NEET UG 2026: First round of counseling cancelled following High Court order, process restarted

A significant update has emerged for students seeking admission to medical and dental courses through NEET UG 2026. According to a report by Amar Ujala, the first round of online counseling conducted for admissions into MBBS and BDS programs has been cancelled.

This decision was taken following an order issued by the High Court. In compliance with the court's directive, the concerned authorities have released a revised schedule for the counseling process. Due to this change, the entire procedure is now being conducted afresh.

Under the revised program, the choice-filling process has been restarted for students. Those who had participated in the first round of counseling must now register their preferences again in accordance with the new timeline.

Officials clarified that this step was taken to comply with the High Court's orders, ensuring transparency and adherence to regulations in the admission process. Students have been advised to visit the official website to carefully review the revised schedule.

This change in the counseling process has provided students with an opportunity to update their choice-filling preferences. This process is crucial for the allocation of seats in medical and dental colleges.

the administration has urged students to rely only on information provided on the official portal to avoid any confusion. All updates related to the counseling process are being uploaded to the website periodically.

Students have been advised to complete their choice-filling process within the stipulated timeframe to ensure they do not face any inconvenience in the subsequent stages of the counseling process.