State NEET PG Counselling Enters Final Phase as February Seat Allotments and Reporting Continue

As of February 2, 2026, the State NEET PG counselling across India has entered its critical final phase. With the MCC Round 3 choice filling concluding today, various state authorities are synchronizing their seat allotment and reporting schedules to ensure a smooth transition for postgraduate medical aspirants. This update covers state-wise reporting trends, document requirements, and the impact of the zero-percentile cut-off on final state-level seat distribution.

The commencement of February 2, 2026, signals a high-pressure environment for medical graduates across India as the State NEET PG Counselling enters its final and most decisive phase. Following the massive shift in eligibility due to the revised qualifying criteria, state medical education departments are working overtime to fill remaining vacancies in clinical and non-clinical branches. Today, several state-level portals have updated their reporting windows, requiring candidates to finalize their institutional admissions before the national deadline. According to the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) official portal, the national body has synchronized its activities with state boards to prevent seat blocking and ensure merit-based distribution as the Round 3 choice filling window closes at 11:55 PM tonight.

State-Level Allotment Trends and Reporting

Across various regions, the "Round 3" or "Mop-up" equivalent phases of state counselling are seeing unprecedented activity. Authorities in major states like Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh have adjusted their local schedules following the release of the NEET PG 2026 revised counseling schedule.

• Reporting Deadlines: Most states have set the first week of February as the final window for physical reporting at allotted colleges, with many state results expected by February 7.
• Seat Surrender Policy: Candidates who have secured better seats in the All India Quota (AIQ) are utilizing today's window to surrender their state-allotted seats, facilitating the movement of the waiting list for others.
• Verification Protocols: Dedicated nodal centers have been activated to verify the credentials of candidates who became newly eligible under the zero-percentile cut-off.
• Digital Integration: States have integrated their admission portals with the National Medical Commission (NMC) Information Desk to verify college-specific seat intake and virtual vacancies in real-time.

Mandatory Documentation for State Admissions

As candidates prepare for the physical reporting phase, institutional authorities have emphasized that the admission remains provisional until all original documents are verified. The complexity of state-specific reservation rules means that documentation is more rigorous at this stage. Candidates are advised to check the NMC Public Notices for any institutional updates regarding bond policies or mandatory service requirements.

• Domicile and Category: Candidates must provide original state domicile certificates and updated category certificates (OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST) as per the latest requirements.
• Bond Requirements: Many government medical colleges require the execution of a service bond or a bank guarantee, which must be completed during the reporting window to finalize the seat.
• Academic Transcripts: Original MBBS degree certificates, internship completion certificates, and permanent registration with the state medical council are non-negotiable requirements.
• Migration Certificates: For candidates moving between universities, a migration certificate is essential to finalize the enrollment in the postgraduate program.

Impact of Revised Eligibility on State Vacancies

The late-stage reduction in the qualifying percentile has fundamentally changed the vacancy landscape in the State NEET PG Counselling. Branches that traditionally saw low intake, such as Anatomy, Physiology, and certain surgical specializations in rural areas, are now witnessing a surge in applications.

• Stray Vacancy Preparation: State authorities are identifying "zero-allotment" seats to be moved into the final institutional stray vacancy round later this month.
• Private Institutional Fill-rate: Private medical colleges and deemed universities are reporting nearly 90% seat occupancy for the first time in years due to the widened eligibility pool.
• Counselling Software Updates: Technical teams are ensuring the software prevents "dual-holding" of seats between the state and central quotas.
• Administrative Vigilance: Authorities are monitoring for any discrepancies in the reporting data uploaded by colleges to maintain transparency in the final allotments.

Conclusion

The final phase of the State NEET PG Counselling on February 2, 2026, represents the culmination of a year-long journey for medical aspirants. As reporting and joining activities intensify, the primary focus remains on the equitable distribution of specialized medical seats across the country. The integration of central and state data, combined with the administrative flexibility shown by the NMC and MCC, has ensured that the 2026 academic session starts with the highest possible seat occupancy. For the candidates, these final reporting days are the gateway to their professional specialization, marking the end of the competitive cycle and the beginning of intensive clinical training.

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