The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced a significant revision to the initial schedule for the first round of NEET UG Counselling 2026. This update, prominently displayed on the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in, directly impacts thousands of aspiring medical and dental students across the nation. The revised timeline meticulously outlines critical phases of the counselling process, including registration, fee submission, choice filling, choice locking, the much-anticipated seat allotment, and the final reporting at the designated medical and dental institutions.
A pivotal change in this revised schedule is the new date for the NEET UG Counselling Round 1 seat allotment result, which is now slated to be released on August 19, 2026. This announcement is crucial for all candidates who have applied for admission through the MCC counselling process, as it dictates the next steps they must undertake within these updated deadlines. Prospective students are strongly advised to adhere strictly to the new dates to ensure their successful participation in securing a seat.
According to the updated MCC directives, candidates now have until August 15, 2026, to complete their registration for NEET UG Counselling Round 1. It is imperative for all applicants to note the specific timings: the registration window will close promptly at 2:00 PM on August 15, 2026. Following this, the fee payment facility will remain active until 5:00 PM on the same day. The MCC has urged candidates to avoid last-minute submissions for both registration and fee payment to mitigate any potential technical glitches or unforeseen issues that could jeopardize their application. An incomplete registration or an unsuccessful fee transaction can unfortunately lead to exclusion from the subsequent stages of the counselling process.
The official notification from the MCC explicitly states, “This is for the information to candidates that the schedule of Round-1 of UG Counselling 2026 has been revised. Candidates are advised to follow the following schedule for Registration and Choice Filling of Round-1.” This emphasizes the importance of meticulously reviewing the new dates.
Beyond registration and fee payment, the revised schedule also details other essential activities. Choice filling, a critical step where candidates select their preferred courses and institutions, will be available until 6:00 PM on August 17, 2026. Following this, the choice locking window will open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on August 17, 2026, during which candidates must finalize their selections. The processing of seat allotments will then take place on August 18, 2026, culminating in the release of the Round 1 seat allotment results on August 19, 2026. Finally, successful candidates will need to complete their reporting and joining formalities at their allotted institutions between August 20 and August 25, 2026, with the verification of joined candidates scheduled for August 26, 2026. Aspirants can access the official notice through the provided link for a comprehensive understanding of these crucial updates.
