The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has opened registration for NEET UG Round 2 counselling on September 3, 2026, at mcc.nic.in. This round is for candidates who did not secure a seat in Round 1, those who chose the 'Float' option and wish to upgrade, or those applying to the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats for the first time. Understanding the registration process, eligibility rules, and critical deadlines is essential to avoid missing this opportunity for MBBS, BDS, or BSc Nursing admission.
Round 2 registration runs from September 3 to 8, 2026, with choice-filling until September 9; seat allotment results will be announced on September 11, and reporting must occur between September 12 and 18.
Who is eligible to register for NEET UG Round 2 counselling?
Three categories of candidates can participate in Round 2. First, those who qualified in NEET UG 2026 but did not register for Round 1 at all. Second, candidates who registered for Round 1 but were not allotted any seat. Third, candidates who were allotted a seat in Round 1 and selected the 'Float' option, meaning they wish to attempt an upgrade to a better college or course in this round.
Candidates who chose the 'Freeze' option in Round 1 and were allotted a seat should not register for Round 2, as their Round 1 seat is automatically retained and they cannot participate in upgradation. Similarly, those who joined their Round 1 seat and do not wish to upgrade should avoid registering, unless they formally resign from their seat using the online resignation portal before Round 2 processing begins.
- Qualified NEET UG 2026 candidates who skipped Round 1
- Candidates not allotted a seat in Round 1
- Round 1 allottees who selected 'Float' for upgradation
- Do NOT register if you chose 'Freeze' and want to keep your Round 1 seat
- Do NOT register if you joined Round 1 and do not wish to upgrade
Step-by-step registration process at mcc.nic.in
Begin by visiting the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in. Look for the 'Candidate Activity Board' section and click on 'New Registration For UG Counselling 2026'. You will then be prompted to enter your NEET UG roll number and password, followed by clicking 'Sign In'. After logging in, you must submit all required personal details and documents as requested by the portal.
Once your details are entered, proceed to make the online payment of the registration fee and refundable security deposit. After successful payment, print and save your registration confirmation page—this is your proof of registration. You can then log back in to fill your preferred choices of colleges and courses (MBBS, BDS, or other eligible medical programmes) in order of preference. The registration and payment window closes on September 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM, though online payment can continue until 6:00 PM the same day.
- Visit mcc.nic.in and select 'UG Medical Counselling' → 'New Registration 2026'
- Enter NEET UG Roll Number, Application Number, and PIN
- Fill all personal information and upload required documents
- Pay registration fee and refundable security deposit online
- Print registration confirmation page
- Log in again to fill and lock your choice of colleges and courses
- Registration deadline: September 8, 2026, 3:00 PM
- Payment deadline: September 8, 2026, 6:00 PM
Understanding the refundable security deposit and fees
All candidates registering for Round 2 must pay a refundable security deposit in addition to the registration fee. The amount varies by category. General and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates applying for All India Quota (AIQ) or Central University seats must pay ₹10,000 as security deposit. Candidates from Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Class (OBC), or Persons with Disability (PwD) categories applying for AIQ or Central University seats must pay ₹5,000.
This security deposit is refundable and will be returned to you after the admission process is complete, provided you have fulfilled all obligations. It is important to complete the payment well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues or web traffic congestion on the portal.
- General/EWS (AIQ/Central Universities): ₹10,000 refundable security deposit
- SC/ST/OBC/PwD (AIQ/Central Universities): ₹5,000 refundable security deposit
- Security deposit is refundable after admission process completion
- Pay early to avoid portal congestion
Critical dates and timeline for Round 2 counselling
The Round 2 counselling follows a strict schedule that every candidate must adhere to. Registration and payment window opens on September 3, 2026, and closes on September 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM (with payment continuing until 6:00 PM). During this same period, from September 3 to 9, candidates can fill and lock their choice of colleges and courses. The choice-locking window specifically opens from 4:00 PM on September 8 and closes at 10:00 AM on September 9—once you lock your choices, they cannot be changed.
After choice-locking, the MCC will process seat allotments on September 9 and 10. The Round 2 seat allotment result will be announced on September 11, 2026. Candidates who are allotted seats must report to their respective colleges between September 12 and September 18, 2026, to complete the admission process. On September 19, colleges will verify the data of all joined candidates. It is crucial to mark these dates on your calendar and plan accordingly.
- Registration/Payment: September 3–8, 2026 (until 3:00 PM; payment until 6:00 PM)
- Choice Filling: September 3–9, 2026 (until 10:00 AM)
- Choice Locking: September 8, 4:00 PM to September 9, 10:00 AM
- Seat Allotment Processing: September 9–10, 2026
- Seat Allotment Result: September 11, 2026
- Reporting/Joining: September 12–18, 2026
- Data Verification by Colleges: September 19, 2026
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration & Payment | September 3–8, 2026 |
| Choice Filling & Locking | September 3–9, 2026 |
| Seat Allotment Processing | September 9–10, 2026 |
| Seat Allotment Result | September 11, 2026 |
| Reporting & Joining | September 12–18, 2026 |
| Data Verification | September 19, 2026 |
How to choose colleges and courses: the importance of the seat matrix
Before filling your choices, you must download and review the seat matrix released by MCC. The seat matrix shows the number of available MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing seats at each college participating in the AIQ counselling. This information is critical because it helps you understand your realistic chances of getting a seat at your preferred college based on your NEET rank and the competition.
When filling your choices, enter colleges and courses in strict order of preference. The allotment algorithm will process your first choice first; if you do not qualify for it based on your rank and available seats, it will move to your second choice, and so on. Once you lock your choices, they cannot be rearranged or modified. Therefore, carefully study the seat matrix, understand the typical cutoff ranks for each college and course, and arrange your choices strategically—placing your safest options lower in the list and your aspirational choices higher.
- Download the MCC seat matrix before filling choices
- Seat matrix shows available MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing seats per college
- Understand typical cutoff ranks for each college
- Fill choices in strict order of preference
- Allotment is based on rank, available seats, and your choice order
- Locked choices cannot be changed—plan carefully
- Place safest options lower and aspirational options higher
What happens if your upgradation attempt fails?
If you were allotted a seat in Round 1 and chose the 'Float' option to attempt an upgrade in Round 2, but do not qualify for a higher-preference seat in Round 2, you will retain your original Round 1 seat. This is a safety net built into the counselling system. Your Round 1 allotment remains valid, and you will be required to report to that college if you do not secure an upgrade.
This means that if you participate in Round 2 for upgradation and the allotment does not go in your favour, you have not lost your seat—you still have the option to join your Round 1 college. However, if you formally resign from your Round 1 seat before Round 2 processing begins, you will not have this fallback, so think carefully before resigning.
- Float candidates who don't upgrade retain their Round 1 seat
- Round 1 allotment remains valid if Round 2 upgradation fails
- You must report to your Round 1 college if upgradation is unsuccessful
- Do not resign from Round 1 seat unless you are certain about Round 2
- Resignation is permanent and removes your safety net
Documents you must bring when reporting for admission
Once you receive your Round 2 seat allotment on September 11 and are ready to report between September 12 and 18, you must carry all required documents to your allotted college. Missing any of these documents may delay or prevent your admission. Prepare and organize these documents well in advance so you are not scrambling at the last moment.
The essential documents include your NEET UG Admit Card, NEET UG Scorecard or Rank Letter, Provisional Seat Allotment Letter from MCC, Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates, a government-issued photo ID (such as Aadhaar, passport, or driving licence), passport-size photographs, Transfer Certificate (TC) and Migration Certificate from your previous school, a Medical Fitness Certificate issued by a registered medical practitioner, and any applicable category certificates (Caste Certificate for SC/ST/OBC candidates, EWS Certificate for EWS candidates, PwD Certificate for persons with disability, and Domicile Certificate). If there is a gap in your education, bring a Gap Affidavit as well.
- NEET UG Admit Card
- NEET UG Scorecard / Rank Letter
- Provisional Seat Allotment Letter
- Class 10 Mark Sheet & Certificate
- Class 12 Mark Sheet & Certificate
- Government Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar, passport, driving licence)
- Passport-Size Photographs (4–6 copies)
- Transfer Certificate (TC) and Migration Certificate
- Medical Fitness Certificate from a registered doctor
- Caste Certificate (if SC/ST/OBC)
- EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- PwD Certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile Certificate
- Gap Affidavit (if there is a gap in education)
Special note for PwD candidates and medical assessment
Candidates applying under the Persons with Disability (PwD) category have a separate registration portal that opened on September 3, 2026. If you are a PwD candidate, ensure you register through the dedicated PwD portal on mcc.nic.in rather than the general registration link. After registration, you will be required to undergo a Primary Medical Assessment conducted by the Primary Medical Assessment Board.
The medical assessment for PwD candidates will take place up to 10:30 AM on September 5, 2026, and the board will complete all assessments by 6:00 PM on September 6, 2026. Plan your travel and schedule accordingly so you can attend the assessment on time. This assessment is mandatory for PwD candidates and is separate from the general counselling process.
- PwD candidates use a separate registration portal on mcc.nic.in
- Primary Medical Assessment is mandatory for PwD candidates
- Assessment registration deadline: 10:30 AM on September 5, 2026
- Assessment completion deadline: 6:00 PM on September 6, 2026
- Plan travel in advance to attend assessment on time
Why the seat matrix matters and how to use it strategically
The seat matrix is your most important tool for making informed choices. It lists every college in the AIQ counselling, the number of MBBS and BDS seats available, and sometimes historical cutoff data. By studying this matrix alongside your own NEET rank, you can estimate which colleges are realistic targets, which are reaches, and which are safe options. This strategic approach prevents you from wasting high-preference slots on colleges where your rank is far below the typical cutoff.
For example, if your rank is 5,000 and a top college typically has a cutoff rank of 500, placing that college as your first choice is unlikely to result in an allotment and wastes that slot. Instead, place it lower in your list and use your top slots for colleges where your rank falls within or near the typical cutoff range. This maximizes your chances of securing an allotment in a good college rather than missing out entirely.
- Seat matrix shows available seats and historical cutoff data
- Compare your NEET rank against typical cutoffs for each college
- Identify realistic targets, reaches, and safe options
- Avoid wasting high-preference slots on unrealistic colleges
- Place aspirational colleges lower and safe colleges higher
- Strategic choice-filling increases your chances of allotment
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Can I register for Round 2 if I was allotted a seat in Round 1 and chose the Freeze option?
No. If you chose the 'Freeze' option in Round 1, your seat is automatically retained and you are not eligible for Round 2. The Freeze option means you want to keep your Round 1 seat and not participate in any further rounds. Do not register for Round 2 if you have frozen your Round 1 seat.
What is the difference between Float and Freeze options in Round 1?
The 'Float' option means you want to keep your Round 1 seat but are willing to participate in Round 2 for a possible upgrade to a better college or course. If you don't get an upgrade, you retain your Round 1 seat. The 'Freeze' option means you want to keep your Round 1 seat and do not want to participate in any further rounds. Freeze candidates are not eligible for Round 2.
What happens if I register for Round 2 upgradation but don't get a better seat?
If you were allotted a seat in Round 1 and chose Float, but do not qualify for a higher-preference seat in Round 2, you will retain your original Round 1 seat. You must then report to your Round 1 college between September 12 and 18, 2026. Your Round 1 allotment is your safety net.
When must I lock my choices, and can I change them after locking?
You can fill your choices from September 3 to 9, 2026. The choice-locking window is from 4:00 PM on September 8 to 10:00 AM on September 9. Once you lock your choices, they cannot be changed or rearranged. Plan carefully before locking.
What is the refundable security deposit, and when will I get it back?
All candidates must pay a refundable security deposit: ₹10,000 for General/EWS candidates and ₹5,000 for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates. This deposit is refundable after the admission process is complete and you have fulfilled all obligations. It will be returned to your registered bank account or as per MCC's procedure.
Can I resign from my Round 1 seat and then register for Round 2?
Yes, you can resign from your Round 1 seat using the online 'Seat Resignation' portal on mcc.nic.in before Round 2 processing begins. However, once you resign, you lose your Round 1 seat permanently. If you don't get an allotment in Round 2, you will have no seat. Resign only if you are confident about Round 2.
What documents do I need to bring when reporting to my allotted college?
You must bring your NEET UG Admit Card, Scorecard/Rank Letter, Provisional Seat Allotment Letter, Class 10 and 12 certificates, government photo ID, passport-size photographs, Transfer Certificate, Migration Certificate, Medical Fitness Certificate, and any applicable category certificates (Caste, EWS, PwD, Domicile). If there is a gap in your education, bring a Gap Affidavit.
When will the Round 2 seat allotment result be announced?
The Round 2 seat allotment result will be announced on September 11, 2026. You can check and download your result on mcc.nic.in using your application number and password. Candidates allotted seats must report to their colleges between September 12 and 18, 2026.
Is there a separate process for PwD candidates in Round 2?
Yes. PwD candidates have a separate registration portal on mcc.nic.in. After registration, they must undergo a Primary Medical Assessment by the Primary Medical Assessment Board. The assessment registration deadline is 10:30 AM on September 5, 2026, and the board will complete assessments by 6:00 PM on September 6, 2026. This assessment is mandatory.
How should I use the seat matrix to fill my choices strategically?
Download the seat matrix and compare your NEET rank against the typical cutoff ranks for each college and course. Identify colleges where your rank is realistic (safe options), competitive (target options), and aspirational (reach options). Fill your choices in order of preference, placing aspirational colleges higher and safe colleges lower. This maximizes your chances of getting an allotment.
Round 2 registration is now live at mcc.nic.in. Complete your registration by September 8, fill your choices by September 9, and lock them before 10:00 AM on September 9. Download the seat matrix, plan your choices strategically, and ensure all documents are ready for reporting after the September 11 result announcement.
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