The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has opened NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 counselling registration today, September 15, 2026, on the official portal. This round covers 50% All India Quota (AIQ) MDS seats, along with 100% of seats in deemed universities, central universities, and Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) dental institutions. Candidates who want to participate must complete registration, choice filling, and choice locking within the dates specified in the official schedule.
Direct Link to Check NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 Registration
NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 - Quick Overview
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| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), under the Directorate General of Health Services |
| Counselling For | MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) Admissions, Academic Year 2026 |
| Seats Covered | 50% All India Quota (AIQ), 100% Deemed/Central Universities, and AFMS Dental Institutions |
| Registration Start Date | September 15, 2026 |
| Official Website | mcc.nic.in |
NEET MDS Round 2 2026 - Important Dates
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| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Verification of tentative seat matrix by participating institutes | September 14, 2026 |
| Online registration window | September 15 to September 19, 2026 (up to 3:00 PM, server time) |
| Choice filling window opens | September 16, 2026 |
| Choice locking window | September 19, 2026 (4:00 PM) to September 20, 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Choice filling/locking closes | September 20, 2026 (up to 10:00 AM, server time) |
| Processing of seat allotment | September 21 to September 22, 2026 |
| Seat allotment result | September 23, 2026 |
| Reporting/joining at allotted institute | September 24 to September 30, 2026 |
| Verification of joined candidates' data by institutes/sharing of data by MCC | October 1, 2026 |
How to Apply: NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 Registration Process
- Visit the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in.
- Click on the "MDS Medical Counselling" or "MDS Counselling" link on the homepage.
- Fresh candidates (who did not register in Round 1) should complete the registration form with the required personal, academic, and NEET MDS details.
- Pay the applicable registration fee and security deposit through the payment gateway before the deadline.
- Once registration is confirmed, log in and review the verified seat matrix for AIQ, deemed, central, and AFMS institutes.
- Enter and arrange your preferred colleges and courses in order of priority during the choice-filling window.
- Review your preference list carefully, then lock your choices before the deadline of 10:00 AM on September 20, 2026.
- Save or download the confirmation for your records.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Complete registration and payment well before the deadline of 3:00 PM on September 19, 2026, to avoid last-minute technical issues.
- Candidates who already hold a Round 1 seat and want to upgrade must report to their current institute first and complete formalities before exercising the upgrade option.
- Once locked, choices generally cannot be edited, so finalise your preference order carefully during the choice-filling window rather than waiting for the locking period.
- Keep checking mcc.nic.in regularly, as MCC may issue additional notices or clarifications during the counselling process.
- Exact reporting dates and document requirements will be notified by MCC along with the seat allotment result.