As Round 1 counselling for MBBS and BDS admissions 2026 progresses across India, several states have released or revised their schedules for registration, choice filling, and seat allotment. Here is a consolidated, state-wise look at the latest dates, following the Medical Counselling Committee’s (MCC) directive dated 21 August 2026.
Quick Overview: State-Wise Round 1 Dates
| State/UT | Registration & Choice Filling | Result/Allotment |
| Rajasthan | Part 2 Reg: 21 Aug (8 PM); Security & CF: 14–25 Aug | Allotment: 29 Aug |
| Uttarakhand | 13–24 Aug (11 AM–5 PM) | Result: 27 Aug |
| West Bengal | 13–23 Aug (11 AM–6 PM); CF: 25–27 Aug | Result: 31 Aug (after 4 PM) |
| Arunachal Pradesh | – | Allotment: 21 Aug; Reporting: 24–26 Aug |
| Kerala (KEAM) | 15–24 Aug (12 Noon) | Provisional Allotment: 25 Aug; Result: 27 Aug |
| Himachal Pradesh | CF: 22–25 Aug | Provisional Result: 27 Aug; Final Result: 29 Aug |
| Maharashtra | 6–21 Aug (8 PM); CF: 26–29 Aug (5:30 PM) | Result: 30 Aug |
| Jharkhand | Till 25 Aug | Allotment: 27 Aug–5 Sep |
| Madhya Pradesh | – | Allotment: 24 Aug; Reporting: 2 Aug–3 Sep |
| Odisha | CF: 14–22 Aug (8:30 PM–11:59 PM) | Result: 24 Aug; Fee & Reporting: 28 Aug–6 Sep |
| Tamil Nadu | 13–24 Aug (12 Noon–5 PM) | Result: 27 Aug; Reporting: Till 5 Sep |
| Tripura | CF: 21–22 Aug (5 PM–11 AM) | Merit List: 23 Aug; Allotment: 24 Aug |
State-Wise Detailed Schedule
1. Rajasthan
- Registration (Part 2): 21 August (up to 8 PM)
- Security Deposit: 14–25 August (up to 6 PM)
- Choice Filling: 14–25 August (up to 11:55 PM)
- Seat Allotment: 29 August
Read Full Schedule Here: Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling
2. Uttarakhand
- Registration: 13–24 August (11 AM–5 PM)
- Choice Filling: 13–24 August
- Data Processing: 25–26 August
- Result: 27 August
Read Full Schedule Here: Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling
3. West Bengal
- Registration: 13–23 August (11 AM–6 PM)
- Fee Payment: 13–23 August (till midnight)
- Seat Matrix Release: 25 August (after noon)
- Choice Filling: 25–27 August (4 PM–4 PM)
- Result: 31 August (after 4 PM)
Read Full Schedule Here: West Bengal NEET UG Counselling
4. Arunachal Pradesh
- Allotment: 21 August
- Reporting: 24–26 August
Read Full Schedule Here: Arunachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling
5. Kerala (KEAM)
- Registration & Choice Filling: 15–24 August (12 Noon)
- Provisional Allotment: 25 August
- Result: 27 August
Read Full Schedule Here: Kerala NEET UG Counselling
6. Himachal Pradesh
- Merit List: 21 August
- Choice Filling: 22–25 August
- Provisional Result: 27 August
- Final Result: 29 August
Read Full Schedule Here: Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling
7. Maharashtra
- Registration: 6–21 August (up to 8 PM)
- Fee Payment: 6–21 August (up to 10 PM)
- Document Upload: 20–21 August (till 11:59 PM)
- Choice Filling: 26–29 August (up to 5:30 PM)
- Result: 30 August
Read Full Schedule Here: Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling
8. Jharkhand
- Registration & Choice Filling: Till 25 August
- Seat Allotment: 27 August–5 September
- Document Verification: 28 August–5 September
Read Full Schedule Here: Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling
9. Madhya Pradesh
- Allotment: 24 August
- Reporting: 2 August–3 September
Read Full Schedule Here: Madhya Pradesh NEET UG Counselling
Join NEET News 2026 10. Odisha
- Choice Filling: 14–22 August (8:30 PM–11:59 PM)
- Result: 24 August
- Fee Payment & Reporting: 28 August–6 September
Read Full Schedule Here: Odisha NEET UG Counselling
11. Tamil Nadu
- Registration & Choice Filling: 13–24 August (12 Noon–5 PM)
- Result: 27 August
- Reporting: Till 5 September
Read Full Schedule Here: Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling
12. Tripura
- Choice Filling: 21–22 August (5 PM–11 AM)
- Merit List: 23 August
- Allotment: 24 August
Read Full Schedule Here: Tripura NEET UG Counselling
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Advisory for Candidates
Candidates are advised to regularly check their respective state counselling authority’s official website, as dates are subject to further revision in line with directions from the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), New Delhi. Missing registration, choice filling, or document verification deadlines can result in forfeiture of the allotted seat, so candidates should complete each step well within the notified window.
