NEET PG Round 2 Counselling 2026: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), operating under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), has officially announced the timeline for NEET PG Round 2 Counselling 2026. Following the conclusion of Round 1 reporting, candidates who wish to upgrade their allotted seats or submit fresh applications can now participate in the second round.
The second round of Centralised All India Quota (AIQ) online counselling determines admissions for Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS), Diplomate of National Board (DNB), and PG Diploma seats across government medical colleges, central universities, and deemed institutions nationwide.
NEET PG Counselling 2026 Round 2 will be an important opportunity for candidates looking for MD, MS, DNB and other postgraduate medical seats through MCC counselling.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the counselling schedule for NEET PG 2026. According to the current schedule, Round 2 registration will begin on November 6, 2026, while the Round 2 seat allotment result is scheduled for November 14, 2026. Click the button below to download the full schedule:
NEET PG Round 2 Counselling 2026 Schedule Download
The counselling schedule outlines critical admission stages for both national and state quotas. Participating colleges will treat all Saturdays, Sundays, and Gazetted Holidays as working days to ensure strict adherence to the timeline.
| NEET PG Counselling Round 2 2026 Highlights | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Details |
| Counselling Authority | MCC and State Counselling Authorities / DMEs |
| Courses Covered | Postgraduate (PG) Medical Courses |
| Academic Session Commencement | 20th Nov., 2026 |
| AIQ Round 2 Schedule | 6th Nov., 2026 to 14th Nov., 2026 |
| State Round 2 Schedule | 14th Nov., 2026 to 23rd Nov., 2026 |
| Official Website | mcc.nic.in |
The official schedule provides exact dates for All India Quota and State Quota counselling. Candidates participating in NEET PG Counselling 2026 must track all joining deadlines carefully.
| NEET PG Counselling 2026 Important Dates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Counselling Event | All India Quota / Deemed & Central Universities | State Counselling |
| Round-1 | 12th Oct., 2026 to 24th Oct., 2026 | 21st Oct., 2026 to 2nd Nov., 2026 |
| Last Date of Joining for Round-1 | 2nd Nov., 2026 | 10th Nov., 2026 |
| Sharing of Joined Candidates Data | 3rd Nov., 2026 (by MCC) | 11th Nov., 2026 (by State DMEs/Authorities) |
| Round-2 | 6th Nov., 2026 to 14th Nov., 2026 | 14th Nov., 2026 to 23rd Nov., 2026 |
| Last Date of Joining for Round-2 | 23rd Nov., 2026 | 30th Nov., 2026 |
| Sharing of Joined Candidates Data | 24th Nov., 2026 (by MCC) | 1st Dec., 2026 (by State DMEs/Authorities) |
| Round-3 | 26th Nov., 2026 to 4th Dec., 2026 | 4th Dec., 2026 to 12th Dec., 2026 |
| Last Date of Joining for Round-3 | 12th Dec., 2026 | 18th Dec., 2026 |
| Sharing of Joined Candidates Data | 14th Dec., 2026 (by MCC) | 19th Dec., 2026 (by State DMEs/Authorities) |
| Stray Vacancy | 16th Dec., 2026 to 24th Dec., 2026 | 22nd Dec., 2026 to 25th Dec., 2026 |
| Last Date of Joining for Stray Vacancy Round | 31st Dec., 2026 | 31st Dec., 2026 |
Stay informed about AIQ registration, choice filling, and other live counselling developments via the NEET PG Counselling 2026 LIVE updates
NEET PG Round 2 registration and fee payment will be available from November 6 to November 11, 2026. Registration is scheduled to close at 12:00 noon on November 11, while payment can be completed up to 3:00 PM.
Students can register by visiting the official MCC Website.
Candidates must fulfil specific criteria set by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) and the MCC to qualify for Round 2:
Fresh Candidates: Those who qualified in NEET PG 2026 but did not register during Round 1.
Upgradation Seekers: Candidates who were allotted a seat in Round 1, reported to the designated medical college, and opted for seat upgradation in Round 2.
Non-Allotted Applicants: Candidates who registered in Round 1 but were not allotted any seat due to rank or choice limitations.
Free Exit Users: Candidates who were allotted a seat in Round 1 but selected the "Free Exit" option without joining the institute.
Note: Candidates who joined a seat in Round 1 and did not opt for upgradation, or those who surrendered their seats outside the permitted timeline, are ineligible for Round 2.
Participating in NEET PG Round 2 Counselling 2026 involves an online process on the MCC online portal:
Visit the Official Portal: Navigate to mcc.nic.in and select PG Medical Counselling.
Candidate Registration: Click on "New Registration" (for fresh applicants) or log in using your Roll Number and Password.
Pay Counselling Fees: Complete the payment for non-refundable registration fees and refundable security deposits through net banking, UPI, or credit/debit cards.
Choice Filling (mcc.nic.in PG Choice Filling): Fill in your preferred specialities (MD/MS/DNB/Diploma) and preferred institutes in order of priority.
Lock Choices: Review your preference order carefully and lock choices between 4:00 PM on November 11 and 10:00 AM on November 12, 2026. Unlocked choices will be auto-locked upon deadline expiry.
Candidates can review the Round 1 provisional allotment status, discrepancy-reporting window, and next admission steps in the NEET PG 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result
When reporting to the allotted college after the NEET PG Round 2 seat allotment result 2026 declaration, carry original copies alongside self-attested photocopies of the following documents:
NEET PG 2026 Rank Card / Scorecard and Admit Card
Provisional Allotment Letter issued by MCC
MBBS Degree Certificate / Provisional Certificate
MBBS Mark Sheets (1st, 2nd, and Final Professional exams)
Compulsory Rotating Internship Completion Certificate
Permanent / Provisional Registration Certificate issued by NMC or State Medical Council
Class 10 High School Certificate (Proof of Date of Birth)
Valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Passport, PAN Card, Driving License)
Caste / Category / PwD Certificate (if applicable)
Before planning Round 2 preferences, check category-wise qualifying marks and the counselling pathway in the NEET PG 2026 cutoff marks.
