NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Counselling Begins: Check Registration, Choice Filling and Reporting Dates
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has commenced the NEET UG 2026 Round 2 counselling process through the official website at mcc.nic.in.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has commenced the NEET UG 2026 Round 2 counselling process through the official website at mcc.nic.in. The registration and choice-filling facilities went live on September 3, 2026. Candidates can complete the Round 2 registration process until September 8, 2026, while the choice-locking facility will remain available until September 9, 2026. The NEET UG 2026 Round 2 seat allotment result will be announced on September 11, 2026. Candidates allotted seats must report to their respective colleges between September 12 and 18, 2026. The second round will be conducted to fill the vacant seats remaining after the completion of Round 1 counselling.
NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 Key Dates
| Event | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Registration Start | September 3, 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | September 8, 2026 (3:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | September 8, 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Choice Filling Window | September 3 to 9, 2026 (till 11:00 AM) |
| Choice Locking | September 8 (4:00 PM) to September 9 (10:00 AM) |
| Seat Processing | September 9 to 10, 2026 |
| Seat Allotment Result | September 11, 2026 |
| Reporting at Colleges | September 12 to 18, 2026 |
Who Is Eligible to Apply for Round 2?
- Candidates must fulfil the prescribed eligibility conditions to participate in the second round.
- Candidates who missed Round 1 must complete fresh registration for Round 2.
- Candidates who registered for Round 1 but did not receive a seat allotment do not need to register again. They can directly log in and participate in choice filling.
- Candidates who were allotted a seat in Round 1 but did not report to the allotted college can also participate in Round 2, subject to the applicable counselling rules.
- All candidates participating in Round 2 must have qualified NEET UG 2026.
- Reserved category candidates must provide the required category certificate for verification.
How to Register for NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Counselling?
Fresh applicants and Round 1 candidates must follow the applicable registration and choice-filling process.
- Visit the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in.
- Click on the UG Medical Counselling section on the homepage.
- Fresh applicants should complete the new registration using their NEET UG 2026 credentials.
- Round 1 candidates can log in using their existing user ID and password.
- Select the applicable payment option and pay the non-refundable registration and security deposit fees within the prescribed deadline.
- Open the Choice Filling section from the candidate dashboard.
- Select the preferred colleges and courses and arrange them in the desired order.
- Lock the choices by 10:00 AM on September 9, 2026.
- Download and retain the choice-filling confirmation page for future reference.
What Should Round 1 Candidates Know?
Candidates who registered for Round 1 but were not allotted a seat do not need to pay the processing fee again for Round 2. They can log in directly and proceed to the choice-filling section. Candidates who joined a seat in Round 1 may also have the option to resign from the allotted seat, subject to MCC's prescribed rules and timelines. Eligible candidates can then participate in the second round. Candidates should carefully check the applicable resignation window and complete the process within the prescribed deadline.
Which Institutes Does Round 2 Counselling Cover?
NEET UG Round 2 counselling covers seats under the applicable All India Quota and participating institutions, including:
- Government medical and dental colleges
- Deemed universities
- Central universities
- AIIMS
- JIPMER
- ESIC institutions
- AFMC
The Round 2 seat matrix will include the vacant seats remaining after Round 1. Candidates should carefully review the updated seat matrix before finalising and locking their choices.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Visit mcc.nic.in and read the official Round 2 counselling notification.
- Register afresh or log in using the existing NEET UG 2026 credentials, as applicable.
- Pay the required registration and security deposit fees before 6:00 PM on September 8, 2026.
- Complete choice filling between September 3 and September 9, 2026.
- Lock the final choices by 10:00 AM on September 9, 2026.
- Check the Round 2 seat allotment result on September 11, 2026.
- If allotted a seat, report to the concerned college between September 12 and 18, 2026 with the required documents.