NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling: MCC Releases Revised Schedule
Deepti Singh
Published 20 Aug 20264 min read29 Views
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) issued a revised NEET UG 2026 Round 1 counselling schedule on August 19, 2026, following the extension of the choice-filling deadline.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) issued a revised NEET UG 2026 Round 1 counselling schedule on August 19, 2026, following the extension of the choice-filling deadline. The updated timeline revises the seat allotment processing and reporting deadlines on the official portal.
Revised NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling Schedule
The notice confirms the extended choice filling window. It also shifts the later stages of Round 1. Refer to the table below for the updated timeline.
| Event | Revised Date |
|---|---|
| Registration and Fee Payment | August 5 to 15, 2026 |
| Choice Filling and Locking | August 6 to 18, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Seat Allotment Processing | August 19 to 20, 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | As per the latest MCC notice |
| Reporting at Allotted Institute | As per the latest MCC notice |
Seats and Courses Covered
The revised schedule applies to admissions managed directly by the MCC:
- 15% All India Quota (AIQ): Seats across state government medical and dental colleges.
- 100% Institutional Seats: Central Universities, Deemed Universities, AIIMS institutes, JIPMER, AFMC, and ESIC colleges.
- Courses Covered: MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc. Nursing programmes.
- State Quota Seats: These are handled separately by the respective state counselling authorities.
Important Round 1 Allotment Rules
- Physical Reporting: Candidates allotted a seat must report in person to the assigned institute with their original documents and pay the required fees.
- Non-Reporting Penalty: Candidates who fail to report within the designated timeframe may have their seat cancelled and security deposit forfeited.
- Round 2 Option: Candidates who decline an allotted seat can register afresh for Round 2.
How to Check the Revised Schedule
- Visit the official MCC portal at mcc.nic.in.
- Select the UG Medical Counselling section.
- Go to the Current Events or Notices section.
- Click on the Revised Round 1 Schedule Notice dated August 19, 2026.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference.
Candidate Action Plan
- Log in to the MCC portal and confirm that your choice preference list has been locked.
- Check the official website regularly for the Round 1 seat allotment result.
- Note the revised allotment and reporting dates.
- Keep all original documents ready for verification.
- Arrange the required security deposit and first-year tuition fees in advance.
- Report to the allotted institute within the specified deadline to avoid seat forfeiture.