MCC NEET UG Round 2 Counselling 2026: Registration Schedule, Allotment Dates, and Admission Rules
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) — Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Executive Summary & Key Facts
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has issued an official recruitment notification for NEET UG Counselling (MBBS, BDS, B.Sc Nursing Admission), announcing a total of multiple vacancies located in All India. The online application window opens on 03 September 2026 and closes on 08 September 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold NEET UG 2026 Qualified and be within the prescribed age limit of As per NEET UG 2026 guidelines, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. The selection procedure comprises Based on NEET UG Merit Rank, Choice Filling Preferences, Seat Availability, and Reservation Criteria. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
📅 Important Dates & Schedule
| Result Date | 11 Sep 2026 |
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📝 Detailed Notification Guide
MCC NEET UG Round 2 Counselling 2026
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has officially announced the schedule for the Second Round of NEET UG 2026 Counselling. This schedule covers the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, Central and Deemed Universities, AFMC, AIIMS, and JIPMER institutes. Alongside the national schedule, a parallel timeline has been coordinated for the 85% State Quota seats handled by respective state counseling authorities.
Candidates can find details below regarding registration dates, choice-locking procedures, reporting timelines, and eligibility rules for Round 2.
NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 Schedule
The online registration facility for Round 2 starts on September 3, 2026. The seat allotment result is scheduled to be announced on September 11, 2026. The key dates are summarized below:
| Event / Activity | Scheduled Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Verification of Seat Matrix by Institutes | September 1 to September 2, 2026 |
| Online Registration and Fee Payment | September 3 to September 8, 2026 (Registration up to 3:00 PM; Fee up to 6:00 PM) |
| Choice Filling Window | September 3 to September 9, 2026 |
| Choice Locking Window | 4:00 PM on September 8 to September 9, 2026 (Morning, Server Time) |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | September 9 to September 10, 2026 |
| Declaration of Round 2 Allotment Result | September 11, 2026 |
| Reporting & Joining at Allotted Institute | September 12 to September 18, 2026 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates by Institutes | September 19, 2026 |
State Quota Round 2 Parallel Counselling Schedule
To ensure a smooth transition of seats across MBBS and BDS courses, state counseling authorities operate on a parallel timeline coordinating with the MCC schedule:
- State Counselling Process (Registration to Seat Allotment): September 3 to September 11, 2026 (exact dates may vary slightly based on individual state notifications).
- Joining and Reporting Deadline: September 18, 2026 (aligned with the All India Quota schedule).
- Verification of Admitted Candidates: September 19, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Participate in Round 2?
Not all registered candidates are treated the same way in Round 2. Only candidates who fall into the following categories are eligible to proceed with choice filling:
- New Registrants: Qualified NEET UG 2026 candidates who did not register or participate in Round 1.
- No Allotment in Round 1: Registered candidates in Round 1 who were not allocated any seat.
- Upgradation/Float Candidates: Candidates who secured a seat in Round 1, selected the "Float" (Upgradation) option during admission, and seek a higher preference college. If no upgrade is assigned, their Round 1 seat remains protected.
Note: Candidates who chose the "Freeze" option in Round 1 cannot participate in Round 2 and must remain in their allotted colleges.
Understanding Key Differences: AIQ vs. State Quota Counselling
The medical admission process in India is split into two major pathways, as detailed in the comparison table below:
| Feature | All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling | State Quota Counselling |
|---|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) | State-specific DME / Admission Authority |
| Seat Share | 15% seats in Government Colleges + 100% in Central/Deemed Universities, AIIMS, AFMC, JIPMER | 85% of seats in state government colleges + 100% in state private colleges |
| Official Portal | mcc.nic.in | Respective state portals (e.g., DME, state health universities) |
| Domicile Rule | Open to all eligible NEET-qualified Indian candidates | Requires proof of state domicile (with certain exception rules) |
Key Counselling Instructions and Upgradation Rules
- No Seat Reversion: Once Round 2 counseling concludes, any remaining seats under state quotas are not reverted back to the MCC.
- Upgradation Facility: Candidates can opt to upgrade their allotted seat up to Round 3 of counseling.
- Resignation Rule: Once a seat is allotted and joined in Round 3, candidates cannot resign from AIQ, Deemed, or Central University seats and are barred from participating in subsequent counseling rounds.
- Mandatory Reporting: Failing to report to the allotted college during the reporting window (September 12–18) results in seat cancellation and may lead to the forfeiture of the security deposit.
