NEET MDS Counselling 2026 Round 2: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts NEET MDS counselling for 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government dental colleges and 100% seats in deemed/ central universities, while the remaining 50% state quota seats are counselled separately by respective state authorities. After the Round 1 seat allotment and reporting process concluded, MCC has moved ahead with the Round 2 counselling cycle for AIQ seats, and several states have also begun releasing their own Round 2 schedules in parallel. Candidates who did not participate in Round 1, did not get a seat, or wish to upgrade their allotted seat can take part in Round 2.
NEET MDS Counselling 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body (AIQ) | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), under Directorate General of Health Services |
| Conducting Body (State Quota) | Respective State Counselling/Directorate of Medical Education authorities |
| Exam Conducting Body | National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) |
| Official Website | mcc.nic.in |
| Quota Split | 50% All India Quota + 50% State Quota |
| Total Counselling Rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 (Mop-Up), Stray Vacancy Round |
| Round 2 AIQ and State Schedule | September 10, 2026 |
NEET MDS Counselling 2026 - Direct Links
- Direct Link to Check AIQ and State Schedule MDS 2026
- Direct Link to Check MDS Counselling Schedule 2026
NEET MDS Counselling 2026 Round 2 - Important Dates
| Event | Round 2 (As Reported) |
|---|---|
| Round 2 AIQ and State Schedule | September 10, 2026 |
How to Apply for NEET MDS Counselling 2026 Round 2
Candidates who did not register in Round 1, or who resigned/did not report after Round 1 allotment, need to complete fresh registration for Round 2. Candidates who were allotted a seat and wish to upgrade can log in with their existing credentials and fill fresh choices.
- Visit the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in.
- Click on the "MDS Medical Counselling" link.
- New candidates should click "New Registration"; existing Round 1 candidates should log in with their existing credentials.
- Enter the NEET MDS roll number, application number, date of birth, and other required details.
- Pay the applicable registration fee and security deposit online.
- Fill and lock your choices of colleges/courses in order of preference before the deadline.
- Download and save the registration and choice-locking confirmation for future reference.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Candidates who selected "Freeze" in an earlier round are generally not permitted to participate again and must join their allotted college.
- Candidates on a "Float" option can try for an upgrade in Round 2, but their earlier allotted seat is retained only as a backup as per MCC's stated rules - check the current bulletin for the exact upgrade/resignation policy.
- Choices, once locked, generally cannot be edited before the deadline, so candidates should review preferences carefully.
- Keep original documents ready well in advance, since reporting deadlines are strict and missing them can mean forfeiting the allotted seat.
- State quota and AIQ counselling run on separate schedules - candidates eligible for both should track both portals independently.