The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has published the round-wise schedule for NEET PG Counselling 2026 under the 50 percent All India Quota (AIQ). According to the schedule reported on October 7, 2026, Round 1 registration begins on October 12, and the process will run through Round 2, Round 3 and a stray vacancy round, ending with joining in the last week of December.
NEET PG Counselling 2026 Schedule: Latest Update
The schedule covers MD, MS, DNB and other postgraduate medical programmes counselled through MCC. Seat matrix verification by institutes for Round 1 is set for October 10 to 12. Registration and fee payment then run from October 12 to 21, while choice filling is open from October 13 to 22.
Round 1 seat allotment will be declared on October 24, 2026. Candidates who receive a seat must report to the allotted institute between October 26 and November 2. Each later round follows the same sequence of seat matrix verification, registration, choice filling, result and reporting.
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MCC NEET PG 2026 Round-Wise Dates
| Event | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Stray Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat matrix verification | Oct 10-12 | Nov 6-7 | Nov 25-26 | Dec 15 |
| Registration and payment | Oct 12-21 | Nov 6-11 | Nov 26-Dec 1 | Dec 16-21 |
| Choice filling | Oct 13-22 | Nov 7-12 | Nov 27-Dec 2 | Dec 16-21 |
| Seat allotment result | Oct 24 | Nov 14 | Dec 4 | Dec 24 |
| Reporting and joining | Oct 26-Nov 2 | Nov 16-23 | Dec 5-12 | Dec 24-31 |
All dates fall in 2026. Taken together, the counselling window spans roughly eleven weeks, from the opening of Round 1 registration to the last joining date of the stray vacancy round.
Background: Where NEET PG 2026 Stands
The NEET PG 2026 result was declared on September 24, 2026, and scorecards followed on October 1. In the same period, the PwD portal for disability assessment became active on October 1. Reports indicate that primary assessment runs from October 1 to 9, and appellate assessment from October 5 to 12. Candidates who plan to claim the PwD benefit should keep these windows in mind.
Important Highlights
- Round 1 registration opens on October 12, 2026, and closes on October 21.
- Choice filling for Round 1 runs from October 13 to October 22.
- The Round 1 allotment result is due on October 24, with reporting from October 26 to November 2.
- Round 2 result is due on November 14, and Round 3 result on December 4.
- The stray vacancy round result is scheduled for December 24, with joining until December 31.
How to Register for MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026
- Open the official MCC website and select the PG medical counselling section.
- Register with your NEET PG 2026 roll number and create your login credentials.
- Pay the counselling registration fee and security deposit online as applicable.
- Fill in your choices of course and college, and lock them before the deadline.
- Download the seat allotment letter after the result is declared.
- Report to the allotted institute within the joining window with your documents.
Documents to Keep Ready
- NEET PG 2026 scorecard and admit card.
- MBBS degree certificate, marksheets and internship completion certificate.
- Permanent or provisional registration certificate from the NMC or a State Medical Council.
- Category, EWS or PwD certificates in the prescribed format, where applicable.
- Government photo identity proof and recent passport-size photographs.
- Service or bond-related certificates, if relevant to the seat.
Related Resources
- NEET PG College Predictor 2026
- NEET PG State Wise College Predictor
- Andhra Pradesh NEET PG College Predictor
