MCC NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Choice Filling Begins August 8 at mcc.nic.in

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has started the Round 1 choice filling process for NEET UG 2026 counselling. The choice filling window will open at 12:00 PM on August 8, 2026 through the official website, mcc.nic.in. The choice filling process was originally scheduled to begin on August 6, but the MCC postponed it by two days through a revised notification. Only candidates who have successfully completed Round 1 registration are eligible to fill their choices. They can select their preferred medical, dental, and nursing colleges. The choice filling window will remain open until 11:00 AM on August 13, 2026. Candidates must lock their final choices within the prescribed schedule. The choice locking facility will be available from 4:00 PM on August 12, 2026, to 11:00 AM on August 13, 2026. If candidates fail to lock their choices before the deadline, the system will automatically lock the last saved preferences. Round 1 counselling covers 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats along with admissions to AIIMS, JIPMER, ESIC Medical Colleges, Central Universities, Deemed Universities, and AFMC Pune. 

NEET UG 2026 Counselling Round 1 Important Dates

MCC has released a detailed schedule for Round 1 of NEET UG 2026 counselling. Candidates must track each stage carefully to avoid missing any deadline.

Which institutes are covered under MCC NEET UG 2026 counselling?

The MCC conducts counselling for the following institutions:

1. 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government medical and dental colleges.
2. All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) across India.
3. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry and Karaikal.
4. Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Medical Colleges.
5. Central Universities, including AMU, BHU, the University of Delhi, and Jamia Millia Islamia.
6. Deemed Universities offering MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc. Nursing programmes.
7. Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune.

How to fill choices for MCC NEET UG 2026 Round 1?

Candidates can complete the online choice filling process by following these steps:

1. Visit the official website at mcc.nic.in.
2. Click on the UG Medical Counselling link on the homepage.
3. Log in using your NEET UG 2026 Roll Number and password.
4. Open the Choice Filling section from the candidate dashboard.
5. Add your preferred colleges and courses.
6. Arrange the choices according to your order of preference.
7. Save and carefully review your selected choices.
8. Lock your final choices before 11:00 AM on August 13, 2026.
9. Download and print the locked choice list for future reference.

How are seats allotted after choice locking?

The seat allotment process will be conducted between August 13 and August 16, 2026. Seat allotment will be based on the candidate's NEET UG 2026 rank, reservation category, availability of seats, and locked preferences. Each candidate will be allotted one seat according to merit and preference. The Round 1 seat allotment result will be declared on August 17, 2026. Candidates allotted seats must report to their respective institutes between August 18 and August 22, 2026.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Log in to mcc.nic.in and access the Round 1 choice filling portal.
2. Review the Round 1 seat matrix before selecting colleges.
3. Fill your preferred colleges and courses in the correct order of preference.
4. Verify the course, category, quota, and institute details before saving the choices.
5. Lock your final choices before 11:00 AM on August 13, 2026.
6. Download and keep a printed copy of the locked choice list for future admission procedures.