The Medical Counselling Committee is set to open round 2 registrations for NEET UG 2026 counselling from September 3, marking a key milestone as the medical academic session moves closer to its formal start.
- Round 2 registrations open: September 3, 2026
- Conducting authority: Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
- Applicable to: MBBS, BDS, and other NEET UG-based courses at AIQ and deemed/central university seats
- Academic session: set to begin following the completion of counselling rounds
NEET counselling 2026 round 2: what candidates need to know
Candidates who were not allotted a seat in round 1, or who wish to upgrade their allotment, will be eligible to participate in the round 2 process. Students are advised to keep their documents and registration details ready before the window opens on September 3.
The MCC conducts centralised counselling for All India Quota seats, seats at deemed and central universities, and seats at ESIC and AFMC institutions. State quota seats are filled through separate state-level counselling processes conducted by respective state authorities.
Documents and steps to register
- Visit the official MCC counselling portal
- Register or log in using your NEET UG 2026 roll number and credentials
- Pay the applicable registration and security deposit fee
- Fill in choice of colleges and courses in order of preference
- Lock choices before the closing deadline
Academic session timeline
The academic session for MBBS and BDS programmes is scheduled to begin after the counselling rounds conclude. Candidates allotted seats must report to their respective institutions within the joining deadline specified in their allotment letter.
Students are urged to monitor the official MCC website regularly for updates on round 2 schedules, seat allotment results, and reporting dates, as timelines can be revised by the authority.
