The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has started NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 registration today, September 3, on the official website, mcc.nic.in. Round 2 is open for the candidates who did not participate in Round 1, those who didn't get a seat in round 1, and those eligible for an upgrade under the applicable float rules. Candidates must complete registration, fee payment and choice filling within the announced deadlines, as MCC counselling windows are strictly time-bound and are not reopened for candidates who miss them.

Quick Highlights: NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2

  • Counselling Authority: Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
  • Round: Round 2 (15% All India Quota, Deemed/Central Universities, AFMC, AIIMS, JIPMER)
  • Registration Start Date: September 3, 2026
  • Registration Last Date: September 8, 2026
  • Choice Filling: September 3 to 9, 2026
  • Choice Locking: September 8 to 9, 2026
  • Seat Allotment Process: 9 and 10 September, 2026
  • Round 2 Result: September 11, 2026
  • Reporting/Joining: September 12 to 18, 2026

MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 Registration Begins Today

According to the schedule released by the MCC, the NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 registration and fee payment commenced on September 3, 2026, at the MCC website (mcc.nic.in). This round accounts for admission into 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, deemed and Central universities, and AFMC, ESIC, JIPMER, and AIIMS have nothing to do with the ongoing admissions. The Round 2 process is conducted separately by state counselling agencies on their own schedules.

Applicants must register as soon as possible and not wait for the final day when the portal may experience heavy use. This year, the choice-filling process was started together with registration, which means aspirants are welcome to fill out their college and course preferences right after registration.

This round takes place after the completion of Round 1 which ended on August 24, 2026. The reporting at institutions concluded on August 31. A window also opened for candidates with float and freeze status during Round 1 to voluntarily quit their seats without losing a security deposit before commencing Round 2. It is crucial to remember that applicants should clearly distinguish between the timelines of Round 1 completion and of Round 2 registration and choice filling.

NEET UG Round 2 Registration 2026: Who Can Apply?

Round 2 of NEET UG Counselling 2026 is open to candidates who did not register or participate in Round 1, and to candidates who participated in Round 1 but were not allotted any seat. Candidates who were allotted a seat under the float option in Round 1 and wish to be considered for an upgrade may also participate, subject to MCC's applicable rules for float candidates.

Candidates who froze their Round 1 allotment are generally not eligible to participate further in central counselling, since freezing confirms the allotted seat and exits the candidate from subsequent rounds. Candidates who resigned from a Round 1 seat within the permitted withdrawal window should follow the specific eligibility conditions communicated by MCC for such cases. As registration requirements can differ by candidate category, candidates should confirm their exact eligibility on the official MCC portal before proceeding.

How to Register for MCC NEET UG Round 2 Counselling 2026

  1. Visit the official MCC counselling website, mcc.nic.in
  2. Open the NEET UG 2026 counselling registration section
  3. Complete registration, or log in using existing credentials if you registered in Round 1
  4. Enter the required personal, academic and NEET UG result details
  5. Pay the applicable counselling registration fee online
  6. Submit the registration form and save the confirmation receipt
  7. Proceed to the choice filling section to begin arranging preferences

NEET UG Round 2 Choice Filling 2026

The second Round's choice filling has commenced with registration on September 3, and it will continue until September 9, 2026. During this period, candidates can fill in the name of their preferences from the available positions as per the Seat Matrix issued by MCC.

Candidates must fill in their choices in sincere order of preference, since the allotment method of MCC gives priority to the top_choice which is available for a candidate. The choice locking process takes place during the period of September 8–9, 2026, and candidates who choose to lock their choices are guaranteed to have no accidental changes made during the process. In accordance with the established rule, those candidates who do not lock their choices will have the results of the last info saved by him/ her at the end of the period taken into consideration.

According to the current MCC rules regarding NEET UG 2026, candidates who take part in the Round 2 procedure should fill in their choices for this round, as the data obtained during Round 1 is not transferred automatically. Thus, candidates shouldn't consider their choice made earlier as uninterrupted, and they should reread and fill in their preferences once again.

NEET UG Round 2 Seat Allotment 2026

Following the closure of the choice filling and locking process, MCC will commence with Round 2 seat allotment on September 9 to 10, 2026. The announcement of the results will take place on September 11, 2026.

The process of seat allotment is based on elements like the merit of candidate obtained in NEET UG, his/her category, available filled concluded choices, and available seats in the participating institutes at the time of Round 2 seat allotment procedure. The candidates can check the status of their seat allotment by logging on to the MCC counseling portal mcc.nic.in with their registered credentials.

What Happens After MCC Round 2 Seat Allotment?

Candidates allotted a seat in Round 2 must report to the allotted institute within the reporting window of September 12 to 18, 2026, to complete document verification and confirm admission. Candidates who selected the float option and are allotted a seat still need to complete verification for the current allotment even if they wish to be considered for a further upgrade in later rounds.

Candidates who are not allotted a seat in Round 2 remain eligible to participate in subsequent rounds, including Round 3 and mop-up rounds, as per MCC's counselling schedule. Candidates should follow MCC's specific rules regarding consequences of not reporting within the deadline, since failing to report or complete verification within the reporting window can result in forfeiture of the allotted seat and, in some cases, the security deposit, as per the applicable counselling rules.

It is also worth noting that MCC's Round 2 counselling covers only the 15% All India Quota and the associated central institutes; the 85% state quota seats in government medical colleges, along with private college seats, are handled through separate state counselling rounds. Candidates participating in both MCC and their respective state counselling process should track both schedules independently, since deadlines and allotment dates for the two do not always align.

MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2: Important Things Candidates Should Remember

  • Do not wait until the last day to register or fill choices; portal traffic increases sharply near deadlines
  • Arrange choices in genuine order of preference rather than randomly
  • Check eligibility and seat availability for each course/college before adding it to your list
  • Lock your choices before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues
  • Save screenshots and payment receipts at every step of registration and choice filling
  • Keep all required documents ready and verified well before the reporting window
  • Check the allotment result only on the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in
  • Follow the reporting deadline strictly, since delays can lead to forfeiture of the allotted seat

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NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 registration is now open, and candidates should complete registration, choice filling and locking well within the announced deadlines to avoid losing this round's opportunity. Follow Cadera Edu for the latest verified updates on NEET UG counselling dates, results and reporting, and reach out for counselling guidance if you are unsure how to arrange your choice list.