The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has issued Notice No. 08, revising the Round 1 schedule for NEET UG 2026 counselling for 15% AIQ, deemed/central university, AFMC, AIIMS and JIPMER seats.
Candidates are advised to follow the revised timeline for registration and choice filling and to regularly check the official MCC website, www.mcc.nic.in, for further updates.
Why the Revision? Key Changes Explained
The MCC’s decision to revise the schedule comes as a relief to many candidates who were struggling to complete the registration process within the earlier timeline. The counselling authority, which was initially scheduled to begin choice locking on August 12, has now pushed back key deadlines to ensure all eligible candidates get a fair opportunity.
What’s Changed?
| Activity | Original Schedule | Revised Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Registration & Fee Payment | August 5 – August 12 | August 5 – August 15 |
| Choice Filling | August 6 – August 12 | August 6 – August 17 |
| Choice Locking | August 12 | August 17 (10 AM – 6 PM) |
| Seat Allotment Processing | August 13 | August 18 |
| Round 1 Result | August 14 | August 19 |
| Reporting/Joining | August 15 – 20 | August 20 – 25 |
💡 Key Takeaway: Registration has been extended by 3 days, choice filling by 5 days, and choice locking has been moved to a dedicated single-day window.
Revised Round 1 Counselling Schedule
Here’s the complete revised schedule at a glance:
| Event | Revised Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Registration & Fee Payment Window | August 5, 2026 – August 15, 2026 |
| Registration Deadline | August 15, 2026, till 2:00 PM (server time) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | August 15, 2026, till 5:00 PM (server time) |
| Choice Filling Window | August 6, 2026 – August 17, 2026 |
| Choice Filling Deadline | August 17, 2026, till 6:00 PM (server time) |
| Choice Locking Window | August 17, 2026 (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM) |
| Seat Allotment Processing | August 18, 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | August 19, 2026 |
| Reporting & Joining | August 20 – August 25, 2026 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates | August 26, 2026 |
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Disclaimer: The information provided above is compiled from official MCC notifications and reliable news sources as of August 14, 2026. All dates and timings are subject to change as per MCC directives. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official MCC website – mcc.nic.in – for the most accurate and updated information.