The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the schedule for Round 2 of NEET UG 2026 counselling for admission to MBBS, BDS and B.Sc Nursing courses. Registration and choice filling for the 15% All India Quota (AIQ), deemed and central universities begin September 3 and continue till September 8, with the seat allotment result scheduled for September 11, 2026. State counselling authorities will run their Round 2 process from September 7 to September 11, and candidates allotted seats in either category must report to their institutes by September 18.
Key Highlights
- Round 2 registration and fee payment for AIQ, deemed and central university seats: September 3 to 8, 2026
- Choice filling open till 10 AM on September 9; choice locking from 4 PM on September 8 to 10 AM on September 9
- Seat allotment processing: September 9 and 10
- Round 2 seat allotment result: September 11, 2026
- Reporting and joining at allotted institutes: September 12 to 18, 2026
- State quota Round 2 counselling: September 7 to 11, 2026, with the same September 18 joining deadline
- Academic session for UG courses to commence September 15, 2026
- Institutes and state authorities must submit verification data of joined candidates by September 19, 2026
AIQ, Deemed and Central University Round 2 Schedule
MCC’s notice, uploaded on its website on September 2, lays out the counselling window for the 15% All India Quota, deemed universities, central universities, ESIC institutions, AFMC Pune, AIIMS institutions, and JIPMER Puducherry and Karaikal. Candidates can complete registration and fee payment from September 3 up to 3 PM on September 8, with the payment window open till 6 PM the same day.
Choice filling runs from September 3 until 10 AM on September 9. Choice locking begins at 4 PM on September 8 and closes at 10 AM on September 9, both timings based on server time. MCC will process seat allotment on September 9 and 10, and declare the result on September 11. Candidates allotted a seat must report to their institute between September 12 and 18.
State Quota Round 2 Schedule
State counselling authorities will conduct Round 2 for state quota MBBS, BDS and B.Sc Nursing seats between September 7 and September 11, 2026. As with the AIQ round, candidates allotted a state quota seat must complete reporting and joining formalities by September 18, 2026, the common deadline across both categories.
Academic Session and Verification Deadline
The academic session for undergraduate medical courses admitted through Round 2 will commence on September 15, 2026. Participating institutes and state Directorates of Medical Education must submit verification data of joined candidates to MCC by September 19, 2026.
MCC has directed all participating institutes and colleges to treat Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted holidays as working days during this period, citing the limited time available to complete the counselling process on schedule.
Who Can Participate in Round 2
Round 2 is open to candidates who did not receive a seat allotment in Round 1 of NEET UG 2026 counselling. Candidates who were allotted a seat in Round 1 but chose the “float” option can also participate in Round 2 to seek an upgrade, subject to MCC’s counselling rules.
Important Dates at a Glance
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration and fee payment (AIQ/Deemed/Central) | September 3 – 8, 2026 |
| Choice filling | September 3 – 9, 2026 (till 10 AM) |
| Choice locking | September 8 (4 PM) – September 9 (10 AM) |
| Seat allotment processing | September 9 – 10, 2026 |
| Round 2 seat allotment result | September 11, 2026 |
| State quota Round 2 counselling | September 7 – 11, 2026 |
| Reporting/joining at allotted institute | September 12 – 18, 2026 |
| Commencement of academic session | September 15, 2026 |
| Verification of joined candidates’ data | September 19, 2026 |
Official Website and Important Links
- MCC official website: mcc.nic.in
- Round 2 AIQ schedule: Download PDF
- State Schedule notice (Round 2): Download PDF
- UG Counselling registration portal: Apply Here
