The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) released the NEET 2026 Counselling Round 1 revised schedule on August 13, 2026. MCC revised the schedule for Round 1 of NEET 2026 Counselling for MBBS, BDS and B. Sc Nursing courses under 15% AIQ and 100% Deemed/Central Universities, AFMC, AIIMS and JIPMER seats.
Registration and payment are open till 15 August 2026, choice filling will continue till 17 August 2026, and the NEET 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result will be announced on 18 August 2026. This blog covers the complete revised schedule, major changes, result date of the NEET 2026 Counselling.
MCC NEET 2026 Counselling Round 1 Revised Schedule
MCC has officially revised the Round 1 counselling schedule through Notice No. 08 dated August 13, 2026. The revised schedule applies to the online counselling/allotment process for NEET UG 2026 MBBS, BDS, and B. Sc Nursing seats covered under MCC counselling.
NEET 2026 Round 1 Revised Schedule:
| Counselling Event | Revised Date |
|---|---|
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by Participating Institutes | August 4, 2026 |
| Registration & Payment | August 5 to August 15, 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | August 15, 2026, up to 2:00 PM |
| Last Date for Payment | August 15, 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Choice Filling & Locking | August 6 to August 17, 2026 |
| Last Date for Choice Filling | August 17, 2026, up to 6:00 PM |
| Choice Locking | August 17, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | August 18, 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | August 19, 2026 |
| Reporting/Joining at Allotted Institute | August 20 to August 25, 2026 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates’ Data by Institutes | August 26, 2026 |
Check revised schedule notification: NEET 2026 Counselling Round 1 Revised Schedule PDF
Note: The official PDF schedule table lists 18 August 2026 for processing of seat allotment and 19 August 2026 for the result, followed by reporting from August 20 to 25. Therefore, candidates should not confuse the processing date with the result declaration date.
How to Download the Official NEET 2026 Counselling Round 1 Revised Schedule Notification?
Candidates can download or access the official MCC notification by following the easy steps mentioned below:
- Visit the official Medical Counselling Committee website at mcc.nic.in.
- Go to the UG Medical Counselling section.
- Check the “Current Events” section
- Look for the notice titled “Revised Schedule for Round 1 Dated13.08.2026 and open it through a click.
- The notification will open in PDF format.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference.
Major Changes in NEET 2026 Counselling Round 1 Schedule
The August 13 notification extends several Round 1 activities and moves the seat allotment, result, and reporting stages to later dates. The major changes can be understood below:
| Activity | Primary Schedule | Revised Schedule | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration & Payment | 5 August 2026- 12 August 2026 | 5 August 2026- 15 August 2026 | Extended |
| Choice Filling | 6 August 2026- 13 August 2026 | 6 August 2026- 17 August 2026 | Extended |
| Choice Locking | 12 August- 13 August 2026 | August 17, 2026, 10 AM–6 PM | Revised |
| Seat Allotment Processing | August 14–15, 2026 | 18 August 2026 | Rescheduled |
| Seat Allotment Result | 13 August 2026 | 19 August 2026 | Rescheduled |
| Reporting/Joining | 18 August 2026- 22 August 2026 | 20 August- 25 August 2026 | Rescheduled |
| Verification of Joined Candidates | 23 August 2026 | 26 August 2026 | Rescheduled |
Why the MCC Revised NEET 2026 Counselling Round 1 Schedule?
MCC has revised the NEET UG 2026 Round 1 counselling schedule to provide an updated timeline for the ongoing online allotment process. The notice informs candidates that the Round 1 schedule has been revised and directs them to follow the updated dates for registration and choice filling.
The revision extends the registration/payment and choice-filling windows and consequently shifts the allotment, result, reporting, and institute-verification activities. Candidates must consider the revised notification as the latest official schedule and regularly check the MCC website for any further changes or instructions.
NEET 2026 Counselling Round 1 Result Declaration Date
The NEET 2026 Counselling Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled to be declared on 19 August 2026. The seat allotment process will be conducted on August 18, after which the result is scheduled for August 19. The result will indicate the seat allotted to eligible candidates based on their NEET UG 2026 rank, choices filled, seat availability, and applicable counselling rules.
Candidates who receive a seat should download their allotment details and follow MCC’s reporting instructions. Reporting and joining at the allotted institute is scheduled from August 20 to August 25, 2026. Candidates must verify the allotted course, college, and category before proceeding with admission formalities.
How Will the Revised Schedule Impact NEET Counselling 2026 Upcoming Rounds?
The revised Round 1 timeline pushes the completion of the first counselling round to August 26, when institutes are scheduled to verify joined-candidate data. This may affect the transition to subsequent counselling activities, particularly because vacant seats after Round 1 are generally relevant for later rounds.
- Round 1 will conclude later: Candidate reporting will continue until August 25.
- Seat vacancy data: The outcome of Round 1 will determine seats that may become available in subsequent rounds.
- Choice planning: Candidates who do not receive their preferred seat should monitor the next MCC schedule and available vacancies.
- Upgradation: Candidates allotted seats should carefully follow MCC instructions regarding participation in subsequent rounds.
- Upcoming round dates: The August 13 notice specifically revises Round 1; candidates should wait for MCC’s official notification for any corresponding changes to later rounds.
- Regular monitoring is important: MCC has advised candidates to remain in touch with its website for further updates.
Conclusion
The NEET 2026 Round 1 Revised Schedule gives candidates additional time for registration, payment, and choice filling. As per the latest MCC notification, registration/payment continues until August 15, choice filling and locking conclude on August 17, seat allotment processing takes place on August 18, and the Round 1 result is scheduled for August 19, 2026.
Candidates must report to their respective institutes between August 20 and 25. Since counselling dates may be revised, aspirants should rely only on official MCC notifications and regularly check the MCC website.
FAQs
MCC released the revised Round 1 NEET UG 2026 counselling schedule through Notice No. 08 dated 13 August 2026.
The last date for registration is August 15, 2026, up to 2:00 PM, while the payment facility remains available until 5:00 PM as per server time.
NEET UG 2026 Round 1 choice filling will remain available until 6:00 PM on 17 August 2026.
Choice locking will be available on 17 August 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The NEET UG 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled for August 19, 2026. Seat allotment processing will take place on August 18.
Candidates allotted seats in Round 1 can report and join their allotted institutes from 20 August to 25 August 2026.
