NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Choice Filling, Locking Ends Today; Seat Allotment On September 11
NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Choice Filling and Choice Locking facility will close today, September 9, at 10 am. Candidates participating in the second round of counselling must submit and lock their preferred colleges and courses on the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in. Check the complete schedule, steps to fill choices and who should participate in Round 2 counselling.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will close the NEET UG 2026 Round 2 choice filling and choice locking window today, September 9, at 10 am. Candidates who are yet to submit their preferred colleges and courses must complete the process before the deadline through the official website, mcc.nic.in.
Students participating in the second round of NEET UG counselling are advised to carefully review their choices before locking them. Once the choices are locked, candidates may not be able to modify them during the same round.
According to the counselling schedule, MCC will process the NEET UG Round 2 seat allotment on September 10, while the seat allotment result will be announced on September 11, 2026. Candidates who are allotted seats will then have to report to their respective colleges and complete the admission formalities.
The reporting and joining period for candidates allotted seats in Round 2 will be from September 12 to September 18, 2026. Candidates should complete all required admission procedures within the stipulated deadline to avoid losing their allotted seat.
How To Fill And Lock Choices For NEET UG Round 2 Counselling?
1. Visit the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in.
2. On the homepage, click on “NEET UG Registration” under the Candidate Activity section.
3. A new login page will open.
4. Enter the required credentials, including the NEET UG roll number and password.
5. Select the preferred colleges and courses from the available options.
6. Arrange the choices according to preference.
7. Review all selected choices carefully.
8. Lock and submit the choices before the deadline.
Candidates should ensure that their choices have been successfully submitted and locked. Merely selecting colleges and courses without completing the locking process may not be sufficient for consideration during seat allotment.
ALSO READ| Odisha NEET UG Round 2 Seat Matrix 2026 Released: Check 470 Vacant MBBS, BDS Seats
Who Should Apply For NEET Round 2 Counselling?
NEET UG candidates who did not secure a seat in Round 1, candidates who were not allotted their preferred seat, and eligible candidates seeking an upgrade can participate in the subsequent counselling round, subject to MCC’s counselling rules. Candidates who have been allotted a seat in Round 1 should also check the applicable rules before participating in Round 2, particularly if they wish to upgrade their seat.
Candidates who are eligible and wish to participate in Round 2 must complete the required registration, choice filling and choice locking process within the prescribed deadlines. Students should also regularly check the official MCC website for updates regarding seat allotment, reporting and admission requirements.
Sahil Behl is an education journalist at Jagran with over a year of experience in journalism. Prior to joining Jagran, he worked as a Sub-Editor in NDTV’s Education department, where he was responsible for writing and editing education-related content as well as managing the department’s social media presence. At Jagran, he covers a wide range of education topics, including board examinations, school updates, admissions, and job notifications, while leveraging his editorial expertise and strong understanding of digital content strategy. Sahil holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and has also completed an eight-month certification program in Data Science. Passionate about emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, he closely tracks their growing role in journalism and explores how they are transforming shaping the future of the media industry.
