NEET UG 2026 round 2 counselling registration opened on September 3 and closes on September 8 at mcc.nic.in. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is conducting this round for 15% All India Quota MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc Nursing seats, along with 100% seats in deemed and central universities, AFMC, AIIMS institutions, and JIPMER. Candidates who want a fresh shot at a seat, or who skipped round 1 entirely, need to act before the window shuts this week.
Key Facts: NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2
- Registration and payment: September 3 to September 8, 2026, up to 3:00 PM (server time); payment accepted till 6:00 PM the same day.
- Choice filling: September 3 to September 9, 2026, up to 10:00 AM.
- Choice locking: from 4:00 PM on September 8 to 10:00 AM on September 9, 2026.
- Seat allotment processing: September 9 to September 10, 2026.
- Result declaration: September 11, 2026.
- Reporting and joining at allotted institutes: September 12 to September 18, 2026.
- Official portal: mcc.nic.in.
What This Means for Students
If you registered for round 1 but didn’t get a seat, or got one and want to try for an upgrade, round 2 gives you another chance without filing a fresh application. If you sat out round 1 altogether, you can still register now as a new candidate for round 2, but you’ll need to complete registration, payment, and choice filling from scratch within the September 8-9 deadlines.
Several states also have their own round 1 reporting deadlines running in parallel this week — Jharkhand, Punjab, and Uttarakhand candidates who got round 1 seats were required to report by September 5. Missing a state deadline doesn’t block you from round 2 of the all-India counselling, but check your specific state’s counselling authority notice if you’re relying on a state quota seat.
How to Register for Round 2
- Visit the MCC official website at mcc.nic.in and open the UG Medical Counselling section.
- Click the New Registration link for UG Counselling 2026 (candidates who already registered for round 1 use their existing login).
- Complete registration and pay the counselling fee before 6:00 PM on September 8.
- Fill your choices of colleges and courses, arranging them in order of preference, before 10:00 AM on September 9.
- Lock your choices once you’re satisfied — locking is allowed from 4:00 PM on September 8 through 10:00 AM on September 9.
- Check the result on September 11 and, if allotted a seat, report to the institute between September 12 and September 18.
Eligibility for Round 2
Candidates allotted a seat in round 1 who did not join can still take part in round 2. Candidates who never registered for round 1 can also apply fresh for round 2. However, anyone who joined a college in round 1 and wants to upgrade should check MCC’s current rules on resignation and float options before withdrawing, since seats already joined come with specific exit conditions listed in MCC’s round 1 resignation notice.
The round 2 seat matrix includes newly added seats and vacancies released after round 1, which MCC has published separately on its website. Reviewing the updated seat matrix before filling choices helps avoid picking a college or course that no longer has an open seat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When does NEET UG counselling 2026 round 2 registration close?
Ans. Registration and payment close at 3:00 PM on September 8, 2026, with payment accepted until 6:00 PM the same day, on mcc.nic.in.
Q. When will the NEET UG round 2 result be declared?
Ans. MCC is scheduled to declare the round 2 seat allotment result on September 11, 2026.
Q. Can a candidate who skipped round 1 register for round 2?
Ans. Yes. Candidates who did not register for round 1 can submit a fresh registration for round 2 within the September 3-8 window.
Q. What is the last date to report to the allotted college after round 2?
Ans. Candidates allotted a seat in round 2 must report and complete joining formalities between September 12 and September 18, 2026.
Q. Where can I check the NEET UG round 2 counselling schedule and result?
Ans. Both the schedule and the result are published on the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in, under the UG Medical Counselling section.
Next Steps
Complete your registration, payment, and choice locking on mcc.nic.in well before the September 8-9 deadlines rather than waiting for the last hour, since the portal tends to slow down as the cutoff nears. Keep an eye on the seat matrix updates MCC posts under Current Events, and check back here for the round 2 result and next steps once it’s declared on September 11.