NEET UG 2026 MCC Counselling Round 2 Registration Opens Today — Choice Filling, Schedule & Complete Guide
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has opened Round 2 registration and choice filling for NEET UG 2026 All India Quota (AIQ) counselling today, August 24, 2026. Candidates who missed Round 1 or want to upgrade their seats can now register on mcc.nic.in. The Round 2 seat allotment result will be declared on September 5, 2026.
Key Highlights
• Last date for choice filling and locking — September 2, 2026
• Seat allotment processing — September 3–4, 2026
• Round 2 seat allotment result — September 5, 2026
• College reporting period — September 6–8, 2026
• Round 1 allotted 29,945 seats across MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH colleges
• Round 1 candidates still reporting till August 31, 2026
• Official portal — mcc.nic.in
What is MCC NEET UG Round 2 Counselling?
The MCC conducts multiple rounds of counselling for admission to MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH courses under the All India Quota (15%), as well as seats in deemed universities, central universities, and ESIC/AFMS institutions.
Round 2 is for candidates who were not allotted seats in Round 1, candidates who want to upgrade their current allotment, and fresh candidates who did not participate in Round 1.
In Round 1, 29,945 candidates were allotted seats. Candidates who did not receive their preferred college or branch now have a second chance through Round 2.
Round 2 Complete Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 2 Registration & Choice Filling Opens | August 24, 2026 |
| Last Date for Choice Filling & Locking | September 2, 2026 |
| Seat Allotment Processing | September 3–4, 2026 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | September 5, 2026 |
| Reporting & Document Verification | September 6–8, 2026 |
Who Can Participate in Round 2?
2. Round 1 allotted (Float/Slide) — who accepted their seat but opted for upgradation
3. Fresh registrations — candidates who did not participate in Round 1 at all
4. Round 1 not-joined — candidates who were allotted but did not report to college
How to Register for Round 2 — Step-by-Step
Step 2: Click on "NEET UG 2026 Counselling" → "Round 2"
Step 3: Login with your NEET UG 2026 registration number and password
Step 4: If new, complete fresh registration with personal details and documents
Step 5: Fill choices — select college + course combinations in order of preference
Step 6: Lock your choices before September 2, 2026
Step 7: Check seat allotment result on September 5, 2026
Step 8: If allotted, report to college between September 6–8 with original documents
Choice Filling Strategy for Round 2
Strategic choice filling can significantly improve your chances of getting a better college in Round 2. Here are expert tips:
Tip 2: Place your dream college at the top, even if your rank seems low — seats vacated from Round 1 may open up
Tip 3: Include safety options in the bottom half of your preference list
Tip 4: Check the Round 1 seat matrix to identify colleges that had vacant seats
Tip 5: Lock your choices manually — don't rely on auto-lock
Tip 6: Keep refreshing the seat matrix during choice filling, as it may be updated
