NEET UG Counselling 2026: MCC & State Counselling Latest Updates, Round 1 Allotment and Upcoming Dates
NEET UG Counselling 2026 Latest Update: NEET UG counselling for MBBS and BDS admissions is currently progressing across MCC and various state counselling authorities. As of 28 August 2026, candidates are at different stages including Round 1 allotment, choice filling, choice locking, document verification, reporting, admission and merit-list activities.
The latest counselling update covers MCC AIQ UG, Delhi, Kerala, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Gujarat, Karnataka, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Punjab, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
Candidates should carefully check the activity and deadline applicable to their counselling authority because the schedule and admission process are different for MCC and individual states.
Important
Counselling dates can be revised by the concerned authority. Candidates should always verify the latest notice on the official counselling portal before completing choice filling, reporting, document verification or admission formalities.
NEET UG Counselling 2026: Latest Dates at a Glance
| Counselling | Current Activity & Date | Upcoming Activity & Date |
|---|---|---|
| MCC AIQ UG 2026 | Round 1 Final Allotment Result published; candidates can proceed for reporting | Next activity awaited |
| GGSIPU Delhi 2026 | Round 1 Result – 25 Aug 2026 | Post-Allotment Document Verification – by 30 Aug 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Kerala 2026 | First Phase Provisional Allotment – 25 Aug 2026; defective document rectification deadline extended | First Phase Final Allotment – 27 Aug 2026 |
| Maharashtra 2026 | Final Merit List – 26 Aug 2026; Choice/Preference Filling – 26–29 Aug 2026, up to 5:30 PM | CAP Round 1 Declaration – 30 Aug 2026 |
| West Bengal 2026 | Verified candidates & Round 1 Seat Matrix; Choice Filling & Locking – 25 Aug, 4:00 PM to 27 Aug, 4:00 PM | Round 1 Allotment Result – 31 Aug 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Rajasthan 2026 | Online application/choice locking activity – 26 Aug to 5 Sep 2026, till 1:00 PM | Round 1 Allotment Result – 29 Aug 2026 |
| Uttarakhand 2026 | Round 1 Data Processing – 25 Aug 2026 | Round 1 Result – 27 Aug 2026 |
| Odisha 2026 | Round 1 Allotment & Allotment Letter – 26 Aug 2026, 11:30 AM | Admission & Reporting – 28 Aug to 5 Sep 2026 |
| Madhya Pradesh 2026 | Round 1 Allotment Result – 24 Aug 2026; Reporting/Admission/Resignation/Cancellation – 25 Aug to 3 Sep 2026, up to 7:00 PM | Upgradation Option for Round 2 – 25 Aug to 3 Sep 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Puducherry 2026 | Revised Draft Merit List of Medical/Dental – 25 Aug 2026 | Objection Deadline – 27 Aug 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Gujarat 2026 | Revised Provisional Merit List – 23 Aug 2026; Round 1 Choice Filling – 24–27 Aug 2026, up to 1:00 PM | Display of Filled Choices – 27 Aug 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Karnataka 2026 | UG NEET 2026 Round 1 Next Process Notice – 24 Aug 2026 | Next activity awaited |
| Bihar 2026 | Round 1 Provisional Seat Allotment Result – 25 Aug 2026 | Document Verification & Admission – 27–31 Aug 2026 |
| Chhattisgarh 2026 | Provisional Round 1 Seat Allotment & OR-CR – 25 Aug 2026 | Scrutiny & Admission – 27 Aug to 3 Sep 2026 |
| Punjab 2026 | Provisional Seat Allotment Result – 27 Aug 2026 | Objection Deadline – 28 Aug 2026; Revised Provisional Allotment – 29 Aug 2026 |
| Jharkhand State Quota 2026 | Registration/Choice Filling deadline – 25 Aug 2026 | Seat Allotment & Allotment Letter – 27 Aug 2026; Document Verification & Admission – 28 Aug to 5 Sep 2026 |
| Jharkhand Private MBBS/BDS 2026 | Registration/Choice Filling deadline – 25 Aug 2026 | Seat Allotment & Allotment Letter – 27 Aug 2026; Document Verification & Admission – 28 Aug to 5 Sep 2026 |
| Himachal Pradesh 2026 | Round 1 Choice Filling & Locking – Ended | Round 1 Provisional Seat Allocation – 27 Aug 2026 |
| Uttar Pradesh 2026 | Online Registration, Document Upload & Fee Deposition – Ended | Next activity awaited |
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026: Round 1 Final Allotment
MCC has published the Round 1 Final Allotment Result for NEET UG 2026. Candidates who have been allotted seats through MCC AIQ UG counselling can proceed with the next stage of the admission process.
GGSIPU Delhi NEET UG Counselling 2026
GGSIPU Delhi has released the Round 1 result for NEET UG 2026.
| Activity | Date / Deadline |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Result | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Post-Allotment Document Verification | By 30 Aug 2026, 2:00 PM |
Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2026
Kerala has released the First Phase Provisional Allotment for NEET UG 2026. The defective document rectification deadline has also been extended.
25 Aug 2026
27 Aug 2026
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026
Maharashtra has published the Final Merit List and the choice/preference filling process is underway.
| Activity | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Final Merit List | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Choice / Preference Filling | 26–29 Aug 2026, up to 5:30 PM |
| CAP Round 1 Declaration | 30 Aug 2026 |
West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2026
West Bengal has published the verified candidates and Round 1 Seat Matrix. Candidates can participate in the choice filling and locking process.
Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2026
Rajasthan NEET UG counselling is currently moving through the online application and choice locking activity.
Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026
25 Aug 2026
27 Aug 2026
Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026
Odisha has released the Round 1 Allotment and Allotment Letter for NEET UG 2026.
Madhya Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026
Madhya Pradesh has released the Round 1 Allotment Result and the admission-related activities are underway.
| Activity | Date / Deadline |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Allotment Result | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Reporting / Admission / Resignation / Cancellation | 25 Aug to 3 Sep 2026, up to 7:00 PM |
| Upgradation Option for Round 2 | 25 Aug to 3 Sep 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
Puducherry NEET UG Counselling 2026
Puducherry has released the Revised Draft Merit List for Medical and Dental courses.
Gujarat NEET UG Counselling 2026
Gujarat has released the Revised Provisional Merit List and Round 1 choice filling is currently underway.
| Activity | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Revised Provisional Merit List | 23 Aug 2026 |
| Round 1 Choice Filling | 24–27 Aug 2026, up to 1:00 PM |
| Display of Filled Choices | 27 Aug 2026, 4:00 PM |
Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026
Karnataka has issued the UG NEET 2026 Round 1 Next Process Notice.
Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026
Bihar has released the Round 1 Provisional Seat Allotment Result for NEET UG 2026.
Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026
Chhattisgarh has released the Provisional Round 1 Seat Allotment and OR-CR.
Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026
Punjab has released the Provisional Seat Allotment Result.
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Provisional Seat Allotment Result | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Objection Deadline | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Revised Provisional Allotment | 29 Aug 2026 |
Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling 2026
Jharkhand State Quota and Private MBBS/BDS counselling have registration and choice filling deadlines on 25 August 2026.
Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026
Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026
Uttar Pradesh counselling has completed the online registration, document upload and fee deposition activity.
What Should NEET UG 2026 Candidates Do Now?
Candidates should carefully check the counselling authority applicable to them and complete the required activity within the specified deadline.
Identify whether your admission is through MCC AIQ UG or a state counselling authority.
Review the latest allotment, merit list or counselling update applicable to you.
Complete choice filling, reporting, document verification, admission or other applicable activity.
Complete the required process within the deadline announced by the concerned authority.
Why Round 1 Is Important
Round 1 is an important stage of NEET UG counselling because candidates may receive their first seat allotment and need to complete the required admission formalities within the specified timeline.
Important Upcoming NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates
| Counselling | Upcoming Activity | Date |
|---|---|---|
| GGSIPU Delhi | Post-Allotment Document Verification | By 30 Aug 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Kerala | First Phase Final Allotment | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Maharashtra | CAP Round 1 Declaration | 30 Aug 2026 |
| West Bengal | Round 1 Allotment Result | 31 Aug 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Rajasthan | Round 1 Allotment Result | 29 Aug 2026 |
| Uttarakhand | Round 1 Result | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Odisha | Admission & Reporting | 28 Aug to 5 Sep 2026 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Reporting / Admission / Resignation / Cancellation | 25 Aug to 3 Sep 2026 |
| Bihar | Document Verification & Admission | 27–31 Aug 2026 |
| Chhattisgarh | Scrutiny & Admission | 27 Aug to 3 Sep 2026 |
| Punjab | Revised Provisional Allotment | 29 Aug 2026 |
| Jharkhand | Seat Allotment & Allotment Letter | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Round 1 Provisional Seat Allocation | 27 Aug 2026 |
NEET UG Counselling 2026: Final Takeaway
NEET UG counselling 2026 is progressing simultaneously through MCC AIQ UG and multiple state counselling authorities. Candidates are currently at different stages, including Round 1 allotment, choice filling, document verification, reporting and admission.
Candidates should closely follow the schedule issued by their respective counselling authority and complete every required activity within the specified deadline.
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