NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Choice Filling Ends Today
The Medical Counselling Committee closes the window for NEET UG counselling 2026 round 1 choice filling and locking today, August 17, 2026. Medical aspirants participating in the All India Quota (AIQ) MBBS and BDS admissions must submit and lock their preferences on the official portal at mcc.nic.in before 6:00 PM.
The choice locking facility remains operational from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM today. Applicants who miss locking their preferences manually need not worry, as the system automatically locks the saved choices at 6:00 PM sharp. However, candidates cannot modify or rearrange their selections once the deadline passes.
MCC NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Schedule Overview
| Event / Stage | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) |
| Official Portal | mcc.nic.in |
| Choice Filling Deadline | August 17, 2026 (until 06:00 PM) |
| Choice Locking Window | August 17, 2026 (10:00 AM to 06:00 PM) |
| Seat Allotment Result Date | August 19, 2026 |
Step-by-Step Procedure for NEET UG Choice Filling at mcc.nic.in
Candidates can complete their NEET UG counselling 2026 round 1 choice filling and locking process seamlessly by following these instructions:
Visit the official portal at mcc.nic.in.
Click on the UG Counselling section on the homepage.
Log in to the candidate portal using your NEET UG Roll Number and password.
Check the officially published Round 1 seat matrix to review category-wise seat availability across medical and dental colleges.
Open the choice filling form and select your preferred colleges and courses in order of priority.
Re-check and modify the preference list if needed.
Click on the choice locking link between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM to confirm your choices.
Download and print the locked choices slip for future admission records.
Crucial Factors Governing Round 1 Seat Allotment Result
After the choice locking window closes at 6:00 PM, MCC begins the seat allotment processing. The automated allotment system evaluates candidate applications based on specific key metrics:
Submitted Choices: Preference order of courses and institutes logged in the system.
Seat Availability: Current vacancy position detailed in the Round 1 seat matrix.
Candidate Merit: All India Rank (AIR) and raw score obtained in NEET UG 2026.
Reservation Category: Rules governing General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PwD seat allocations.
Next Steps: Allotment Result and College Reporting
MCC will publish the NEET UG round 1 seat allotment result on August 19, 2026. Students who secure a seat in this round must download their provisional allotment letter from mcc.nic.in.
Selected candidates must complete physical reporting and document verification at their assigned medical or dental colleges within the designated timeline. Applicants must carry all original academic credentials, identity proofs, category certificates, and photocopies to finalize their MBBS/BDS admission.
