The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is officially concluding the Choice Filling and Choice Locking process for NEET UG 2026 Round 1 All India Quota (15% AIQ) counselling today, August 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Candidates seeking MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc Nursing admissions across AIIMS, JIPMER, Deemed/Central Universities, and State Medical Colleges must finalize their college preferences on the official portal at mcc.nic.in.
MCC NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling Schedule & Key Dates
Following the closure of the choice submission window, MCC will begin processing seat allotments based on merit rank, category reservations, and candidate preference lists:
- Conducting Authority: Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) / DGHS
- Official Portal: mcc.nic.in
- Choice Locking Deadline: August 13, 2026 (11:00 AM)
- Seat Allotment Processing Window: August 13 to August 16, 2026
- Declaration of Round 1 Seat Allotment Result: August 17, 2026
- Physical College Reporting & Document Verification: August 18 to August 22, 2026
System Auto-Locking Rule & Choice Saving Guidelines
Candidates who fail to manually lock their choices before the 11:00 AM deadline should note MCC's official guidelines:
- System Auto-Locking: If choices are saved but not explicitly locked by the candidate, the MCC portal will automatically lock the saved choices at 11:00 AM on August 13, 2026.
- Unsaved Choices Rule: Any preferences that were added but not saved in the dashboard will be lost and excluded from seat allotment processing.
- Order of Preference Priority: The automated allotment algorithm evaluates options strictly from top to bottom (Preference 1 down to Preference N).
What Happens After Round 1 Seat Allotment Result Declaration?
Once MCC declares the Round 1 allotment list on August 17, 2026, candidates have three primary courses of action:
1. Free Exit Option (No Security Deposit Forfeiture)
If a candidate is allotted a seat in Round 1 but chooses not to join the institute, they can opt for "Free Exit" without forfeiting their registration security deposit. They remain fully eligible to participate in Round 2.
2. Seat Acceptance & Reporting for Physical Admission
Candidates satisfied with their Round 1 college allotment must report physically to the assigned medical institute between August 18 and August 22, 2026, with original marksheets, NEET UG rank card, caste/category certificates, and ID proof to complete admission formalities.
3. Willingness for Upgradation in Round 2
Candidates who join their allotted Round 1 college can submit willingness for "Upgradation" during institute reporting to compete for higher-preference seats in Round 2 counselling.
Step-by-Step Guide to Verify Saved Choices on MCC Portal
Follow these steps before 11:00 AM to verify your choice list:
- Visit the official portal at mcc.nic.in and select "UG Medical Counselling".
- Log in using your NEET UG Roll Number and Password.
- Click on "View Locked Choices" or "Choice Filling Dashboard".
- Verify that your preferred MBBS/BDS choices are arranged in your exact order of priority.
- Click on "Lock Choice", enter your password to confirm, and print out the locked preference summary page for your records.