| Updated On - Sep 11, 2026
The DGHS has released the NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 State Counselling schedule. State-level counselling will run from September 18 to September 28 2026 with the last date for joining fixed on September 30 2026.
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has released the NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 counselling schedule. The official notice is available on the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) portal at mcc.nic.in.
The schedule includes dates for All India Quota, deemed universities, central universities, and state counselling. Candidates must complete the counselling and joining process within the prescribed deadlines.
Also Check: MCC NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 Counselling Schedule Released at mcc.nic.in
NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| AIQ, Deemed and Central Universities Round 2 Counselling Begins | September 15, 2026 |
| State Counselling Round 2 Begins | September 18, 2026 |
| AIQ, Deemed and Central Universities Round 2 Counselling Ends | September 23, 2026 |
| State Counselling Round 2 Ends | September 24, 2026 |
| Last Date of Joining for AIQ, Deemed and Central Universities | September 30, 2026 |
| Last Date of Joining for State Counselling | September 30, 2026 |
| Joined Candidates’ Data Sharing by MCC | October 1, 2026 |
| Joined Candidates’ Data Sharing by State Authorities | October 1, 2026 |
| MDS Academic Session Begins | October 1, 2026 |
NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 Counselling Details
The Round 2 counselling process for All India Quota, deemed universities, and central universities will be conducted from September 15 to September 23, 2026. The corresponding state counselling process will run from September 18 to September 24, 2026.
The last date for joining the allotted institute is September 30, 2026, for both central and state counselling candidates. The MCC and state counselling authorities must share the joined candidates’ data on October 1, 2026.
The academic session for MDS courses will also commence on October 1, 2026.
Also Check: Kerala NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 Allotment Released at cee.kerala.gov.in
How Is NEET MDS State Counselling Organised?
State counselling authorities conduct the admission process for state-quota MDS seats. Each state releases its own registration, choice-filling, seat-allotment, and reporting instructions.
Admissions to All India Quota, deemed university, and central university seats are conducted separately by the MCC. Candidates should regularly check the relevant official counselling portal for updates.
Also Check: CENTAC NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 Provisional Allotment Out at centacpuducherry.in
How to Register for NEET MDS Round 2 State Counselling?
- Visit the official website of the respective state counselling authority.
- Open the NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 registration link.
- Enter the required NEET MDS credentials.
- Complete the application form and pay the applicable counselling fee.
- Select the preferred dental colleges and MDS specialisations.
- Review and lock the choices before the state deadline.
- Download the seat-allotment result and report to the allotted institute by September 30, 2026.
Participating institutes must treat Saturdays, Sundays, and gazetted holidays as working days to ensure the counselling process is completed on schedule.
The MDS academic session starts right after the joining window ends. Only candidates who report in time join the current batch. Missing the deadline means waiting for the next academic year.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Open your state dental admission authority website today.
- Note the Round 2 registration and choice filling window.
- Keep your NEET MDS 2026 scorecard and rank letter ready.
- Arrange original documents and the counselling fee amount.
- Complete registration and lock your choices before the deadline.
- Report to the allotted college before the joining deadline.
Individual state portals will publish exact Round 2 registration windows shortly. Candidates should also watch for updates on document verification and reporting rules.
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