MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Registration and Choice Locking Guide

MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 registration will close on August 12, 2026. Candidates who want to apply for undergraduate medical counselling must complete registration on the official website, mcc.nic.in, before the deadline.

The registration link will be deactivated at 3 pm. The fee payment window will remain open until 6 pm on the same day. Candidates should not wait until the last few minutes, as slow internet or payment issues can turn a simple form into a small adventure.

MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 schedule

The key dates for Round 1 are listed below. All candidates should check the official MCC website for any change in the schedule.

Registration ends: August 12, 2026, at 3 pm
Fee payment ends: August 12, 2026, at 6 pm
Choice filling ends: August 13, 2026
Choice locking: August 12, 4 pm to August 13, 11 am
Seat allotment processing: August 13 to August 16, 2026
Round 1 seat allotment result: August 17, 2026
Reporting at the allotted institute: August 18 to August 22, 2026
Institute verification: August 23, 2026

Choice filling and choice locking are different steps. Candidates can add and arrange their preferred colleges during choice filling. They must then lock their choices within the given time. Unlocked choices may not be considered for seat allotment, so candidates should treat the locking step as a required part of the process.

How to register for MCC NEET UG Counselling Round 1

Open the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in.
Select the UG counselling section on the home page.
Click the Round 1 registration link.
Enter the required details and submit the registration form.
Complete the application form with personal, academic and NEET details.
Pay the registration fee and security deposit, as applicable.
Fill in and arrange your college and course choices.
Lock the choices during the active locking window.
Download the confirmation page and save a copy.

Use an active mobile number and email address during registration. Keep your NEET UG details, identity proof and academic records close by. Check every entry before submission, especially your category, state details and contact information.

MCC NEET UG Counselling application fee

The registration fee is non-refundable. Candidates also need to pay a refundable security amount. The amount depends on the category and the type of institution selected.

UR and EWS candidates: Registration fee of Rs. 1,000 and security amount of Rs. 10,000
SC, ST, OBC and PwD candidates: Registration fee of Rs. 500 and security amount of Rs. 5,000

For example, a UR candidate choosing Central Universities, AFMC or ESI options may need to pay Rs. 11,000 in total. An SC, ST, OBC or PwD candidate may need to pay Rs. 5,500. Candidates should review the fee details shown on the MCC portal before making payment.

What to check before locking choices

Choice order plays an important role in counselling. Add colleges and courses based on your real preference, not just on what friends or social media posts suggest. Review the following points before locking:

College name and course name
Course and seat type
Category and eligibility rules
Fee details and other charges
Location and reporting requirements
Documents needed by the institute

Do not select a college only because its name looks familiar. Read the seat details and rules on the official counselling portal. Save a screenshot or printout of your locked choices and keep the transaction receipt safely.

After the Round 1 result

The Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled for August 17, 2026. Candidates who receive a seat should download the allotment letter and follow the reporting instructions. Reporting is scheduled from August 18 to August 22.

Carry the required original documents and their photocopies when reporting. These may include the NEET UG admit card, scorecard, allotment letter, identity proof, Class 10 and Class 12 certificates, category certificate, medical certificate and passport-size photographs. Candidates should check the exact list issued by MCC and the allotted institute.

MCC has also prepared a video tutorial covering registration, choice filling, choice locking and document requirements. Watching it before starting the form can help candidates avoid common errors. Keep the registration number, password, payment receipt and confirmation page available until the counselling process is complete.