New Delhi, 2026: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the detailed schedule for NEET UG 2026 online counselling and seat allotment for 15% All India Quota and 100% seats in Deemed Universities, Central Universities, AFMC, AIIMS and JIPMER institutions.
The schedule covers admission to MBBS, BDS and B.Sc Nursing courses through Round 2, Round 3 and the Online Stray Vacancy Round.
MCC Round 2 Schedule 2026
| Activity | Schedule | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Verification of tentative seat matrix by institutes | September 1 to 2, 2026 | 2 days |
| Registration and payment | September 3 to 8, 2026; registration up to 3:00 PM and payment up to 6:00 PM on September 8 | 6 days |
| Choice filling and locking | September 3 to 9, 2026; choice filling up to 10:00 AM on September 9 | 7 days |
| Seat allotment processing | September 9 to 10, 2026 | 2 days |
| Round 2 result | September 11, 2026 | 1 day |
| Reporting at allotted institute | September 12 to 18, 2026 | 7 days |
| Verification and sharing of joined candidate data | September 19, 2026 | 1 day |
Choice locking will be available from 4:00 PM on September 8 to 10:00 AM on September 9, 2026.
MCC Round 3 Schedule 2026
| Activity | Schedule | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Verification of tentative seat matrix | September 21, 2026 | 1 day |
| Registration and payment | September 22 to 27, 2026; registration up to 3:00 PM and payment up to 6:00 PM on September 27 | 6 days |
| Choice filling and locking | September 23 to 28, 2026; choice filling up to 12:00 Noon on September 28 | 6 days |
| Seat allotment processing | September 28 to 29, 2026 | 2 days |
| Round 3 result | September 30, 2026 | 1 day |
| Reporting at allotted institute | October 1 to 9, 2026 | 9 days |
| Verification and sharing of joined candidate data | October 10, 2026 | 1 day |
Choice locking will be available from 7:00 PM on September 27 to 12:00 Noon on September 28, 2026.
MCC Stray Vacancy Round Schedule 2026
| Activity | Schedule | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Registration and payment | October 12 to 14, 2026; registration up to 3:00 PM and payment up to 6:00 PM on October 14 | 3 days |
| Choice filling and locking | October 12 to 15, 2026; choice filling up to 10:00 AM on October 15 | 4 days |
| Seat allotment processing | October 15 to 16, 2026 | 2 days |
| Stray Vacancy result | October 17, 2026 | 1 day |
| Reporting at allotted institute | October 19 to 26, 2026 | 8 days |
Choice locking for the Stray Vacancy Round will be available from 4:00 PM on October 14 to 10:00 AM on October 15, 2026.
Courses and Institutions Covered
The MCC schedule applies to:
- MBBS.
- BDS.
- B.Sc Nursing.
- 15% All India Quota seats.
- 100% seats in Deemed Universities.
- Central Universities.
- AFMC institutions.
- AIIMS institutions.
- JIPMER Puducherry and Karaikal.
Important Instructions for Candidates
Candidates should complete each counselling activity within the specified timeline:
- Register through the official MCC portal.
- Pay the counselling fee before the payment deadline.
- Fill and lock choices carefully.
- Download the seat allotment result and allotment letter.
- Report to the allotted institute during the reporting window.
- Complete document verification and admission formalities.
- Preserve payment receipts, locked choice lists and reporting documents.
Candidates should check the server time mentioned by MCC because the registration, payment, choice-filling and locking deadlines may close at different times.
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays Are Working Days
MCC has directed all participating institutes and colleges to treat Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted holidays as working days during the counselling process.
Candidates must therefore report to the allotted institute even if the reporting window includes weekends or public holidays.
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026: Key Takeaway
MCC NEET UG 2026 counselling will proceed through Round 2, Round 3 and the Online Stray Vacancy Round. The Round 2 result is scheduled for September 11, the Round 3 result for September 30, and the Stray Vacancy result for October 17, 2026. Candidates should regularly check the official MCC website and complete registration, payment, choice locking and reporting within the prescribed deadlines.
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