Mcc NEET PG Cutoff 2026: All India Quota, State Quota & Counselling Rounds
MCC NEET PG Cutoff 2026: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) NEET PG cutoff for 2025 saw significant revisions, with the General/EWS category qualifying percentile reduced to 7th (103 marks) and SC/ST/OBC categories to 0th percentile (-40 marks) for Round 3 counselling. This cutoff is the minimum qualifying score or rank required for admission to MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses across various medical colleges in India. While the 2025 data reflects these adjustments, the official NEET PG 2026 cutoff is still awaited, with the examination tentatively scheduled for August 30, 2026. 2026 cutoff will be updated post-release.
Important Dates for MCC NEET PG 2025 Counselling (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducted multiple rounds of counselling for NEET PG 2025, with a detailed schedule for seat allotment.
| Event | Date (2025/2026) |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Choice Filling & Locking | October 28 – November 5, 2025 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | November 8, 2025 |
| Round 1 Reporting to Allotted College | November 9 – November 14, 2025 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | December 10, 2025 |
| Round 2 Reporting to Allotted College | December 11 – December 28, 2025 |
| Round 3 Registration | January 15 – January 26, 2026 |
| Round 3 Seat Allotment Result | January 29, 2026 |
| Round 3 Reporting to Allotted College | January 30 – February 6, 2026 |
Revised NEET PG 2025 Qualifying Cutoffs by Category (Latest — 2026 awaited)
To fill vacant seats, the NEET PG 2025 qualifying cutoffs were significantly reduced for Round 3 and subsequent rounds of counselling.
| Category | Original Percentile | Revised Percentile | Revised Cutoff Score (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/EWS | 50th | 7th | 103 |
| SC/ST/OBC | 40th | 0th | -40 |
| General PwD | 45th | 5th | 90 |
MCC NEET PG 2025 AIQ 50% Round-wise Closing Ranks: Open Category (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The closing ranks for various specialities under the All India Quota (AIQ) for the Open category saw shifts between Round 1 and Round 2 in 2025.
| Branch | 2025 Round 1 Cutoff Rank | 2025 Round 2 Cutoff Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Medicine | 658 | 845 |
| Dermatology | 2725 | 6251 |
| Radio-Diagnosis | 2920 | 4137 |
| General Medicine | 3822 | 6070 |
| Paediatrics | 7071 | 9591 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 9714 | 11555 |
| General Surgery | 11507 | 15331 |
| Orthopaedics | 12429 | 17062 |
| Anaesthesiology | 19028 | 24796 |
| Pathology | 36444 | 47475 |
MCC NEET PG 2025 AIQ 50% Round-wise Closing Ranks: OBC Category (Latest — 2026 awaited)
OBC candidates also experienced rank movements across different medical specialities during the 2025 NEET PG counselling rounds.
| Branch | 2025 Round 1 Cutoff Rank | 2025 Round 2 Cutoff Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Medicine | 1549 | 2844 |
| Dermatology | 5653 | 7099 |
| Radio-Diagnosis | 3936 | 6067 |
| General Medicine | 6301 | 7991 |
| Paediatrics | 10534 | 12029 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 14008 | 15380 |
| General Surgery | 15525 | 18300 |
| Orthopaedics | 14894 | 18870 |
| Anaesthesiology | 25331 | 31630 |
MCC NEET PG 2025 AIQ 50% Round-wise Closing Ranks: SC Category (Latest — 2026 awaited)
For SC category candidates, the closing ranks for various branches in the 2025 AIQ counselling rounds are detailed below.
| Branch | 2025 Round 1 Cutoff Rank | 2025 Round 2 Cutoff Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dermatology | 12811 | 17079 |
| Radio-Diagnosis | 9941 | 12903 |
| General Medicine | 17908 | 21968 |
| Paediatrics | 22979 | 31803 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 31068 | 37930 |
| General Surgery | 33129 | 39530 |
| Orthopaedics | 34943 | 39123 |
| Anaesthesiology | 43389 | 49689 |
| Pathology | 64648 | 75200 |
MCC NEET PG 2025 AIQ 50% Round-wise Closing Ranks: EWS Category (Latest — 2026 awaited)
EWS category candidates also saw distinct closing ranks across different specialities in the 2025 NEET PG All India Quota counselling.
| Branch | 2025 Round 1 Cutoff Rank | 2025 Round 2 Cutoff Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dermatology | 6713 | 9641 |
| Radio-Diagnosis | 4586 | 5998 |
| General Medicine | 7655 | 8716 |
| Paediatrics | 11024 | 14851 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 16826 | 18281 |
| General Surgery | 17957 | 22784 |
| Orthopaedics | 19488 | 21623 |
| Anaesthesiology | 27628 | 36435 |
| Pathology | 47000 | 58000 |
FAQs
Q: What is considered a good score in NEET PG 2026?
A: A good score in NEET PG 2026 generally falls above 600 marks, offering strong chances for admission to top government medical colleges. Scores between 550-600 are considered good for decent government colleges, while those below 500 might secure private or DNB seats.
Q: How are MCC NEET PG cutoffs determined?
A: MCC NEET PG cutoffs are influenced by several factors, including the number of candidates who appeared for the exam, the overall difficulty level of the examination, the total number of seats available for various courses, and previous years’ cutoff trends.
Q: Did the NEET PG 2025 cutoff get reduced?
A: Yes, the NEET PG 2025 qualifying cutoff was significantly reduced for Round 3 counselling. For the General/EWS category, it was lowered from the 50th to the 7th percentile, and for SC/ST/OBC categories, it was reduced from the 40th to the 0th percentile.
Q: What is the role of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) in NEET PG admissions?
A: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is responsible for conducting the counselling for 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, 100% of seats in Central Universities, Deemed Universities, ESIC, and AFMS institutions for NEET PG admissions.
Q: Can I get a clinical branch with a lower rank in later rounds of NEET PG counselling?
A: Yes, later rounds of NEET PG counselling, such as Round 2 and Round 3, often see a drop in cutoffs due to seat upgradations, non-joining by candidates, and withdrawals from earlier rounds, potentially opening up opportunities for candidates with comparatively lower ranks in clinical branches.
