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MCC NEET PG COUNSELLING 2026
MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026
Registration, Dates, Fees, Seat Matrix, Choice Filling & Admission
Centralised online counselling by MCC (DGHS, MoHFW) for MD, MS, PG Diploma and DNB Post-MBBS seats: 50% AIQ, Deemed and Central Universities, ESIC and AFMS.
Latest Update (7 October 2026)
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has issued the tentative schedule for NEET PG 2026 online counselling for 50% AIQ and 100% Deemed/Central Universities/AFMS-only registration for PG courses. The Round 1 registration/payment window is scheduled from 10 October to 12 October 2026. The schedule is tentative and may be revised. Candidates should verify the latest notice on mcc.nic.in before acting.
MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026: Quick Overview
| Conducting Authority | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS, MoHFW |
| Examination | NEET PG 2026 (NBEMS) |
| Courses | MD, MS, PG Diploma, DNB Post-MBBS |
| Mode | Online (mcc.nic.in) |
| Rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and Stray Vacancy Round |
| Seats Covered | 50% AIQ, 100% Deemed Universities, Central Universities/Institutions, ESIC, AFMS, DNB |
| State Quota Seats | Separate counselling by respective state authorities |
NEET PG 2026 Key Dates
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| NEET PG 2026 Exam | 30 August 2026 |
| Re-exam (affected Jaipur centres) | 5 September 2026 |
| NEET PG 2026 Result | 24 September 2026 |
| Scorecard / Answer Key | 1 October 2026 (expected) |
| MCC Counselling Schedule | Tentative schedule released on 7 October 2026 |
MCC NEET PG 2026 Counselling Schedule
The following is the tentative schedule issued on 7 October 2026. Dates are subject to revision by the competent authority. Time limits are as per server time unless otherwise specified.
| Round / Activity | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Round 1: Seat Matrix Verification | 10 October to 12 October 2026 |
| Round 1: Registration & Payment | 12 October to 21 October 2026; registration up to 12:00 Noon on 21 October. Payment available up to 3:00 PM on 21 October. |
| Round 1: Choice Filling & Locking | 13 October to 22 October 2026. Choice filling up to 10:00 AM on 22 October; locking from 4:00 PM on 21 October to 10:00 AM on 22 October. |
| Round 1: Seat Allotment Processing | 22 October to 23 October 2026 |
| Round 1: Result | 24 October 2026 |
| Round 1: Reporting / Joining | 26 October to 2 November 2026 |
| Round 2: Seat Matrix Verification | 6 November to 7 November 2026 |
| Round 2: Registration & Payment | 6 November to 11 November 2026; registration up to 12:00 Noon on 11 November. Payment up to 3:00 PM on 11 November. |
| Round 2: Choice Filling & Locking | 7 November to 12 November 2026; choice filling up to 10:00 AM on 12 November; locking from 4:00 PM on 11 November to 10:00 AM on 12 November. |
| Round 2: Seat Allotment Processing | 12 November to 13 November 2026 |
| Round 2: Result | 14 November 2026 |
| Round 2: Reporting / Joining | 16 November to 23 November 2026 |
| Round 3: Seat Matrix Verification | 25 November to 26 November 2026 |
| Round 3: Registration & Payment | 26 November to 1 December 2026; registration up to 12:00 Noon on 1 December. Payment up to 3:00 PM on 1 December. |
| Round 3: Choice Filling & Locking | 27 November to 2 December 2026; choice filling up to 10:00 AM on 2 December; locking from 4:00 PM on 1 December to 10:00 AM on 2 December. |
| Round 3: Seat Allotment Processing | 2 December to 3 December 2026 |
| Round 3: Result | 4 December 2026 |
| Round 3: Reporting / Joining | 5 December to 12 December 2026 |
| Online Stray Vacancy: Seat Matrix Verification | 15 December 2026 |
| Online Stray Vacancy: Registration, Payment, Choice Filling & Locking | 16 December to 21 December 2026. Registration/payment up to 12:00 Noon on 21 December; payment up to 3:00 PM; choice filling up to 11:55 PM on 21 December; locking from 4:00 PM to 11:55 PM on 21 December. |
| Online Stray Vacancy: Seat Allotment | 22 December to 23 December 2026 |
| Online Stray Vacancy: Result | 24 December 2026 |
| Online Stray Vacancy: Reporting | 24 December to 31 December 2026 |
| Commencement of PG Academic Session 2026 | 20 November 2026 |
This is a tentative schedule issued by DGHS on 7 October 2026. Candidates should follow the latest MCC notification and portal instructions if any date or timing is revised.
NEET PG 2026 COLLEGE PREDICTOR
Check Your NEET PG College & Branch Chances
Enter your NEET PG rank, category and preferences to explore suitable MD/MS colleges and specialties based on your profile.
Check Your Chances →Seats Covered Under MCC NEET PG Counselling
50% AIQ Seats
50% seats of State Government Medical Colleges, open to all MBBS graduates without domicile restriction.
Deemed Universities
100% seats, including management/paid and 15% NRI quota.
Central Universities
DU (MAMC, LHMC, UCMS), IP University (VMMC & SJH, ABVIMS & RML), BHU, AMU, CIP Ranchi, LGBRIMH Tezpur.
DNB Post-MBBS
Broad-specialty DNB seats in accredited hospitals.
ESIC & AFMS
Applicable PG seats under MCC provisions.
Previous Cycle (2025–26) Seat Matrix, for reference only
| Quota | Seats |
|---|---|
| 50% AIQ Government | 11,412 |
| DNB / NBEMS | 7,923 |
| Deemed Universities | 4,909 |
| Central & ESIC | 798 |
| Total | 25,042 |
The 2026 seat matrix is awaited. Seat numbers change between rounds because of additions, withdrawals, approvals and conversions.
AIQ Reservation
| Category | Reservation | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 15% | Central SC list only |
| ST | 7.5% | Central ST list only |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 27% | Central OBC list; creamy layer treated as UR |
| GEN-EWS | 10% | As per DoPT guidelines |
| PwD | 5% (horizontal) | Certificate from one of 16 designated centres |
OCI cardholders who obtained their cards before 04.03.2021 are treated on par with Indian citizens for UR and NRI seats, as per the Supreme Court order of 03.02.2023.
Who Can Participate? (Eligibility)
NEET PG 2026
Qualify as per the cutoff percentile declared by NBEMS.
MBBS Degree
Recognised MBBS degree.
Internship
Complete the compulsory rotating internship by the prescribed cut-off date.
Registration
Valid permanent or provisional NMC/State Medical Council registration.
Central Universities, institutional quota, NRI, PwD and ESIC seats may have additional conditions.
Courses Available
MD
General Medicine, Paediatrics, Radiodiagnosis, Dermatology, Anaesthesiology, Psychiatry, Respiratory Medicine, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine
MS
General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, ENT
PG Diploma & DNB
As available in the seat matrix.
MCC NEET PG Counselling Fees 2026
MCC charges a non-refundable registration fee and a refundable security deposit. Amounts below are from the last published MCC PG bulletin. The 2026 bulletin is awaited, so confirm before paying.
| Scheme | Category | Registration Fee | Security Deposit | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50% AIQ / Central Universities / DNB / AFMS / ESIC | UR / EWS | ₹1,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 50% AIQ / Central Universities / DNB / AFMS / ESIC | SC / ST / OBC / PwD | ₹500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| Deemed Universities | All categories | ₹5,000 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹2,05,000 |
If you apply for both AIQ and Deemed seats, only the higher (Deemed) amount is payable.
Pay only from the candidate's or parent's own bank account/card. Refunds go only to the account used for payment, and MCC advises against cyber cafe or third-party accounts.
Registration Process
1. Visit mcc.nic.in
Open the PG Medical Counselling section.
2. Register
Create your account with NEET PG roll number and personal details.
3. Fill Details
Personal, contact, academic, category and registration details.
4. Pay Fees
Registration fee plus security deposit.
5. Fill Choices
College + course + quota combinations. There is no fixed limit on choices.
6. Lock Choices
Locked choices cannot be edited. Unlocked choices are auto-locked at the deadline.
Choice Filling: What to Check
| Factor | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Branch & College | Speciality and institution preference |
| Quota & Category | AIQ / Deemed / Central / ESIC, and your category |
| Fee, Stipend, Bond | Tuition, monthly stipend, service or penalty bond |
| Hospital & Exposure | Bed strength, patient load, department workload |
| Hostel & Location | Availability, charges, city |
| Cutoff & Seat Matrix | Previous closing rank and actual seats in the current round |
Do not depend on previous cutoffs alone. Include every college and course you would genuinely accept, in order of preference.
Counselling Rounds & Exit Rules
Rules below are from the last published MCC bulletin. Follow the 2026 bulletin once released.
Round 1: Free Exit
If allotted and you do not join, the deposit is not forfeited and you can go directly to Round 2. To upgrade, report, complete admission and submit willingness.
Round 2
Fresh registration allowed for new candidates. If upgraded, you must be relieved from the Round 1 seat and join the new one. Not joining a Round 2 seat forfeits the deposit.
Round 3
Final upgradation. Once you join a Round 3 seat you cannot resign or upgrade, and you are barred from later rounds. Not joining forfeits the deposit and removes you from further rounds.
Stray Vacancy
Only for candidates holding no seat anywhere. Not joining forfeits the deposit and can debar you from NEET PG counselling for the next academic year.
Round 3 Category Conversion
Unfilled reserved seats convert in sequence to avoid lapsing.
| Unfilled | Converts To |
|---|---|
| ST (PwD), SC (PwD), OBC (PwD) | ST, SC, OBC respectively |
| UR (PwD) | UR (General) |
| ST | SC |
| SC, EWS | UR (General) |
| NRI / Jain / Muslim Minority (Deemed/Central) | UR (General) |
Central Universities & Institutional Quota
Delhi University
50% seats in MAMC, LHMC and UCMS for DU MBBS graduates.
IP University
50% institutional seats in VMMC & Safdarjung and ABVIMS & RML for GGSIPU MBBS graduates.
BHU
50% institutional seats at IMS-BHU for BHU MBBS graduates.
AMU
50% at JNMC AMU for AMU MBBS graduates with minimum 3 years of institutional residence.
CIP Ranchi & LGBRIMH Tezpur
Open under the central pool without state domicile barrier.
AFMS & NRI Quota
AFMS Priority Order
- Serving AFMS officers
- Foreign students sponsored by Government
- Medical officers sponsored by para-military/other Govt agencies
- Ex-SSC AFMS officers released within last 3 years
- Civilian candidates (5-year Short Service Commission bond)
15% NRI Quota in Deemed Universities: Documents
- Sponsor's passport, visa and work permit
- Embassy/Consulate certificate validating NRI status
- Court-notarised relationship affidavit
- Sponsor's fee undertaking affidavit
Documents for Reporting
Carry originals and two sets of self-attested photocopies.
- Provisional allotment letter
- NEET PG admit card and scorecard
- MBBS degree/provisional certificate
- MBBS marksheets (all professionals)
- Internship completion certificate
- NMC/State Medical Council registration
- Class 10 certificate (date of birth)
- Government ID (Aadhaar/PAN/DL/Passport)
- Caste/EWS certificate, if applicable
- PwD certificate, if applicable
- Service bond/undertaking, if applicable
- Passport-size photographs (8–10)
PwD: 16 Designated Disability Assessment Centres
VMMC & Safdarjung (Delhi), AIIPMR (Mumbai), IPGMER (Kolkata), Madras Medical College (Chennai), Grant GMC & JJ Hospital (Mumbai), Goa Medical College, GMC Thiruvananthapuram, SMS Medical College (Jaipur), GMCH Sector 32 (Chandigarh), GMC Agartala, IMS BHU (Varanasi), AIIMS Nagpur, ABVIMS & Dr. RML (Delhi), Lady Hardinge (Delhi), AIIMS Patna, AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
MCC vs State Counselling
| Feature | MCC | State |
|---|---|---|
| 50% AIQ Govt Seats | Yes | No |
| Deemed Universities | Yes | No |
| State Quota Govt Seats | No | Yes |
| Domicile | Not needed for AIQ | Often important |
| Seat Matrix | MCC | State Authority |
You may need to register for both MCC and state counselling.
Common Mistakes
- Using an outdated seat matrix or relying only on old cutoffs
- Ignoring fees, bond and stipend
- Missing choice-locking or reporting deadlines
- Resigning without reading the round-wise exit rules
- Missing round-specific MCC notices
FAQs
When will MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 start?
The tentative MCC NEET PG 2026 counselling schedule was issued on 7 October 2026. Round 1 registration and payment are scheduled from 12 October to 21 October 2026, while the overall counselling process begins with seat-matrix verification from 10 October 2026.
What are the MCC NEET PG counselling fees?
As per the last bulletin: AIQ/Central/DNB/AFMS/ESIC is ₹1,000 fee + ₹25,000 deposit for UR/EWS and ₹500 + ₹10,000 for SC/ST/OBC/PwD. Deemed is ₹5,000 + ₹2,00,000 for all. Confirm in the 2026 bulletin.
What is Free Exit in Round 1?
If you are allotted a Round 1 seat and do not join, your deposit is not forfeited and you can take part in Round 2.
What if I do not join my Round 2 seat?
As per the last bulletin, the security deposit is forfeited.
Can I edit choices after locking?
No. Unlocked choices are auto-locked at the deadline.
Do I need to register again for each round?
Generally no. Candidates who registered in Round 1 need not register again, while fresh registration is allowed for others in the initial rounds.
Is the 2026 schedule final?
Only after MCC publishes the official schedule and notices.
Official Updates to Track
Schedule and Information Bulletin, seat matrix and additions/withdrawals, round results and vacancy lists, NRI/OCI notices, PwD notices, security deposit refund notices.
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Registration, MD/MS college selection, choice filling, cutoff and seat matrix analysis, Deemed and NRI guidance, fee, stipend and bond comparison.
Talk to Bodmas Counselling TeamDisclaimer: Dates, fees, seat matrix and rules may change through official MCC notifications. Fees and round rules shown are from the last published bulletin. Verify on mcc.nic.in before registration, choice filling or admission.
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