NEET UG Counselling Round 2 2026 Schedule (OUT): Registration, Choice Filling & Seat Allotment
NEET UG Counselling Round 2 2026 ScheduleThe NEET UG counselling Round 2 schedule has been released by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). As per the new schedule, the NEET UG counselling Round 2 will begin with the registration opening on 3 September 2026. The institute reporting deadline for this counselling round is 18 September 2026. Candidates can apply to NEET seats in India under the 15% All India Quota in different states remaining vacant after Round 1 through the Round 2 counselling.
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NEET UG Counselling Round 2 2026 Schedule
The following table shows the final NEET UG 2026 counselling Round 1 schedule released officially by MCC.
Activity | Date |
Tentative seat matrix | 1 September - 2 September 2026 |
Registration/payment | 3 September - 8 September 2026 |
Choice filling | 3 September to 9 September 2026 |
Choice locking | 8 September 4 PM - 9 September 10 AM |
Seat allotment processing | 9 September - 10 September 2026 |
Round 2 result | 11 September 2026 |
Reporting/joining | 12 September - 18 September 2026 |
Verification of joined candidates by MCC/state authorities | 19 September 2026 |
NEET UG Counselling Round 2 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The following table shows the eligibility criteria of candidates for NEET UG counselling Round 2 under various types of circumstances.
Candidate Category | Round 2 Eligibility |
Round 1: No Seat Allotted | Eligible to participate in Round 2 |
Round 1: Seat Allotted & Wants Upgrade | Eligible as a Float candidate |
Round 1: Seat Allotted & Seat Retained | Not eligible for upgradation if opted for Freeze |
Round 1: Seat Allotted & Resigned/Exited | May participate, subject to applicable resignation rules |
Did Not Register in Round 1 | Can register in Round 2, subject to MCC schedule |
NEET UG 2026 Qualified Candidate | Eligible, subject to applicable admission criteria |
Candidate With Valid Category/PwD/NRI Documents | Eligible for applicable seats, subject to verification |
Candidate Who Failed to Complete Required Fee/Registration | Not eligible until completing the required registration and fee-payment process |
NEET UG Counselling Round 2 Required Documents 2026
The following are the important documents that you need in the NEET UG 2026 counselling Round 2:
- NEET UG 2026 Admit Card.
- NEET UG 2026 Result / Scorecard.
- MCC counselling registration or allotment-related documents.
- Class 10 certificate and marksheet for date of birth verification.
- Class 12 certificate and marksheet.
- Valid government-issued photo identity proof.
- Category certificate, if applicable.
- EWS certificate, if applicable.
- PwD certificate, if applicable.
- Passport-size photographs.
- Provisional seat allotment letter.
- Medical fitness certificate, wherever required.
- Migration certificate or transfer certificate, if required by the allotted institute.
- Any other documents prescribed by the allotted college or counselling authority.
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How Will the NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Counselling Work?
The Round 2 counselling will allot the seats that remain vacant after Round 1. Students participating in this round after participating in the previous one will have to fill in fresh choices. Based on the fresh choice filling, MCC will allot you one of the vacant seats based on their cutoff requirements and your NEET rank.
The cutoff requirements will be lower in Round 2 as compared to those in Round 1. Thus, you must choose to fill new choices accordingly to maximise your chances of securing one of your preferred seats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques: When will the NEET UG Round 2 counselling registration begin?
Ans: The Round 2 registration for the NEET UG counselling will begin from 3 September as per the schedule released by MCC. As per the official schedule, you need to complete the registration and fee payment by 8 September.
Ques: Does the cutoff decrease in NEET UG counselling Round 2?
Ans: Yes, the cutoff requirements for the seats available in Round 2 are lower than those available in Round 1. Hence, you can have better chances of getting a seat in this round if you failed to get one in the previous round.
Ques: Can I apply for 2nd round NEET counselling without first round?
Ans: Yes, you can apply for NEET UG 2026 Round 2 counselling even if you failed to appear for or did not register for Round 1. To do that, you must complete fresh registration, counselling fee payment, and complete the choice-filling through the MCC counselling portal.
Ques: Do I need to pay the counselling fee again for NEET UG counselling Round 2?
Ans: No, you need not pay the counselling fee again if you have already paid it for Round 1. Only students who did not register for Round 1 have to pay the prescribed category-wise counselling fee in Round 2 as a part of the fresh registration.
Ques: Will I lose my security deposit if I leave my Round 1 seat for an upgrade in Round 2?
Ans: No, as per the free exit policy, you will not lose your security deposit if you leave your seat in the first counselling round. However, the free exit is only available in Round 1 and not applicable from Round 2 onwards.