The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has activated the online choice-filling facility for NEET UG 2026 Round 1 counselling today, August 8, 2026, starting at 12:00 PM. Registered candidates seeking admission into MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing seats under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ), AIIMS, JIPMER, Deemed Universities, and Central Universities can now submit and rank their college preferences online at mcc.nic.in.
MCC NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Choice Filling Schedule
Following the recent schedule alignment in accordance with National Medical Commission (NMC) PwBD guidelines, candidates must note the important deadlines below:
- Conducting Authority: Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
- Official Website: mcc.nic.in
- Choice Filling Portal Opening: August 8, 2026 (at 12:00 PM)
- Choice Filling Closing Time: August 13, 2026 (up to 11:00 AM)
- Choice Locking Window: August 12 (4:00 PM) to August 13, 2026 (11:00 AM)
- Registration & Fee Payment Deadline: August 12, 2026 (up to 3:00 PM / 6:00 PM)
- Round 1 Seat Allotment Result: August 17, 2026
- Reporting to Allotted College: August 18 to August 22, 2026
Key Considerations Before Filling College Preferences
Aspirants are advised to follow a strategic approach while adding colleges to their preference list:
- Analyze College Seat Matrix: Review the college-wise and category-wise seat distribution PDF released by MCC before selecting choices.
- No Upper Limit on Choices: Candidates can add an unlimited number of medical and dental colleges to their list. It is recommended to fill a maximum number of choices to increase allotment probability.
- Order of Priority: Place top-tier institutes (e.g., AIIMS New Delhi, JIPMER, MAMC) at the top of your list, followed by preferred state-level government medical colleges.
- Check Bond & Fee Structure: Verify state rural service bond requirements and tuition fees for private/deemed universities prior to locking choices.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Fill and Lock Choices Online
Follow these steps on the MCC candidate portal to complete your choice submission:
- Navigate to the official portal at mcc.nic.in and log in using your NEET UG Roll Number and Password.
- Click on the "Choice Filling" link under the Round 1 candidate activity dashboard.
- Filter colleges by Course (MBBS/BDS/BSc Nursing), State, and Institution Type.
- Click on the 'Add' button next to desired colleges to move them into your choice list. Use the 'Up' and 'Down' arrows to rearrange your preferences.
- Click "Save & Continue" periodically to avoid session expiration.
- Complete Choice Locking between August 12 (4:00 PM) and August 13 (11:00 AM). Choices left unlocked will be automatically locked by the system at 11:00 AM on August 13.