NEET PG 2026: Register for Round 1 by October 12, fill choices by October 22

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) released the NEET PG 2026 counselling schedule on October 7, 2026, to support admissions for postgraduate medical education. This centralized counselling process is crucial for MBBS graduates seeking to pursue MD, MS, and PG Diploma programmes across India.

The counselling covers 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, Central Universities, Deemed Universities, ESIC medical colleges, Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), and other participating institutes. The Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, is entrusted with conducting online counselling for these seats, in compliance with Supreme Court orders.

NEET PG 2026 Counselling Schedule and Process

The NEET PG 2026 counselling process will begin with Round 1 registration on October 12, 2026. Following registration, candidates will be able to fill their choices for Round 1 from October 13 to October 22, 2026. The MCC generally conducts multiple rounds, including Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and a Stray Vacancy Round, to ensure efficient allocation of all available seats.

The overall process involves online registration, fee payment, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, and reporting to the allotted institute. The seat matrix from the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is currently awaited for the commencement of PG Counselling 2026.

Eligibility Criteria and Required Documents

To be eligible for NEET PG 2026 counselling, candidates must have qualified the NEET PG 2026 exam with minimum cutoff marks. In addition, they must hold an MBBS degree or a provisional pass certificate approved by the National Medical Commission or Medical Council of India. Candidates are also required to have completed their internship or be expected to complete it by the deadlines set by the MCC and state counselling authorities.

A thorough set of documents is required for the counselling process. These cover the NEET PG 2026 Scorecard/Rank Letter, MBBS Degree Certificate, Internship Completion Certificate, Medical Registration Certificate, Identity Proof, Passport-size Photographs, and relevant Category/Disability Certificates. The MCC also issued a notice for PwD assessment for PG Round 1 2026 and received final guidelines regarding Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) from NMC on September 16, 2026.

Reservation Policy for All-India Quota Seats

The Central Government’s reservation policy for All-India Quota seats in NEET PG counselling includes specific percentages for various categories. This policy aims to ensure equitable access to postgraduate medical education for different sections of society. A public notice regarding the eligibility of NRI candidature for the Academic Year 2026-27 was also issued in 2026.

Further reading

• NEET-PG 2025-26: Expert panel to submit report by October 28
• NEET PG 2026 counselling schedule released: Round 1 registration from October 12
• NEET PG cutoff: previous closing ranks and marks Next step
• M.Pharm 2026: Apply with B.Pharm scores, GPAT, or CUET PG for Delhi NCR admissions
• NEET UG 2026: Uttarakhand opens Round 3 NRI quota MBBS registration until 5 October Applications open
• NEET PG: complete exam guide

Written by Nishit Kumar

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