MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 is the national-level counselling process for candidates who have qualified in NEET PG 2026. It is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Candidates can compete for 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in Government medical colleges, along with 100% seats in Deemed Universities, DNB seats, and eligible seats in central universities, institutes and Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS).
MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 is separate from state-level NEET PG counselling. Candidates who want to participate in State Quota counselling must register separately with the concerned state or UT authority. The tentative schedule has been released and Round 1 registration will begin on 12 October 2026, with the Round 1 result scheduled for 24 October 2026.
MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 Latest News & Notification
Keep checking the MCC website for the latest updates. Schedules, seat matrices, allotment results and notices are posted there. MCC does not contact candidates individually, so you must follow the website yourself.
| Date | Latest Update | Link |
| Released | MCC NEET PG Counselling Prospectus | Download PDF |
| Announced | PG All India Quota Schedule | Download PDF |
| Announced | AIQ & State Quota Schedule | Download PDF |
| 16-09-2026 | PwD Final Guidelines | Download Notice |
| 28-09-2026 | PwBD assessment guidelines issued | Download Notice |
MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 Highlights
| Particular | Details |
| Counselling Name | MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS, MoHFW |
| NEET PG Exam | NEET PG 2026 (conducted by NBE) |
| Counselling Website | mcc.nic.in |
| Seats Covered | 50% AIQ, 100% Deemed Universities, central universities/institutes, DNB (not in-service) and AFMS |
| Rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and Stray Vacancy |
| Mode | Online registration, choice filling and allotment. Physical reporting at the allotted college |
| Domicile | Not required for AIQ, Deemed and DNB seats |
| Registration Fee | Rs.500 to Rs.5,000, depending on category and seat type |
| Security Deposit | Rs.10,000 to Rs.2,00,000, refundable |
MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 Important Dates
These dates are tentative and may be revised by MCC. All timings are as per server time.
Round 1 Counselling Schedule
| Event | Date |
| Seat Matrix Verification by Institutes | 10 to 12 October 2026 |
| Registration/Payment | 12 October to 12:00 noon on 21 October 2026 (payment till 3:00 PM on 21 October) |
| Choice Filling | 13 October to 10:00 AM on 22 October 2026 |
| Choice Locking | 4:00 PM on 21 October to 10:00 AM on 22 October 2026 |
| Seat Allotment Processing | 22 to 23 October 2026 |
| Result | 24 October 2026 |
| Reporting/Joining | 26 October to 2 November 2026 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates’ Data | 3 November 2026 |
Round 2 Counselling Schedule
| Event | Date |
| Seat Matrix Verification | 6 to 7 November 2026 (till 1:00 PM on 7 November) |
| Registration/Payment | 6 November to 12:00 noon on 11 November 2026 (payment till 3:00 PM on 11 November) |
| Choice Filling | 7 November to 10:00 AM on 12 November 2026 |
| Choice Locking | 4:00 PM on 11 November to 10:00 AM on 12 November 2026 |
| Seat Allotment Processing | 12 to 13 November 2026 |
| Result | 14 November 2026 |
| Reporting/Joining | 16 to 23 November 2026 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates’ Data | 24 November 2026 |
Round 3 Counselling Schedule
| Event | Date |
| Seat Matrix Verification | 25 to 26 November 2026 |
| Registration/Payment | 26 November to 12:00 noon on 1 December 2026 (payment till 3:00 PM on 1 December) |
| Choice Filling | 27 November to 10:00 AM on 2 December 2026 |
| Choice Locking | 4:00 PM on 1 December to 10:00 AM on 2 December 2026 |
| Seat Allotment Processing | 2 to 3 December 2026 |
| Result | 4 December 2026 |
| Reporting | 5 to 12 December 2026 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates’ Data | 14 December 2026 |
Stray Vacancy Round Counselling Schedule
| Event | Date |
| Seat Matrix Verification | 15 December 2026 |
| Registration/Payment | 16 December to 12:00 noon on 21 December 2026 (payment till 3:00 PM on 21 December) |
| Choice Filling | 16 December to 11:55 PM on 21 December 2026 |
| Choice Locking | 4:00 PM on 21 December to 11:55 PM on 21 December 2026 |
| Seat Allotment Processing | 22 to 23 December 2026 |
| Result | 24 December 2026 |
| Reporting | 24 to 31 December 2026 |
MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 Quotas
All India Quota (AIQ)
MCC conducts counselling for 50% of the PG seats in Government medical colleges across states. These seats are domicile free. The AIQ open seats include:
- 50% AIQ seats contributed by states
- 50% of seats of BHU
- 50% of seats of AMU
- 50% AIQ seats of Delhi University and the central institutes (VMMC & SJH, ABVIMS & RML, and ESIC Basaidarapur)
- 100% DNB seats
- 100% Deemed University seats
Seats handled by MCC besides AIQ
- Deemed Universities: MCC conducts counselling for 100% of the seats in Deemed Universities. Of these, 15% are allocated to the NRI quota. Some Deemed Universities also have Jain or Muslim minority seats.
- Central universities and institutes: MCC conducts counselling for the 50% institutional (state) quota seats of DU, AMU, BHU, VMMC & SJH, ABVIMS & RML and ESIC Basaidarapur. Institutional preference is given to candidates in this quota, and the rules of each university apply. MCC only allots the seats.
- DNB: MCC counsels for DNB seats that are domicile free and all-India in character. In-service DNB seats are not counselled by MCC.
- AFMS: AFMS PG seats go first to serving officers and other priority groups. Surplus seats are offered to eligible civilian candidates. Civilian doctors who join must serve as Short Service Commissioned Officers for 5 years.
MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 Eligibility Criteria
All candidates who have qualified NEET PG 2026, conducted by NBE, can take part in MCC counselling. You can download your rank letter from the NBE website.
| Eligibility Requirement | Details |
| NEET PG Qualification | Must have qualified NEET PG 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | MBBS degree or provisional certificate |
| Internship | Must be completed by 30 September 2026 for this academic year |
| Medical Registration | Permanent or provisional registration with a State Medical Council |
| Domicile | Not required for AIQ, Deemed and DNB seats |
| State Eligibility | Open to candidates from all states |
| Age Requirement | Not Available (an age limit applies to AFMS Priority-V candidates only) |
- Domicile: AIQ, Deemed University and DNB seats are domicile free. For the institutional quota of central universities and institutes, confirm your eligibility and domicile status before choosing those seats.
- One application only: A candidate can submit only one registration form. Candidates found submitting more than one will be debarred and their candidature cancelled.
- Your details: MCC uses the mobile number and email you gave NBE. These cannot be changed through MCC. Candidates with an international number must give an alternative Indian number.
- OCI cardholders: They are treated at par with Indian citizens and are eligible for UR (General) seats and NRI seats in MCC counselling.
MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 Reservation Policy
MCC follows the Central Government reservation policy for AIQ seats. A 3200-point roster is applied on the 50% AIQ seats.
| Category | Reservation |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer, as per Central OBC list) | 27% |
| EWS | 10% (as per Central Government norms) |
| PwD | 5% horizontal reservation (as per NMC norms) |
Important points
- DNB seats: The same reservation applies to Government DNB seats contributed by the Central Government. There is no reservation in private DNB colleges.
- PwD reservation: It covers the 21 benchmark disabilities under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Candidates must get an online Eligibility Certificate from one of MCC’s designated Medical Assessment Boards. The certificate from any other hospital or board is not accepted.
- PwBD documents: Candidates need the NEET PG 2026 scorecard, UDID card, a self-certified affidavit on functional abilities and the prescribed affidavits. The certificate is valid for this session only. Get it before choice filling starts. Only candidates declared eligible on the portal can fill PwD choices.
- Fake documents: If the UDID card or affidavit is found fake, the seat is cancelled and legal action follows.
- Conversion of seats: Vacant reserved seats are converted in Round 3, only after eligible candidates of that category are exhausted.
| Vacant Seat Category | Converted To |
| ST (PwD) | ST |
| SC (PwD) | SC |
| UR (PwD) | UR |
| OBC (PwD) | OBC |
| ST | SC |
| SC | UR |
| EWS | UR |
| NRI / Jain Minority / Muslim Minority (Deemed) | UR |
MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 Counselling Process
This year MCC has introduced a Freeze and Float system for all rounds.
- Freeze candidates are satisfied with their seat and do not want to upgrade. They report physically at the allotted institute to join.
- Float candidates want to upgrade in the next round. They give willingness online, upload documents and do not need to visit the college.
MCC NEET PG Counselling Process steps are:
- Qualify in NEET PG 2026.
- Register online and pay the registration fee and security deposit.
- Fill and lock choices within the schedule.
- Seat allotment is done by MCC based on merit and your choices.
- MCC first uploads a provisional result, then the final result. The provisional result is only indicative. Do not book tickets until you receive the final allotment letter.
- Choose Freeze or Float if a seat is allotted.
- Upload documents on the MCC portal. This is a one-time upload for all rounds. Do it within 2 to 3 days of the final allotment so you have time to fix any query raised by the institute.
- Join or get verified. Freeze candidates report to the college. Float candidates are verified online by the institute’s nodal officer.
- Float candidates with confirmed provisional seats become eligible for the next round.
- After Round 3, Reporting is mandatory for all Round 3 allottees and for Float candidates of Round 1 and Round 2 who did not get an upgrade.
- Stray Vacancy Round for the remaining candidates.
If a seat is not allotted in a round, you become eligible for the next round as per its criteria.
MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 Registration Process
Registration is only online on the MCC website. Forms submitted in any other mode are rejected.
- Visit https://mcc.nic.in and open the PG counselling registration link.
- Enter your NEET PG 2026 details. Your email ID and mobile number from NBE are pre-filled.
- Verify with the OTP sent to your registered number.
- Create your own password and security question. Keep them confidential, since MCC cannot retrieve a forgotten password.
- Fill in your personal and academic details.
- Pay the registration fee and security deposit online. Prefer net banking to keep bank charges low.
- Review and submit the form.
- Save a copy of the form and your admit card until admission is complete.
Round-wise registration
- Round 1: Fresh registration with payment.
- Round 2: Candidates who registered in Round 1 need not register again, even if they got no seat, resigned or did not report. New registration is needed only for those who did not register in Round 1.
- Round 3: Fresh registration with payment for candidates who did not register earlier, who resigned from Round 2, or who exited Round 2 with forfeiture. Registered candidates with no seat need not register again.
- Stray Vacancy Round: Fresh registration and fresh choice filling. Choices from Round 3 are not carried forward.
Use a laptop or computer with a good internet connection. Once registration closes, no request for registration is entertained.
MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 Application/Registration Fees
| Seat Type | Category | Registration Fee |
| AIQ | UR / EWS | Rs.1,000 |
| AIQ | ST / SC / OBC / PwD | Rs.500 |
| Deemed Universities | All categories | Rs.5,000 |
A candidate applying for both AIQ and Deemed Universities pays only the higher amount, which is Rs.5,000 plus the Rs.2,00,000 deposit. Bank charges are borne by the candidate. NRI bank accounts cannot be used for payment. Funds must first be moved to an NRO account.
If a candidate pays twice for the same roll number by mistake, the excess is refunded after deducting 50% of the registration fee or Rs.500, whichever is less.
MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 Security Money
The security deposit is separate from the registration fee. It is refundable, subject to the conditions below.
| Seat Type | Category | Security Deposit |
| AIQ | UR / EWS | Rs.25,000 |
| AIQ | ST / SC / OBC / PwD (and Jain/Muslim minority, where applicable) | Rs.10,000 |
| Deemed Universities | All categories | Rs.2,00,000 |
When the deposit is forfeited
- You are allotted a seat in Round 2 or any later round and do not report or join.
- Your admission is cancelled for any reason. For example, you gave wrong information at registration or could not produce the required documents in time.
- You exit with forfeiture in Round 2 or later, or do not join a Round 3 seat.
Refund rules
- Refund starts only after all rounds are completed and MCC announces it on the portal. The Financial Custodian starts the refund within 15 days and completes it within 30 days. The money reaches your account about 2 to 15 days later.
- It goes only to the same card or bank account used for payment. Keep that account active.
- No interest is paid.
- Do not raise a chargeback claim with your bank. It blocks the direct refund and causes long delays.
- Candidates who get no seat in any round also receive a refund.
Documents Required for MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026
Documents are verified by the allotted college. Carry originals, since candidates without them are not allowed to join. The requirements can vary by college, so check with your allotted college before reporting.
- MCC allotment letter
- NEET PG 2026 admit card
- NBE result/rank letter
- 10th certificate or birth certificate (date of birth proof)
- MBBS 1st, 2nd and 3rd professional mark sheets
- MBBS degree or provisional certificate
- Internship completion certificate, or a certificate from the head of the institution that internship will be completed by 30 September 2026
- Permanent or provisional State Medical Council registration (provisional only if internship will end by 30 September 2026)
- ID proof (Driving Licence, Voter ID, Passport or Aadhaar)
- SC/ST certificate in the prescribed format
- OBC-NCL certificate
- EWS certificate
- PwD Eligibility Certificate from MCC’s designated board
- NRI/OCI documents (same as uploaded on the portal)
Certificates must be in English or Hindi. If the original is in another language, bring a certified English version, and a translated certificate must be certified by a Gazetted Officer. OBC and EWS income and status should be based on the financial year ending 31 March 2026. If your name is spelt differently in documents, carry an affidavit or undertaking. A certificate saying your originals are deposited elsewhere is not accepted.
MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 Choice Filling
Choice filling decides which seat you get. Allotment is done strictly on merit and the order of your choices.
- You can fill new choices in each round.
- You can enter as many as you want, in order of preference. It is advisable to fill around 30 to 40 choices.
- Fee, stipend, bond and service conditions are provided by colleges and can differ widely. MCC takes no responsibility for them. Some AIQ and Deemed colleges have high fees, so confirm with the college.
- Check the seat matrix and prepare a tentative list before entering choices.
- You can add, delete and reorder choices until you lock them.
- If you do not lock, choices are locked automatically at the notified time. Locked choices cannot be changed, and MCC cannot unlock them. Lock early and take a printout from the “Print Lock Choice” link.
- Some categories shown in Round 1 are only clear-cut vacancies. In Round 2, vacancies are shown as clear-cut vacancies and virtual vacancies, which are seats of Round 1 allottees who opted to upgrade.
Previous-year allotment results are available in the Archives section of the MCC website. They are only indicative and do not guarantee anything for 2026.
MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 Admission Process
- Download the allotment letter from the MCC website after the final result.
- Choose Freeze or Float.
- Upload documents on the MCC portal.
- Freeze candidates: report physically at the allotted institute, submit documents for physical verification and pay the admission fee. If documents are valid, admission is confirmed. If there is a discrepancy, admission is cancelled.
- Float candidates: the institute verifies uploaded documents online. If there are queries, re-upload corrected documents quickly. If documents are fine, your seat is provisionally confirmed and you become eligible for the next round. If there is a discrepancy, the seat is cancelled, and you can still join the next round as per criteria.
- Join as early as possible, some colleges take 2 to 3 days for formalities. Do not wait for the last day.
Admission and resignation are only valid when done online through the MCC portal by the college. Offline admission or resignation is not accepted. Colleges retain original documents and release them only on upgrade or resignation.
Transaction fees or service fees deducted by colleges after an upgrade or resignation are a matter between you and the college. Check this before joining.
MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 Seat Matrix
The seat matrix shows which colleges, courses and categories have vacancies in each round. It helps you prepare your choice list in advance. Institutes verify the tentative seat matrix before each round. Seats approved later by NMC or the Central Government can be added. The table will be updated once the seat matrix is announced.
| Seat Matrix | Download |
| Tentative verification by institutes: 10 to 12 October 2026 | Not Available |
| Tentative verification: 6 to 7 November 2026 | Not Available |
| Tentative verification: 25 to 26 November 2026 | Not Available |
| Tentative verification: 15 December 2026 | Not Available |
MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 Merit List
MCC allots seats on the basis of the rank and details sent by NBE. MCC does not prepare a separate entrance exam merit list. Your NEET PG rank, category and choices decide the allotment. MCC also publishes the cut-off rank of eligible candidates on its website. This section will be updated once the official details are announced.
| Merit List | Download |
| NEET PG 2026 Rank Letter | Not Available |
| Cut-off rank of eligible candidates | Not Available |
MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment
Seats are allotted by software, so the process is automatic and fully online. The system checks candidates in order of rank. For each candidate it looks at the choices in the order entered and allots the first seat available in that candidate’s category. Reservation and the roster decide how seats are distributed among categories.
MCC first publishes a provisional result for candidates and colleges to check. After resolving discrepancies, it publishes the final result and allotment letter. All allotments are provisional until the college verifies your documents.
| Seat Allotment Result | Download |
| Tentative result date: 24 October 2026 | Not Available |
| Tentative result date: 14 November 2026 | Not Available |
| Tentative result date: 4 December 2026 | Not Available |
| Tentative result date: 24 December 2026 | Not Available |
MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 Participating Institutes
MCC counselling covers state Government medical colleges (50% AIQ seats), Deemed Universities, central universities and institutes, DNB institutes and AFMS institutions. Central institutes include DU, AMU, BHU, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, ABVIMS & RML Hospital and ESIC Basaidarapur.
| College Type | Link |
| Government Institutes | Click Here |
| Deemed Institutes | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who conducts MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026?
A. Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under DGHS, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Q. When does MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 start?
A. Round 1 registration is tentatively scheduled from 12 October 2026, and the Round 1 result is expected on 24 October 2026.
Q. What is MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 registration fee?
A. For AIQ, it is Rs.1,000 for UR/EWS and Rs.500 for ST/SC/OBC/PwD. For Deemed Universities, it is Rs.5,000 for all. These fees are non-refundable.
Q. What is MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 a security deposit?
A. It is Rs.25,000 (UR/EWS) or Rs.10,000 (reserved categories) for AIQ, and Rs.2,00,000 for Deemed Universities. It is refundable, except in the cases of forfeiture.
Q. How do I apply for NEET PG Counselling State Quota seats?
A. Register with your respective state’s counselling authority. MCC does not do counselling for State Quota or private seats.
Q. What are MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 Freeze and Float candidates?
A. Freeze candidates keep their seat and report physically to the college. Float candidates want to upgrade, so they upload documents and are verified online without visiting the college.
Q. Which documents are needed at joining?
A. The allotment letter, NEET PG admit card and rank letter, date of birth proof, MBBS mark sheets, degree or provisional certificate, internship certificate, medical registration and ID proof. Category and PwD certificates apply if you are claiming those benefits.
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Rajesh Mishra is an admission counsellor and the founder of GLN Admission Advice Pvt. Ltd. with more than 16 years of experience in student counselling and admission guidance. He has worked with thousands of students and parents seeking clarity in complex admission processes across India.
His guidance approach is practical, transparent, and strategy focused. Rajesh Mishra helps families understand counselling systems, admission rules, and college selection in simple language so they can make informed decisions.
Through GLN Admission Advice, he provides guidance for Medical, AYUSH, Engineering, MBA, PGDM, and Law admissions, and regularly shares content to help students understand counselling procedures, cutoff trends, and common mistakes during admission counselling.