NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 - Check Dates, Eligibility, Fee & Registration at neet.nta.nic.in

NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the revised schedule for NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2. As per the updated schedule, registration and choice filling will begin on September 3, 2026, choice locking will remain open till September 9, 2026, and the seat allotment result will be declared on September 11, 2026. Candidates can complete the process at the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in.

Round 2 counselling is conducted for admission to MBBS, BDS and other participating undergraduate medical courses under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ), Central Universities (BHU, AMU, DU), AIIMS, JIPMER, ESIC institutes, and Deemed Universities. This article covers the complete Round 2 schedule, eligibility, fee structure, and step-by-step registration process based on official and verified information available so far.

Direct Link to Download NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 Here

NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2: Quick Overview

NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 Important Dates

The table below lists the confirmed dates from the revised MCC schedule. Any stage not listed here has not been officially confirmed yet — candidates should keep checking mcc.nic.in for the detailed round 2 information bulletin/PDF.

Note: The exact reporting/joining dates for candidates allotted a seat in Round 2, and the fee payment deadline, have not been separately confirmed in available reports as of now. These will be released along with the seat allotment result on the official MCC counselling portal.

Who Can Participate in NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2?

• Candidates who did not get any seat allotted in Round 1
• Candidates who chose the "Float" option after Round 1 allotment and wish to try for a better seat
• Fresh candidates who did not register for Round 1 counselling at all

Candidates who selected "Freeze" in Round 1 are treated as having accepted that seat as final and are not eligible to participate in Round 2.

Important Note on Choices: Round 1 Choices Do Not Carry Forward

Candidates participating in Round 2 must submit fresh choices. Choices filled during Round 1 are not carried forward and will not be considered for Round 2 seat allotment, even for candidates who already registered in Round 1.

NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 Registration Fee

The exact Round 2 fee notification has not been separately confirmed in the sources reviewed for this article. Based on the fee structure applied for Round 1 counselling, the following fee pattern has generally been in effect:

In addition to the non-refundable registration fee, candidates allotted a seat in AIQ/Central Universities generally need to pay a refundable tuition/security fee (₹10,000 for General category, as applicable). Candidates should confirm the exact Round 2 fee amounts on mcc.nic.in before making any payment, as fee structures can be revised.

How to Apply for NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2

1. Visit the official MCC website: mcc.nic.in.
2. Candidates already registered in Round 1 can log in directly using their existing NEET roll number and password — fresh registration is not required.
3. New candidates (who did not register in Round 1) need to click on the registration link, enter details such as NEET roll number, date of birth and other required information, and generate login credentials.
4. Pay the applicable registration fee online.
5. Go to the "Choice Filling" section and submit fresh choices of colleges/courses in order of preference. Round 1 choices will not be considered.
6. Review all choices carefully, then lock them before the choice locking deadline of September 9, 2026.
7. Take a printout/screenshot of the submitted and locked choices for future reference.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Complete registration, fee payment, choice filling and choice locking within the prescribed dates — MCC counselling windows are generally not extended.
• Before locking choices, verify the college name, course, quota, and any applicable bond or service conditions carefully, as choices generally cannot be edited after locking.
• Do not share MCC login credentials with anyone or rely on unofficial agents for registration or choice filling.
• Keep copies of all registration forms, payment receipts, locked choices and allotment letters until the admission process is fully complete.
• Regularly check mcc.nic.in for official updates, as counselling schedules can be revised.

Important Links

• Download NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 Here
• MCC Official Website