NEET MDS 2026 Counselling: Round 2 Schedule and Registration Dates Announced

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially released the schedule for the second round of NEET MDS 2026 counselling. This phase of the admission process covers 50% of All India Quota (AIQ) seats, as well as 100% of seats available at central universities, deemed universities, and Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) institutions.

Candidates aiming to secure a postgraduate dental seat in this round must adhere to the timeline provided by the MCC. The process is set to commence with the verification of the tentative seat matrix by participating institutions on September 14, 2026, setting the stage for the registration window to open the following day.

Key Dates and Registration Details for NEET MDS Round 2

Registration for the second round of counselling is scheduled to begin on September 15, 2026, and will remain open until September 19. Candidates are required to complete their registration and payment through the official MCC website. The payment facility will be accessible until 6:00 PM on the final day of registration, September 19.

Following the registration phase, the choice-filling process will open on September 16. During this period, applicants can submit their preferences for specific MDS courses and colleges. The window for choice filling will close at 10:00 AM on September 20, 2026. It is important to note that the choice-locking facility will be available starting from 4:00 PM on September 19 until 10:00 AM on September 20.

Seat Allotment and Reporting Schedule

Once the choice-filling process concludes, the MCC will proceed with the seat allotment phase, which is scheduled to take place between September 21 and September 22. The official results for the round 2 seat allotment are slated for release on September 23, 2026.

Candidates who are successfully allotted a seat in this round will be required to report to their respective colleges for admission and document verification between September 24 and September 30, 2026. Following the conclusion of the reporting period, the MCC will conduct the verification of joined candidates and data sharing on October 1, 2026. Applicants are advised to monitor the official MCC portal regularly to ensure they remain updated on any further developments or procedural requirements.