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Oct 19, 2026 | Prachi

MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026: Dates, Fees, Registration & Choice Filling Guide

Cleared NEET PG 2026 and wondering what comes next? The answer is counselling, where your rank and choices turn into a real college and branch. In this guide, we cover everything you need to know about MCC NEET PG counselling 2026, from dates and fees to documents and choice filling. Let’s start with the basics.

What Is MCC NEET PG Counselling?

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), conducts central counselling for NEET PG. It covers 50% of All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government colleges and all seats in Deemed and Central universities.

State quota seats are handled separately by each state, with their own dates and domicile rules. 

How Many Rounds Are There?

MCC counselling for 2026-27 has four stages:

  • Round 1
  • Round 2
  • Round 3
  • Online Stray Vacancy Round

Round 1 has already started. Round 1 registration runs from October 12 to 21, 2026, and the result is scheduled for October 24, 2026.

MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 Schedule

MCC published the NEET PG 2026 Counselling Schedule on October 7, 2026, and marked it as tentative.

 

Event

Round 1

Round 2

Round 3

Stray Vacancy

Seat matrix verification

Oct 10–12

Nov 6–7

Nov 25–26

Dec 15

Registration/payment

Oct 12–21

Nov 6–11

Nov 26–Dec 1

Dec 16–21

Choice filling/locking

Oct 13–22

Nov 7–12

Nov 27–Dec 2

Dec 16–21

Seat allotment processing

Oct 22–23

Nov 12–13

Dec 2–3

Dec 22–23

Result

Oct 24

Nov 14

Dec 4

Dec 24

Reporting/joining

Oct 26–Nov 2

Nov 16–23

Dec 5–12

Dec 24–31

Joined-candidate data verification

Nov 3

Nov 24

Dec 14

Not listed

 

 

 

 

MCC NEET PG Counselling Process

  1. Registration: Create your account on mcc.nic.in.
  2. Fee payment: Pay the registration fee and security deposit online.
  3. Choice filling: Add your preferred courses and colleges in order.
  4. Choice locking: Lock the list before the deadline, or MCC may not consider it.
  5. Seat allotment: MCC processes your rank, category, and locked choices.
  6. Result: You see the allotment on the portal and download your letter.
  7. Reporting: You go to the allotted college with original documents.

How to Register for NEET PG Counselling 2026

  1. Go to the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in, and open the PG medical counselling section.
  2. Click on new registration and enter your NEET PG roll number and details.
  3. Fill in your personal, academic, and category information. Double-check everything before you submit.
  4. Pay the registration fee and the security deposit. Amounts depend on your category.
  5. Review the form, submit it, and download the confirmation. 

NEET PG Counselling 2026 Registration Fee and Security Deposit

MCC charges two separate amounts. The registration fee is non-refundable. The security deposit is refundable under MCC rules. 

 

Seat type

Category

Registration fee

Security deposit

AIQ and central institutions

UR/EWS

₹1,000

₹25,000

AIQ and central institutions

SC/ST/OBC/PwD

₹500

₹10,000

Deemed universities

All categories

₹5,000

₹2,00,000

Please confirm these amounts in the latest official MCC information bulletin before making payment.

Documents You Need

Keep both originals and scanned copies. A commonly required list includes:

  • NEET PG 2026 admit card and scorecard
  • MBBS degree certificate and mark sheets
  • Internship completion certificate
  • Permanent or provisional medical registration certificate
  • Valid government photo ID and birth certificate
  • Category, PwBD, or NRI documents, if applicable
  • MCC allotment letter, needed at reporting
  • Any other documents your allotted institute asks for

What to Do After the Round 1 Result

Once the result is out on October 24, you usually have three paths, depending on that year's rules:

  • Join the seat by reporting to the college between October 26 and November 2.
  • Join and try for an upgrade in the next round, if the rules allow it.
  • Joining the seat, which can mean losing your security deposit or facing limits in later rounds.

Read the exit and upgrade rules before you decide. Most regrets come from rushed choices at this step.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Missing the registration or choice-locking deadline by a few hours
  • Uploading blurry or mismatched documents
  • Forgetting about state counselling dates while waiting for MCC
  • Ignoring bond or service conditions attached to a seat
  • Trusting unofficial groups for dates and rules

Conclusion

MCC NEET PG counselling 2026 is easy if you take it one step at a time. Keep your documents ready, check the seat matrix, and fill as many choices as you can in the right order. The last date for Round 1 registration is October 21, so start now. For any updates, check only mcc.nic.in.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

It is the admission process for eligible candidates seeking postgraduate medical seats through MCC.

Visit the official MCC website for the latest counselling schedule.

The fee and security deposit depend on the applicable seat category.

Log in to the MCC portal, select preferred colleges and courses, and lock your choices before the deadline.

Download your allotment letter and report to the allotted college within the given deadline.

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