NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 Counselling Schedule Released; Check Registration, Choice Filling Dates

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 counselling schedule for postgraduate dental admissions. The schedule covers the online allotment process for 50% All India Quota (AIQ) and 100% Deemed University, Central University and Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) seats for the 2026 academic session. According to the latest MCC schedule dated September 10, 2026, Round 2 registration and payment will begin on September 15, 2026. Candidates can complete registration until September 19, while choice filling will remain available until 10 AM on September 20. Candidates can check the detailed NEET MDS Round 2 counselling schedule through the official MCC portal at mcc.nic.in. The MCC website lists the latest MDS counselling schedule dated September 10, 2026.

NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 Counselling Schedule

The choice-filling and choice-locking deadlines will be governed by the server time mentioned by MCC. Candidates should therefore avoid waiting until the last minute to complete these activities.

Which Seats Are Covered Under MCC NEET MDS Counselling?

MCC conducts online counselling for postgraduate dental seats under the categories specified in its counselling schedule. For Round 2 of NEET MDS 2026, the schedule covers 50% AIQ and 100% Deemed University, Central University and AFMS seats. The MCC's MDS counselling page also states that it conducts online counselling for 50% All India Quota postgraduate medical and dental seats. State quota counselling is conducted separately by the respective state counselling authorities and should not be confused with the MCC Round 2 schedule.

Who Can Participate in NEET MDS Round 2?

Candidates who are eligible under the MCC NEET MDS 2026 counselling scheme can participate in Round 2. Candidates should carefully check the latest MCC information bulletin and counselling instructions before registering. Candidates who already participated in Round 1 should also check the applicable rules for their status, including whether they joined, were allotted a seat or are participating for an upgrade. The MCC has published the MDS Information Bulletin 2026 and a candidate user guide on its official website.

How to Register for NEET MDS Round 2 Counselling?

Eligible candidates can complete the counselling process online through the MCC admission portal.

Steps to register

1. Visit the official MCC website.
2. Open the MDS Counselling 2026 section.
3. Select the registration link for NEET MDS counselling.
4. Enter the required NEET MDS and personal details.
5. Complete the registration payment as applicable.
6. Submit the required details and proceed to choice filling.
7. Fill in the preferred courses and institutes in the desired order.
8. Lock the choices within the prescribed deadline.
9. Save the confirmation and payment details for future reference.

The MCC MDS counselling page currently provides a New Registration of MDS Counselling 2026 link through its candidate activity board.

NEET MDS Round 2 Choice Filling and Locking

Choice filling is available until 10 AM on September 20, 2026, according to the latest MCC schedule. Choice locking starts at 4 PM on September 19 and continues until 10 AM on September 21, 2026. Candidates should carefully arrange their preferred colleges, courses and quotas before locking their choices. Once choices are locked, candidates should retain the confirmation for their records.

When Will NEET MDS Round 2 Seat Allotment Result Be Released?

MCC will process Round 2 seat allotment from September 21 to September 22, 2026. The Round 2 allotment result is scheduled for September 23, 2026. The allotment will be processed based on the applicable counselling rules, including candidates' merit/rank, category, choices submitted and seat availability. Candidates should download their allotment result and follow the instructions issued by MCC if they are allotted a seat.

NEET MDS Round 2 Reporting Dates

Candidates allotted a seat in Round 2 are scheduled to report and join their allotted institute between September 24 and September 30, 2026. Candidates should check the allotment letter and institute-specific instructions for documents and admission formalities before reporting.

What Should Candidates Do Now?

1. Check the official MCC Round 2 schedule.
2. Confirm their eligibility before registration.
3. Keep NEET MDS-related documents ready.
4. Complete registration and payment between September 15 and 19.
5. Fill choices before 10 AM on September 20.
6. Lock choices within the prescribed window.
7. Check the allotment result on September 23.
8. Report to the allotted institute between September 24 and 30, if allotted.

MCC has also published the final AIQ, Deemed University and DU/IP/BHU/AMU seat matrices for MDS counselling 2026, which candidates can use when assessing available options.