NEET PG Counselling 2026 Registration Begins: Apply on mcc.nic.in Till October 21
Published 12 Oct 20263 min read25 Views
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) opened NEET PG counselling 2026 registration on 12 October 2026. Candidates who have qualified for NEET PG 2026 can apply on the official website, mcc.nic.in. The Round 1 registration window closes on 21 October 2026. MCC runs this counselling for admission to 50% All India Quota (AIQ) postgraduate medical and dental seats.
NEET PG Counselling 2026: Key Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) |
| Registration start | 12 October 2026 |
| Round 1 registration ends | 21 October 2026 |
| Seats covered | 50% All India Quota (AIQ) PG medical and dental seats |
| Who can apply | Candidates who qualified for NEET PG 2026 |
| Mode | Online |
| Official website | mcc.nic.in |
| Help desk | 24x7 call centre; email: mcc2026@gov.in |
NEET PG Counselling 2026 Schedule
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Round 1 registration | 12 October to 21 October 2026 |
| Round 1 choice filling | 13 October to 22 October 2026 |
| Seat allotment | 24 October 2026 [VERIFY: the source labels this “Round 2 seat allotment”] |
| Reporting/joining | 26 October to 2 November 2026 |
Registration closes on 21 October, but choice filling runs to 22 October. Candidates should finish both well before the last day.
How to Register for NEET PG Counselling 2026
Registration is online, and candidates must register afresh for each round of counselling.
- Go to the MCC website, mcc.nic.in.
- Click PG Medical Counselling.
- In the Candidate Activity Board, open the New Registration for PG Counselling 2026 link.
- Sign in with your NEET PG roll number and password.
- Fill in the counselling form.
- Complete choice filling.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the registration fee.
- Submit the form.
The source lists choice filling before document upload in the registration steps, but the schedule opens choice filling a day after registration begins. Follow the order the portal shows.
What Is New in NEET PG Counselling 2026
MCC has changed several parts of the process this year. Most of them move steps online, which reduces the need to travel.
| Area | What has changed | What it means for candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Freeze/Float upgradation | Candidates now submit their Freeze/Float willingness against the allotted seat online. Earlier, this was done by physical reporting. | No physical reporting is needed just to exercise the option. |
| Document upload | Float candidates upload documents for verification online. | No visit to the institute is needed for this step. |
| NRI quota | Document submission and verification are online. | The whole process can be completed remotely. |
| PwD assessment boards | The number of PwD medical assessment boards has increased by 65. | More assessment capacity for PwD candidates. |
| Internship cutoff | The cutoff is extended from 31 July to 30 September 2026. | Candidates completing their internship by 30 September 2026 fall within the cutoff. |
| Help desk | A 24x7 call centre and a new email ID, mcc2026@gov.in, are available. | Round-the-clock support for counselling queries. |
Who Can Apply
Candidates who have qualified NEET PG 2026 are eligible. MCC’s counselling covers 50% of All India Quota seats in postgraduate medical and dental courses. State-quota seats are handled separately [VERIFY]. The full eligibility conditions are on the MCC portal.
What Candidates Should Do Now
(This is a practical checklist, not an official instruction.)
- Register on mcc.nic.in before 21 October 2026.
- Complete choice filling before 22 October 2026.
- Keep your documents ready to upload, and check the document list on the portal [VERIFY].
- Note that you must register again for each new round.
- Use the 24x7 call centre or mcc2026@gov.in for queries.