NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Schedule Released: Check Dates
The notice announces the Round 1 schedule for online counselling (seat allotment) for NEET UG 2026 under 15% All India Quota (AIQ) and 100% Deemed/Central Universities, AFMC, AIIMS institutions and JIPMER (Puducherry & Karaikal) for MBBS, BDS and B.Sc Nursing courses.
The Round 1 process covers registration/payment, choice filling and locking, seat allotment processing, result declaration, reporting/joining and verification of joined candidates.
Important Dates : NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1
Table
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Tentative Seat Matrix Verification | 4 August 2026 |
| Registration & Payment | 5–15 August 2026 |
| Payment Deadline | 15 August 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Choice Filling | 6–18 August 2026 |
| Choice Filling Deadline | 18 August 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Choice Locking | 17 August, 5:30 PM – 18 August 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Seat Allotment Processing | 19–20 August 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | 21 August 2026 |
| Reporting/Joining | 22–31 August 2026 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates by Institutes | 1 September 2026 |
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Official Notice : Schedule for Online Counseling (Allotment Process) for NEET
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