All India and State Quota New Updates: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has initiated the choice-filling process for Round 1 of the NEET UG Counselling 2026 for All India Quota (AIQ) seats. While the registration process for Round 1 began on August 5, choice filling commenced on August 7. Candidates who have registered can now select and prioritise their preferred courses and colleges in accordance with the MCC schedule.
The MCC has also introduced a ‘Reset Registration’ option for Round 1. In its official notice, the MCC stated that candidates who unknowingly or by mistake entered incorrect information or selected wrong options during registration can correct their details using the ‘Unlock/Reset Registration’ feature. This facility will remain available until 11:00 AM on August 12, 2026.
AIQ counselling is being conducted separately from the state-level NEET UG counselling. State counselling authorities have their own respective schedules for registration, merit lists, choice filling, and seat allotment. The current status for Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh is as follows.
State Quota Counselling
Kerala
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has sought NEET UG 2026 result details from candidates who applied for medical and allied courses through KEAM 2026. Candidates can submit their NEET details and rectify any deficiencies in their applications until 12:00 PM on August 10.
The state has not yet started the choice-filling or allotment stage for MBBS/BDS admissions. We expect CEE Kerala to initiate the state merit and allotment process once NEET scores and application verification are complete.
Andhra Pradesh
Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences has commenced online applications for MBBS and BDS admissions under the ‘Competent Authority Quota’ for the 2026-27 academic session. Registration without a late fee began on August 5 and will continue until 9 PM on August 12. The university will prepare a state merit list based on NEET UG 2026 ranks and eligibility criteria following the verification of certificates and resolution of any grievances.
The latest application notice does not yet provide details regarding the dates for choice filling and Round 1 seat allotment.
Telangana
Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) has commenced registration for MBBS and BDS admissions under the ‘Competent Authority Quota’ for the 2026-27 academic session. The university has also released the list of state-eligible candidates for NEET UG 2026. Registrations are currently open, and the last date is August 12th at 6 PM.
After this, the state merit list will be prepared, and then the web-option entry and seat allotment process will take place as per KNRUHS guidelines.
Karnataka
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has initiated the UGNEET 2026 counselling process for admission to medical and dental courses. Consequently, the state is ahead of those where the registration or NEET score submission processes are still underway.
Candidates must adhere to the UGNEET 2026 schedule provided on the KEA portal for document verification, choice entry, and subsequent seat allotment. The Round 1 process is currently in progress.
Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee has completed the application process for MBBS and BDS admissions and is currently addressing matters related to eligibility and grievances. The official portal provides a facility for candidates who were not found eligible under the government and management quotas to submit grievances.
Additionally, candidates can upload PwD certificates on the portal and find information about other categories. The schedule for choice-filling and seat allotment for Round 1 has not been announced yet.
Punjab
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) has launched the NEET UG 2026 MBBS/BDS admission portal for Punjab. As a result, the application process for the state has now begun. The university has not yet released the complete schedule for Round 1 choice-filling and seat allotment; this is confirmed by a recent official notice from the university.
Candidates should keep an eye on the BFUHS portal for further notifications regarding the merit list and counselling.
Uttar Pradesh
Registration for Round 1 of the UP NEET UG counselling 2026 officially commenced on August 7, 2026. The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, is conducting the online process for 85% state quota MBBS and BDS seats via the official portal.
Also Read: NEET UG Counselling 2026: Round 1 Choice Filling Begins; Submit Preferences by August 13
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