The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced the NEET PG Counselling 2026 schedule for postgraduate medical admissions. The counselling timetable has been released for candidates who have qualified the NEET PG 2026 examination and meet the prescribed eligibility requirements. The schedule is available through the official MCC portal at mcc.nic.in.
NEET PG Counselling 2026 Schedule Released
According to the announced schedule, Round 1 registration will begin on October 12, 2026. Candidates will then move on to choice filling and locking before MCC processes the seat allotment. The Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled for October 24, 2026.
NEET PG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Dates
| Counselling Activity | Date |
| Tentative Seat Matrix Verification | October 10 to 12, 2026 |
| Round 1 Registration and fee payment | October 12 to 21, 2026 |
| Choice filling | October 13 to 22, 2026 |
| Choice locking | October 21 to 22, 2026 |
| Seat Allotment Processing | October 22 to 23, 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | October 24, 2026 |
Candidates should follow the exact time limits mentioned by MCC, particularly for registration, payment and choice locking.
Which Seats Will Be Covered Under MCC Counselling?
MCC conducts counselling for 50% All India Quota (AIQ) postgraduate medical seats. The counselling also covers eligible postgraduate seats in Deemed Universities, Central Universities and Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) institutions, as specified under the MCC counselling framework. Admissions include postgraduate medical programmes such as MD and MS and other seats covered by the applicable counselling scheme.
Candidates should remember that state quota seats are handled by the respective state counselling authorities and are not part of the 50% AIQ counselling conducted by MCC.
What Should Candidates Do Before NEET PG Counselling Registration?
NEET PG 2026-qualified candidates should keep their NEET PG admit card, scorecard, MBBS degree and marksheets, medical registration certificate, internship completion certificate and other required documents ready before registration. Candidates applying under reserved or PwD categories should also keep the relevant certificates available.
It is also advisable to review the available colleges, courses and seat matrix before filling choices. Candidates should prepare a priority order of preferred MD/MS courses and colleges so that choices can be entered carefully during the prescribed window.
How to Register for NEET PG Counselling 2026
Candidates can register online through the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in once Round 1 registration opens. They need to complete new registration, enter their NEET PG and personal details, upload the required documents, pay the applicable counselling fee and security deposit, and submit the form. The next stage is choice filling and locking within the announced schedule.
With Round 1 registration beginning on October 12, 2026, NEET PG-qualified candidates should complete document preparation in advance and closely follow MCC notifications for seat matrix updates, choice filling, allotment and reporting instructions.
