MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 Schedule Out; Check Round 1 Registration Dates


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| 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.

MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 Schedule Out at mcc.nic.in

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
MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026
Source: @mcc.nic.in

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.
Why This Matters for PG Aspirants

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.
Keep an Eye On

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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