NEET SS 2025 Round 2 Counselling Schedule Released, Registration Reopens on August 5

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced the schedule for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Super Specialty (NEET SS) 2025 Round 2 counselling on their official website at mcc.nic.in. According to a notice dated August 3, 2026, the registration and reset registration process for Round 2 will be reopened starting from August 5, 2026.The schedule includes steps like registration, choice filling, seat allocation, and reporting for DM and MCh super specialty seats. Candidates interested in participating in Round 2 must complete their registration or reset their current registration during the specified period. The choice filling and locking process will be available on the MCC portal simultaneously. Once this is done, candidates can check their seat allotment results and proceed to report at their assigned institute as per the schedule.

NEET SS 2025 Round 2 Key Details

What Is the New Auto Upgradation Rule?

MCC has made a significant change in the Round 2 upgradation policy. All candidates will now be automatically considered for upgradation, regardless of whether they chose to upgrade in Round 1 or not. Previously, candidates had to explicitly express their willingness to upgrade. However, this requirement has been removed for Round 2. Candidates who want a better seat should therefore fill new choices in Round 2.

How Should Round 1 Allottees Handle Round 2?

Candidates who have been allotted a seat in Round 1 and wish to keep it should not submit any choices in Round 2. Submitting choices will automatically put them into the upgradation process. If a new seat is allocated, their original Round 1 seat will be cancelled. Candidates who are content with their current allotment should skip the choice filling process. This way, their Round 1 admission will remain valid.

Why Was the Schedule Delayed?

The NEET SS 2025 Round 2 counselling was postponed due to an ongoing Supreme Court case related to the reversion of in-service medical seats in Tamil Nadu to the All India Quota pool. MCC has stated that the registration process will remain open until further court decisions are made. Updates on the seat matrix for Tamil Nadu's vacant in-service seats have already been released. Candidates should keep checking the MCC website for any changes related to the court's decision.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit the official MCC portal at mcc.nic.in on August 5, 2026.
2. Complete a new registration or reset your existing Round 1 registration.
3. Carefully review the updated seat matrix and vacant seats.
4. Fill and lock your choices only if you are looking for a new or upgraded seat.
5. Skip the choice filling process if you want to keep your Round 1 seat.
6. Download the allotment letter and report at the assigned institute on time.