
The tentative NEET PG Counselling 2026 Round 2 schedule has been released by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for postgraduate medical admissions. The schedule covers 50% All India Quota (AIQ) and 100% Deemed/Central Universities and AFMS-only registration for PG courses. MCC has listed the PG All India Quota Schedule 2026 on its official counselling website.
Candidates participating in the second round should check the complete timeline for seat matrix verification, registration, payment, choice filling, choice locking, seat allotment, result declaration and reporting. Each stage has a separate deadline, making it important to follow the schedule carefully.
The complete timeline for NEET PG Counselling Round 2 is given below.
| Counselling Activity | Round 2 Dates |
| Seat Matrix Verification | November 6 to November 7, 2026 |
| Registration and Payment | November 6 to November 11, 2026 |
| Choice Filling | November 7 to November 12, 2026 |
| Choice Locking | November 11, 4 PM to November 12, 10 AM |
| Seat Allotment Process | November 12 to November 13, 2026 |
| Round 2 Result | November 14, 2026 |
| Reporting and Joining | November 16 to November 23, 2026 |
| Joined Candidates Verification | November 24, 2026 |
The Round 2 counselling process will begin with verification of the tentative seat matrix by the participating institutes.
According to the schedule, NEET PG Round 2 seat matrix verification will take place from November 6 to November 7, 2026.
The seat matrix is an important part of the counselling process as it provides information on the seats considered for allotment. Candidates can refer to the available seat information while preparing their choices for the next stage of counselling.
The NEET PG Round 2 registration and payment process will begin on November 6, 2026.
Candidates will be able to complete registration and payment until November 11, 2026. As per the schedule, the payment facility will remain available until 3 PM on November 11, according to server time.
Candidates should complete the registration process within the specified timeline rather than waiting until the final day. Since registration and payment are separate activities, candidates should also make sure that the payment is successfully completed within the prescribed deadline.
After the registration process, candidates will be able to participate in the choice-filling stage.
The NEET PG Round 2 choice-filling window will open on November 7, 2026 and remain available until November 12, 2026.
During this period, candidates can enter their preferred choices as part of the counselling process. Candidates should carefully review the choices entered before proceeding to the choice-locking stage.
The choice-filling deadline is different from the registration deadline. Therefore, candidates should keep both dates in mind while following the Round 2 schedule.
The choice-locking facility for Round 2 will begin at 4 PM on November 11, 2026.
Candidates will be able to lock their choices until 10 AM on November 12, 2026.
Candidates should complete the choice-filling process before the locking window closes and ensure that their final choices are properly locked within the prescribed timeline.
Once the choice-filling and choice-locking stages are completed, the seat allotment process for Round 2 will be conducted.
According to the tentative schedule, the NEET PG Round 2 seat allotment process will take place from November 12 to November 13, 2026.
During this stage, the counselling process will consider the choices submitted by candidates along with the applicable allotment process.
The NEET PG Round 2 result 2026 is scheduled to be declared on November 14, 2026.
The Round 2 result will be released on November 14, 2026, according to the tentative MCC schedule.
Candidates participating in Round 2 should check the result after its release and follow the instructions related to the next stage of the counselling process.
Candidates who are allotted seats will proceed to the reporting and joining stage as per the dates mentioned in the counselling schedule.
Candidates allotted seats in Round 2 will have to complete their reporting and joining between November 16 and November 23, 2026.
The reporting and joining period follows the declaration of the Round 2 result. Candidates should complete the required formalities within the prescribed timeline.
The verification of joined candidates is scheduled for November 24, 2026.
Candidates can keep the following dates handy while participating in the second round of counselling:
November 6, 2026: Seat matrix verification and registration begin
November 7, 2026: Choice filling begins
November 11, 2026: Registration and payment window closes
November 11, 4 PM: Choice locking begins
November 12, 10 AM: Choice locking closes
November 12 to November 13, 2026: Seat allotment process
November 14, 2026: Round 2 result
November 16 to November 23, 2026: Reporting and joining
November 24, 2026: Joined candidates verification
NEET PG Counselling Round 2 is an important stage in the 2026 postgraduate medical counselling process for the seats covered under the MCC schedule. The round includes multiple stages, beginning with seat matrix verification and followed by registration, payment, choice filling, choice locking and seat allotment.
Candidates should carefully track the individual deadlines because the registration, payment, choice filling and choice locking windows close on different dates and timings.
MCC has listed the PG All India Quota Schedule 2026 on its official website along with the PG Information Bulletin 2026. Candidates should refer to the official MCC website for any subsequent updates or changes to the tentative counselling schedule.
