MCC Opens NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Counselling Registration

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially opened the registration window for the second round of NEET UG 2026 counselling. This phase is intended for students seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats. Candidates who have qualified for the NEET UG 2026 examination are now eligible to participate in the process via the official MCC portal at mcc.nic.in.

The registration process is currently active and will remain open until September 8, 2026. Applicants are required to complete their registration and fee payments within the specified timeframe to be considered for seat allocation in this round. Following the registration phase, the committee will proceed with the seat allotment process based on the preferences submitted by the candidates.

Key Dates and Counselling Schedule

According to the official schedule released by the MCC, the deadline for registration is September 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM, while the window for online fee payment closes on the same day at 6:00 PM. The choice filling process, which allows students to select their preferred colleges and courses, began on September 3 and will continue until September 9, 2026. Furthermore, the choice locking facility is scheduled to be available from 4:00 PM on September 8 until 10:00 AM on September 9.

Once the choice filling and locking process concludes, the MCC will process the data to determine seat allotments. The results for the second round of counselling are set to be announced on September 11, 2026. Candidates who are successfully allotted a seat will be required to report to their respective institutions between September 12 and September 18, 2026, to complete the admission formalities.

Registration and Choice Filling Procedure

To participate in the round 2 counselling, candidates must visit the UG Medical Counselling section on the official MCC website. The process involves selecting the new registration link and entering the required NEET UG application details. After verifying their personal information, candidates must complete the application form and submit the registration fee online.

After the registration is successfully submitted, candidates must proceed to the choice filling stage. It is essential for students to carefully curate their list of preferred colleges and courses. The MCC advises all participants to review their selections thoroughly before locking their choices, as the system will not permit any modifications once the locking process is finalized. Candidates are encouraged to monitor the official website regularly for any further updates regarding the counselling timeline.