MCC NEET UG 2026 Round 2: 30 New MBBS Seats Added – Choice Filling Resumes Today

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced the addition of 30 new MBBS seats to the Seat Matrix for Round 2 of NEET UG 2026 counselling. These seats have been added across three medical colleges — Bagalkote Medical College and Research Institute (15 seats), Government Medical College Chapra, Saran (7 seats), and Shri Ram Janki Medical College and Hospital, Samastipur (8 seats). All newly added seats are under the All India Quota and are distributed across various categories including General (UR), SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD. To accommodate this addition, the Choice Filling process was temporarily halted and resumed at 7:00 PM on 05.09.2026. This is important for candidates still in Round 2 counselling — you now have additional options to fill in your choice form.

What Has Changed: New Seats Added to Round 2

On 05.09.2026, MCC received official notification from three medical colleges that they have additional MBBS seats available for Round 2 of UG Counselling 2026. These seats were not part of the original Seat Matrix announced at the start of Round 2, but have now been formally added. All 30 new seats are classified as All India Quota (AIQ) seats, meaning they are available to candidates from across India, not reserved for any particular state.

The addition of these seats is significant because it expands your options during choice filling. If you had already filled your choices before this announcement, you can now log back in and add these newly available colleges and seats to your preference list. The MCC temporarily paused the Choice Filling process to update the system and ensure all candidates see the new seats when they log in.

The Three Colleges and Their New Seats

Three medical colleges have contributed new seats to Round 2. Below is the complete breakdown of each college, the number of seats added, and the category-wise distribution. This table shows exactly which categories have seats available at each college, so you can check if your category is represented.

Understanding the Category Codes

The seats are distributed across several categories. Here is what each abbreviation means: UR = Unreserved (General category, open to all); SC = Scheduled Caste; ST = Scheduled Tribe; OBC = Other Backward Class; EWS = Economically Weaker Section; PwD = Person with Disability. When you see 'UR PwD', it means an Unreserved seat reserved for a candidate with a disability. Similarly, 'OBC PwD' is an OBC seat reserved for a candidate with a disability.

Your eligibility for each category depends on your NEET UG 2026 registration and the category you selected during registration. If you registered as General (UR), you can apply for UR seats. If you registered as SC/ST/OBC/EWS, you can apply for seats in your registered category. If you have a valid disability certificate and registered as PwD, you can apply for PwD seats in your category. Do not attempt to apply for a category you are not registered under — your application will be rejected during verification.

• UR = Unreserved (General)
• SC = Scheduled Caste
• ST = Scheduled Tribe
• OBC = Other Backward Class
• EWS = Economically Weaker Section
• PwD = Person with Disability (can be combined with any category, e.g., UR PwD, OBC PwD)

Why Choice Filling Was Halted and When It Resumed

When new seats are added to the Seat Matrix mid-round, MCC must temporarily stop the Choice Filling process to update its system. This ensures that when you log in, you see the complete and accurate list of all available seats, including the newly added ones. If Choice Filling had continued without this pause, the system would not have shown you these 30 new seats, and you would have missed the opportunity to include them in your preferences.

The Choice Filling process was halted on 05.09.2026 and resumed at 7:00 PM the same day. This means if you had already submitted your choices before the halt, you can now log back in to the MCC portal (www.mcc.nic.in) and modify your choice list to include any of these newly added seats. Your previously filled choices remain saved — you are simply adding new options.

How to Access and Fill Choices for the New Seats

To include the newly added seats in your choice list, follow these steps: First, visit the official MCC website at www.mcc.nic.in. Log in using your NEET UG 2026 registration number and password. Navigate to the Choice Filling section for Round 2. You will now see the updated Seat Matrix with all 30 new seats listed under their respective colleges and categories.

Review the new seats available in your category at each of the three colleges. If any of these colleges or seats interest you, add them to your choice list in your preferred order of priority. Remember, the order in which you list your choices matters — MCC will allocate seats based on your merit rank and your choice order. After adding or modifying your choices, save and submit your updated choice list before the Choice Filling deadline. MCC will announce the exact deadline for Round 2 Choice Filling — monitor the website regularly for this date.

• Visit www.mcc.nic.in
• Log in with your NEET UG 2026 registration number and password
• Go to Choice Filling for Round 2
• View the updated Seat Matrix with newly added seats
• Add seats from Bagalkote, Chapra, or Samastipur colleges to your choice list
• Arrange your choices in order of preference
• Save and submit your updated choices before the deadline

Important: These Are All India Quota Seats

All 30 newly added seats are classified as All India Quota (AIQ). This means they are not state-specific and are available to NEET UG 2026 candidates from any state in India. You do not need to be a resident of Bihar (where these three colleges are located) to apply for these seats. Your eligibility is based solely on your NEET UG 2026 rank, your category, and your choice preferences.

All India Quota seats are typically more competitive than state-specific seats because they are open to a much larger pool of candidates. Your chances of getting a seat depend on your NEET rank relative to all other candidates in your category across the country. If you have a strong rank, these newly added seats represent additional opportunities to secure admission.

What to Do If You Have Already Submitted Your Choices

If you had already filled and submitted your choices before the Choice Filling halt on 05.09.2026, your previously submitted choices are still valid and have not been deleted. However, you now have the option to log back in and modify your choice list to include any of the newly added seats. MCC systems typically allow candidates to edit their choices multiple times until the final Choice Filling deadline.

To update your choices: Log in to www.mcc.nic.in, go to the Choice Filling section, and you will see your previously filled choices. You can add new seats from the three colleges mentioned above, rearrange your existing choices, or remove any seats you no longer wish to consider. After making your changes, save and resubmit your updated choice list. Your new submission will replace your previous one.

Key Dates and Deadlines

The notice specifies that Choice Filling was halted and resumed at 7:00 PM on 05.09.2026. However, the notice does not state the final deadline for Round 2 Choice Filling. This is a critical piece of information you must find on the MCC website. Do not assume the deadline is the same as it was for Round 1 — MCC may have adjusted it.

Action required: Visit www.mcc.nic.in immediately and check the Round 2 counselling schedule. Look for the Choice Filling deadline, the date of seat allotment, and the reporting date. Mark these dates in your calendar and set reminders. Missing the Choice Filling deadline means you will not be considered for any seats in Round 2, including these newly added ones.

• Choice Filling halted: 05.09.2026 (date of notice)
• Choice Filling resumed: 7:00 PM on 05.09.2026
• Round 2 Choice Filling deadline: Check www.mcc.nic.in (NOT stated in this notice)
• Round 2 seat allotment date: Check www.mcc.nic.in (NOT stated in this notice)

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Mistake 1: Assuming you are eligible for a category you did not register under. Your category eligibility is locked at the time of NEET UG 2026 registration. If you registered as General (UR), you cannot apply for SC/ST/OBC/EWS seats, even if you belong to those categories. Similarly, if you did not register as PwD, you cannot apply for PwD seats. Check your registration carefully before filling choices.

Mistake 2: Not logging back in to update your choices. If you filled your choices before the halt and assume they are automatically updated with the new seats, you are wrong. You must actively log in and add the new seats to your choice list if you wish to be considered for them. The system does not automatically add new seats to existing choice lists.

Mistake 3: Missing the Choice Filling deadline. The notice does not state the deadline in this document. You must find it on www.mcc.nic.in and adhere to it strictly. Submissions after the deadline will not be accepted, and you will lose your chance to participate in Round 2 allotment.

Mistake 4: Filling choices without understanding the colleges. Before adding a college to your choice list, research it — location, infrastructure, faculty, placement record, and reputation. Do not add a college just because it has new seats. Your choice order should reflect your genuine preference, not random selection.

Where to Find More Information

All official information about Round 2 counselling, including updated schedules, seat matrices, and allotment results, is available on the MCC website: www.mcc.nic.in. This is the only authoritative source. Do not rely on social media, coaching centers, or unofficial websites for counselling information — they often contain outdated or incorrect details.

If you have specific questions or encounter technical issues while filling choices, you can contact MCC via email at adgme@nic.in. However, for urgent issues during the Choice Filling window, it is better to resolve them quickly by visiting the website or calling the MCC helpline (if available). Keep checking the website for any further notices or updates related to Round 2.

• Official MCC website: www.mcc.nic.in
• Email: adgme@nic.in
• Check the website regularly for updates and announcements

Frequently asked questions

The addition of 30 new MBBS seats to Round 2 counselling is an opportunity to expand your options. Log in to www.mcc.nic.in immediately, review the newly added seats at Bagalkote, Chapra, and Samastipur colleges, and update your choice list if any of these colleges interest you. Ensure you understand your category eligibility and do not miss the Round 2 Choice Filling deadline — check the website now for the exact date. Monitor www.mcc.nic.in regularly for further updates and announcements.