NEET PG Counselling 2026 Round 1 registration has begun on the official Medical Counselling Committee portal, mcc.nic.in. Candidates who qualified in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2026 can now register online for admission to MD, MS, PG Diploma and DNB seats. The registration window opened on 12 October 2026 and will remain open until 21 October 2026, according to the published schedule.
The MCC conducts this centralised counselling for 50 percent All India Quota seats along with 100 percent seats of Deemed and Central Universities, ESIC institutions and AFMS institutes. Choice filling for Round 1 starts on 13 October 2026, and the Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled for 24 October 2026. Candidates who appeared in this year’s examination can also refer the NEET PG 2026 answer key and NEET PG 2026 result updates for the related stages of this admission cycle.
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NEET PG Counselling 2026 – Overview
| Counselling Authority | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) |
| Examination | NEET PG 2026 |
| Courses Covered | MD, MS, PG Diploma and DNB |
| Seats Covered | 50% All India Quota, 100% Deemed and Central Universities, ESIC, AFMS |
| Counselling Round | Round 1 |
| Registration Mode | Online |
| Registration Start Date | 12 October 2026 |
| Registration Last Date | 21 October 2026 (up to 12:00 noon) |
| Official Website | mcc.nic.in |
NEET PG Counselling 2026 – Important Dates (Round 1)
| Seat Matrix Verification | 10 to 12 October 2026 |
| Round 1 Registration Starts | 12 October 2026 |
| Registration Last Date | 21 October 2026, up to 12:00 noon |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 21 October 2026, up to 3:00 PM |
| Choice Filling | 13 to 22 October 2026, up to 10:00 AM |
| Choice Locking | 21 October 2026 (4:00 PM) to 22 October 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Seat Allotment Processing | 22 to 23 October 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | 24 October 2026 |
| Reporting and Joining | 26 October to 2 November 2026 |
| Verification of Joined Candidate Data | 3 November 2026 |
NEET PG Counselling 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have qualified in NEET PG 2026 as per the qualifying criteria prescribed for their category.
- Candidates should have completed, or be completing, their one-year rotatory internship within the timeline fixed by the National Medical Commission for this session.
- Candidates must hold, or be eligible to obtain, registration with the National Medical Commission or a State Medical Council.
- Foreign medical graduates must meet the applicable screening and eligibility conditions prescribed for this counselling.
Candidates are advised to verify the complete eligibility conditions from the official MCC information bulletin before registering, as the above is only a general summary of the published information.
NEET PG Counselling 2026 – Registration Fee
The counselling fee has two components: a non-refundable registration fee and a refundable security deposit. According to the published schedule, the fee structure is as follows.
| Category / Institute Type | Non-Refundable Registration Fee | Refundable Security Deposit |
| AIQ / Central Universities – General and EWS | Rs 1,000 | Rs 25,000 |
| AIQ / Central Universities – SC, ST, OBC | Rs 500 | Rs 10,000 |
| Deemed Universities – All Categories | Rs 5,000 | Rs 2,00,000 |
The fee must be paid online through net banking, credit card, debit card or UPI within the payment window. Candidates should verify the exact amounts on the official MCC portal before paying.
How to Register for NEET PG Counselling 2026 Online
- Visit the official Medical Counselling Committee website at mcc.nic.in.
- Open the PG Medical Counselling section on the homepage.
- Select the NEET PG 2026 counselling registration link for Round 1.
- Choose the New Registration option and enter the required candidate details, such as NEET PG roll number and registered email ID and mobile number.
- Create login credentials and note them down carefully.
- Log in again and complete the online counselling application form.
- Upload supporting documents wherever the portal asks for them.
- Pay the applicable registration fee and security deposit online.
- Submit the application and save the confirmation page for future reference.
Documents to Keep Ready
- NEET PG 2026 admit card and rank or result card
- MBBS degree certificate or provisional certificate
- Internship completion certificate
- Permanent or provisional registration certificate from NMC or State Medical Council
- Category certificate (SC, ST, OBC) or PwD certificate, if applicable
- Valid photo ID proof and recent passport-size photographs
State-level counselling for the remaining quota seats runs separately through the respective state authorities. Undergraduate medical aspirants in Maharashtra can separately follow the Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 updates.
NEET PG Counselling 2026 – Important Links
- MCC Official Website
- NEET PG Round 1 Registration (PG Medical Counselling section)
- NEET PG Counselling Schedule and Notices
All links above point to the official Medical Counselling Committee website, mcc.nic.in. Candidates should complete registration and choice filling only through the official portal.
FAQs – NEET PG Counselling 2026
When did NEET PG Counselling 2026 Round 1 registration start?
NEET PG Counselling 2026 Round 1 registration started on 12 October 2026 on the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in, according to the published information.
What is the last date for NEET PG Counselling 2026 Round 1 registration?
The last date to register for NEET PG Round 1 counselling is 21 October 2026, up to 12:00 noon. Fee payment remains available until 3:00 PM on the same day.
What is the official website for NEET PG Counselling 2026?
The official website is mcc.nic.in. Candidates should use the PG Medical Counselling section for registration, schedules, seat allotment results and reporting instructions.
When does choice filling for NEET PG Counselling 2026 Round 1 begin?
Round 1 choice filling is scheduled from 13 October 2026 to 22 October 2026, up to 10:00 AM. Choice locking is available from 4:00 PM on 21 October to 10:00 AM on 22 October.
When will the NEET PG Counselling 2026 Round 1 result be declared?
The Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled for 24 October 2026. Allotted candidates must report to their institutes between 26 October and 2 November 2026.
What is the registration fee for NEET PG Counselling 2026?
The non-refundable registration fee is Rs 1,000 for General and EWS candidates and Rs 500 for SC, ST and OBC candidates under AIQ and Central Universities. For Deemed Universities it is Rs 5,000 for all categories, as per the published fee structure.
