Important Update (17 August 2026)
If you are participating in NEET UG 2026 Counselling, this is a critical alert for you.
👉 As per the revised schedule released by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC),
today (17 August 2026) is the LAST DATE for choice filling & locking in Round 1.
- ⏰ Choice Filling Deadline: 17 August 2026 (till 6:00 PM)
- 🔒 Choice Locking Window: 17 August (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
- 📢 Seat Allotment Result: 19 August 2026
✔️ This deadline was extended after an official notice, so students must not expect further extensions.
Official Government Website (Must Check)
For real-time updates and notices, always refer to the official MCC portal:
👉 MCC Official Counselling Portal
- Revised schedule published on official website
- Choice locking notification available on portal
- हेल्पलाइन और official notices regularly updated
Why This Deadline is Important?
Choice filling is the most critical step in MBBS counselling because:
- Your college preference list = your admission result
- Once locked, choices cannot be edited
- If not locked manually → system auto-locks at deadline
👉 A wrong choice order can cost you a better college or government seat
What Happens After Choice Filling?
After the deadline:
- MCC processes your submitted choices
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Seat allotment based on:
- NEET Rank
- Category
- Preferences
- Seat availability
- Result released on 19 August 2026
Common Mistakes Students Make
Avoid these errors:
- ❌ Filling random colleges
- ❌ Not locking choices
- ❌ Ignoring fee structure & bond rules
- ❌ Missing deadline thinking it will extend
AIQ vs State Counselling (Important)
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MCC handles:
- 15% All India Quota (AIQ)
- AIIMS, Deemed Universities, Central Universities
- State counselling (UP, Delhi, etc.) has different deadlines
👉 Example: UP counselling deadline was extended separately.
✔️ MCC revised Round 1 schedule recently
✔️ Choice filling deadline officially shifted to 17 August
✔️ Students got extra time due to updated guidelines
Final Advice from Human Heroes
👉 If you haven’t completed choice filling yet:
- Login immediately
- Fill colleges strategically (not randomly)
- Lock your choices before deadline
Need Help with MBBS Counselling?
Human Heroes helps you with:
- ✔️ College selection strategy
- ✔️ Choice filling guidance
- ✔️ AIQ + State counselling support
- ✔️ MBBS admission assistance
👉 Don’t risk your medical seat due to confusion.
