The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has opened the choice filling option for NEET UG 2026 counselling Round 1. Candidates can now select their preferred medical colleges and courses. The deadline to submit these choices is August 12, 2026 .
Choice Filling Begins
The choice filling process started on August 7, 2026 , at 4 PM. This is earlier than the initially announced date of August 8. The change follows a notice from the National Medical Commission (NMC) regarding candidates with benchmark disabilities (PwBD). Registered candidates for MCC NEET UG 2026 counselling can participate.
Corrections and Modifications
Candidates who registered for Round 1 have until August 12, 2026, at 11 AM to correct errors. This includes rectifying registration details or changing selected options. They must use the 'unlock' or 'reset registration' option on the MCC portal.
How to Fill Choices
Follow these steps to complete the choice filling process:
- Visit the official MCC website: mcc.nic.in .
- Register for NEET counselling 2026.
- Pay the counselling fee online.
- Select colleges and courses based on your NEET rank. Arrange them in order of preference.
- Lock your final choices before the deadline.
Key Dates
| Activity | Date |
| Choice Filling Starts | August 7, 2026 (4 PM) |
| Choice Filling Ends | August 12, 2026 (11 AM) |
Information regarding counselling schedules for other states like Jharkhand, UP, and Bihar has also been released separately.
