The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the schedule for Round 2 of NEET-UG Medical/Dental Admissions 2026, covering both All India Quota/Deemed & Central Universities and State Counselling.
As per the official notice, all participating institutes/colleges have been directed to treat all Saturdays, Sundays, and Gazetted Holidays as working days to ensure faithful adherence to the time schedule, keeping in view the limited time available for conducting counselling.
MCC Round 2 Counselling Schedule 2026
| Activity | State Counselling | All India Quota/Deemed & Central Universities |
| Round 2 of Counselling | 3rd September 2026 to 11th September 2026 | 19th September 2026 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates Data by MCC | 7th September 2026 to 11th September 2026 | — |
| Verification of Joined Candidates Data by State DMEs/State Counselling Authorities | — | 19th September 2026 |
| Last Date of Joining | 18th September 2026 | — |
Key Highlights
- Round 2 counselling for State Quota will be conducted from 3rd to 11th September 2026.
- Round 2 for All India Quota/Deemed & Central Universities is scheduled for 19th September 2026.
- The last date of joining for allotted candidates is 18th September 2026.
- Verification of joined candidates’ data by MCC will take place from 7th to 11th September 2026, while verification by State DMEs/State Counselling Authorities is scheduled for 19th September 2026.
Candidates are advised to strictly follow the notified schedule and complete their reporting, document verification, and joining formalities within the prescribed dates to avoid forfeiture of the allotted seat.
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