If you registered for NEET UG 2026 Round 1 counselling and later noticed an error in your form — a wrong category tag, a typo in personal details, or a misclicked option — the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has now given you a short window to fix it. The reset registration facility is live on the official portal, mcc.nic.in, and it closes at 11 AM on August 12, 2026, right before choice locking starts. This matters because MCC does not allow any edits once locking begins, and an uncorrected error discovered after seat allotment can put your admission at risk. For lakhs of candidates competing for the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in MBBS, BDS and BSc Nursing, this reset window is a small but critical checkpoint in a very tight schedule.
Candidates must review and correct any errors in their NEET UG 2026 Round 1 registration through the MCC reset link before 11 AM on August 12, 2026 — after that, no changes are possible before seat allotment.
What the reset facility actually does
MCC runs the counselling process for 15% of MBBS, BDS and BSc Nursing seats across the country — the All India Quota — while states handle the remaining seats through their own counselling bodies. Registration for AIQ Round 1 is a multi-step process, and small clerical slips during initial sign-up are common, especially given how quickly candidates rush to register once the window opens.
The reset link allows a candidate to unlock their already-submitted registration form and edit specific fields — commonly personal information, category status, or options that were selected incorrectly. This is not a fresh registration; it's a correction window for people who have already registered but need to fix something before the counselling process moves to the next stage.
Round 1 dates you cannot afford to miss
The entire Round 1 cycle is compressed into a couple of weeks, so every date on the calendar carries weight. Missing even one step — like the reset deadline or choice locking — can mean losing your place in that round entirely.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration | August 5 to 12, 2026 |
| Seat Matrix Release | August 6, 2026 |
| Reset Registration Link Deadline | 11 AM, August 12, 2026 |
| Choice Filling | August 8 to 13, 2026 |
| Choice Locking | August 12 to 13, 2026 |
| Seat Allotment Result | August 17, 2026 |
| Reporting and Joining | August 18 to 22, 2026 |
Registration fee by category
The registration fee for AIQ counselling remains category-based and must be paid online at the time of registration. This fee is separate from any seat acceptance or security deposit charges that come later in the process.
| Category | Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | Rs 1,000 |
| SC / ST / OBC / PwD | Rs 500 |
Seats on offer in Round 1
MCC has also published the Round 1 seat matrix, giving candidates a first real look at how many All India Quota seats are actually up for grabs this year across the three courses it counsels for.
| Course | Seats Available |
|---|---|
| MBBS | 27,292 |
| BDS | 4,068 |
| BSc Nursing | 368 |
| Total | 31,728 |
Steps to reset your registration on mcc.nic.in
The process is entirely online and takes only a few minutes if you know exactly what needs correcting. Do not wait until the last hour of August 12 — server load tends to spike close to any MCC deadline.
- Go to the official MCC portal at mcc.nic.in.
- Click on the NEET UG counselling registration login link.
- Log in using your NEET UG 2026 roll number and password.
- Choose the unlock or reset option on your dashboard.
- Edit the incorrect fields — personal details, category, or selected options.
- Save and resubmit the corrected registration form before the deadline.
Why a small correction matters more than it seems
A wrong category entry or an incorrect personal detail is not just a formality — it can affect your eligibility for a specific quota, your merit position, or even lead to seat cancellation after allotment if discovered later. Once choice locking begins on August 12, MCC does not permit any further edits to the registration form for that round.
Since the seat allotment result for Round 1 is due on August 17, followed immediately by a five-day reporting and joining window (August 18–22), there is very little buffer time to sort out documentation issues after the fact. Getting your registration details right now saves you from complications at the reporting stage, when colleges verify your original documents against what MCC has on record.
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Who needs to use the MCC reset registration link?
Only candidates who registered for NEET UG 2026 Round 1 counselling and find an error in their submitted details — such as wrong personal information, category, or a misclicked option — need to use this facility.
What is the last date to reset registration details?
The reset link closes at 11 AM on August 12, 2026, which is also around when choice locking begins.
Can I edit my choices after choice locking starts?
No. Once choice locking begins (August 12–13, 2026), no further edits to registration or choices are allowed for that round.
What is the registration fee for Round 1?
Rs 1,000 for UR and EWS candidates, and Rs 500 for SC, ST, OBC and PwD candidates.
How many seats are available in Round 1 of AIQ counselling this year?
A total of 31,728 seats are on offer: 27,292 MBBS, 4,068 BDS and 368 BSc Nursing seats, based on the seat matrix MCC released on August 6, 2026.
When will Round 1 seat allotment results be announced?
The Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled for August 17, 2026, with reporting and joining at allotted colleges running from August 18 to 22, 2026.
Does this reset facility affect state quota counselling too?
No, this reset link applies only to MCC's All India Quota (15%) counselling. State counselling authorities run separate registration and correction processes for state quota seats.
If you've already registered for NEET UG 2026 Round 1, log in to mcc.nic.in today and double-check every field on your form — category, personal details, and selected options — rather than waiting until the reset window is about to close. With choice locking, allotment, and reporting all following in quick succession over the next two weeks, this is the last comfortable moment to make sure your paperwork is accurate before it starts affecting your actual seat.
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