The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts counselling for the NEET PG (National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test – Postgraduate). Eligible candidates seeking admission to PG medical courses can visit the official MCC website to apply for NEET PG counselling.

Keep reading to learn more about the MCC NEET PG counselling process, choice filling, eligibility, documentation, and more.

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What is MCC NEET PG Counselling?

Candidates who have successfully cleared the NEET PG exam must participate in counselling to secure a postgraduate medical seat. It is a centralized process for allocating seats to qualified doctors based on their All India rank, reservation category, and preferred college choices. 

Conducted online by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), this seat allotment process primarily manages admissions for the 50 percent All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government medical colleges across the nation. In addition to the AIQ, the MCC also conducts 100 percent of the counselling for Central Institutes, Deemed Universities, ESIC hospitals, and Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) seats. The remaining 50 percent of state government seats, along with all regular private medical college seats, are handled entirely by respective state-level counselling authorities. 

The MCC counselling process is typically conducted in multiple rounds, such as round 1, round 2, round 3, and a final stray vacancy round to ensure maximum seat occupancy. This digital system guarantees complete transparency, ensuring seats are allotted purely based on merit, structured choice filling, and official guidelines before candidates physically report to their allotted colleges. 

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What is the procedure for NEET PG counselling?

The NEET PG counselling is conducted in several steps. First, you need to complete registration and pay the applicable fees. Then, you can lock the seats of your preference and wait for seat allocation. Once you are allocated to any of your preferred seats, you can report to the college and take admission within the given time.

Here are the steps to follow for an MCC NEET PG counselling registration:

• Step 1: Complete the Registration Process 

First, log in to the official MCC website and sign up using your NEET PG rank and roll number. Fill in all the necessary personal and academic details. Pay the online counselling fee based on your category and the type of medical institution you are applying for. Make sure to complete the registration and fee payment within the allotted week to avoid missing out. 

• Step 2: Choice Filling and Choice Locking 

Once you access the portal after signing up, arrange your college and course preferences from highest to lowest. To make a smart choice, it is highly recommended to check the cutoff scores from previous years. Complete your choice filling within the given week. Always remember to lock your choices manually, though the system will automatically finalize your saved selections once the deadline passes. 

• Step 3: Seat Allocation 

Your locked choices will be processed during the seat allotment week. The MCC will officially assign you a seat based entirely on your NEET PG rank, your reservation category, and the preference order you submitted. 

• Step 4: Reporting to Your Allocated College 

Selected candidates must travel and report to their allotted medical colleges within the designated reporting week. When reporting for admission, you must carry all your original documents, a set of photocopies, the fee payment receipt, and your official allotment letter. If you fail to report within the given timeline, the authorities will cancel your allotted seat, and you will have to wait to try again in the next round of NEET PG Counselling. 

Important Details for the NEET PG Counselling Schedule 2026 

The central MCC NEET PG Counselling takes place in four distinct rounds. Each round has a specific timeline for registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and college reporting. The fourth and final phase is formally known as the online stray vacancy round. 

The official schedule is tentative. The process begins with seat matrix verification on 10 October 2026 and registration opens on 12 October 2026. It wraps up with the Stray Vacancy Round on 31 December 2026. The PG academic session commences on 20 November 2026. All Saturdays, Sundays and Gazetted Holidays are working days for counselling. 

The tables below show the tentative timeline for registration and choice filling across all four rounds: 

Round 1 

Events	Timeline
Seat matrix verification by institutes	10th to 12th October 2026
Registration and payment	12th to 21st October 2026 (till 12:00 noon)
Choice filling	13th to 22nd October 2026
Choice locking	21st Oct (4:00 PM) to 22nd October 2026 (10:00 AM)
Seat allotment processing	22nd October to 23rd October 2026
Result	24th October 2026
Reporting and joining	26th October to 2nd Nov 2026

Round 2 

Events	Timeline
Registration for NEET PG Counselling	6th to 11th November 2026
Choice filling and locking	7th to 12th November 2026 (Filling) 11th to 12th November 2026 (Locking)
Result date for seat allotment	14 November 2026
Reporting and admission date	16th to 23rd November 2026

Round 3 

Events	Expected Timeline
Registration for NEET PG Counselling	26th November to 1st December 2026
Choice filling and locking	27th November to 2nd Dec 2026 (Filling)   1st December to 2nd December 2026 (Locking)
Result date for seat allotment	4th December 2026
Reporting and admission date	5th to 12th December 2026

Round 4 (Online Stray Vacancy Round) 

Events	Expected Timeline
Registration for NEET PG Counselling	16th to 21st December 2026
Choice filling and locking	16 Dec to 21 Dec 2026 (Filling)   4:00 PM to 11:55 PM on 21st December 2026 (Locking)
Result date for seat allotment	24 December 2026
Reporting and admission date	24 th to 31st December 2026

What documents are required when reporting for NEET PG 2026?

Eligible candidates must submit specific documents when reporting to their allotted medical colleges. These include your photo ID proof, MBBS degree certificates and mark sheets, birth certificate, NEET PG admit card and scorecard, the official allotment letter issued by the MCC, and your internship completion certificate. 

When reporting to the allotted college for admission confirmation, you need to carry these crucial documents in their original form along with self-attested photocopies. Keep the following documents handy: 

• Admit Card and Scorecard of NEET PG 

• Valid Photo ID Proof like Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or Passport 

• Category or Caste Certificate if applicable 

• Birth Proof like a Birth Certificate or Class 10 Certificate 

• MCC issued Allotment Letter 

• MBBS Degree Certificate and all year-wise Mark Sheets 

• Permanent or Provisional Registration Certificate issued by the NMC or State Medical Council 

• Certificate of Internship Completion 

• Disability Certificate if applicable 

What are the Registration Fees for MCC NEET PG Counselling?

The registration fee for MCC NEET PG Counselling varies based on your reservation category and the type of institution you are applying to. For instance, General category candidates must pay a non-refundable application fee of ₹1,000 for All India Quota seats and ₹5,000 for Deemed Universities. The application charges are comparatively lower for SC, ST, and OBC candidates. 

Below is the detailed fee structure, which includes the non-refundable application fee and the refundable security deposit: 

Category of Candidates	Fee for Deemed Universities	Fee for All India Quota (AIQ)
Application fee for General candidates	₹5,000	₹1,000
Security deposit for General candidates	₹2,00,000	₹25,000
Application fee for SC, ST, or OBC	₹5,000	₹500
Security deposit for SC, ST, or OBC	₹2,00,000	₹10,000

(Note: The security deposit for Deemed Universities remains ₹2,00,000 for all candidates regardless of their category.) 

FAQs about MCC NEET PG Counselling

1. Where is MCC NEET PG counselling conducted?​

The entire MCC NEET PG counselling process is conducted online via the official website mcc.nic.in. This portal handles registration, choice filling, and seat allotment. Candidates only need to report physically to their allotted medical colleges for document verification and admission confirmation after the allotment results are declared.

2. Do I need to register again for each counselling round?​

No, registration for MCC NEET PG counselling is generally a one-time process. Candidates who registered in Round 1 can skip registering again for Round 2 or Round 3. However, fresh registrations are permitted in the initial rounds if you missed Round 1. Please note that fresh registrations are usually closed by the final stray vacancy round.

3. Who conducts NEET PG counselling for AIQ seats?​

The Medical Counselling Committee conducts the counselling for the 50 percent All India Quota seats in MD, MS, and Diploma courses across government colleges. They also handle 100 percent of the seats in deemed universities, central universities, and ESIC hospitals. State authorities separately handle the remaining 50 percent state quota seats.

4. What is the eligibility for MCC PG counselling?​

Candidates must qualify for the NEET PG 2026 exam, hold a recognised MBBS degree with a completed one-year internship, and possess a valid NMC or State Medical Council registration. Since AIQ seats are purely merit-based, you do not need any state domicile certificate to participate.

5. Can choices be edited after locking in MCC NEET PG counselling?​

No, you cannot make any changes once you lock your choices on the MCC portal. You are free to edit or rearrange your college preferences before the deadline. If you forget to lock them manually, the system automatically locks your most recently saved preferences at the deadline.

6. How many choices can a student fill in for MCC NEET PG counselling?

During the choice-filling window, candidates can enter an unlimited number of college and course preferences from the available seat matrix. It is highly advisable to enter as many choices as possible in your order of priority to maximise your chances of getting a seat.

7. What happens if a student skips Round 1 of MCC counselling?​

If you do not register or participate in Round 1, you remain completely eligible to register freshly and participate in the subsequent rounds, such as Round 2 or Round 3, as long as you meet the eligibility criteria and register within the specific open windows.

8. Is the security deposit refundable for MCC NEET PG counselling?​

Yes, the security deposit is fully refundable if you do not get any seat allotted throughout the process or if you join your allotted seat and complete the admission formalities. However, your deposit will be forfeited if you are allotted a seat in Round 2 or later and choose to leave it without following the official exit rules. Refunds are processed only after all counselling rounds conclude.

9. What documents are required for MCC Counselling 2026?

You must prepare original and self-attested photocopies of key documents, including your NEET PG admit card, scorecard, valid photo ID like an Aadhaar Card or Passport, MBBS degree with mark sheets, internship completion certificate, NMC registration, and category certificates if applicable.

10. How to lock choices in MCC counselling 2026?

To lock your choices, you must first finish adding and arranging your preferences on the MCC portal within the allotted time. Once you review your final list, click the Lock Choices option before the deadline. If you miss this step, the system automatically locks your last saved choices when the time runs out.

Conclusion

The MCC NEET PG counselling registration helps eligible candidates secure their postgraduate seats in MD, MS, or Diploma courses. Candidates must have a thorough knowledge of the counselling procedure, choice filling, timelines, seat allocation, etc.

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