🔥 Trending MCC NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Latest Updates and Deadlines

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has made several updates regarding the NEET UG 2026 counselling process, particularly for Round 1 admissions to MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing courses.

Key Updates for NEET UG 2026 Counselling

The MCC has revised the schedule for Round 1 of the Undergraduate (UG) Counselling 2026. Candidates are advised to follow this updated timeline for registration and choice filling ⁵.

Round 1 Schedule and Deadlines

• Registration and Choice Filling: The registration and choice filling for Round 1 have commenced ²⁸.
• Choice Filling Deadline Extension: The deadline for Round 1 choice filling was extended until 11:59 PM on August 18, 2026 ⁶.
• Choice Locking: While choice filling has an extended deadline, the exact time for choice locking was to be announced soon by the MCC ⁷. Candidates could submit and lock their preferences until the extended deadline ⁶.
• Seat Allotment Result: The NEET UG Counselling Round 1 seat allotment result for 2026 is scheduled to be announced on August 19, 2026 ³.

Important Information for Candidates

• Official Website: All updates and the counselling process are managed through the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in ².
• All India Quota (AIQ): The counselling process for All India Quota (AIQ) seats is expected to be completed by August 7, 2026 ⁴. The choice-filling window is a crucial stage for admissions under AIQ ⁸.
• Mother's Name "NULL": Candidates who entered "NULL" for their mother's name during NTA registration can proceed with counselling registration by using their father's name instead ¹.
• Appellate Medical Assessment Board: Candidates who report by 10:00 AM on August 17, 2026, will be assessed by the Appellate Medical Assessment Board ¹.

These updates are critical for candidates seeking admission to medical and dental colleges across India through the NEET UG 2026 counselling process ³.