The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has extended the deadline for NEET UG counselling Round 1 choice filling. Candidates now have until 11:59 PM on August 18, 2026 , to select their preferred medical courses and colleges. The option to lock these choices is currently active.
This extension provides students an additional day to finalize their selections for the first round of seat allotment. Previously, the choice filling window was scheduled to close on August 17, 2026. The choice locking process began on August 17, 2026, at 5:30 PM.
NEET UG Round 1 Counselling Timeline
The NEET UG 2026 Round 1 seat allotment process is currently in progress. The extended choice filling and locking period is crucial for candidates aiming to secure a seat in the first round.
| Activity | Date |
| Round 1 Choice Filling Deadline | August 18, 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result Release | August 19, 2026 |
| Reporting to Allotted Institutions | August 20 - August 25, 2026 |
Next Steps After Choice Locking
Once the choice filling and locking window closes, the MCC will process the selected preferences. The Round 1 seat allotment results are scheduled for release on August 19, 2026 .
Candidates who are allotted seats must confirm their admission. This confirmation involves reporting to the assigned institution with all original documents and photocopies. A fee payment receipt is also required. The reporting period is from August 20 to August 25, 2026 .
Students satisfied with their Round 1 allotment must complete the admission process within the specified dates. Those interested in participating in subsequent counselling rounds have options to continue their registration.
How to Fill and Lock NEET UG Choices
This is the final opportunity for candidates to enter their choices for the first round of NEET UG seat allotment. The process is conducted on the official MCC counselling website.
Steps to Follow:
- Visit the MCC counselling website (mcc.nic.in).
- Navigate to the UG counselling section .
- Complete new registration if required, or log in with existing credentials.
- Access the choice filling link .
- Enter preferred courses and colleges in the desired order.
- Review and revise the order of choices as needed.
- Proceed to the choice locking link to finalize selections.
- Confirm the choices for final processing and allotment.
Candidates must ensure all selections are accurate before locking. Document verification and the admission process follow seat allotment. The official website, mcc.nic.in, is the primary source for all information and updates.
