The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has postponed the registration date for Round 2 of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET PG) counselling 2026. The registration process, which was scheduled to begin today, November 6, will now start tomorrow, November 7, 2026.Candidates seeking admission to postgraduate medical courses, including Master of Surgery (MS), Doctor of Medicine (MD) and postgraduate diploma programmes, will be able to register through the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in.Candidates who wish to choose the upgrade or float options can also apply during the Round 2 counselling process.The postponement comes after the National Medical Commission (NMC) sent MCC a list of newly approved postgraduate medical seats on November 3. Medical institutions have been asked to verify these seats and apply the reservation roster by November 6.The counselling process will include registration, fee payment, choice filling, choice locking and seat allotment. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official MCC website for further updates regarding the revised schedule.
NEET PG 2026: Newly approved seats to be included
The NMC has shared the details of newly approved postgraduate medical seats with MCC for Round 2 counselling.However, medical institutions must first verify the newly approved seats and apply the reservation roster by November 6. Once the verification process is completed, these seats will be included in the revised Round 2 seat matrix.The addition of these seats is expected to provide more options to candidates seeking admission to postgraduate medical programmes through NEET PG counselling 2026.
How to register for NEET PG counselling 2026 Round 2?
Candidates can follow these steps to complete their registration once the application link is available:
- Visit the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in.
- Open the NEET PG Counselling 2026 section.
- Click on the Round 2 registration link.
- Enter the required login and registration details.
- Complete the registration process and pay the applicable fee.
- Proceed with choice filling and select the preferred colleges and courses.
- Lock the choices before the prescribed deadline.
- Download or save the confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates are advised to visit the official MCC website regularly for updates on registration, choice filling and seat allotment.
