MCC opens NEET UG 2026 Round 1 choice filling
# NEET UG 2026 counselling has moved into Round 1 choice filling
The most important update for NEET UG students right now is that MCC has opened Round 1 choice filling for UG Counselling 2026. As of the MCC notice dated 07.08.2026, choice filling was made available from 04:00 PM onwards on 07.08.2026, so candidates who have registered must now review seats, arrange preferences carefully, and finish locking within the live counselling window. (cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in)
Two other official updates matter at the same time: as of MCC’s notice dated 30.07.2026, PwBD candidates must use the revised NMC-linked process and can get an eligibility certificate only from designated MCC Medical Assessment Boards, while a fake or invalid UDID/affidavit can lead to cancellation and legal action. And as of MCC’s notice dated 06.08.2026, OCI and NRI candidates should complete document verification early, because only after successful verification will they be able to see the relevant NRI seats during choice filling. (cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in)
If you are a NEET UG 2026 counselling candidate, the practical message is simple: do not wait for “later”. Round 1 is when many avoidable mistakes happen—wrong login details, incomplete document prep, or assuming you can fix everything after locking choices. MCC’s counselling bulletin says choice locking is final, and once locked, choices cannot be modified even if you made a mistake. (cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in)
## Who is affected
This update affects:
- All candidates taking part in MCC’s UG counselling 2026 Round 1. As of the MCC notice dated 07.08.2026, the choice-filling window is open for Round 1. (cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in) - PwBD candidates, because as of the MCC notice dated 30.07.2026, they must obtain eligibility certification through the designated MCC boards using the specified documents, including the NEET UG 2026 scorecard, UDID card, and the prescribed affidavits. (cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in) - OCI and NRI candidates, because as of the MCC notice dated 06.08.2026, they are expected to complete document verification before choice filling so their eligible seats appear correctly. (cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in)
## What you should do now
1. Log in to the MCC counselling portal and check whether your profile is complete. As of the MCC notice dated 07.08.2026, choice filling is active for Round 1. (cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in) 2. If you are claiming PwBD reservation, go only to the designated MCC Medical Assessment Boards and carry the exact documents listed in the MCC notice dated 30.07.2026. That notice says only candidates who receive the eligibility certificate from a designated MCC centre will be shown PwD seats. (cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in) 3. If you are an OCI or NRI candidate, complete verification immediately rather than waiting for the last day, because MCC says verified candidates will be able to see both NRI and Indian UR seats during choice filling. (cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in) 4. Check the counselling bulletin before you lock any choice. MCC’s bulletin says locked choices cannot be changed, so treat choice locking like the final submission it is. (cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in)
## What changes from the last stage
This is not just “counselling is ongoing” news. The change is that Round 1 has moved from registration/information mode into active choice filling, which is the point where your actual seat outcome starts taking shape. At the same time, MCC has also tightened the document side for PwBD candidates and reminded OCI/NRI candidates to verify early. In other words, the seat list you can see is now being shaped not only by rank, but also by document readiness and category verification. (cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in)
## What happens if you do nothing
If you do not act while the window is open, you may lose the chance to submit or lock your preferences on time. If your PwBD documents are not accepted by a designated board, you will not be shown PwD seats. If your OCI/NRI verification is pending, your seat visibility may remain incomplete. And if you lock the wrong choices, MCC’s bulletin says they cannot be unlocked later. (cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in)
## What is not yet announced
MCC has not yet announced the next round’s allotment result in the same notice set that opened Round 1 choice filling. Students should therefore avoid assuming any date that has not been officially posted on the MCC portal. The only safe action is to follow the live MCC notices and the UG Information Bulletin dated 01.08.2026. (cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in)
## Read next
For a step-by-step explanation of how choice filling, freeze/float decisions, and reporting rules work, see our guide: /exam-help/mcc-neet-ug-counselling-choice-filling/
Byline: NEET Help Center Editorial Team
Published: 2026-08-10
Last updated: 2026-08-10
AI assistance disclosure: This article was drafted with AI assistance and reviewed by the NEET Help Center Editorial Team for clarity and source use.
Sources - MCC Current Events UG - MCC notice: Start of Choice Filling Round 1 dated 07.08.2026 - MCC notice: PwBD candidates and Medical Assessment Boards dated 30.07.2026 - MCC notice: OCI and NRI candidates dated 06.08.2026 - MCC UG Information Bulletin 2026 dated 01.08.2026
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