NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 State Counselling Schedule Out; Check Last Date to Join

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has issued a fresh notice. It covers the NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 State Counselling schedule. The notice is live on the official MCC portal at mcc.nic.in.

The window covers state-level registration, allotment, and reporting stages. All key dates and deadlines appear in the table below. States share final joining data with the DGHS after this window.

NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 Key Dates

How Is the State Counselling Process Organised?

State counselling covers 50 percent of state quota dental seats. These seats sit in government dental colleges only. Each state runs its own registration and allotment process.

Deemed and central university seats fall outside this round. Candidates must check the official portal of their respective state authority.

How to Register for NEET MDS Round 2 State Counselling?

The registration process follows a similar pattern across most states. However, each state authority sets its own portal and forms.

1. Visit the official state dental admission authority website.
2. Click the NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 registration link.
3. Enter your NEET MDS 2026 roll number and credentials.
4. Pay the non-refundable counselling fee where applicable.
5. Select preferred dental colleges and MDS specialisations.
6. Lock your final choices before the state deadline.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Open your state dental admission authority website today.
2. Note the Round 2 registration and choice filling window.
3. Keep your NEET MDS 2026 scorecard and rank letter ready.
4. Arrange original documents and the counselling fee amount.
5. Complete registration and lock your choices before the deadline.
6. Report to the allotted college before the joining deadline.