2 min readNew DelhiAug 13, 2026 05:16 PM ISTNew dates for NEET UG 2026 Counselling Round 1 choice locking window to be announced soon (Photo: AI Generated)The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has revised the schedule for Round 1 of NEET UG Counselling 2026, extending the timeline for registration and choice filling. The Round 1 seat allotment result will be announced on August 19.According to the revised schedule issued by MCC, candidates can register for Round 1 and make the fee payment until August 15. Registration will remain open until 2 pm on August 15, while the payment facility will be available until 5 pm on the same day.The choice-filling window, which opened on August 6, will remain open until 6 pm on August 17.Candidates will be able to lock their choices on August 17 between 10 am and 6 pm. MCC will process the seat allotment on August 18, following which the Round 1 result will be declared on August 19.Candidates allotted seats in Round 1 will have to report to their respective colleges between August 20 and August 25. Verification of candidates who join their allotted institutes will be conducted on August 26.Counselling activityRevised date/timeRegistrationAugust 15, 2026, till 2 pmFee paymentAugust 15, 2026, till 5 pmChoice fillingAugust 17, 2026, till 6 pmChoice lockingAugust 17, 2026, 10 am to 6 pmSeat allotment processingAugust 18, 2026Round 1 seat allotment resultAugust 19, 2026Reporting/joiningAugust 20 to 25, 2026Verification of joined candidatesAugust 26, 2026MCC conducts counselling for admission to undergraduate medical courses, including MBBS and BDS, under the All India Quota and other participating categories.Candidates are advised to complete their registration, fee payment and choice-filling activities within the revised deadlines. The MCC notice also advises candidates to regularly check the official counselling website for further updates.© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementLive BlogIndia News Live Updates,13 August 2026: FIR against 300 people over Jharkhand Assembly march9 minutes agoWorld News Today Live Updates: Iran says Strait of Hormuz ‘under its control’, dismisses Trump’s claims43 minutes agoParliament Monsoon Session Live: 12 Bills passed, only one discussed in Lok Sabha2 hours agoSolar Eclipse 2026: Total eclipse plunges Spain, Iceland into darkness, millions gather across Europe6 hours agoWorld News Live: Trump says US has ‘total control’ over Hormuz, calls Iran ‘bully of Middle East’6 hours agoAdvertisement