As 'Mutual Consent Divorce' itself denotes you both are agreed to take Divorce. Means there is no contest in other words no Oppose.
If one is seeking and other is opposing it is a lengthy process to come to the conclusion whether to grant divorce or not basing on the evidence placed before the court, yours is not such, very simple one.
As per law In a mutual consent divorce (MCD) judges will see 6 months to 1year time so that is there any chance/possibility of reunion of the parties may took place because marriage is to be considered as auspicious /sacramental ceremony in any religion.
Whether it is 6 months or 1year it differ from judges perspective and it is debatable one
1. Coming to your query regarding to ''For Appearance'' probably you may be appearing in the court for the first time in this matter after filing, hence it is also called as For First Appearance.
On this day judge may observe you both and may ask for is there any possibility of reunion or regarding the terms and conditions which you have mentioned in the petition.
2. Pertaining to the settlement and DD, it is right process to handover the DD in presence of judge and ask the judge to it may be go on records so that there may not be any adverse consequences. No need to go for 2 or more DDs
3. Pertaining to granting of divorce it may be granted on the same day or in future it is purely discretion of the judge.
4.In case of after taking the DD if she didn't come then it will falls under contempt of court, and you will get the divorce too.
Do not think much be cool & calm nothing to worry, Hope the better.
Good Luck / All the Best