The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is yet to announce a revised schedule for the next round of National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Super Speciality (NEET SS) counselling. Candidates waiting for Round 2 counselling are advised to regularly check the official website, as the process currently remains on hold.The delay is linked to an ongoing legal matter related to 151 vacant super speciality seats in Tamil Nadu. Until there is further clarity in the case, the counselling authority has not released fresh dates for Round 2.
Why has NEET SS counselling been delayed?
According to a notice issued by MCC, Round 2 counselling has been put on hold due to the pending hearing in the case titled Tamilvani & Others vs State of Tamil Nadu & Others. The issue involves 151 vacant Doctorate of Medicine (DM) and Master of Chirurgiae (MCh) seats in Tamil Nadu.The Supreme Court had directed the Tamil Nadu government to provide details regarding these unfilled seats. The matter is currently under consideration, and MCC has stated that further counselling activities will depend on developments in the case.
When can the revised counselling schedule be released?
As of now, MCC has not announced any official date for releasing the revised NEET SS counselling schedule.However, the revised timetable is to be announced only after the legal proceedings related to the vacant Tamil Nadu seats are resolved or further directions are issued by the court. Until then, candidates may have to wait for an official update from MCC.Candidates should know that any date circulating on social media or unofficial websites should not be treated as confirmed unless it is published by MCC.
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Before the counselling process was paused, MCC had invited registrations and choice filling for Round 2. The authority had also released the Round 2 seat matrix for Doctorate of Medicine (DM), Master of Chirurgiae (MCh), and Diplomate of National Board (DrNB) courses.Earlier, the Round 1 seat allotment result was declared on March 18, 2026, for candidates participating in the counselling process.
How to check NEET SS counselling updates
Candidates can follow these steps to stay updated:
- Visit the official MCC website.
- Click on the “Super Speciality” section.
- Check the latest notices and counselling updates.
- Download official notifications whenever released.
- Keep track of revised counselling schedules, seat matrices, and allotment results.
What should candidates do meanwhile?
Candidates are advised to keep all required documents ready and regularly monitor official announcements. Since Round 2 dates have not been confirmed yet, aspirants should avoid relying on rumours and wait for the official notification from MCC.Once the legal matter is resolved and MCC receives the necessary clarification regarding the vacant seats, the counselling authority is expected to release a revised NEET SS counselling schedule on its official website.
