Last updated: 12 October 2026 The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has opened
NEET PG counselling 2026 round 1 registration on
12 October 2026 at
mcc.nic.in. Registration and fee payment close on
21 October 2026, so you have nine days to register, fill choices and lock them. This page covers the full MCC schedule, fees, documents, registration steps, and the new Maharashtra rules that now bar PG seat blockers for two years.
NEET PG Counselling 2026: Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|
| Conducting body | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS, MoHFW |
| Seats covered | 50% All India Quota (AIQ), 100% Deemed and Central Universities, AFMS |
| Courses | MD, MS, PG Diploma (and DNB post-MBBS seats as notified) |
| Mode | 100% online |
| Rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, Online Stray Vacancy Round |
| Round 1 registration | 12 to 21 October 2026 |
| Official website | mcc.nic.in |
| PG session starts | 20 November 2026 |
The NEET PG 2026 exam was held on 30 August 2026 and NBEMS declared the result on 24 September 2026. State quota seats (the other 50%) are counselled separately by each state.
MCC Counselling 2026 Schedule: All Rounds
The schedule below is the tentative MCC timetable. MCC can revise dates, so confirm on mcc.nic.in before every step.
| Activity | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Stray Vacancy |
|---|
| Seat matrix verification | 10 to 12 Oct | 6 to 7 Nov | 25 to 26 Nov | 15 Dec |
| Registration and payment | 12 to 21 Oct | 6 to 11 Nov | 26 Nov to 1 Dec | 16 to 21 Dec |
| Choice filling and locking | 13 to 22 Oct | 7 to 12 Nov | 27 Nov to 2 Dec | 16 to 21 Dec |
| Seat allotment processing | 22 to 23 Oct | 12 to 13 Nov | 2 to 3 Dec | 22 to 23 Dec |
| Seat allotment result | 24 Oct | 14 Nov | 4 Dec | 24 Dec |
| Reporting / joining | 26 Oct to 2 Nov | 16 to 23 Nov | 5 to 12 Dec | 24 to 31 Dec |
| Joined candidate data verification | 3 Nov | 24 Nov | 14 Dec | – |
Key Round 1 deadlines: registration closes at 12 noon on 21 October, payment closes at 3 PM on 21 October, and choice locking closes at 10 AM on 22 October. Do not wait for the last day, because portals slow down near deadlines.
NEET PG Counselling 2026 Registration Fee and Security Deposit
| Category / institution | Non-refundable registration fee | Refundable security deposit |
|---|
| 50% AIQ / Central Universities: General | Rs 1,000 | Rs 25,000 |
| 50% AIQ / Central Universities: SC / ST / OBC | Rs 500 | Rs 10,000 |
| Deemed Universities: all categories | Rs 5,000 | Rs 2,00,000 |
Fee categories can differ for PwD and other candidates. Check the official MCC information bulletin for the final amount that applies to you.
How to Register for MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 (Step by Step)
- Go to the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in.
- Open the PG Medical Counselling section.
- Click the NEET PG 2026 counselling registration link and choose New Registration.
- Enter your NEET PG 2026 roll number, personal details and contact details.
- Create your login credentials.
- Fill the counselling application form.
- Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the registration fee and security deposit online.
- Submit the form and save the confirmation page.
- After registration, fill and lock your choices within the choice-filling window.
Documents Required for NEET PG Counselling 2026
- NEET PG 2026 admit card and scorecard
- MBBS degree certificate and all MBBS marksheets
- Permanent or provisional medical registration certificate
- Internship completion certificate
- Valid government photo ID
- Date of birth proof
- Passport-size photographs
- Category certificate, if applicable
- PwD certificate, if applicable
- Migration certificate, if applicable
- Any other document specified by MCC or the allotted institute
Keep both originals and scanned copies ready. Mismatched names or expired certificates are among the most common reasons for rejection at reporting.
How Seat Allotment Works in MCC PG Counselling
MCC allots seats based on four things: your NEET PG rank, the choices you locked, your category, and seat availability. A higher rank does not guarantee your first choice, so build a long and realistic choice list that mixes ambitious, target and safe options. Rank your preferences in the order you truly want them, because the system allots the highest-preference seat you qualify for.
Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026: Institutional Round Scrapped
If you are also considering Maharashtra seats, note a major change. The Maharashtra government notified the
Maharashtra Professional Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission) Rules, 2026 on 5 October 2026 for first-year full-time postgraduate medical and dental courses.
- No institutional-level round. All admissions, including institutional quota and NRI quota seats, now go through the centralised online process run by the State CET Cell.
- Online stray vacancy rounds. Vacant seats will also be filled online by the CET Cell.
- Wider institutional quota eligibility. Candidates with a Maharashtra domicile certificate can apply even if they completed their qualifying degree outside the state. Candidates from other states and foreign medical degree holders can also apply for institutional quota seats in private colleges.
- Registration deadline fixes eligibility. The last date of registration is the cut-off for eligibility. Eligibility gained after that date will not count for the same cycle.
The State CET Cell publishes the schedule and information booklet at
cetcell.mahacet.org.
New Two-Year Ban for PG Seat Blockers in Maharashtra
Seat blocking means holding a seat you never intend to join, so other candidates lose the chance to take it. Under the new Maharashtra rules, a candidate who is allotted a seat in the
final CAP round but does not report or join, leaving the seat vacant, is barred from admission for the
next two years. The same rule already applies to NEET UG (MBBS and BDS) admissions in the state and now extends to PG medical and dental courses.
What this means for you: accept a final-round allotment only if you will actually join. If you are unsure, finish your decision before the final round, not after it.
Seat Blocking and Exit Rules in MCC Counselling
MCC also penalises candidates who do not join an allotted seat, including forfeiting the security deposit and, in some cases, debarment from counselling. Read the exit and forfeiture rules in the MCC information bulletin for each round before you accept a seat. Never submit forged or mismatched documents to hold a seat, because this can lead to cancellation of admission and legal action.
Smart Strategy for NEET PG Counselling 2026
- Decide your priority first: branch, college, location or fees. Write it down before you open the choice-filling page.
- Study last year’s closing ranks for your category and branch, then add a safety margin because competition changes every year.
- Fill many choices. A short list is the most common cause of getting no seat in a round.
- Register early. Avoid the last 24 hours, when the portal is slowest.
- Plan your money. Keep the fee and security deposit ready, especially for deemed universities.
- Track every round. Round 2, Round 3 and the stray vacancy round can still give you a better seat.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does NEET PG counselling 2026 round 1 registration start?
MCC round 1 registration starts on 12 October 2026 and closes on 21 October 2026 (registration at 12 noon, payment at 3 PM).
What is the official website for MCC NEET PG counselling?
The official website is mcc.nic.in. Register only on this portal and never pay through any other link.
What is the NEET PG counselling registration fee for 2026?
For 50% AIQ and Central Universities, General candidates pay Rs 1,000 as a non-refundable fee plus a Rs 25,000 refundable deposit. The reported SC/ST/OBC amounts are Rs 500 and Rs 10,000. Deemed universities charge Rs 5,000 plus a Rs 2,00,000 deposit.
When is the round 1 seat allotment result?
The round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled for 24 October 2026, with reporting from 26 October to 2 November 2026.
How many rounds are there in MCC NEET PG counselling 2026?
There are four: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and the Online Stray Vacancy Round.
When does the PG academic session start?
The PG academic session 2026 is scheduled to begin on 20 November 2026.
Has Maharashtra scrapped the institutional round for PG medical seats?
Yes. Under the rules notified on 5 October 2026, institutional and NRI quota PG medical and dental seats are filled through the centralised online process of the Maharashtra CET Cell, and stray vacancy rounds are online too.
What happens if I do not join a seat allotted in the final Maharashtra CAP round?
The seat is left vacant and you are barred from admission for the next two years under the new rules.
Do I need to apply separately for state quota seats?
Yes. MCC covers the 50% AIQ and deemed, central and AFMS seats. The remaining state quota seats are counselled by each state authority, so register on your state’s website as well.
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Disclaimer: Dates, fees and rules are based on MCC and state notifications available on 12 October 2026 and may change. Always confirm on mcc.nic.in and cetcell.mahacet.org before acting.Sources
- MCC tentative schedule for NEET PG 2026 counselling (mcc.nic.in)
- Careers360: NEET PG 2026 counselling schedule out; round 1 registration from October 12
- Careers360: Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026: Institutional-level round scrapped, all admissions online
- Deccan Herald, Medical Dialogues, CollegeDekho reports on the MCC schedule
