NEET PG 2026 Round 2 Registration Begins November 7; MCC Revises Schedule
Published 6 Nov 20266 min read
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has rescheduled NEET PG 2026 Round 2 counselling. Registration and fee payment will now begin on November 7, 2026, instead of the originally planned November 6. The revision follows the National Medical Commission (NMC) submitting an updated seat matrix containing newly approved postgraduate medical seats on November 3, 2026 .
Candidates seeking admission to MD, MS, and PG Diploma programmes through 50% All India Quota (AIQ) and 100% Deemed/Central Universities must note that the compressed timeline leaves limited time for registration, choice filling, and locking.
Why MCC Postponed NEET PG Round 2 Registration
The delay is directly linked to the verification of newly approved PG medical seats. According to the revised timeline, the NMC provided the updated seat matrix to MCC on November 3. Participating medical institutions must verify these new seats after applying the prescribed reservation roster, a process scheduled to continue until November 6, 2026
Only after this verification is complete can MCC finalise the Round 2 seat matrix. Consequently, all Round 2 activities have been pushed forward by at least one day. The updated matrix will include seats that were not available during Round 1, making this round particularly significant for candidates seeking admission to newly sanctioned programmes .
NEET PG 2026 Round 2 Revised Schedule
| Event | Revised Date |
|---|---|
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix | November 6–7, 2026 |
| Registration and Payment Begin | November 7, 2026 |
| Registration and Payment Close | November 11, 2026 (payment up to 3:00 PM) |
| Choice Filling | November 7–12, 2026 |
| Choice Locking | November 11 (4:00 PM) – November 12 (10:00 AM) |
| Seat Allotment Processing | November 12–13, 2026 |
| Round 2 Result | November 14, 2026 |
| Reporting and Joining | November 16–23, 2026 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates | November 24, 2026 |
Source: MCC revised schedule as reported by multiple education news outlets . Candidates should confirm exact timings on mcc.nic.in.
Note: The registration start time on November 7 has not been specified in available official communications. Candidates are advised to check the MCC portal for the exact activation time. [VERIFY]
Who Can Participate in NEET PG Round 2 Counselling
According to MCC counselling guidelines, the following categories of candidates are eligible for Round 2:
Fresh candidates: Those who did not register for Round 1 can register now.
Round 1 non-allottees: Candidates who did not receive a seat in Round 1 can participate by submitting fresh choices.
Round 1 joiners seeking upgrade: Candidates who joined a Round 1 seat and marked “upgradation” as Yes must submit fresh choices to be considered for a better seat. Importantly, they do not need to resign from their current seat to participate .
Round 1 joiners not seeking upgrade: Candidates satisfied with their Round 1 seat need not participate. If they do not submit fresh choices, they retain their existing allotment .
Candidates must note that if a Round 2 seat is allotted from submitted choices, the Round 1 seat is automatically cancelled. If no Round 2 seat is allotted, the Round 1 seat is retained .
How to Register for NEET PG Round 2 at mcc.nic.in
- Visit the official MCC portal: mcc.nic.in.
- Click on the PG Medical Counselling 2026 link.
- Complete fresh registration (required for new users; Round 1 registered candidates can log in with existing credentials).
- Pay the counselling fee before 3:00 PM on November 11, 2026.
- Fill choices from the updated seat matrix between November 7 and November 12.
- Lock choices before 10:00 AM on November 12, 2026. Choices not locked by the deadline will be auto-locked by the system .
What Changed from the Original Schedule
The original MCC schedule, released in early October, had set the following Round 2 dates:
| Event | Original Date | Revised Date |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Begin | November 6, 2026 | November 7, 2026 |
| Choice Filling Begins | November 7, 2026 | November 7, 2026 (unchanged) |
| Registration Close | November 11, 2026 | November 11, 2026 (unchanged) |
| Result | November 14, 2026 | November 14, 2026 (unchanged, as per current reports) |
The primary change is the one-day delay in registration commencement. Other dates remain as previously scheduled, though the compressed window means candidates have effectively one fewer day to complete registration before the payment deadline .
What Candidates Should Do Now
Check mcc.nic.in immediately for the official revised notice and any further updates on registration timing.
Prepare documents (NEET PG 2026 scorecard, admit card, ID proof, category certificate, and qualification certificates) in advance for the November 14 result and November 16–23 reporting window.
Do not wait until the last day to register or pay, as server load near deadlines can cause technical issues.
Round 1 joiners seeking an upgrade should carefully review the new seat matrix before submitting fresh choices, keeping in mind that an upgrade cancels the existing seat.
Monitor official communications for any further schedule adjustments, as MCC has already demonstrated willingness to revise dates based on NMC inputs.
Official Website and Key Links
MCC Official Portal: mcc.nic.in
NEET PG 2026 Counselling Section: Available under the “PG Medical” or “Counselling” tabs on the MCC homepage
Revised Seat Matrix: Expected to be published on mcc.nic.in after verification concludes on November 6–7
