If you're waiting on a State Quota MBBS or BDS seat, or hoping to upgrade what you got in Round 1, the timetable just moved. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has put out a revised Round 2 schedule for State Quota counselling under NEET UG 2026, and it now lines up closely with the All India Quota (AIQ) calendar. This matters because a mismatch between quota deadlines has tripped up candidates in past years — someone locking AIQ choices on one date and state choices on another often ends up confused about which portal needs attention when. The new dates give everyone a single, synchronised window to work with.
Register and pay fees for State Quota Round 2 between September 3 and 8, 2026, lock your choices soon after, and check your allotment result on September 11 — then report to college by September 18 or risk losing the seat.
What exactly changed
MCC's revised notice sets the State Quota Round 2 registration and fee-payment window from September 3 to September 8, 2026. Choice filling and locking happens within this period as well, ahead of the seat allotment result due on September 11, 2026.
On the All India Quota side, the same Round 2 cycle — registration through allotment — runs from September 3 to September 11, 2026, with MCC verifying joined-candidate data on September 19. State counselling authorities carry out their own verification of joined candidates on the same date, September 19, 2026.
The last date to physically join your allotted college, for both AIQ and State Quota seats, is September 18, 2026.
| Stage | AIQ / Deemed & Central Universities | State Quota Counselling |
|---|---|---|
| Round 2 registration to allotment | September 3 – September 11, 2026 | September 3 – September 11, 2026 (registration closes September 8) |
| Last date to join allotted college | September 18, 2026 | September 18, 2026 |
| Verification of joined candidates | September 19, 2026 (by MCC) | September 19, 2026 (by state DMEs/authorities) |
Who this schedule actually covers
This revised calendar is relevant to anyone competing for State Quota seats — that's roughly 85% of seats in government medical and dental colleges, allocated by each state's own counselling authority rather than by MCC directly. It covers MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing and other allied health courses run through state-level counselling.
Two groups should pay particular attention: candidates who skipped or missed Round 1 and are entering counselling fresh, and candidates who already have a Round 1 seat but want to try for an upgrade in Round 2. Both can register in this window, though upgrade rules and freeze options vary by state — check your specific state's counselling brochure before assuming you can float your seat.
Practical steps before September 8
Because state portals differ slightly in interface and documentation demands, the safest approach is to treat the process as a checklist rather than rely on memory of Round 1.
- Visit your specific state's counselling authority website (not just mcc.nic.in) for the exact local notice and any additional local deadlines.
- Keep scanned copies ready: NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and 12 certificates, a valid photo ID, domicile certificate, category certificate (if applicable), PwD certificate (if applicable), and a recent photograph with signature.
- Pay the registration and security fee within the September 3-8 window — late payment usually means missing the round entirely, not just a penalty.
- Fill and lock your choices carefully; once locked, most states do not allow edits for that round.
- Note that the security/registration deposit is often non-refundable if you get a seat and don't join, so decide your genuine preference order rather than filling choices casually.
Why aligning the two quota calendars actually helps you
In previous counselling cycles, State Quota and AIQ deadlines sometimes fell on different weeks, which meant candidates juggling both had to track two separate timers and occasionally missed one because they were focused on the other. With both quotas now moving through registration, choice locking and allotment in roughly the same window, and both requiring joining by September 18, candidates get one mental deadline to plan around instead of two.
This also means state counselling authorities and MCC will likely release results close together, so you should expect to check both your state portal and mcc.nic.in around the same period rather than assuming one will lag the other by weeks.
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When does State Quota Round 2 registration open and close?
Registration and fee payment open on September 3, 2026, and close on September 8, 2026, according to the revised MCC schedule.
When will the Round 2 seat allotment result be announced?
The seat allotment result for both State Quota and AIQ Round 2 is scheduled for September 11, 2026.
What is the last date to join my allotted college for Round 2?
Candidates allotted a seat in Round 2 must report and join their college by September 18, 2026, for both AIQ and State Quota seats.
Can I apply for State Quota Round 2 if I missed Round 1?
Yes. Candidates who did not participate in Round 1, as well as those who want to try to upgrade their allotted seat, can register for Round 2 within the given window, subject to their state's specific counselling rules.
Do I register on mcc.nic.in for State Quota seats too?
No. State Quota counselling is conducted by each state's own counselling authority on its own portal. MCC's notice sets the common revised timetable, but registration for state seats happens on the respective state website, not on mcc.nic.in.
What documents should I keep ready before registering?
Have scanned copies of your NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, a valid photo ID, domicile certificate, category certificate and PwD certificate (if applicable), and a recent photograph and signature ready before you start the registration process.
With State Quota and AIQ Round 2 now running on the same broad timeline, the safest move is to bookmark both your state counselling portal and mcc.nic.in, and set a personal reminder for September 8 (registration close), September 11 (allotment) and September 18 (joining deadline). Missing any one of these dates in a synchronised calendar has a way of costing you the whole round.
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