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    NEET Choice Filling 2026 (August 6): Round-Wise Dates OUT, Registration Link

    NEET Choice Filling 2026 (August 6): Round-Wise Dates OUT, Registration Link

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    Manisha TiwariUpdated on 01 Aug 2026, 07:11 PM IST

    The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts choice filling for NEET UG 2026 at the official website: mcc.nic.in. Based on the choices filled by the candidates, seats are allotted through the counselling. As per the latest update, the authority has released NEET UG 2026 choice filling schedule. Registered candidates will be able to fill and lock their chocies for round 1 NEET 2026 counselling from August 6 to 13, 2026.

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    1. NEET 2026 counselling choice filling schedule
    2. MCC choice filling 2026 NEET UG: Process
    3. MCC choice filling 2026 NEET UG: How to modify choices
    4. NEET UG choice filling 2026: Common mistakes to avoid
    NEET Choice Filling 2026 (August 6): Round-Wise Dates OUT, Registration Link
    neet choice filling

    Choice filling is an integral part of the NEET UG counselling. After the declaration of NEET results, candidates who qualify the exam are required to participate in the counselling process conducted by MCC for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats and by respective state authorities for 85% State Quota Seats. During the NEET UG counselling choice filling, candidates must select and fill their preferred colleges and courses. The choices filled by the candidates determine the allotment of seats based on their rank in the NEET exam, category and availability of seats. This guide from Careers360 aims to provide a detailed understanding of the choice filling process for NEET UG 2026, ensuring candidates make informed decisions to secure their desired college and course.

    NEET 2026 counselling choice filling schedule

    Candidates must keep the track of NEET choice filling dates to never miss an important event. It must be noted that candidates must fill and lock their choices on or before the last date of choice filling in NEET UG 2026. Dates for NEET UG 2026 choice filling are mentioned in the table below.

    NEET choice filling 2026 dates

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    Dates

    Registrations for NEET 2026 counselling round 1

    		August 5 to 12, 2026

    Choice filling NEET UG 2026 date round 1

    		August 6 to 13, 2026

    Round 2 registrations

    		August 25 to 29, 2026

    round 2 choice filling

    		August 25 to 30, 2026

    Round 3 NEET 2026 registrations

    		September 11 to 15, 2026

    NEET counselling choice filling round 3

    		September 11 to 16, 2026

    Stray round registrations

    		September 28 to 30, 2026

    Stray round choice filling

    		September 28 to 30, 2026

    Special stray round

    		To be announced

    Round 5 for BDS & BSc nursing seats

    		To be announced

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    MCC choice filling 2026 NEET UG: Process

    Choice filling and locking for NEET UG can be done after successful registrations. During the MBBS counselling 2026 process, candidates must submit their preferred colleges and courses, considering their NEET scores 2026. Seat allotment is done based on the candidate’s NEET rank and the preferences indicated during the choice filling. Stepwise NEET UG choice filling process is described in points below for candidate’s reference.

    • Filling choices: After registration, candidates can access the list of participating medical colleges and dental colleges. Candidates can select institutions that match their preferences through this step.

    • Arranging choices: After filling choices, candidates can arrange them in the order they desire MBBS admission. Candidates rearrange the filled choices by drag and drop. Choices can be rearranged or deleted before the last date.

    • Locking choices: Once NEET UG choice filling process is over, candidates need to lock them within the stipulated time. Candidates need to login by entering their application form number and click on the ‘lock choices’ option. Medical aspirants must note that no changes in the filled choices can be made after this step. Also if the filled choices are not locked by the candidate on or before the last date, they get locked themselves.

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    MCC choice filling 2026 NEET UG: How to modify choices

    Once the choice filling in NEET 2026 is done, candidates can make modifications in the filled choices before the last date and time. Medical aspirants need to follow the below mentioned steps to make modifications in the NEET UG 2026 choice filling.

    • Visit the official website of MCC: mcc.nic.in.

    • Login by entering the credentials.

    • Navigate to the section labelled ‘Modify Selected Options’.

    • Click on the ‘Modify Selected Options’ tab to view previously submitted NEET 2026 choice filling list.

    • Carefully review the displayed choices to ensure they align with your preferences and goals.

    • Rearrange the filled preferences by dragging and dropping into the desired position.

    • Add more preferences of your choice from the provided list or delete the preferences which no longer interest you.

    • Review and double-check all changes to ensure accuracy.

    • Once satisfied with the changes, click the submit button to save the updated choices, confirming your revised preferences in the NEET UG 2026 choice filling process.

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    NEET UG choice filling 2026: Common mistakes to avoid

    Choice filling is a crucial step in MCC NEET counselling 2026 process. Below mentioned are some mistakes that candidates need to avoid while filling the choices for NEET UG 2026.

    • Filling choices in hurry: Rushing through the NEET UG choice filling process can lead to mistakes. Candidates must take time to carefully review and prioritize choices.

    • Not locking choices: Failing to lock choices can lead to auto locking. Candidates must lock their choices after thorough review.

    • Overlooking college details: Not checking details like bonds, MBBS fee structures, and other information can lead to dissatisfaction after seat allotment.

    • Not filling backup choices: Only filling top choices without considering backup options can be risky. Candidates are advised to include a range of colleges to ensure they have alternatives if the top choices are not allotted.

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