If you cleared NEET UG 2026 and are aiming for a government or private medical or dental seat, the clock has started ticking. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) — the central body that allots seats for the 15% All India Quota (AIQ), central universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, AFMC, ESI institutes, B.Sc Nursing and deemed universities — opened Round 1 registration on August 5, 2026, on mcc.nic.in. Aspirants now need to register, fill choices, lock them, and track allotment strictly within the dates MCC has published. Missing any of these windows can mean losing a shot at that round entirely, so knowing the sequence matters as much as knowing your rank.
Register on mcc.nic.in and lock your college-course choices before the Round 1 deadlines — late registration or unlocked choices can cost you a seat in this round.
What this counselling round covers
This registration cycle is for seats under the 15% All India Quota, four central universities (Delhi University, Aligarh Muslim University, Banaras Hindu University and Jamia Millia Islamia), the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), ESI institutes, all AIIMS campuses, JIPMER, B.Sc Nursing programmes, and deemed/private universities that participate through MCC.
State quota seats (85% of government college seats in most states) are handled separately by respective state counselling authorities, not MCC — so if you're only targeting a state medical college, you'll need to also track your state's counselling calendar alongside this one.
How to register
The process starts on the MCC website under the 'Candidate Activity' section, using your NEET UG roll number and details from your admit card and scorecard.
Once registered, you log in, move to the choice-filling section, and list colleges and courses in your order of preference. After the choice-filling window closes, there's a separate choice-locking step — candidates who don't lock their choices risk having the system auto-lock or drop their preferences, so this step should not be left for the last minute.
- Visit mcc.nic.in and click 'New Registration For UG Counselling 2026'
- Register using NEET roll number, admit card and scorecard details
- Log in and open 'Choice Filling'
- Arrange preferred colleges and courses in priority order
- Lock choices once the locking window opens
- Wait for the Round 1 seat allotment result
Documents to keep ready
Before you sit down to register or report to an allotted college, gather these documents — scanned copies for the portal and originals plus photocopies for physical reporting.
- NEET UG 2026 scorecard
- NEET UG 2026 admit card
- MCC seat allotment letter (once allotted)
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets
- A valid photo ID proof
- Category certificate, if claiming reservation
- Transfer certificate
- Recent passport-size photographs
Registration and security fees
Fees differ sharply depending on whether you're seeking a seat under AIQ/central institutions or a deemed university seat. The security deposit for deemed universities is refundable but is far higher than for AIQ seats, so budget for it before the process begins — you cannot register without arranging this amount.
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration fee — UR/EWS | ₹1,000 |
| Registration fee — SC/ST/OBC/PwD | ₹500 |
| Registration fee — Deemed universities (all categories) | ₹5,000 |
| Security fee — UR/EWS | ₹10,000 (refundable) |
| Security fee — SC/ST/OBC/PwD | ₹5,000 (refundable) |
| Security fee — Deemed universities | ₹2,00,000 (refundable) |
Round 1 timeline at a glance
Every stage of Round 1 has a hard deadline. Reporting to the allotted college between August 18 and 22 is not optional — candidates who don't report in time can lose the seat, and institutes verify this joining data right after.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration opens | August 5 |
| Choice filling | August 6 to August 13 (11 am) |
| Choice locking | August 12 (4 pm) to August 13 (11 am) |
| Registration/fee payment closes | August 12 (3 pm registration, 6 pm fee payment) |
| Seat allotment processing | August 13 to August 16 |
| Round 1 result declared | August 17 |
| Reporting to allotted college | August 18 to August 22 |
| Institutes verify joined candidates | August 23 |
What aspirants should do now
Use the tools MCC provides on its portal to make informed choices rather than filling colleges randomly. The 'Composite Allotment List' shows probable Round 1 allotment trends, and the Downloads section carries previous years' opening and closing ranks by course and category — useful for gauging realistic options at your NEET rank.
Fill a long, well-ordered choice list rather than a short one. Every choice you add costs nothing extra and only widens your chances; leaving out a 'safe' college purely on assumption can mean an empty Round 1 result even when a seat at your rank was available.
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Who should register on the MCC portal for Round 1?
Anyone seeking a seat under the 15% All India Quota, the four listed central universities (DU, AMU, BHU, Jamia Millia Islamia), AFMC, ESI, AIIMS, JIPMER, B.Sc Nursing, or deemed universities. State quota aspirants register separately with their state counselling authority.
What is the last date to register and fill choices for Round 1?
Registration and fee payment close by 6 pm on August 12. Choice filling continues until 11 am on August 13, and choices must be locked between 4 pm on August 12 and 11 am on August 13.
How much is the security deposit for deemed university seats?
₹2,00,000, which is refundable, compared to ₹10,000 for UR/EWS and ₹5,000 for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates applying for AIQ and other listed institutions.
When will Round 1 results be declared and when do I report to college?
The Round 1 result is expected on August 17. Candidates allotted a seat must report to the college between August 18 and August 22, after which institutes verify joining records on August 23.
What happens if I don't lock my choices in time?
If the choice-locking window closes without action, your last saved order of preferences may be treated as final, or you may risk not being considered properly for allotment. It's safer to actively lock your choices well before the deadline.
Can I still apply if I only want a state quota seat?
No need to register on MCC for state quota alone — that process is run by your state's counselling authority separately. This MCC round only applies to the seat categories listed above.
Round 1 is the round with the widest seat pool of the year, so a thoughtful, long choice list matters more than trying to guess the 'perfect' single college. Keep your documents scanned and ready, track the choice-locking deadline closely, and revisit MCC's official downloads for last year's cut-off ranks before you finalise your preference order.
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