificate" (Kerala). The "open states" vs "closed states" distinction at private medical colleges determines whether non-domicile candidates can access State Quota private seats in later rounds. Re-NEET 2026 on 21 June shifts state registrations to August 2026.

If you are a NEET 2026 aspirant working with parents asking the same three questions in a loop — "Which website do we register on?" "Do we need a domicile certificate?" "Can our child apply to private colleges in other states?" — this guide is the single reference that closes those questions. Every state operates its own counselling board with its own portal, fee structure, domicile test, and round-wise rules. The MCC portal at mcc.nic.in does not cover the 85% state quota at any state government college. A candidate registered only on MCC cannot access their home state's MBBS seats. Before reading the state-by-state directory, plug your projected NEET 2026 score and home-state status into the to check your admission chances → so you know which state portals are worth registering on for your AIR band once the Re-NEET result lands.