The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has activated the PwD (Persons with Disabilities) category portal for Round 2 of NEET UG counselling 2026 and released the schedule for medical assessments. The notice, numbered U-11011/07/2026-MEC (Notice No. 18) and dated September 2, 2026, asks all candidates applying under the PwD category to report for assessment within fixed timelines starting September 5.
The update comes as MCC opened Round 2 registration on September 3 for admission to MBBS, BDS and B.Sc Nursing seats under the All India Quota and participating state quotas.
Key Highlights
- MCC issued Notice No. 18 on September 2, 2026, for PwD candidates in Round 2 counselling.
- Candidates must report to the Primary Medical Assessment Board by 10:30 AM on September 5, 2026.
- The Primary Board must complete assessments by 6:00 PM on September 6, 2026.
- Candidates needing a second opinion must report to the Appellate Medical Assessment Board by 12:00 Noon on September 8, 2026.
- Assessment results must be generated online through the MCC portal.
- Round 2 registration opened September 3, with choice filling open until September 9.
- Round 2 seat allotment results are scheduled for September 11, 2026.
- Reporting at allotted colleges will run from September 12 to September 18, 2026.
Medical Assessment Schedule for PwD Candidates
According to the notice, candidates applying under the PwD category for Round 2 must complete their evaluation at the Primary Medical Assessment Board first. Reporting closes at 10:30 AM on September 5, 2026, and the board must finish all assessments by 6:00 PM the next day, September 6.
Candidates who wish to contest the outcome of the Primary Board’s evaluation can approach the Appellate Medical Assessment Board. Reporting for the appellate stage closes at 12:00 Noon on September 8, 2026.
MCC has directed candidates to ensure their assessment details are generated online through the counselling portal and to track the MCC website for further updates, since colleges conducting the assessments may issue additional instructions on reporting locations and documents required.
Round 2 Counselling: Where PwD Assessment Fits In
Round 2 of NEET UG counselling 2026 covers roughly 1.10 lakh MBBS seats and 21,000 BDS seats through the 15% All India Quota, along with seats under participating state quotas. Registration and choice filling opened on September 3 and remain open until 11:00 AM on September 9.
Fee payment closes at 3:00 PM on September 8, with an extended window until 6:00 PM the same day. Choice locking runs from 4:00 PM on September 8 to 10:00 AM on September 9, after which seat allotment processing takes place on September 9 and 10.
Results for Round 2 are due on September 11, 2026. Candidates allotted seats must report to their respective colleges between September 12 and September 18.
PwD candidates need their medical assessment completed and reflected on the portal before this reporting window, since the assessment outcome forms part of the eligibility check for seat confirmation under the category.
Important Dates
| Event | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| PwD notice issued | September 2, 2026 |
| Round 2 registration begins | September 3, 2026 |
| Reporting to Primary Medical Assessment Board | By 10:30 AM, September 5, 2026 |
| Primary Board assessment completion | By 6:00 PM, September 6, 2026 |
| Reporting to Appellate Medical Assessment Board | By 12:00 Noon, September 8, 2026 |
| Choice filling closes | 11:00 AM, September 9, 2026 |
| Round 2 seat allotment result | September 11, 2026 |
| Reporting at allotted institutes | September 12–18, 2026 |
Official Website and Important Links
- MCC official website: mcc.nic.in
- UG Medical Counselling page: mcc.nic.in/ug-medical-counselling
- PwD assessment notice (PDF): Notice No. 18, dated 02.09.2026
