MCC extends NEET UG 2026 counselling Round 1 deadline to August 18

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has extended the Round 1 choice-filling deadline for NEET UG 2026 counselling. Registered candidates now have until 11:59 pm on August 18 to submit and lock their preferences for medical and dental colleges.

Candidates must finalise their preferred institutions and carefully arrange their choices within the revised timeline. Completion of the locking process before the deadline is mandatory to remain eligible for subsequent seat allocation.