| Updated On - Aug 20, 2026
The Medical Counselling Committee has issued a revised Round 1 schedule for NEET UG 2026 counselling. Choice filling was extended to August 18 with allotment and reporting dates updated. Check the new schedule at mcc.nic.in.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has issued a revised Round 1 schedule. This applies to NEET UG 2026 counselling on the official portal mcc.nic.in. The updated notice was released on August 19, 2026. It follows the earlier extension of choice filling to August 18, 2026.
The revision adjusts the timeline for seat allotment and reporting. Candidates who registered for Round 1 must follow the new dates. Any deviation may lead to loss of the allotted seat.
Revised NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling Schedule
The notice confirms the extended choice filling window. It also shifts the later stages of Round 1. Refer to the table below for the updated timeline.
| Schedule for Admission | All India Quota / Deemed & Central Universities | Verification of Joined Candidates' Data by MCC | State Counselling | Verification of Joined Candidates' Data by State DMEs / State Counselling Authorities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Round of Counselling | August 4 to August 21, 2026 | September 1, 2026 | August 13 to August 27, 2026 | September 6, 2026 |
| Last Date of Joining Round 1 | August 31, 2026 | — | September 5, 2026 | — |
Seats and Courses Covered Under MCC Round 1
The revised schedule governs all seats handled directly by MCC. This includes the 15 percent All India Quota (AIQ) seats. These AIQ seats are in state government medical and dental colleges.
It also covers 100 percent seats of central and deemed universities. AFMC, AIIMS institutes, JIPMER, and ESIC colleges are also included. The counselling covers MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing admissions. State quota seats are handled by respective state counselling authorities.
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What the Round 1 Allotment Means for Candidates?
Round 1 gives candidates their first shot at a preferred college. Allotted candidates must report physically to the assigned institute. Reporting needs original documents and payment of the college fee.
Non-reporting leads to cancellation of the seat. It also results in forfeiture of the security deposit. Candidates who reject the seat may try Round 2 fresh.
How to Check the Revised Round 1 Schedule?
Candidates can access the revised notice on the official MCC portal. Follow the steps listed below to view the updated schedule.
- Visit the official MCC portal at mcc.nic.in.
- Click on the UG Medical Counselling section on the homepage.
- Open the Current Events or Notices tab from the menu.
- Click on the revised Round 1 schedule notice dated August 19, 2026.
- Download the PDF and save a copy for reference.
This is the second revision to Round 1 within a week. Candidates who missed earlier deadlines get a fresh chance to lock choices. Delayed reporting can still cancel the allotted seat. Timelines must be tracked daily on the MCC portal.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Log in to mcc.nic.in and confirm your choice list is locked.
- Note the revised allotment and reporting dates from the official notice.
- Keep all original documents ready for verification at the allotted institute.
- Arrange the security deposit and first-year college fee in advance.
- Track the MCC website daily for the Round 1 allotment result.
Watch mcc.nic.in for the Round 1 seat allotment result and revised reporting window. Round 2 registration dates are expected to follow soon after.
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