Overview
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is conducting NEET UG 2026 Round 2 counselling for eligible candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses under the applicable central counselling quotas. The process covers online registration, fee payment, choice filling, choice locking, seat allotment and institute reporting. There is no fixed number of posts or vacancies, as the total seats depend on the participating medical and dental colleges and the updated seat matrix.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) |
| Post Name | MBBS/BDS Seat Allotment – Round 2 Counselling |
| Total Vacancies | As per the NEET UG 2026 seat matrix |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | mcc.nic.in |
Important Dates
Candidates should check the official counselling schedule regularly because registration, choice filling and reporting deadlines may be revised. The confirmed dates will be displayed on the MCC portal.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
The exam date refers to the NEET UG 2026 examination, while the result date refers to the NEET UG result used for counselling. Round 2 applicants must separately verify the seat allotment result date in the counselling schedule.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have qualified NEET UG 2026 and obtained a valid score and rank.
- Applicants should have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English as required subjects.
- Candidates must satisfy the minimum qualifying marks prescribed for their respective category.
- Applicants must meet nationality, category, domicile and institutional eligibility conditions applicable to the seats selected during counselling.
- Students whose documents or academic qualifications do not meet regulatory requirements may be denied admission even after provisional allotment.
Age Limit
- The candidate should generally have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2026.
- Any upper-age condition will be governed by the prevailing NEET UG rules, court orders and regulatory guidelines.
- Candidates should read the official information bulletin before registering, particularly if their age eligibility is subject to a pending clarification.
Fees
- Candidates must pay the applicable non-refundable counselling registration fee online.
- A refundable security deposit may also be required, depending on the category and type of institution selected.
- Fee amounts can differ for general, reserved-category, government-college and deemed-university candidates.
- Payment should be completed through the options available on the MCC portal. Applicants must save the transaction receipt for future reference.
Selection Process
- NEET UG Merit: Candidates are considered on the basis of their NEET UG 2026 rank, category and applicable reservation rules.
- Choice Filling and Seat Allotment: Seats are allotted using the candidate’s locked preferences, rank, eligibility and availability in the Round 2 seat matrix.
- Reporting and Verification: Allotted candidates must download the allotment letter, report to the assigned institution within the deadline and complete document verification, fee payment and admission formalities.
How to Apply
- Visit the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in and open the UG Medical Counselling section.
- Select the link for NEET UG 2026 Round 2 registration and carefully read the schedule, scheme and notices.
- Register using the required details, including NEET roll number, application number, date of birth and contact information.
- Verify the entered information before submitting it, as incorrect NEET or personal details may affect candidature.
- Pay the counselling registration fee and security deposit, wherever applicable, through the available online payment facility.
- Sign in to the candidate dashboard and review the Round 2 seat matrix before entering college and course preferences.
- Add choices in the preferred order. Candidates should include enough realistic options based on their rank, category and previous allotment trends.
- Save and lock the choices before the prescribed deadline. If choices are not manually locked, treatment of saved options will be subject to the official counselling rules.
- Download or print the locked-choice page, payment receipt and registration confirmation.
- After allotment, download the result and allotment letter. Report to the designated college with original certificates, photographs, identity proof, NEET documents and other prescribed records.
Candidates who registered in an earlier round should check whether fresh registration is necessary. Those already allotted a seat must also understand the rules covering upgradation, resignation, forfeiture of security deposit and reporting before making Round 2 choices.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Who can register for NEET UG 2026 Round 2 counselling?
Candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 and satisfy MCC counselling rules can participate. Eligibility may differ for fresh applicants, previously registered candidates and those allotted seats in Round 1.
2. Is choice locking compulsory in Round 2?
Candidates should lock their preferences within the notified period. They must also download the locked-choice record as proof of their submitted preferences.
3. Does registration guarantee an MBBS or BDS seat?
No. Seat allotment depends on NEET rank, category, choices, eligibility and seat availability
