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NEET PG Counselling 2026: MCC to Open PwD Portal on October 1, Announces Medical Assessment Dates
New Delhi: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced the schedule for PwD medical assessment for candidates participating in Round 1 of NEET PG Counselling 2026. The PwD portal will become active from October 1, 2026, allowing eligible candidates to complete the required medical assessment process for counselling.
According to the MCC notice, candidates applying for postgraduate medical admission under the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category must complete their medical assessment within the prescribed timeline.
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NEET PG 2026 PwD Portal to Open on October 1
The PwD portal for Round 1 of NEET PG Counselling 2026 will open on October 1, 2026.
Candidates participating under the PwD category are required to visit the designated Primary Medical Assessment Centre and complete their assessment during the notified period.
The Primary Medical Assessment Board will conduct assessments from October 1 to October 9, 2026.
NEET PG 2026 PwD Medical Assessment Schedule
| Event / Activity | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| PwD Portal Activation for Round 1 | October 1, 2026 |
| Primary Medical Assessment Board | October 1–9, 2026 |
| Last Date for Primary Assessment | October 9, 2026, up to 5 PM |
| Appellate Medical Assessment Board | October 5–12, 2026 |
| Appellate Assessment Begins | October 5, 2026, from 10 AM |
| Appellate Assessment Closes | October 12, 2026, up to 5 PM |
Appellate Medical Assessment Board
MCC has also notified a separate window for candidates requiring an appellate medical assessment.
The Appellate Medical Assessment Board will be available from October 5 to October 12, 2026. The appellate assessment will begin at 10 AM on October 5 and remain available until 5 PM on October 12.
Candidates seeking an appeal or reassessment have been advised to refer to the NEET PG 2026 Information Bulletin for the applicable procedure and requirements.
Candidates Must Complete Assessment Within the Given Timeline
MCC has advised all concerned PwD candidates to complete their medical assessment within the prescribed schedule.
The assessment is part of the counselling process for candidates seeking admission under the PwD category. Candidates should therefore carefully follow the dates announced by MCC and check the designated assessment centre details through the counselling portal.
Candidates requiring an appellate assessment should also take note of the separate October 5–12 window.
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Candidates participating in Round 1 under the PwD category should keep track of:
- PwD portal activation on October 1
- Designated Primary Medical Assessment Centre
- Primary assessment deadline of October 9
- Appellate assessment window from October 5 to October 12
- Instructions mentioned in the NEET PG 2026 Information Bulletin
- Further counselling and choice-filling updates issued by MCC
MCC has advised candidates to follow the official counselling notifications for any subsequent changes or instructions.
Where to Check NEET PG Counselling 2026 Updates
Candidates should regularly check the official MCC counselling portal for updates related to NEET PG 2026 Round 1, including PwD assessment, counselling schedules, choice filling and seat allotment.
The latest MCC notice specifically relates to the medical assessment schedule for PwD candidates participating in Round 1.
Conclusion
The MCC will activate the NEET PG 2026 PwD portal on October 1, with the Primary Medical Assessment Board available from October 1 to October 9. Candidates requiring appellate assessment can approach the Appellate Medical Assessment Board between October 5 and October 12, 2026.
PwD candidates participating in NEET PG Counselling 2026 Round 1 should complete the required assessment within the notified deadlines and follow the latest MCC instructions for the subsequent counselling process.
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