⚡ Direct Answer / Urgent Alert: NEET UG 2026 Choice Filling Deferred
When will NEET UG 2026 Round 1 choice filling start?
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has deferred the choice filling commencement for NEET UG 2026 Round 1. Originally scheduled to start on August 6, choice filling will now officially open at 12:00 PM (Noon) on August 8, 2026 on mcc.nic.in. The final deadline to fill and lock choices remains unchanged as August 13, 2026.
- Original Choice Filling Start Date: August 6, 2026
- Revised Choice Filling Start Date: August 8, 2026 (From 12 Noon)
- Choice Filling Closing Deadline: August 13, 2026 (Unchanged)
- Reason for Rescheduling: Alignment with National Medical Commission (NMC) notification dated August 5 regarding PwBD candidates.
Medical aspirants registering for All India Quota (AIQ) MBBS and BDS seats on the official MCC portal (mcc.nic.in) must take note of the revised timeline issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
🗓️ MCC NEET UG 2026 Choice Filling Revised Timetable
| Counselling Activity | Original Date | Revised Date & Time | Action Portal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 Choice Filling Start | August 6, 2026 | August 8, 2026 (12:00 PM) | mcc.nic.in Candidate Login |
| Round 1 Choice Locking Window | August 13, 2026 | August 13, 2026 (Till 11:55 PM) | mcc.nic.in Choice Locking Portal |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Processing | August 14 – 15, 2026 | August 14 – 15, 2026 | MCC Internal Processing |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | August 16, 2026 | August 16, 2026 | MCC Result Portal PDF |
❓ Why Has MCC Postponed Choice Filling?
The postponement was necessitated following an official notice issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC) on August 5, 2026 regarding Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates.
The update ensures that disability assessment centers across India have updated medical certificates uploaded for all eligible PwBD applicants before the choice submission portal opens, preventing seat allotment discrepancies.
💡 Actionable Steps for Medical Aspirants Before August 8
- Complete Online Registration: Finish basic profile registration, fee payment, and security deposit on mcc.nic.in if not done already.
- Finalize Preference List: Prepare your college choice list in paper draft, ordering preferred government and private medical institutes from Priority #1 onwards.
- Verify Cutoffs & Fee Structures: Review 2025 opening and closing ranks along with annual college tuition fees.
- Log in at 12 PM on Aug 8: Login promptly when choice filling opens to save your choices early.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Has the last date for NEET UG Round 1 choice filling changed?
No. The last date for choice filling and choice locking remains August 13, 2026.
Q2: At what time will choice filling start on August 8?
Choice filling will begin at 12:00 PM (Noon) on August 8, 2026 on mcc.nic.in.
