| Updated On - Sep 16, 2026
MCC has opened Round 2 choice filling for NEET MDS 2026 counselling at mcc.nic.in. Candidates can lock choices till 10 AM on September 21. The seat allotment result will be declared on September 23.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has opened NEET MDS 2026 Round 2. Choice filling has begun at the official portal mcc.nic.in. The exam refers to the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for MDS.
Registered candidates can now select preferred colleges and courses. The choice filling window closes at 10:00 AM on September 21, 2026.
Registration for Round 2 began on September 15, 2026. It will continue till 3:00 PM on September 19. Fee payment closes at 6:00 PM on the same day.
MCC will declare the seat allotment result on September 23. Reporting at the allotted institutes runs from September 24 to September 30.
NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 Important Dates
| Event | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Registration | September 15 to September 19, 2026 (till 3:00 PM) |
| Payment Facility Available Till | 6:00 PM on September 19, 2026 |
| Choice Filling | September 16 to September 21, 2026 |
| Choice Locking | Till 10:00 AM on September 21, 2026 |
| Seat Allotment Processing | September 21 to September 22, 2026 |
| Seat Allotment Result | September 23, 2026 |
| Reporting and Joining | September 24 to September 30, 2026 |
| Verification by Institutes | October 1, 2026 |
NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 Registration Fee
The registration fee is non-refundable. The security deposit is refundable subject to counselling conditions. Both amounts vary by category and seat type.
| Seat Type and Category | Registration Fee | Refundable Security Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| AIQ and Central University (UR and EWS) | Rs 1,000 | Rs 25,000 |
| AIQ and Central University (SC, ST, OBC, PwD) | Rs 500 | Rs 10,000 |
| Deemed University (all categories) | Rs 5,000 | Rs 2,00,000 |
How to Fill Choices for NEET MDS 2026 Round 2?
Registered candidates can fill and lock their choices in a few steps:
- Visit the official MCC portal at mcc.nic.in.
- Click on the NEET MDS Counselling 2026 link.
- Log in using your registered credentials.
- Select colleges and courses in order of preference.
- Rearrange the choices as needed before locking.
- Lock the final list before 10:00 AM on September 21.
- Download and save the confirmation page for records.
Choices left unlocked will be auto-locked at 10:00 AM on September 21. Candidates cannot edit choices after this deadline.
The security deposit is forfeited if allotted in Round 2. This applies when a candidate does not join the allotted seat. Fill choices only for colleges you are willing to join.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Complete Round 2 registration on mcc.nic.in before 3:00 PM on September 19.
- Pay the registration fee and security deposit before 6:00 PM on September 19.
- Shortlist eligible colleges and courses as per your rank.
- Fill choices in order of true preference on the portal.
- Lock the choices before 10:00 AM on September 21, 2026.
- Check the seat allotment result on September 23.
- Report to the allotted institute between September 24 and September 30.
Watch for the Round 2 seat allotment result on September 23. Reporting closes September 30 and institute verification happens on October 1.
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