NEET PG Counselling 2026 registration opens for postgraduate medical seats

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, has initiated the NEET PG Counselling 2026 registration and seat allotment process today, 10 October 2026. This online counselling is being conducted on the official portal, mcc.nic.in, in compliance with orders from the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India dated 23 March 2012 and 09 May 2017, and as per notifications from the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW).

The counselling process manages admissions to postgraduate medical courses, specifically covering 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government medical colleges and 100% of seats in deemed and central universities. The remaining 50% of seats in government colleges fall under the State Quota, which is handled by respective state counselling authorities. The MCC also conducts online counselling for 100% seats in Super-specialty courses (DM/Mch).

NEET PG Counselling Process and Key Documents

The MCC NEET PG counselling process typically involves four main rounds: Round 1, Round 2, a Mop-Up Round, and a Stray Vacancy Round. Candidates who miss Round 1 registration can generally register for subsequent rounds when the MCC reopens the registration window. A NEET PG rank between 1 and 9,800 is generally considered good for securing admission into top postgraduate medical colleges in India.

Candidates must ensure they have all necessary documents for the counselling process. These include the NEET PG admit card, result/rank letter, MBBS degree certificate, internship completion certificate, MCI/SMC registration certificate, valid ID proof, category certificates, and the MCC-issued allotment letter. The counselling fee structure varies by institution type and category, with a non-refundable counselling fee and a refundable security deposit.

Cutoff Trends and Allotment Data

The full 2026 cutoff data for NEET PG is awaited. However, the 2025 data indicated a qualifying percentile of 50th for the General category in NEET PG. NEET PG cutoffs typically differ significantly between government and private medical colleges. The MCC NEET PG Counselling 2024 Allotment List showed closing ranks ranging from 5,296 for top clinical branches to 91,382 for other specializations.

The 2025 NEET PG counselling cycle provides a benchmark for prospective postgraduate medical students. For instance, the Round 1 Choice Filling & Locking for 2025 was from 28 October to 5 November, with the Seat Allotment Result on 20 November. Reporting to allotted institutes for Round 1 was from 21 November to 1 December 2025. The Stray Vacancy Round Result for 2025 was on 21 January 2026, with reporting until 31 January 2026.

Steps for Candidates

Candidates participating in the NEET PG Counselling 2026 must follow a specific sequence of steps to complete their admission process, as outlined by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). The initial step involves registering on the official portal, mcc.nic.in, and submitting the required counselling fee along with a refundable security deposit. For 15% All India Quota (AIQ) and Central Universities, the non-refundable counselling fee is Rs. 1,000 for UR candidates and Rs. 500 for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates, with security deposits of Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 5,000 respectively. For Deemed Universities, all categories pay a Rs. 5,000 non-refundable fee and a Rs. 2,00,000 refundable security deposit.

Following registration and fee payment, candidates are required to fill and lock their preferred college and course choices. After this, they must await the seat allotment result, which will be published by the MCC. Once a seat is allotted, candidates are mandated to report to the designated medical or dental college with all original documents. Key documents include the NEET PG admit card, result/rank letter, MBBS degree certificate, internship completion certificate, MCI/SMC registration certificate, valid ID proof, category certificates, and the MCC-issued allotment letter.

1. Register on mcc.nic.in and pay the counselling fee plus refundable security deposit.
2. Fill and lock preferred college and course choices.
3. Wait for seat allotment result.
4. Report to the allotted medical/dental college with original documents.

Further reading

• NEET PG 2026: Register for Round 1 by October 12, fill choices by October 22
• NEET-PG 2025-26: Expert panel to submit report by October 28
• National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (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
• National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (PG): complete exam guide

Written by Nishit Kumar

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