NEET SS 2026 Counseling Schedule
The Medical Consultation Committee (MCC) is yet to announce a revised schedule for the next round of National Eligibility Test Super Specialty (NEET SS) counselling.
Candidates waiting for Round 2 counseling are advised to regularly check the official website, as the process currently remains pending.The delay is linked to an ongoing legal matter related to 151 vacant seats in Tamil Nadu. Until there is more clarity on the issue, the advisory body has not announced new dates for the second round.
Why NEET SS counseling delayed?
According to a notification issued by the MCC, the second round counseling has been put on hold due to the pending hearing in the case titled Tamilvani & Others vs State of Tamil Nadu & Others.
This case involves 151 vacant seats of Doctor of Medicine (DM) and Master of Surgery (MCh) degrees in Tamil Nadu.The Supreme Court had directed the Tamil Nadu government to provide details regarding these vacant seats. The matter is currently under consideration, and MCC has stated that further consultation activities will depend on developments in the case.
When can the revised consultation schedule be released?
As of now, MCC has not announced any official date for the release of the revised NEET SS counseling schedule.
However, the revised schedule will be announced only after the legal proceedings related to the vacant Tamil Nadu seats are resolved or the court issues further directions. Until then, candidates may have to wait for the official update from the MCC.Candidates should know that any date circulated on social media or unofficial websites should not be treated as confirmed unless published by MCC.
Latest update on NEET SS Counseling 2025
Before pausing the counseling process, MCC called for registration and filling of selections for the second round.
The authority has also released the second round seat matrix for Doctor of Medicine (DM), Master of Surgery (MCh) and Diploma National Board (DrNB) courses.Earlier, the result of first round seat allocation was announced on March 18, 2026 for candidates participating in the counseling process.
How to check NEET SS counseling updates
Candidates can follow these steps to stay informed:
- Visit the official MCC website.
- Click on the “Super Specialty” section.
- Check the latest notices and advisory updates.
- Download official notices when they are released.
- Track revised counseling schedules, seat matrices and allotment results.
What should candidates do in the meantime?
Candidates are advised to keep all required documents ready and monitor official announcements regularly. As the dates for the second round are yet to be confirmed, aspirants should avoid relying on rumors and wait for the official notification from MCC.Once the legal issue is resolved and MCC receives necessary clarifications regarding the vacant seats, the advisory authority is expected to release the revised NEET SS counseling schedule on its official website.