The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has officially commenced the NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 online registration today, August 5, 2026. Candidates who have qualified the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) can now log into the official portal—mcc.nic.in—to participate in the centralized seat allocation process for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, 100% seats in Deemed/Central Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, ESIC, and BSc Nursing institutes across India.
With thousands of medical aspirants competing for premier medical and dental seats, understanding the precise timelines, fee structures, registration steps, and choice locking rules is vital to securing an allotment.
Round 1 NEET UG Counselling 2026: Key Dates & Schedule Overview
The MCC released the complete schedule for All India Quota admissions, establishing tight deadlines for registration, choice submission, processing, and institute reporting.
Schedule Breakdown at a Glance
| Event / Stage | Start Date | End Date / Deadline | Key Notes |
| Round 1 Registration Window | August 5, 2026 | August 12, 2026 (up to 3:00 PM) | Server time applies. |
| Fee Payment Window | August 5, 2026 | August 12, 2026 (up to 6:00 PM) | Online mode only. |
| Choice Filling Window | August 6, 2026 | August 13, 2026 (up to 11:00 AM) | Option to select unlimited preferences. |
| Choice Locking Facility | August 12, 2026 (4:00 PM) | August 13, 2026 (11:00 AM) | Auto-locking triggers if missed. |
| Seat Allotment Processing | August 13, 2026 | August 16, 2026 | Internal verification by MCC. |
| Round 1 Result Declaration | August 17, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Published on mcc.nic.in. |
| Physical Reporting at Colleges | August 18, 2026 | August 22, 2026 | Original document verification. |
| Institute Data Verification | August 23, 2026 | August 23, 2026 | Data shared back with MCC. |
Step-by-Step Walkthrough: How to Register on the MCC Portal
Completing your registration accurately on the MCC portal is the foundation of the counselling process. Follow these steps to register without errors:
Step 1: Account Creation & Profile Setup
- Visit the official website at mcc.nic.in.
- Click on the UG Medical Counselling section on the homepage.
- Click on ‘New Registration 2026’.
- Enter your NEET UG Roll Number, Application Number, Mother’s Name, Date of Birth, and Security Pin.
- Create a strong, unique password and submit your contact details (mobile number and email address).
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Step 2: Payment of Non-Refundable Fee and Security Deposit
Candidates must pay two types of fees online using Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking:
- For 15% AIQ / Central Universities:
- Non-refundable registration fee: ₹1,000 for General/EWS candidates; ₹500 for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates.
- Refundable security deposit: ₹10,000 for Unreserved categories; ₹5,000 for reserved categories.
- For Deemed Universities:
- Non-refundable registration fee: ₹5,000 for all categories.
- Refundable security deposit: ₹2,00,000 for all candidates.
Master Choice Filling and Choice Locking Rules
Choice filling allows candidates to select and prioritize their preferred medical colleges and courses.
Important Choice Filling Window Details
The choice-filling module opens on August 6, 2026, and remains accessible until August 13, 2026, 11:00 AM. Candidates are advised to arrange colleges in strict order of true preference. There is no restriction on the number of choices a candidate can add.
How the Choice Locking Mechanism Works
Choice locking will be active from 4:00 PM on August 12 until 11:00 AM on August 13. If a candidate submits choices but forgets to manually lock them before the deadline, the system automatically locks the saved preferences at 11:00 AM on August 13.
Seat Allotment Process and Result Declaration
The MCC conducts seat processing between August 13 and August 16, 2026. Allotment decisions depend on multiple factors:
- Candidate’s All India Rank (AIR) in NEET UG 2026.
- Category and reservation quota eligibility.
- Seat availability across institutions.
- Locked preferences submitted during choice filling.
The Round 1 Seat Allotment Result will be officially published on August 17, 2026, in downloadable PDF format on mcc.nic.in.
College Reporting Guidelines & Document Verification
Candidates allotted seats in Round 1 must download their official provisional allotment letter from the MCC portal and report physically to the designated college between August 18 and August 22, 2026.
List of Mandatory Documents Required for Verification
When reporting to the allotted college, bring original copies alongside two self-attested sets of the following:
- MCC Provisional Seat Allotment Letter
- NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Official Scorecard
- Class 10 (Secondary) Marksheet & Passing Certificate (for Date of Birth proof)
- Class 12 (Higher Secondary) Marksheet & Certificate
- Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, Passport, PAN Card, or Driving License)
- Eight recent passport-sized photographs (matching NEET application)
- Caste / Category / EWS Certificate (if applicable, in prescribed format)
- PwBD / Disability Certificate issued by designated medical boards (if applicable)
Official Step-by-Step Tutorial Videos Released by Health Ministry
To minimize student errors during online submission, the Union Health Ministry and MCC have launched step-by-step video tutorials. These tutorials demonstrate:
- How to fill out personal details correctly during profile creation.
- Navigating the seat matrix and filtering medical colleges by state or type.
- Adding, reordering, and swapping choices seamlessly.
- Understanding free exit rules and upgrade options for subsequent rounds.
Candidates are strongly advised to watch these official instructional videos on the MCC portal prior to locking their final options.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When does MCC NEET UG 2026 Round 1 registration start and end?
Online registration for MCC NEET UG Counselling Round 1 opens on August 5, 2026, and closes on August 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Payment facilities remain open until 6:00 PM on August 12.
2. Can I edit my locked choices after August 13?
No, once choices are locked—either manually by the candidate or automatically by the MCC system at 11:00 AM on August 13—they cannot be modified or unlocked under any circumstances.
3. Is the registration fee paid on the MCC portal refundable?
The registration fee (₹1,000 for General or ₹500 for Reserved) is non-refundable. However, the security deposit (₹10,000 or ₹5,000 for AIQ; ₹2,00,000 for Deemed) is refundable if seats are joined or exited according to MCC rules.
4. What happens if I do not get a seat in Round 1?
If no seat is allotted in Round 1, candidates do not lose their security deposit. They are automatically eligible to participate in Round 2 choice filling without paying registration fees again.
5. When will the Round 1 seat allotment result be declared?
The MCC will publish the official NEET UG Round 1 seat allotment result on August 17, 2026, on its official portal mcc.nic.in.
Conclusion
The commencement of MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 marks the crucial final leg of the medical admissions journey for lakhs of students. With registration running from August 5 to August 12 and choice filling starting on August 6, candidates should avoid last-minute rushes and verify all uploaded documentation carefully. Utilizing the tutorial videos published by the MCC ensures an error-free registration process. Stay tuned to mcc.nic.in for real-time announcements, college seat matrices, and live allotment updates.
