Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the Round 2 schedule for NEET UG Counselling 2026, covering admissions under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed Universities, Central Universities, AFMC, AIIMS and JIPMER, along with the corresponding State Counselling timeline.
The revised schedule includes important dates for MBBS, BDS and B.Sc Nursing courses. The Round 2 AIQ registration and payment process will begin on September 3, 2026, while State Counselling Round 2 will commence from September 7, 2026. The schedule is also reflected in the latest MCC counselling updates.
MCC NEET UG 2026 Round 2 AIQ Schedule
According to the revised schedule, the Round 2 process for AIQ and participating Deemed/Central Universities will proceed as follows:
| Counselling Activity | Round 2 Schedule |
|---|---|
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by Participating Institutes | 01 & 02 September 2026 |
| Registration & Payment | 03 to 08 September 2026, up to 03:00 PM on 08 September |
| Last Date for Payment | 08 September 2026, up to 06:00 PM |
| Choice Filling | 03 to 09 September 2026, up to 10:00 AM on 09 September |
| Choice Locking | 08 September, 04:00 PM to 09 September 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | 09 to 10 September 2026 |
| Round 2 Result | 11 September 2026 |
| Reporting/Joining | 12 to 18 September 2026 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates’ Data by Institutes | 19 September 2026 |
The MCC’s current schedule information also confirms the Round 2 AIQ registration window beginning September 3 and the Round 2 result on September 11.
Registration and Payment
Candidates participating in Round 2 will be able to register and make the required payment from September 3 to September 8, 2026. Registration will close at 3:00 PM on September 8, while the payment facility will remain available until 6:00 PM on the same day, as per server time.
Candidates should complete both registration and payment within the prescribed deadline to remain eligible for the subsequent choice-filling process.
Choice Filling and Locking
The choice filling window will remain open from September 3 to September 9, 2026, with choice filling available up to 10:00 AM on September 9.
Choice locking will begin at 4:00 PM on September 8 and continue until 10:00 AM on September 9, 2026.
Candidates should carefully review their choices before locking them, as the allotment will be processed based on the choices entered and applicable counselling rules.
Round 2 Seat Allotment Result on September 11
The processing of Round 2 seat allotment is scheduled for September 9 and 10, 2026. The Round 2 allotment result will be published on September 11, 2026.
Candidates allotted seats in Round 2 will then have to complete reporting and joining formalities at their allotted institutions between September 12 and September 18, 2026.
The participating institutions are required to verify the data of joined candidates and share it with MCC on September 19, 2026.
State Counselling Round 2 Schedule
The revised schedule also provides the corresponding timeline for State Counselling Round 2.
| State Counselling Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 2 of State Counselling | 07 to 11 September 2026 |
| Last Date of Joining | 18 September 2026 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates’ Data | 19 September 2026 |
State counselling authorities will conduct their Round 2 processes according to the revised MCC schedule and their respective detailed notifications. The latest MCC schedule distinguishes the State Counselling dates from the AIQ/Deemed/Central University schedule.
Important Instructions for Candidates
Candidates preparing for Round 2 should keep track of the following:
- Complete registration and payment within the prescribed deadline.
- Carefully fill and review college/course preferences.
- Complete choice locking within the specified window.
- Check the Round 2 allotment result on September 11, 2026.
- Candidates allotted seats must complete reporting and joining within the prescribed period.
- Candidates should regularly check the official MCC website and their respective State Counselling Authority websites for further instructions.
The MCC has also instructed participating institutions to follow the counselling timeline strictly because of the limited time available for completion of the admission process.
Round 2 Counselling Begins as Round 1 Process Continues
The Round 2 schedule comes as candidates complete the Round 1 admission process. MCC has published revised counselling information and Round 1-related notices on its official portal.
Candidates seeking upgradation or those eligible to participate in subsequent rounds should carefully follow the applicable rules before entering their choices for Round 2.
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