The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has published a revised coordination schedule for Round 2 of NEET UG Counselling 2026. The notice, dated September 2, aligns the timelines for All India Quota (AIQ), deemed and central universities with state counselling. Candidates participating in MBBS, BDS and other eligible undergraduate medical admissions should now follow the updated dates and also check the separate detailed schedule issued by their counselling authority.
The MCC document gives a common timeline for Round 2 so that AIQ and state processes can be completed without conflict. It also directs participating institutes and colleges to treat Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted holidays as working days during the limited counselling period.
| Activity | AIQ, Deemed & Central Universities | State Counselling |
|---|---|---|
| Round 2 counselling window | September 3–11, 2026 | September 7–11, 2026 |
| Verification of joined-candidate data | September 19, 2026 | September 19, 2026 |
| Last date of joining | September 18, 2026 | September 18, 2026 |
| UG academic session begins | September 15, 2026 | September 15, 2026 |
The common schedule does not replace every activity-wise timetable. Registration, payment, choice filling, processing of allotment, result and reporting timings may be shown separately on the MCC portal or the relevant state authority’s website.
- Visit the official MCC website and open the UG Medical Counselling section.
- Read the current Round 2 schedule and any notice affecting resignation, upgradation, PwD verification or NRI documents.
- Check whether registration or fresh payment is required for your situation.
- Review the seat matrix before filling and locking choices.
- Save the submitted choices, payment receipt and allotment letter.
- Keep original documents ready for physical or online reporting as instructed by the allotted institute.
Candidates moving between AIQ and state counselling should be particularly careful about resignation and joined-candidate data rules. Accepting or retaining a seat in one process can affect eligibility in another round, depending on the applicable counselling rules.
An allotment result alone does not complete admission. Selected candidates must follow the reporting method, undergo document verification, pay the required institutional fee and complete joining by the stated deadline. Failure to report can lead to cancellation of the allotted seat and may have security-deposit consequences under the counselling scheme.
Before travelling, confirm reporting hours and document requirements with the allotted institution. Candidates should rely on MCC and the concerned state counselling authority rather than social-media schedules.
The common AIQ and state schedule lists September 18, 2026 as the last date of joining for Round 2.
No. It coordinates the broad AIQ and state timeline. Candidates must check the detailed activity schedule on the appropriate official portal.
The schedule states that the academic session for undergraduate courses begins on September 15, 2026.
Official source: https://mcc.nic.in/eservices-schedule-ug/