NEET PG Counselling 2026: MCC Announces Round 1 Dates, Check Registration and Allotment Schedule
Published 7 Oct 20267 min read2 Views
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the schedule for NEET PG Counselling 2026, with Round 1 registration scheduled to begin on October 12, 2026. Candidates will be able to complete the Round 1 registration process until 12 noon on October 21, 2026, while the payment facility will remain available until 3 PM on October 21. According to the announced schedule, NEET PG Round 1 choice filling will be conducted from October 13 to October 22, with choice locking scheduled from 4 PM on October 21 to 10 AM on October 22. The Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled to be announced on October 24, 2026. Candidates allotted seats in Round 1 are scheduled to report and complete the joining process from October 26 to November 2, 2026.
NEET PG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Schedule
The important dates for the first round are as follows:
| Counselling Activity | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Round 1 registration | October 12–21, 2026 |
| Registration deadline | October 21, up to 12 noon |
| Payment deadline | October 21, up to 3 PM |
| Choice filling | October 13–22, 2026 |
| Choice locking | October 21, 4 PM to October 22, 10 AM |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | October 24, 2026 |
| Reporting and joining | October 26–November 2, 2026 |
The schedule uses MCC server time for the specified deadlines. Candidates should therefore complete each activity before the stated closing time instead of waiting until the final minutes.
When Does NEET PG Counselling 2026 Registration Start?
NEET PG 2026 Round 1 registration is scheduled to begin on October 12, 2026. The registration window will remain open until 12 noon on October 21. Candidates participating in MCC counselling should complete the registration process through the official MCC counselling system and follow the instructions issued for NEET PG 2026. MCC is responsible for online counselling for 50% All India Quota postgraduate medical seats, along with other categories covered under its counselling process.
NEET PG Registration Payment Deadline
The registration payment window has a separate deadline from the registration form. Candidates can make the applicable payment until 3 PM on October 21, 2026. Since the registration deadline is 12 noon, applicants should not wait until the payment deadline to begin the application process.
NEET PG Choice Filling and Locking Dates
Choice filling for Round 1 is scheduled from October 13 to October 22, 2026. The choice-locking window is scheduled to begin at 4 PM on October 21 and close at 10 AM on October 22. Candidates should review their selected courses and colleges carefully before locking their choices. The choices submitted during the specified window will be considered as per the applicable MCC counselling rules and seat-allocation process.
NEET PG Round 1 Seat Allotment Result Date
The NEET PG Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled for October 24, 2026. Candidates will need to check the allotment outcome through the official MCC counselling platform once the result is published. The allotment date is currently presented as a scheduled date and may be revised if MCC issues a subsequent notice. Current reporting also identifies October 24 as the scheduled Round 1 result date.
NEET PG Reporting and Joining Dates
Candidates who receive a seat in Round 1 are scheduled to report and complete the joining process between October 26 and November 2, 2026. Candidates should carefully follow the reporting instructions issued with the allotment result and carry the documents required by the allotted institution and MCC. The exact reporting requirements should be checked against the applicable MCC instructions rather than relying on an unofficial document list.
What Candidates Should Do Next
NEET PG 2026 candidates should use the announced timeline to prepare for Round 1 registration.
Before registration begins, candidates should:
- Check the latest MCC NEET PG counselling notice.
- Keep their NEET PG and personal details ready.
- Review the applicable counselling instructions.
- Check the available seat matrix once published.
- Research eligible colleges and postgraduate courses.
- Prepare their preference order before choice filling begins.
- Complete registration and payment within the specified deadlines.
- Review choices carefully before locking them.
MCC's current PG counselling page states that the NMC/NBEMS seat matrix is awaited for commencement of PG Counselling 2026. Candidates should therefore continue checking MCC's official updates for the seat matrix and any schedule changes.
Is the NEET PG 2026 Counselling Schedule Final?
The dates should currently be treated as the announced/scheduled timeline, rather than assuming they cannot change. MCC's PG Medical Counselling page currently carries a notice stating that the seat matrix from NMC and NBEMS is awaited. The committee may issue further notices or revisions as the counselling process progresses. Candidates should rely on the latest MCC notification for any change to registration, choice filling, allotment or reporting dates.
Official MCC NEET PG Counselling Website
Candidates should use the official MCC PG Medical Counselling section for counselling notices, schedules, information bulletins and other updates. MCC states that it conducts online counselling for 50% All India Quota postgraduate medical seats and other applicable categories.
Important Note for NEET PG Candidates
The MCC NEET PG schedule is separate from state-level NEET PG counselling schedules. Candidates participating in state counselling should check the respective state counselling authority for its registration, choice filling, allotment and reporting dates. The MCC schedule should therefore not be treated as the schedule for every NEET PG counselling process in India.