
| Updated On - Oct 7, 2026
The Medical Counselling Committee has released the NEET PG 2026 counselling schedule for 50 percent All India Quota seats and Deemed and Central Universities. Candidates can check the official notice on mcc.nic.in now.

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2026 counselling schedule. The notice is live on the official website at mcc.nic.in. Candidates who qualified NEET PG 2026 can now check the round-wise counselling timeline.
MCC conducts counselling for 50 percent All India Quota (AIQ) seats. It also covers seats in Deemed and Central Universities. Seats in DNB, AFMS, and ESIC institutions are also included.
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NEET PG 2026 Counselling Important Dates
| Event | Dates |
| Round 1 – Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix | October 10, 2026 to October 12, 2026 |
| Round 1 – Registration/Payment | October 12, 2026 to October 21, 2026 |
| Round 1 – Choice Filling | October 13, 2026 to October 22, 2026 |
| Round 1 – Choice Locking | October 21, 2026 to October 22, 2026 |
| Round 1 – Seat Allotment Processing | October 22, 2026 to October 23, 2026 |
| Round 1 – Result | October 24, 2026 |
| Round 1 – Reporting/Joining | October 26, 2026 to November 2, 2026 |
| Round 2 – Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix | November 6, 2026 to November 7, 2026 |
| Round 2 – Registration/Payment | November 6, 2026 to November 11, 2026 |
| Round 2 – Choice Filling | November 7, 2026 to November 12, 2026 |
| Round 2 – Choice Locking | November 11, 2026 to November 12, 2026 |
| Round 2 – Seat Allotment Processing | November 12, 2026 to November 13, 2026 |
| Round 2 – Result | November 14, 2026 |
| Round 2 – Reporting/Joining | November 16, 2026 to November 23, 2026 |
| Round 3 – Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix | November 25, 2026 to November 26, 2026 |
| Round 3 – Registration/Payment | November 26, 2026 to December 1, 2026 |
| Round 3 – Choice Filling | November 27, 2026 to December 2, 2026 |
| Round 3 – Choice Locking | December 1, 2026 to December 2, 2026 |
| Round 3 – Seat Allotment Processing | December 2, 2026 to December 3, 2026 |
| Round 3 – Result | December 4, 2026 |
| Round 3 – Reporting | December 5, 2026 to December 12, 2026 |
| Stray Vacancy Round – Seat Matrix Verification | December 15, 2026 |
| Stray Vacancy Round – Registration/Payment | December 16, 2026 to December 21, 2026 |
| Stray Vacancy Round – Choice Filling | December 16, 2026 to December 21, 2026 |
| Stray Vacancy Round – Choice Locking | December 21, 2026 |
| Stray Vacancy Round – Seat Allotment Processing | December 22, 2026 to December 23, 2026 |
| Stray Vacancy Round – Result | December 24, 2026 |
| Stray Vacancy Round – Reporting | December 24, 2026 to December 31, 2026 |
| Commencement of PG Academic Session 2026 | November 20, 2026 |
Check Here: MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 Complete Schedule PDF
PwD Candidates: Medical Assessment Timeline
MCC has already activated the special portal for Persons with Disability (PwD) candidates. The timeline for medical assessment is confirmed in the notice.
| Activity | Window |
| PwD Portal Activation | October 1, 2026 |
| Primary Medical Assessment | October 1 to October 9, 2026, till 5 PM |
| Appellate Medical Assessment | October 5 to October 12, 2026 |
PwD candidates must complete their assessment at the designated centres. The disability certificate is mandatory for seat eligibility under the PwD category.
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Who Is Eligible for MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026?
Only candidates who have qualified NEET PG 2026 can register. The merit position is based on the NEET PG 2026 scorecard. Candidates must hold a valid MBBS degree and permanent registration with the medical council.
They must also have completed the compulsory rotatory internship by the prescribed cut-off date. The applicable cut-off date will be specified in the official information bulletin.
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Documents Required at Registration and Reporting
Candidates should keep all required documents ready in advance. Missing documents can lead to cancellation of the allotted seat at the reporting stage.
- NEET PG 2026 admit card and scorecard
- MBBS degree and marksheets of all professional years
- Internship completion certificate
- Permanent or provisional medical council registration
- Date of birth proof (Class 10 certificate)
- Government-issued photo identity
- Caste, EWS, or PwD certificate, if applicable
- Passport-size photographs
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Key Highlights of the NEET PG 2026 Counselling Notice
The schedule has been issued through two official notices on October 7, 2026. These notices detail the round structure, participating institutes, and candidate instructions.
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS |
| Counselling For | NEET PG 2026 (MD, MS, PG Diploma, DNB) |
| Seats Covered | 50% AIQ, Deemed and Central Universities, DNB, AFMS, ESIC |
| Mode of Counselling | Online |
| Number of Rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and Stray Vacancy Round |
| Official Website | mcc.nic.in |
Participating Institutes Under MCC Counselling
The counselling covers government medical colleges across India under the 50 percent AIQ quota. It also includes Deemed Universities, Central Universities, DNB programmes, AFMS, and ESIC institutions.
State quota counselling is conducted separately by the respective state counselling authorities. Candidates seeking admission through the remaining 50 percent state quota seats must register with the concerned state authority.
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How to Register for NEET PG Counselling 2026?
Candidates must register online through the MCC portal. The process requires candidates to enter their details carefully and complete the required fee payment.
- Visit the official website at mcc.nic.in.
- Click on the PG Medical Counselling link on the homepage.
- Register using your NEET PG 2026 roll number and credentials.
- Fill in personal, academic, and category details carefully.
- Pay the non-refundable registration fee and refundable security deposit.
- Proceed to choice filling and locking within the scheduled window.
- Download the confirmation page for your records.
The NEET PG counselling is the single gateway to central and AIQ postgraduate medical seats. A missed deadline cannot be reopened on request. The round-wise sequence also decides eligibility for upgradation and the final mop-up round.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Download both official notices from mcc.nic.in and read every clause.
- Note down the Round 1 registration opening and closing dates.
- Keep scanned copies of all required documents ready in advance.
- Arrange funds for the registration fee and security deposit.
- Research college and specialty preferences before choice filling opens.
- Complete registration early to avoid last-minute portal congestion.
- Lock your choices only after reviewing the merit position carefully.
Watch mcc.nic.in for the seat matrix release and the Round 1 registration link going live. The information bulletin with fee details will drop with it.
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