The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) continues the NEET UG 2026 Round 1 counselling process for admission to MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc Nursing seats. Candidates participating in the first round complete their college and course preferences through the official MCC counselling portal.
According to the official MCC schedule, Round 1 registration remains available until 3 PM on August 12, 2026, while the payment facility remains open until 6 PM. Choice filling continues until 11 AM on August 13, 2026. The choice-locking facility starts at 4 PM on August 12 and closes at 11 AM on August 13, 2026.
MCC processes the Round 1 seat allotment from August 13 to 16, 2026, and declares the allotment result on August 17, 2026. Candidates who receive seats report to their allotted institutes between August 18 and 22, 2026.
Candidates should carefully arrange their preferred colleges and courses before locking their choices, as the preference order plays an important role in seat allocation.
Key highlights
- Round 1 registration closes on August 12, 2026, at 3 PM.
- Fee payment closes on August 12, 2026, at 6 PM.
- Choice filling closes on August 13, 2026, at 11 AM.
- Choice locking starts on August 12, 2026, at 4 PM.
- Round 1 seat allotment results will be released on August 17, 2026.
- Reporting takes place from August 18 to 22, 2026.
Candidates should visit the MCC’s official portal to check the latest counselling schedule, seat matrix, and important notices. They should complete choice filling and locking before the deadline to avoid missing Round 1 allotment.