NEET Counselling 2026 Live Updates: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is set to release the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Undergraduate (UG) Counselling 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment result today, August 19. Candidates can check the NEET UG 2026 merit list on the medical committee's official website, mcc.nic.in. In an official notification on Monday, the MCC had extended the choice filling for Round 1 till August 18.
The medical body started the NEET counselling process on August 5, 2026. The MCC announced a revised schedule for the first round of counselling process on August 13. As per the new schedule, the Round 1 seat allotment result will be declared on August 19, and candidates must report to the allotted institute from August 20 to 25, 2026.
Based on merit and preferences, the undergraduate medical seats are allotted to candidates by the MCC. If no seat is allotted after NEET UG counseling Round 1, candidates will become eligible to participate in the next round of the NEET 2026 counselling. If a seat is allotted to a candidate, they may freeze or float their allotment as per their choices.
As per the new rules announced by the medical committee, no physical reporting for candidates opting for upgradation is needed.
Stay Tuned For Latest Updates On NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Result
NEET Counselling 2026 LIVE: Seat Allotment, Reporting
Based on merit and preferences, the undergraduate medical seat will be allotted to candidates by the MCC. The Round 1 seat allotment result is set to be declared on August 19, as per the new schedule. Candidates must report to the allotted institute from August 20 to 25, 2026.
NEET Counselling 2026 LIVE: Centre Orders Tighter Security
The National Testing Agency has undertaken a major revamp of its examination team, with 600 experts removed and new experts being brought on board, following directions from Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi to strengthen the agency's examination systems. At a review meeting, Joshi directed officials to ensure that all necessary security and infrastructure arrangements are in place for the smooth and secure conduct of examinations.
NEET Counselling 2026 LIVE: NTA, NEET Updates
In a follow-up review meeting focused on the National Testing Agency, Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi has directed that all necessary security measures and related infrastructural facilities be put in place to ensure the smooth and credible conduct of national-level examinations. NTA Director General Abhishek Singh briefed the minister on a series of concrete actions already underway, signalling an intensified push to restore public confidence in India's high-stakes testing system.
NEET Counselling 2026 LIVE: Round 1 Revised Schedule
NEET UG 2026 Counselling Round 1 Revised Schedule:
- Registration: August 5 to 15
- Choice Filling and Locking: August 6 to August 18
- Round 1 Result: August 19
- Reporting/Joining: August 20 to 25
- Verification of Data: August 26
