NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 Registration at mcc.nic.in: Check Dates, Eligibility and Application Steps

Overview

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will conduct NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 registration online through mcc.nic.in for eligible medical aspirants seeking admission to participating institutions. This is an admission counselling process rather than a recruitment drive; the total number of MBBS and BDS seats will be confirmed through the official Round 2 seat matrix.

Candidates who qualified for NEET UG 2026 should review the counselling schedule, eligibility conditions and vacancy list before registering or modifying their choices.

Key Highlights

Important Dates

The detailed Round 2 schedule has not been provided in the available notification. Candidates should monitor the MCC portal regularly because registration, payment, choice filling and reporting deadlines may be different.

The exam and result dates in the table refer to NEET UG 2026. MCC will separately announce the Round 2 seat allotment result date in its counselling schedule.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have qualified NEET UG 2026 and obtained the applicable qualifying percentile or score.
• Applicants should have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English, as prescribed under the medical admission rules.
• Candidates must fulfil the category-wise, nationality and institutional eligibility requirements applicable to their chosen seats.
• Applicants seeking reserved-category benefits must keep valid caste, category, EWS or disability certificates ready in the required format.
• Eligibility for All India Quota, central universities, deemed universities and other participating institutions will be governed by the relevant counselling rules.

Age Limit

• The candidate should ordinarily have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2026.
• Any upper-age condition will be governed by the NEET UG 2026 information bulletin and prevailing regulatory directions.
• Candidates must verify age and eligibility requirements from the official bulletin before submitting counselling fees.

Fees

• Candidates may have to pay a non-refundable registration fee and a refundable security deposit, depending on their category and the type of institution selected.
• Fee amounts can differ for government, central and deemed university seats.
• The exact category-wise fee will be displayed on the MCC portal during registration or in the official counselling notice.
• Payment should be made only through the online options available in the candidate dashboard. Applicants should retain the transaction receipt.

Selection Process

1. Registration and choice submission: Eligible candidates must register for Round 2, pay the applicable fee and select their preferred colleges and courses within the notified period.
2. Seat allotment: MCC will process choices based on the candidate’s NEET UG rank, category, seat availability, eligibility and order of preferences.
3. Reporting and document verification: Allotted candidates must download the allotment letter and report to the designated institution with original documents within the prescribed deadline.

Candidates who participated in an earlier round should carefully check the rules concerning upgradation, resignation, forfeiture of the security deposit and participation in later rounds.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in using a secure browser and stable internet connection.
2. Open the UG Medical Counselling section and select the NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 registration link.
3. Enter the required NEET UG credentials, including the roll number, application details and personal information.
4. Verify the displayed information carefully. Candidate details should match the NEET UG application and supporting certificates.
5. Complete registration and pay the applicable counselling fee and security deposit through the available online payment gateway.
6. Log in to the counselling dashboard and open the choice filling facility.
7. Add colleges and courses in the preferred order. Candidates are advised to enter multiple realistic choices after reviewing the Round 2 seat matrix.
8. Save and lock the choices before the deadline. If choices are not manually locked, they may be handled as specified in the official schedule.
9. Download the registration confirmation, payment receipt and locked-choice list for future reference.
10. After the result is released, download the allotment letter and complete reporting, document verification and admission formalities within the notified period.

Applicants should not share passwords, one-time passwords or payment details with unauthorised persons. They must also check notices issued through the MCC portal for any schedule revision.

Important Links

FAQs

1. Where can candidates register for NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2?

Registration will be available online through the MCC website, mcc.nic.in, once the Round 2 link is activated.

2. Can candidates register directly in Round 2?

Fresh registration is generally subject to the rules specified in the official Round 2 schedule. Candidates should check the notice before paying any fee.

3. How will Round 2 seats be allotted?

Seats will be allotted using NEET UG rank, category, eligibility, available vacancies and the order of choices submitted by each candidate.