NEET UG 2026 Counselling: MCC Round 1 Choice Filling Ends August 17; Check State-Wise Admission Updates

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is currently conducting the NEET UG 2026 counselling process for admission to MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing and other undergraduate medical programmes under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ). At the same time, several states have started their respective counselling processes for the 85% state quota seats. With Round 1 choice filling underway and state counselling authorities releasing their individual schedules, candidates are advised to regularly check the MCC portal as well as their respective state counselling websites to avoid missing important deadlines.

MCC NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling Underway

The MCC has revised the NEET UG 2026 Round 1 counselling schedule, extending certain deadlines to provide candidates with additional time for registration and choice filling. As per the revised schedule, candidates can continue to fill and modify their college choices until August 17, while the Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled to be announced on August 19, 2026.

The counselling covers admissions to:

• 15% All India Quota (AIQ) MBBS seats
• 15% AIQ BDS seats
• BSc Nursing seats
• AIIMS institutions
• JIPMER campuses
• Central Universities
• Deemed Universities
• ESIC institutions
• AFMS seats, where applicable

MCC NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Revised Schedule

Candidates should carefully review their choices before locking them. Seat allotment will be based on factors including NEET UG 2026 rank, reservation criteria, eligibility and the order of preferences submitted by candidates.

State-Wise NEET UG 2026 Counselling Updates

Alongside MCC counselling, several states have initiated their admission processes for MBBS and BDS seats under the state quota.

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh has opened the counselling process for MBBS and BDS admissions under the state quota. Eligible candidates are required to complete registration and document verification formalities within the prescribed timeline.

Telangana

The Telangana NEET UG counselling process is underway, with registration and document verification activities being conducted through the state's designated admission portal.

Karnataka

Karnataka has progressed to an advanced stage of counselling, with candidates participating in option entry and other seat-allocation-related activities.

Kerala

The Kerala counselling authority is collecting NEET-related details from eligible candidates as part of the admission process ahead of seat allocation.

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu's counselling authority is processing applications and addressing eligibility-related grievances raised by candidates during the admission process.

Punjab

Punjab is accepting applications from eligible NEET-qualified candidates for admission to state quota medical and dental seats.

Madhya Pradesh

The MP NEET UG 2026 merit list has been released, featuring more than 17,000 eligible candidates who will participate in the state counselling process for medical and dental admissions.

Assam

Assam has released its Round 1 counselling schedule, covering registration, choice filling and seat allotment activities during August.

AIQ and State Quota Counselling Schedule

According to the MCC counselling schedule, the first round of AIQ counselling is being conducted from August 4 to August 17, 2026. Meanwhile, state counselling authorities are conducting their respective Round 1 processes during August, with schedules varying from state to state. The second round of counselling is expected to begin later in August and continue into September. It will subsequently be followed by mop-up and stray vacancy rounds for seats that remain vacant after the regular rounds of counselling. Candidates must follow the schedule issued by the respective counselling authority, as state-level dates may differ from the MCC timeline.

Documents Required for NEET UG 2026 Counselling

Candidates should keep the following documents ready before completing the counselling and admission process:

• NEET UG 2026 Scorecard
• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
• Class 10 Certificate
• Class 12 Mark Sheet/Certificate
• Valid Identity Proof
• Category Certificate, if applicable
• Domicile Certificate, where required for state quota admission
• Recent Passport-Size Photographs
• PwBD Certificate, if applicable
• Other documents specified by the respective counselling authority

Candidates should ensure that all certificates are valid and issued in the prescribed format.

Important Advice for Candidates

Candidates should research their preferred medical and dental colleges before locking their choices. Important factors to consider include:

• College reputation and academic facilities
• Tuition and other fees
• Hostel and infrastructure facilities
• Bond conditions
• Service obligations
• Previous-year closing ranks
• Seat availability
• Course and college preferences

The order in which candidates fill their choices can significantly affect the seat they receive. Therefore, candidates should arrange their preferences carefully and avoid making last-minute changes without reviewing the complete list. Candidates should also regularly check official notifications, as counselling schedules can be revised because of administrative requirements, court orders, seat availability or other developments.

Official Websites

Candidates should rely only on the official counselling portals for registration, choice filling, seat allotment and reporting-related information.

• MCC: Official MCC counselling portal
• NTA: Official NEET website

Respective State Counselling Authority: State-specific NEET UG counselling portal As NEET UG 2026 counselling gains momentum across the country, lakhs of medical aspirants are competing for admission to MBBS, BDS and allied undergraduate healthcare programmes. With Round 1 choice filling nearing its deadline and state-level counselling progressing rapidly, candidates should complete all required formalities within the prescribed timelines to maximise their chances of securing a seat in their preferred medical college.