The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) opened registration for Round 2 of NEET PG 2026 counselling at 1 pm today, November 7, 2026. Candidates seeking admission to MD, MS, DNB and postgraduate diploma courses can now register on the official portal, mcc.nic.in, under a revised schedule that runs till November 14.
The change follows the addition of newly approved postgraduate medical seats. The National Medical Commission (NMC) sent MCC the seat matrix for the new seats on November 3, and institutes spent the next three days verifying it after applying the reservation roster. MCC then issued Notice No. 5 on November 7, pushing the start of Round 2 by a day and redrawing the dates that follow.
Revised NEET PG Round 2 schedule
Here are the key dates from the revised schedule announced by MCC on November 7. Candidates should treat the official portal as the final word, since counselling dates can change if the seat matrix is updated again.
- Registration and fee payment: November 7 (from 1 pm) to November 14 (till 3 pm)
- Choice filling: November 10 (from 1 pm) to November 15 (till 11:55 pm)
- Seat allotment result: November 17
- Reporting and joining at allotted colleges: November 18 to November 24
The revised schedule replaces the earlier one, under which registration was to close on November 11 and the result was expected on November 14. Candidates who saved the old dates from earlier reports should update their plans and go by the November 7 notice.
Why the schedule changed
The trigger was the NMC approval of new postgraduate medical seats, which are being added to the Round 2 seat matrix. MCC received the updated seat matrix on November 3, and the verification window ran till November 6. Only after that process finished did the committee confirm the new Round 2 dates.
For candidates, the new seats matter as much as the new dates. The added seats widen the pool of MD, MS and diploma options available in this round, particularly for candidates who missed out in Round 1 or who are looking to upgrade. The full seat matrix will be published on the MCC portal, and candidates are advised to study it before filling choices, since choice filling does not open until November 10.
How to register for NEET PG Round 2 counselling
Registration is entirely online. Candidates need their NEET PG 2026 roll number, application number and the password created during the first registration to log in.
- Visit the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in and open the PG Medical Counselling section.
- Click on the Round 2 registration link and log in with your credentials, or register fresh if you did not register in Round 1.
- Fill in the required details, upload the documents asked for, and pay the registration fee online.
- After registration, fill your choices between November 10 and November 15, lock them before the deadline, and keep a printout of the locked choices.
Choice locking is the step candidates most often miss. Choices that are not locked by the deadline are not considered for allotment, so candidates should lock their preferences well before 11:55 pm on November 15 rather than leaving it to the last hour.
What to keep ready
Before starting the registration, candidates should keep their NEET PG 2026 admit card and scorecard, MBBS degree or provisional certificate, internship completion certificate, medical council registration certificate, category certificate if applicable, and a valid photo ID handy. Scanned copies in the format specified on the portal will speed up the process.
FAQs
When does NEET PG Round 2 registration close?
Registration for NEET PG 2026 Round 2 counselling closes at 3 pm on November 14, 2026. It opened at 1 pm on November 7.
Where do I register for NEET PG Round 2 counselling?
On the official MCC portal, mcc.nic.in, in the PG Medical Counselling section.
When will the Round 2 seat allotment result be declared?
As per the revised schedule, the seat allotment result will be declared on November 17, 2026.
Why was the NEET PG Round 2 schedule revised?
MCC revised the schedule after the National Medical Commission approved new postgraduate medical seats, which are being added to the Round 2 seat matrix. The revised dates were announced in MCC Notice No. 5 on November 7.
When does choice filling for Round 2 open?
Choice filling opens at 1 pm on November 10 and closes at 11:55 pm on November 15, 2026.
Candidates should keep checking mcc.nic.in for the seat matrix and any further notices, and complete each step before its deadline. With new seats in play and a full week for registration, Round 2 is a real second chance for thousands of medical graduates, but only for those who register on time.
