MCC releases NEET UG 2026 counselling schedule; Round 1 registration runs August 5-12

The Medical Counselling Committee has released the schedule for NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3. Registration opens on September 22 and wraps up on September 27, 2026. Subsequently, the stray vacancy round registration is set from October 12 to October 14. Results for Round 3 seat allotment will be published on September 30, and candidates should report to their respective colleges from October 1 to October 9.

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has opened NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 counselling registration from September 15. Eligible candidates can apply through mcc.nic.in until September 19. The counselling will cover 50% AIQ seats and seats in Deemed and Central Universities and AFMS, with choice filling beginning on September 16.

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the revised schedule for NEET UG Counselling 2026, announcing fresh dates for the Round 3 and Online Stray Vacancy Round of counselling for MBBS, BDS and B.Sc Nursing courses.The schedule applies to counselling under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) as well as 100% seats in Deemed Universities, Central Universities, AFMC, AIIMS institutions and JIPMER campuses in Puducherry and Karaikal.According to the revised schedule, the Round 3 counselling process will begin on September 21, while the Online Stray Vacancy Round will commence on October 12, 2026.Direct link to check the full scheduleNEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 ScheduleThe verification of the tentative seat matrix by participating institutes for Round 3 will be conducted on September 21, 2026.Candidates will be able to register and make the required payment from September 22 to September 27. The registration and payment facility will close at 3 PM and 6 PM, respectively, on September 27, as per server time.The choice filling and locking process will run as follows:Registration and payment: September 22 to September 27Choice filling: September 23 to September 28, up to 12 noonChoice locking: September 27, 7 PM, to September 28, 12 noonSeat allotment processing: September 28 to September 29Round 3 result: September 30Reporting and joining: October 1 to October 9Verification of joined candidates' data by institutes: October 10Candidates must complete the choice-filling and locking process within the specified deadlines. All timings mentioned by MCC are based on server time.NEET UG 2026 Online Stray Vacancy Round DatesNEET UG 2026 Online Stray Vacancy Round DatesRegistration and Payment: October 12 to October 14, 2026Registration will remain open until 3 PM on October 14.Payment facility will remain available until 6 PM on October 14.Choice Filling: October 12 to October 15, 2026Candidates can fill their choices until 10 AM on October 15.Choice Locking: October 14, 4 PM to October 15, 10 AMSeat Allotment Processing: October 15 to October 16, 2026Stray Round Result: October 17, 2026Reporting/Joining: October 19 to October 26, 2026MCC advises institutes to treat weekends, holidays as working daysMCC has directed all participating institutes and colleges to treat Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted holidays as working days for the purpose of counselling.The committee stated that the instruction is aimed at ensuring adherence to the counselling schedule within the limited time available for completing the admission process.Candidates participating in the counselling are advised to carefully track the revised schedule and complete registration, fee payment, choice filling, choice locking, reporting and other requirements within the specified deadlines.

Maharashtra NEET UG 2026: The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra has released the CAP Round 2 Selection List for Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 counselling. Candidates who participated in the second round can check their seat allotment through the official counselling portal, medical2026.mahacet.org.Physical reporting and document verification for candidates allotted seats in Round 2 have also begun. Candidates are required to report to their allotted colleges with the necessary original documents to complete the admission process.Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Reporting DatesAccording to the counselling schedule, the process of round two reportage and document verification will be held from 13th September to 18th September, 2026.Those candidates who have been allotted seats should get their admission formalities done before the stipulated deadline. These formalities include reporting to the allotted institute and verifying the documents along with the payment of the respective admission fees.The Status Retention Form is to be submitted at the allotted college by the candidate.Maharashtra NEET UG Round 2 Admission ProcessStudents who have been allotted a seat under CAP Round 2 may get admitted through the following process:Step 1: Visit the official portal for Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling at medical2026.mahacet.org.Step 2: Get the allotment letter of Round 2.Step 3: Go physically to the allotted college during the stipulated reporting time.Step 4: Bring all the necessary original documents.Step 5: Get the documents verified at the allotted institution.Step 6: Make payment of the admission fees as prescribed.Step 7: Get the Status Retention Form filled at the college, if any.Documents Required For AdmissionCandidates must bring their originals at the allotted college for verification. This includes the NEET UG admit card, NEET scorecard, domicile certificate, and category certificate, as applicable.Students must look into the counseling guidelines and also the eligibility criteria of the allotted college before reporting there.Status Retention Form: Important NoticeThe candidates are advised to make proper considerations before filling up the Status Retention Form.Upon submitting the Status Retention Form, the candidate will no longer be eligible to take part in the forthcoming rounds of Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Counselling.Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling is held for admissions into MBBS, BDS and health science courses through the state counseling process in Maharashtra.

NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 Revised Result: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the revised provisional result for NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2. Candidates who participated in the second round of counselling can check the revised allotment result through the official MCC counselling portal.According to Notice No. 20, dated September 12, 2026, candidates have been advised to carefully check their revised provisional results and report any discrepancy to MCC within the specified deadline.The revised provisional result is indicative in nature and subject to change. MCC has clarified that candidates cannot claim any right over a seat allotted in the revised provisional result.Direct link to read the official notificationDirect link to check the result pdfNEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 Revised Result: Objection DeadlineCandidates who find any discrepancy in their revised provisional result can raise the issue with MCC up to 3 PM on September 12, 2026.The discrepancy must be reported through the “Candidates Grievances and Query Redressal System” available on the Candidate Login Portal.Candidates should note that the revised provisional result is not the final seat allotment result. MCC has stated that the provisional result is subject to change.The committee has also clarified that the revised provisional result cannot be challenged before a court of law.Candidates advised not to approach allotted colleges yetMCC has specifically advised candidates to approach their allotted college or institute only after the declaration of the final result.Therefore, candidates who have received an allotment in the revised provisional result should wait for the final result before proceeding with admission or reporting-related formalities.The final result will determine the confirmed seat allotment for Round 2.Steps to check the provisional resultCandidates can follow these steps to check their revised provisional result:Step 1: Visit the official MCC counselling website at mcc.nic.in.Step 2: Open the UG Medical Counselling section.Step 3: Look for the link to the NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 Revised Provisional Result.Step 4: Click on the result link.Step 5: Check the allotment details using the required login credentials, wherever applicable.Step 6: Download or save a copy of the revised provisional result for future reference.Step 7: Carefully verify the allotted seat and other details mentioned in the result.Step 8: If there is any discrepancy, submit the grievance through the Candidates Grievances and Query Redressal System before the deadline.NEET UG Counselling 2026: Important InstructionsMCC has asked candidates to carefully examine their revised provisional results and immediately report any discrepancy within the stipulated time.Candidates should also remember that:The revised result is provisional and indicative.The allotment is subject to change.Candidates cannot claim any right over a seat based on the revised provisional result.The revised provisional result cannot be challenged in a court of law.Candidates should approach the allotted college or institute only after the final result is declared.MCC will issue the final Round 2 result after considering the relevant changes and discrepancies, following which candidates will be able to proceed with the next stage of the counselling process.

MCC NEET UG Seat Allotment Result 2026 for Round 2 will be released today, September 11. Check result steps, reporting dates, added seats and counselling details.