NEET UG Counselling 2026: Round 1 Allotment Results Rescheduled to August 21st, MCC Announces Revised Timeline
New Delhi, [Date of publication] – Aspiring medical and dental students eagerly awaiting their NEET UG 2026 Round 1 seat allotment results will now receive them on August 21, 2026. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced a revised schedule for the NEET UG Counselling 2026, pushing back the initial result publication date. This updated timeline, issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on August 19, 2026, outlines the admissions process for a wide array of prestigious institutions.
The revised schedule encompasses admissions under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) and 100% of seats in Deemed Universities, Central Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, and AFMC institutions. This includes entry into MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc Nursing courses, making the counselling process a critical juncture for thousands of students across the nation.
According to the new directive, the processing of Round 1 seat allotment will take place from August 19 to August 20, culminating in the publication of results on August 21, 2026. This adjustment aims to streamline the extensive process and ensure accurate allocation.
Key Dates in the Revised Round 1 Counselling Schedule:
The comprehensive updated timeline for Round 1 counselling is as follows:
- Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix: Completed on August 4, 2026, by participating institutes.
- Registration and Payment: The registration window was open from August 5 to August 15, 2026, closing at 3:00 PM on the final day. The payment facility remained accessible until 5:00 PM on August 15, as per server time.
- Choice Filling: Commenced on August 6 and will continue until August 18, 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
- Choice Locking: Began at 5:30 PM on August 17 and will conclude at 11:59 PM on August 18.
- Seat Allotment Processing: Scheduled for August 19 and August 20.
- Round 1 Result Publication: August 21, 2026.
- Reporting and Joining by Allotted Candidates: August 22 to August 31, 2026.
- Verification of Joined Candidates’ Data by Institutes: September 1, 2026.
Candidates can access the detailed revised schedules through the following links:
- Direct link to check the Revised AIQ and State Schedule for Round 1 of UG Counselling 2026, dated August 19, 2026
- Direct link to check the Revised AIQ Schedule for Round 1 of UG Counselling, dated August 19, 2026
Admission and Verification Timelines Extended:
The revised admission schedule sets August 31, 2026, as the final date for candidates to join their allotted institutions for Round 1. For All India Quota, Deemed, and Central Universities, the Round 1 admission period spans from August 4 to August 21, 2026, with the joining deadline remaining August 31.
For state counselling, the Round 1 admission schedule also runs from August 4 to August 21, 2026. State DMEs and State Counselling Authorities are slated to verify the data of joined candidates from August 13 to August 27, 2026. The MCC’s verification of joined candidates’ data is scheduled for September 1, 2026, followed by verification by state authorities on September 6, 2026.
Working Weekends and Holidays Mandated for Efficient Counselling:
In a crucial directive to ensure adherence to the compressed timeline, the MCC has instructed all participating institutes and colleges to treat Saturdays, Sundays, and Gazetted Holidays as working days throughout the counselling process. This measure underscores the committee’s commitment to completing the counselling efficiently within the available limited period.
Furthermore, the notice specifies that data on joined candidates will be shared by DMEs and State Counselling Authorities with the MCC for weeding out during the seat processing of Round 3. This proactive step aims to prevent discrepancies and ensure a fair and transparent allocation process in subsequent rounds.
Students and parents are advised to regularly check the official MCC website and stay updated with any further announcements regarding the NEET UG Counselling 2026. The revised schedule highlights the dynamic nature of the counselling process and the importance of timely adherence to all stipulated deadlines.
