NEET UG Round 1 Counselling 2026 Schedule Revised, Check The Details

NEW DELHI: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has revised the schedule for Round 1 of NEET UG Counselling 2026, extending the timeline for registration and choice filling. The Round 1 seat allotment result will be announced on August 19.

According to the revised schedule issued by MCC, candidates can register for Round 1 and make the fee payment until August 15. Registration will remain open until 2 pm on August 15, while the payment facility will be available until 5 pm on the same day.

The choice-filling window, which opened on August 6, will remain open until 6 pm on August 17, said an official notification.

To view the detailed notification, click here.

Candidates can lock their choices on August 17 between 10 am and 6 pm. MCC will process the seat allotment on August 18, following which the Round 1 result will be declared on August 19.

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Candidates allotted seats in Round 1 will have to report to their respective colleges between August 20 and August 25. Verification of candidates who join their allotted institutes will be conducted on August 26.

MCC conducts counselling for admission to undergraduate medical courses, including MBBS and BDS, under the All India Quota and other participating categories.

The MCC notice also advises candidates to regularly check the official counselling website for further updates.