NEET MDS Counselling 2026 Round 2 Schedule Released: Registration From September 15, Choice Filling From September 16
New Delhi, September 11, 2026: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the NEET MDS Counselling 2026 Round 2 schedule, providing candidates with the dates for registration, fee payment, choice filling, choice locking, seat allotment and reporting for admission to postgraduate dental courses.
The Round 2 counselling process is being conducted for 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats and 100% seats of deemed universities, central universities and Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS). Candidates who are eligible and wish to participate in the second round are advised to carefully follow the schedule and complete each stage within the prescribed deadline.
According to the schedule, participating institutes will first undertake verification of the tentative seat matrix on September 14, 2026. The registration process for NEET MDS Round 2 will begin on September 15 and continue until September 19, 2026. The choice-filling process will start from September 16.
NEET MDS Counselling 2026 Round 2: Important Dates
| Counselling Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Verification of tentative seat matrix by participating institutes | September 14, 2026 |
| Round 2 Registration | September 15–19, 2026 |
| Payment Facility | September 19, 2026 |
| Choice Filling | September 16–20, 2026 |
| Choice Filling Deadline | September 20, 2026 |
| Choice Locking | September 19, 4 PM to September 20, 10 AM |
| Seat Allotment Processing | September 21–22, 2026 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | September 23, 2026 |
| Reporting/Joining | September 24–30, 2026 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates/Data Sharing by MCC | October 1, 2026 |
The above dates are based on the NEET MDS Round 2 counselling schedule reported from the MCC schedule.
NEET MDS Round 2 Registration 2026
Candidates intending to participate in Round 2 will have to complete the online registration process between September 15 and September 19, 2026. The payment facility will remain available until 6 PM on September 19, according to the published schedule.
Candidates should ensure that the information entered during registration is accurate and that the required fee is paid within the specified timeline. Waiting until the final hours could create difficulties in completing the registration or payment process.
Choice Filling Begins September 16
The NEET MDS Round 2 choice-filling window will open on September 16, 2026. Candidates can enter their preferred colleges and MDS courses during the choice-filling period.
The choice-filling deadline is 10 AM on September 20, 2026, while choice locking is scheduled from 4 PM on September 19 to 10 AM on September 20. Candidates should arrange their preferences carefully because the choices submitted during counselling play an important role in the seat-allotment process.
Seat Allotment Result on September 23
After the completion of choice filling and locking, MCC will process the seat allotment between September 21 and September 22. The NEET MDS Round 2 seat allotment result is scheduled to be released on September 23, 2026.
Candidates allotted seats in Round 2 will then have to complete the reporting or joining process between September 24 and September 30, 2026. MCC has scheduled verification of joined candidates and data sharing for October 1, 2026.
What Candidates Should Do
NEET MDS candidates participating in Round 2 should keep track of the following:
- Complete Round 2 registration within the prescribed dates.
- Pay the counselling fee within the payment deadline.
- Review available seats before filling choices.
- Enter colleges and MDS specialisations according to personal preference.
- Carefully check the order of choices before locking them.
- Download and preserve the allotment result if a seat is allotted.
- Complete reporting/joining at the allotted institute within the specified period.
- Regularly check the official MCC website for any revised schedule or additional notices.
The official MCC website currently lists the MDS Counselling 2026 schedule and counselling-related notices for candidates.
MCC NEET MDS Counselling 2026
The Medical Counselling Committee conducts online counselling for eligible candidates seeking admission through the applicable postgraduate medical and dental counselling process. For MDS counselling, the Round 2 schedule covers 50% AIQ seats as well as 100% seats of deemed universities, central universities and AFMS, as specified in the counselling framework.
Candidates are advised to rely on official MCC notices and schedules for any subsequent changes. Since counselling dates can be revised through official notifications, candidates should check the MCC portal regularly throughout the admission process.
FAQ
1. When will NEET MDS Counselling 2026 Round 2 registration begin?
NEET MDS Round 2 registration is scheduled to begin on September 15, 2026.
2. What is the last date for NEET MDS Round 2 registration?
The registration window is scheduled to remain open until September 19, 2026.
3. When will NEET MDS Round 2 choice filling start?
Choice filling is scheduled to begin on September 16, 2026.
4. What is the deadline for NEET MDS Round 2 choice filling?
The choice-filling window is scheduled to close at 10 AM on September 20, 2026.
5. When is NEET MDS Round 2 seat allotment result 2026?
The Round 2 seat allotment result is scheduled for September 23, 2026.
6. When will NEET MDS Round 2 reporting begin?
Candidates allotted seats in Round 2 can report or join their allotted institutes from September 24 to September 30, 2026.
7. Which seats are covered under NEET MDS Round 2 counselling?
The Round 2 process covers 50% All India Quota seats and 100% seats of deemed universities, central universities and AFMS, as per the MCC counselling schedule
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