
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the NEET UG 2026 Round 2 counselling schedule for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, Deemed/Central Universities, AFMC, AIIMS and JIPMER, along with a parallel schedule for 85% State Quota seats. Registration for Round 2 opened on September 3, 2026, and the seat allotment result is scheduled for September 11, 2026. This article covers the complete date-wise schedule, eligibility, fee, documents, step-by-step registration process and answers to the most-searched questions about MCC NEET Round 2 counselling 2026.
Direct Link to MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 AIQ and State Schedule
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare |
| Counselling Name | NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Round 2 |
| Official Website | mcc.nic.in |
| Quota Covered | 15% All India Quota (AIQ) + Deemed/Central Universities/AFMC/AIIMS/JIPMER; State Quota counselling runs on a parallel, coordinated schedule |
| Courses | MBBS, BDS (BSc Nursing counselling has been conducted as an additional round in past years; check the official notice for 2026 status) |
| Round 2 Registration Starts | September 3, 2026 |
MCC NEET UG Round 2 Counselling 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Seat matrix verification by institutes | September 1-2, 2026 |
| Online registration and fee payment | September 3 to 8, 2026 (registration up to 3:00 PM; fee payment up to 6:00 PM on Sept 8, server time) |
| Choice filling | September 3 to 9, 2026 |
| Choice locking | 4:00 PM, September 8 to morning of September 9, 2026 |
| Processing of seat allotment | September 9-10, 2026 |
| Seat allotment result | September 11, 2026 |
| Reporting/ joining at allotted institute | September 12 to 18, 2026 |
| Institute verification of joined candidates | September 19, 2026 |
NEET UG Round 2 State Quota Counselling Schedule 2026
| Event | General Window (2026) |
|---|---|
| State Quota Round 2 counselling (registration to allotment) | September 3 to 11, 2026 (state-specific dates may vary) |
| Joining/reporting deadline (common with AIQ) | September 18, 2026 |
| Verification of joined candidates by state authority | September 19, 2026 |
Who Can Apply for NEET UG Round 2 Counselling 2026?
- Candidates who qualified NEET UG 2026 and did not participate in Round 1.
- Candidates who participated in Round 1 but did not get any seat allotted.
- Candidates who were allotted a seat in Round 1 under the “Float” option and wish to try for an upgrade (their Round 1 seat is retained as a backup).
- Candidates who chose “Freeze” in Round 1 cannot register again for Round 2 and must join their allotted college.
How to Apply for MCC NEET Round 2 Counselling 2026
- Go to the official website – mcc.nic.in.
- Click on the “UG Medical Counselling” link.
- New candidates should click “New Registration”; Round 1 float candidates log in with existing credentials.
- Enter personal, educational and NEET UG result details, and set a password.
- Upload the scanned photograph and signature as per specifications.
- Pay the registration fee and security deposit online, and save the confirmation receipt.
- Log in again to fill and arrange your college/course choices in order of preference.
- Lock your choices within the choice-locking window – unlocked choices may not be considered for allotment.
How to Check the MCC NEET UG Round 2 Seat Allotment Result
- Visit mcc.nic.in.
- Click on the “UG Medical” tab.
- Open the Round 2 seat allotment result link once released.
- Download the result PDF.
- Use Ctrl+F (or the search function) to locate your NEET UG roll number and check your allotment status.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Freeze vs Float: Candidates who select “Freeze” after Round 1 allotment exit the counselling process and must join that college; those who select “Float” remain eligible for Round 2 while keeping their Round 1 seat as a fallback.
- No reversion of seats: Once Round 2 counselling is complete, seats allotted to states are not reverted back to MCC.
- Upgradation: The facility to upgrade an allotted seat remains available up to Round 3 counselling.
- Round 3 restriction: Candidates are not permitted to resign from AIQ/Deemed/Central University seats once allotted in Round 3, and cannot participate in further counselling after joining through Round 3.
- Missed reporting deadline: Failing to report within the joining window typically results in forfeiture of the allotted seat and, in many cases, the security deposit – keep all documents ready in advance.
- Always cross-check dates on mcc.nic.in directly, as counselling schedules are occasionally revised.
Difference Between AIQ and State Quota Counselling
| Basis | AIQ Counselling | State Quota Counselling |
|---|---|---|
| Conducted by | MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) | Respective State DME/counselling authority |
| Seat share | 15% of government medical/dental seats + 100% of Deemed/Central University, AFMC, AIIMS, JIPMER seats | 85% of government medical/dental seats |
| Portal | mcc.nic.in | State-specific counselling website |
| Domicile requirement | Open to eligible candidates across India | Generally requires state domicile, with some exceptions per state rules |
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Important Links
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 – FAQs
Q1. When did MCC NEET UG Round 2 registration start in 2026?
MCC NEET UG Round 2 registration for AIQ seats started on September 3, 2026.
Q2. What is the last date to register for NEET UG Round 2 counselling 2026?
Registration and fee payment for AIQ Round 2 close on September 8, 2026, as per the schedule reported from mcc.nic.in.
Q3. When will the MCC NEET UG Round 2 result be declared?
The Round 2 seat allotment result is scheduled to be declared on September 11, 2026.
Q4. What is the last date to join the allotted college after Round 2?
Candidates allotted a seat in Round 2 must report and join their institute between September 12 and 18, 2026.
Q5. How can I check the NEET UG Round 2 result at mcc.nic.in?
Visit mcc.nic.in, open the UG Medical section, click the Round 2 result link once released, download the PDF and search for your NEET UG roll number.
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