The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has opened the Round 1 choice-filling window for NEET UG Counselling 2026, giving eligible candidates an important opportunity to submit their preferred colleges and courses for undergraduate medical admissions.
The counselling process covers admissions through the MCC system for courses including MBBS, BDS and BSc Nursing, with candidates required to complete their choices carefully before the deadline.
Choice Filling Window Now Open
Candidates who have completed the required registration process can log in to the official MCC counselling portal and enter their preferred colleges and courses.
The Round 1 choice-filling window is scheduled to remain open until August 13, 2026. Candidates should not wait until the final hours because technical issues or heavy website traffic could make submission difficult.
Seat Matrix Released
MCC has also made the Round 1 seat matrix for NEET UG MBBS, BDS and BSc Nursing available through its official portal.
The seat matrix allows candidates to review participating institutions and available seats before finalising their preferences.
Candidates should check the latest seat availability before preparing their preference list because seats and course options can vary by institution and category.
Who Can Participate?
The MCC counselling process is primarily relevant to candidates eligible for seats handled through the central counselling system, including applicable All India Quota (AIQ) seats and seats in participating institutions.
Candidates should carefully read the current counselling scheme and eligibility requirements before submitting their choices.
Why Choice Filling Is Important
Choice filling is one of the most important stages of the counselling process.
During this stage, candidates rank colleges and courses according to their preferences. Seat allotment is subsequently determined by factors including NEET merit/rank, category, seat availability and the candidate’s submitted preferences.
A candidate’s preference order can therefore have a major impact on the college and course offered during allotment.
Candidates Advised to Prepare Preferences Carefully
Students should avoid selecting colleges randomly.
Before locking their choices, candidates should consider:
- NEET 2026 rank
- Category and applicable reservation
- Previous-year admission trends
- College preference
- Course preference
- Available seats
- Tuition and other applicable fees
- Location
- Hostel facilities
- Future academic opportunities
Candidates should also ensure that their preferred colleges are arranged in the exact order in which they would actually accept them.
Reset Registration Facility
MCC has also provided a reset-registration facility for candidates who entered incorrect information or options during the initial registration process.
The facility is intended to help eligible candidates correct mistakes before proceeding further with the counselling process.
Candidates who use the reset facility should carefully review their information before completing the process again.
PwBD Rules Also Updated
The 2026 counselling process includes updated provisions concerning candidates under the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) category.
MCC has published information related to PwBD candidates and medical assessment arrangements through its official counselling resources.
Eligible candidates should check the latest official instructions rather than relying on older counselling information.
What Happens After Choice Filling?
Once the choice-filling and locking process is completed, MCC will proceed with the subsequent stages of Round 1 counselling, including processing candidate preferences and conducting seat allotment.
Candidates who receive a seat will then need to follow the instructions regarding reporting, document verification and admission.
The exact requirements should be checked in the official MCC counselling notification and allotment instructions.
Important Dates
| Counselling Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 MCC registration began | August 5, 2026 |
| Round 1 choice filling | Open |
| Round 1 choice-filling deadline | August 13, 2026 |
| Further allotment process | As per MCC schedule |
The official MCC website should be treated as the final authority if there is any change in the schedule.
Students Should Not Miss the Deadline
With thousands of NEET candidates competing for medical seats, completing the preference list correctly and within the deadline is crucial.
Candidates should also save a copy or screenshot of their submitted and locked choices for their records.
The counselling process is highly competitive, and a carefully prepared preference list can help candidates make the most of the available options.
What Candidates Should Do Today
Candidates participating in Round 1 should:
- Log in to the official MCC counselling portal.
- Check their registration details.
- Review the latest seat matrix.
- Shortlist preferred colleges and courses.
- Arrange choices according to priority.
- Review the entire preference list carefully.
- Lock the choices within the prescribed timeline.
- Save confirmation details for future reference.
The MCC’s official UG Medical Counselling portal provides the latest notices, seat matrix and counselling updates. MCC UG Medical Counselling
Outlook
The opening of Round 1 choice filling marks a crucial stage in the NEET UG 2026 admission process.
With the deadline approaching on August 13, candidates should complete their preferences carefully and keep checking MCC notifications for any updates to the schedule or counselling rules.
Source: Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and latest NEET UG counselling reports published August 10, 2026.
Original Report: MCC has opened Round 1 choice filling for NEET UG Counselling 2026, with candidates able to submit college and course preferences until August 13.
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