NEET PG 2026 Counselling Schedule: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), conducts counselling for 50% All India Quota (AIQ) postgraduate medical seats and seats in central universities, deemed universities, and other participating institutions. The NEET PG 2026 Counselling Schedule helps medical graduates track registration dates, choice filling, seat allotment results, and reporting deadlines for admission to MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses. Candidates should regularly check official notifications for the latest counselling dates, eligibility requirements, and seat allotment updates.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the tentative NEET PG 2026 counselling schedule for admission to postgraduate medical courses. Round 1 registration and fee payment will take place from October 12 to October 21, 2026, followed by choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting. Candidates should check the official MCC website for the complete schedule and any revised notifications.
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NEET PG 2026 Counselling Schedule |
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Counselling Event |
NEET PG 2026 Dates |
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Round 1 Registration and Fee Payment |
October 12–21, 2026 |
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Round 1 Choice Filling |
October 13–22, 2026 |
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Round 1 Choice Locking |
October 21–22, 2026 |
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Round 1 Seat Allotment Processing |
October 22–23, 2026 |
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Round 1 Seat Allotment Result |
October 24, 2026 |
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Round 1 Reporting/Joining |
October 26–November 2, 2026 |
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Round 2 Registration and Fee Payment |
November 6–11, 2026 |
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Round 2 Choice Filling and Locking |
November 7–12, 2026 |
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Round 2 Seat Allotment Processing |
November 12–13, 2026 |
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Round 2 Seat Allotment Result |
November 14, 2026 |
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Round 2 Reporting/Joining |
November 16–23, 2026 |
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Round 3 Registration and Fee Payment |
November 26–December 1, 2026 |
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Round 3 Choice Filling and Locking |
November 27–December 2, 2026 |
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Round 3 Seat Allotment Processing |
December 2–3, 2026 |
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Round 3 Seat Allotment Result |
December 4, 2026 |
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Round 3 Reporting/Joining |
December 5–12, 2026 |
Medical Counselling Committee oversees admissions across various central, state, and private medical institutions. Each category provides specific seat quotas based on government guidelines and institutional affiliations.
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NEET PG Participating Institutes and Seat Quota Distribution |
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Institution / Quota Category |
Seat Allocation Share |
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All India Quota (AIQ) across States |
50% Seats |
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Central Universities (AMU, BHU, DU, Central Institutes) |
100% Seats |
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Deemed Universities |
100% Seats |
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ESIC Colleges (Wards of Insured Persons) |
50% AIQ PG Seats |
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Central Institutes & IP University Colleges (VMMC, ABVIMS, ESIC PGIMSR) |
50% AIQ Seats & 50% IP University Seats |
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Armed Forces Medical Services Institutions |
To be released |
Candidates must review regulatory policies before submitting institution choices during the application window. The conducting authority applies statutory seat reservations and strict security deposit regulations.
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NEET PG 2026 Counselling Norms |
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Policy Parameter |
Applicable Regulation |
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PwD Category Reservation |
5% Seats (as per MCI Gazette Notification) |
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Security Deposit Forfeiture |
Non-joining in Round-2, Mop-up, or Stray Vacancy Round |
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Official Portal |
www.mcc.nic.in |
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Complete Schedule Notification |
Released |
Candidates who are eligible for NEET PG counselling 2026 need to complete the registration process on the official Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) website. Registration is required before candidates can participate in choice filling and seat allotment.
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Candidates can participate in the choice filing and locking process after completing the registration. It should be done through the online mode itself. Candidates get the opportunity to choose their preferred colleges to get admission based on the NEET PG scores.
Check the available colleges and courses before filling choices.
Arrange choices in the preferred order.
Add sufficient choices based on eligibility and preference.
Review the complete choice list before locking.
Lock the choices within the given time.
Keep a copy or screenshot of the submitted choices for reference.
MCC processes the choices and releases the NEET PG 2026 seat allotment result. Candidates can check the result through the official MCC website.
Seat allotment depends on factors such as the candidate's NEET PG rank, category, choices submitted, seat availability and applicable counselling rules. Therefore, a candidate may receive a seat based on the choices available at the time of allotment.
Candidates who are allotted a seat should download the allotment letter and carefully check the allotted college, course and other details. They must then follow the instructions given by MCC and report to the allotted institute within the specified deadline, if required.
Check the seat allotment result on the official MCC website.
Download the seat allotment letter.
Check the allotted college and course details.
Read the reporting instructions carefully.
Carry the required original documents and copies.
Complete the admission and reporting process within the given deadline.
Follow MCC instructions if the candidate wants to participate in a subsequent counselling round.
Candidates must register directly on the official portal at www.mcc.nic.in.
Applicants need to submit a non-refundable registration fee and a refundable security deposit according to their category.
The security deposit is forfeited if an applicant fails to join an allotted seat in Round-2, the Mop-Up Round, or the Stray Vacancy Round.
Candidates eligible for the PwD category receive a 5% seat reservation per official MCI guidelines.
