NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration Begins Today: Check Schedule

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) commenced the registration process for NEET UG 2026 Round 1 counselling today, August 5, 2026. Eligible candidates can now log in to the official portal to secure admissions for MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing seats nationwide.

The registration window will remain open until August 12, 2026, up to 3:00 PM IST.

Major Structural Policy Reforms Introduced

To improve candidate convenience and eliminate unnecessary travel, the MCC has introduced three landmark changes to the online allocation system this year.

• Mandatory Freeze or Float: Candidates allocated a seat must actively choose to 'Freeze' (accept and exit) or 'Float' (accept but seek a better option).

• Zero-Travel Upgrade Verification: Floating candidates no longer need to physically visit colleges between rounds. Document verification for upgrades is now handled entirely online via the MCC portal.

• Upgradation Cap: The option to upgrade seats will strictly conclude at the end of Round 3 to prevent semester delays.

Crucial Timelines for Round 1

• Registration & Fee Payment: August 5-August 12, 2026 (until 3:00 PM)

• Choice Filling & Locking: August 6 -August 13, 2026 (Locking starts August 12)

• Seat Allotment Processing: August 14 - August 16, 2026

• Seat Allotment Result Publication: August 17, 2026

• Physical Reporting (For 'Freeze' Candidates): August 18 - August 22, 2026

Documents Checklist for Verification

Candidates must keep scanned copies ready for upload and bring original documents during physical reporting:

   1. NEET UG 2026 Admit Card & Scorecard

   2. Class 10 & Class 12 Certificates and Marksheets

   3. Government-issued Photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport)

   4. 8–10 passport-sized photographs (matching the NEET application)

   5. Provisional Allotment Letter (downloaded from the MCC portal)

   6. Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD), if applicable