In short
MCC’s NEET PG 2026 Round 2 opens on 6 November. Registration and payment run to 12 noon on 11 November (payment to 3 PM), choice filling from 7 November to 10 AM on 12 November, the result is due on 14 November, and joining runs from 16 to 23 November. Round 1 allotted about 28,723 candidates (as reported by Careers360), who must report by 2 November. Fresh registrants pay ₹1,000 + ₹25,000 deposit for AIQ/central seats (General) or ₹5,000 + ₹2,00,000 for deemed universities.
Updated 31 October 2026. The Round 2 dates are from MCC’s tentative PG schedule as published by Medical Dialogues (8 October) and Careers360’s live page (updated 28 October), which agree; Admittance Edutech (30 October) gives the same dates. The 28,723 Round 1 allotment figure is as reported by Careers360, whose live page also shows 28,728 in one update, so treat it as approximate. Fees and deposits are from Careers360 and Admittance Edutech. The Round 2 exit and forfeiture rules below are as reported by Admittance Edutech only. MCC’s site was not reachable for us, and the schedule is tentative, so check mcc.nic.in before you pay.
NEET PG Round 2 dates at a glance
| Step | Round 2 date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Seat matrix verification by institutes | 6–7 November (to 1 PM, 7 November) |
| Registration | 6 November to 12 noon, 11 November |
| Fee and deposit payment | To 3 PM, 11 November |
| Choice filling | 7 November to 10 AM, 12 November |
| Choice locking | 4 PM, 11 November to 10 AM, 12 November |
| Seat processing | 12–13 November |
| Result | 14 November |
| Reporting and joining | 16–23 November |
| Joined data verification | 24 November |
Medical Dialogues reports the PG academic session starts on 20 November 2026, during the Round 2 joining window. Round 3 follows from 25 November, with a result on 4 December, and the online stray round result is due on 24 December. Full calendar: NEET PG counselling 2026 schedule.
Where Round 1 stands
- 28,723 candidates were allotted seats in Round 1, as reported by Careers360 (one update on the same page says 28,728).
- Reporting closes on 2 November, and institutes verify joined candidates’ data on 3 November.
- Not in the Round 1 list? Careers360 says you wait for Round 2. Round 1 closing ranks by branch are in our Round 1 closing ranks page.
Registration fee and security deposit
| Seat category | Registration fee (non-refundable) | Security deposit (refundable) |
|---|---|---|
| 50% AIQ / central universities — General | ₹1,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 50% AIQ / central universities — SC/ST/OBC | ₹500 | ₹10,000 |
| Deemed universities — all categories | ₹5,000 | ₹2,00,000 |
Admittance Edutech reports that Round 1 registrants do not pay again, but a candidate who registered for government seats only and now wants deemed choices pays the difference. Pay from your own bank account: refunds go back to the account that paid. Deemed MD/MS tuition is a separate and much larger bill; see our deemed university MD/MS fees.
Round 2 rules that cost money
As reported by Admittance Edutech (30 October), and subject to MCC’s 2026 information bulletin:
- No free exit in Round 2. If you are allotted a seat in Round 2 and do not join, the security deposit is forfeited.
- An upgrade cancels your Round 1 seat. If you joined in Round 1 with upgrade willingness and get a better choice, the old seat goes. Fill only choices you prefer to the seat you hold.
- Round 1 choices do not carry over. Fresh choice filling is needed.
- Clear and virtual vacancies both count. Seats held by upgrade-seekers can open up during the same round, so include them.
If your rank is low
Round 2 adds seats freed by Round 1 exits and upgrades, and DNB and deemed seats often move more than government MD/MS seats. Our guides on least competitive clinical branches and low-score NEET PG options show where to look. State quota rounds run on their own dates: UP’s Round 1 result is due on 2 November, as reported by Careers360 (UP NEET PG Round 1).
What to do in the next 10 days
- If you hold a Round 1 seat, report by 2 November and decide whether to tick upgrade willingness.
- On 6 November, download the Round 2 seat matrix from mcc.nic.in.
- New registrants: register by 12 noon, 11 November and pay by 3 PM.
- Fill fresh choices and lock by 10 AM, 12 November, keeping only seats you would actually join.
- Check the result on 14 November and join between 16 and 23 November.
Frequently asked questions
When does NEET PG Round 2 counselling 2026 start?
Registration opens on 6 November 2026 and closes at 12 noon on 11 November, as per MCC’s tentative schedule.
When is the NEET PG Round 2 result 2026?
14 November 2026. Joining runs from 16 to 23 November.
Do I need to register again for Round 2?
Not if you registered in Round 1, as reported. You must fill choices afresh. New candidates register and pay in full.
Is there a free exit in NEET PG Round 2?
As reported by Admittance Edutech, no: not joining a Round 2 seat forfeits the deposit. Confirm in MCC’s information bulletin.
What is the security deposit for deemed universities in NEET PG 2026?
₹2,00,000, plus a ₹5,000 non-refundable fee, for all categories, as reported by Careers360 and Admittance Edutech.
How many seats were allotted in NEET PG Round 1 2026?
About 28,723, as reported by Careers360. MCC’s result PDF on mcc.nic.in is the official list.
Sources
- Medical Dialogues — NEET PG counselling 2026: MCC releases tentative schedule, dates for all rounds (8 October 2026)
- Careers360 — NEET PG Counselling 2026 LIVE: round 1 seat allotment, reporting, round 2 dates (updated 28 October 2026)
- Admittance Edutech — MCC NEET PG 2026 Round 2 counselling schedule and rules (30 October 2026)
- MCC — Medical Counselling Committee (check the live notice)
NEET 2026 counselling support
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Sources and how to verify this page
Cutoffs and fees on this page are compiled estimates for the 2026 cycle, not official figures. Every claim about eligibility, counselling process and legality can be checked against the primary sources below, and you should check them before acting.
- National Medical Commission — recognised colleges and seat matrix
- Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) — deemed and all-India quota
- National Testing Agency — NEET-UG results and percentiles
- UP DGME — Uttar Pradesh private MBBS counselling
- BCECEB — Bihar private MBBS counselling
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