Archive · 12 Oct 2026
NEET PG Counselling 2026 Round One Registration Opens October 12
The Medical Counselling Committee is starting online registration for the first round of NEET PG Counselling on October 12, 2026.
Eligible candidates can register and pay the fee until October 21.
They also need to choose and lock the colleges they want by October 22.
The first round’s seat assignments will be worked out on October 22 and 23, and results are expected on October 24.
Students who get a seat must report to their college between October 26 and November 2.
There will be four rounds of counselling, including a final round to fill seats that are still empty.
Fees and refundable deposits depend on the type of seat and the candidate’s category.
Candidates are advised to check the MCC website for any updated details.
MCC will accept Round 1 registration and fee payment from October 12 through October 21.
Candidates can fill and lock their choices from October 12 to 22; seat allotment is scheduled for October 22 and 23.
Round 1 results are due October 24, with allotted candidates required to report to colleges from October 26 to November 2.
Counselling covers 50% of postgraduate medical seats under the All India Quota and includes four rounds, including a stray vacancy round.
Central University registration fees are Rs 1,000 for General and EWS candidates and Rs 500 for SC, ST and OBC candidates; Deemed University registration costs Rs 5,000 for all categories.
- Who
- The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and eligible NEET PG candidates.
- What
- Registration begins for Round 1 of NEET PG Counselling 2026, part of a four-round process for postgraduate medical seats.
- When
- Round 1 registration runs October 12–21, 2026; results are scheduled for October 24.
- Where
- Online through the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in; allotted candidates report to their respective colleges.
- Why
- To allocate postgraduate medical seats, including 50% of seats under the All India Quota, and fill remaining vacancies through successive rounds.
Candidate requirements
Counselling authority guidance
Registration, deadlines and fees
Candidate requirements
Candidates must register, pay the applicable fee, fill and lock choices, and meet the published deadlines to participate.
Counselling authority guidance
MCC advises candidates to check mcc.nic.in for the latest notification, fee details and any schedule revisions.
- Round 1 registration and fee payment
- October 12–21, 2026
- Round 1 choice filling and locking
- October 12–22, 2026
- Round 1 allotment and results
- Allotment scheduled for October 22–23; results on October 24
- Round 1 reporting period
- October 26–November 2, 2026
- Counselling coverage
- 50% of postgraduate medical seats under the All India Quota
- Number of rounds
- Four, including the stray vacancy round
- Central University registration fees
- Rs 1,000 for General and EWS candidates; Rs 500 for SC, ST and OBC candidates
- Deemed University fee and deposit
- Rs 5,000 registration fee for all categories; Rs 2 lakh refundable security deposit