The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), will conclude the physical institute reporting and document verification process for Round 2 of NEET UG 2026 online counselling on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Candidates allotted MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc Nursing seats under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed Universities, Central Universities, AIIMS, and JIPMER must complete their admission formalities at their designated medical colleges via mcc.nic.in before the reporting window closes.
MCC NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Concluding Schedule & Round 3 Timelines
Shortlisted medical aspirants must carefully note the upcoming counselling milestones:
- Conducting Authority: Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS, Government of India
- Official Counselling Portal: mcc.nic.in
- Physical College Reporting Deadline: Sunday, September 20, 2026 (Strictly by 05:00 PM)
- Data Verification of Admitted Candidates by Institutes: September 21 to September 22, 2026
- Display of Vacant Seat Matrix for Round 3: Fourth week of September 2026
- Round 3 (Mop-Up Round) Online Registration & Choice Filling: Late September 2026
- Stray Vacancy Round: October 2026
Strict Exit Rules & Security Deposit Forfeiture Consequences
Candidates must take note of the stringent financial and admission regulations governing Round 2:
- No Free Exit Facility: Unlike Round 1, Round 2 does not offer a free exit option. Candidates allotted a fresh seat in Round 2 who fail to report and join their allotted college by September 20 will forfeit their refundable security deposit (Rs. 10,000/- for AIQ/Central/AIIMS or Rs. 2,00,000/- for Deemed Universities).
- Double Seat Loss for Upgraded Candidates: Candidates admitted in Round 1 whose seats were upgraded in Round 2 had their Round 1 seat automatically vacated. If an upgraded candidate fails to complete physical admission at the newly allotted Round 2 college by September 20, both seats will be cancelled and cannot be reclaimed.
- Anti-Seat Blocking Regulations: Candidates who accept and join their allotted seat in Round 2 cannot resign after the permitted reporting timeline and are legally barred from participating in state quota counselling rounds as per Supreme Court mandates.
- Willingness for Round 3 Upgradation: Candidates who complete admission at their Round 2 college can submit an online willingness form for upgradation in Round 3 to explore opportunities in higher-preference medical institutions.
Step-by-Step Reporting & Admission Formalities at Medical Colleges
Follow these essential procedures when reporting to your assigned medical or dental institute:
- Download and print your official Provisional Allotment Letter from the candidate dashboard at mcc.nic.in.
- Arrive at the allotted college admission office well before 01:00 PM on or before September 20.
- Present the original documents along with two sets of self-attested photocopies to the college verification committee.
- Pay the institutional tuition and hostel fees through the college-specified online portal or demand draft.
- Undergo mandatory physical medical examination conducted by the college medical board.
- Obtain the official system-generated online 'Admission Slip' signed and stamped by the college principal or dean.
Mandatory Physical Verification Document Checklist
Ensure that all of the following original certificates and photocopies are compiled in your admission dossier:
- Provisional Seat Allotment Letter generated from the MCC portal.
- NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Official NTA Scorecard / Rank Letter.
- Secondary School Certificate (Class 10) and Mark Sheet (proof of date of birth).
- Senior Secondary (Class 12) Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English).
- Eight (8) recent passport-sized colour photographs (matching the photo uploaded on the NEET UG application form).
- Valid Government Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Driving License, or Passport).
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) issued in the Central Government format by competent revenue authorities, if applicable.
- PwD Certificate issued by designated MCC Disability Assessment Centres, if applicable.
- Official Relieving Letter and original document release receipt from Round 1 college (mandatory for upgraded candidates).