The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has wrapped up the NEET UG 2026 counselling round 1 process for the All India Quota (AIQ). With the first phase of seat allocations finalized, the national medical admissions landscape has transitioned into Round 2, alongside significant revisions to AYUSH and State Quota timelines.

Medical aspirants tracking the seat matrix must stay alert to these rapid shifts across central and state portals to lock in their MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH placements. Candidates should monitor the official UP NEET Portal for sudden changes.

Latest Updates on NEET UG 2026 Counselling Round 1

1. All India Quota (AIQ) Phase Declared Closed

The national baseline for admissions is now set. The MCC published the definitive seat allotment results for the NEET UG 2026 counselling round 1 on August 24, 2026.

  • Current Status: The reporting and physical joining windows for this initial round have completely closed.
  • Moving Forward: The MCC portal has transitioned to the next phase. Candidates seeking a college upgrade or registering for the first time must now access the active links on the official MCC Counselling Portal.

2. AYUSH Admissions Enter Crucial Reporting Phase

For alternative medicine courses including BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, and BSMS, the Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) has executed its first round of seat assignments.

  • Result Declaration: The initial seat allotment under this track went live on September 16, 2026.
  • Deadlines: All candidates allotted a seat in this cycle must physically report to their designated colleges for document verification between September 17 and September 23, 2026.

3. State Quotas Face Major Schedule Revisions

State-level authorities are adjusting their calendars in real-time. Following an order from the Allahabad High Court, the Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, voided its earlier state-level results.

  • The Change: The initial UP state allotment list issued on September 7 is no longer valid.
  • New Timeline: The revised state-level allotment results are now scheduled for publication on September 22, 2026, with the corresponding reporting window open from September 23 to September 26. 

What is the NEET UG 2026 Round 1 counselling update?

The Round 1 counselling schedule for state quota admissions has been revised.

Who can participate in NEET UG 2026 state quota counselling?

Eligible NEET UG 2026 candidates who meet the respective state’s admission criteria can participate.

Where can candidates check the revised schedule?

Candidates should check their respective state counselling authority’s official website for updated dates and notices.