NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2:The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will close the registration window for NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 today, September 8. Candidates who wish to register or pay the counselling fee for this round must complete the process by today at the official website, mcc.nic.in.
Choice filling, however, will remain open a little longer — until 10 am on September 9 — giving registered candidates a short additional window to lock in their college and course preferences.
What’s New in Round 2
MCC has added 659 new seats to the Round 2 seat matrix, comprising:
- 395 MBBS seats
- 125 BDS seats
- 139 BSc Nursing (Honours) seats
These additions are spread across various states and institutions. Beyond the new seats, MCC has also released separate seat-matrix documents for clear vacancies (11,302 seats) and virtual vacancies (12,283 seats), giving Round 2 candidates a substantially larger pool to choose from compared to Round 1.
Who Can Apply
Candidates who registered for Round 1 but were not allotted a seat, or did not report to their allotted college, do not need to register again — they can directly participate in choice filling for Round 2. Fresh registration is required only for candidates who did not register in Round 1 at all.
MCC had also provided a reset option for candidates until 5 pm on September 7, allowing them to revise earlier submissions before the current round proceeds.
Key Dates for Round 2
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration and fee payment | September 3–8, 2026 |
| Choice filling | Till 10 am, September 9, 2026 |
| Choice locking | 4 pm, September 8 – 10 am, September 9, 2026 |
| Seat allotment result | September 11, 2026 |
| Reporting to allotted institute | September 12–18, 2026 |
Round 1 Recap
In Round 1 of NEET UG Counselling 2026, MCC offered a total of 31,728 seats, of which over 29,000 were allotted. This context matters for Round 2 candidates: a large share of Round 1 seats were successfully filled, meaning Round 2’s vacancy pool largely reflects unfilled seats, upgrades, and freshly added capacity rather than a wholesale carryover.
What Happens After Round 2
Once Round 2 seat allotment is declared on September 11, candidates who receive a seat but wish to explore other options can opt for the freeze or float choice: freezing confirms the seat, while floating keeps them eligible for Round 3 while risking cancellation if they fail to report within the given timeline. Candidates dissatisfied with their allotment can also skip joining and wait for subsequent rounds, though this carries the risk of losing the currently allotted seat.
MCC has indicated that the academic session for undergraduate medical courses will begin on September 8, even as counselling for later rounds and vacant-seat rounds continues in parallel.
FAQs
Question: When does NEET UG counselling 2026 Round 2 registration close?
Answer: Registration and fee payment close today, September 8, 2026, at mcc.nic.in.
Question: How many new seats have been added for Round 2?
Answer: MCC has added 659 new seats — 395 MBBS, 125 BDS, and 139 BSc Nursing (Honours) seats — across various institutions.
Question: When will the Round 2 seat allotment result be declared?
Answer: The Round 2 seat allotment result is scheduled for September 11, 2026.
