The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will begin MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 Round 1 registration tomorrow, October 12, 2026. Eligible candidates can register on the official website, mcc.nic.in. This round covers admission to MD, MS and PG Diploma seats under the 50% All India Quota (AIQ) and the seats of deemed universities, central universities and AFMS institutions.

Candidates can register and pay the fee until October 21, 2026. The schedule is tentative, so candidates should keep checking the MCC website for any change.

MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 Round 1: Key Dates

• Seat matrix verification by institutes: October 10 – 12, 2026
• Round 1 registration and fee payment: October 12 – 21, 2026
• Round 1 choice filling: October 13 – 22, 2026
• Choice locking: October 21 – 22, 2026
• Seat allotment processing: October 22 – 23, 2026
• Round 1 seat allotment result: October 24, 2026
• Reporting and joining: October 26 – November 2, 2026
• Verification of joined candidates’ data by institutes: November 3, 2026

Deadlines to note: Registration closes at 12 noon on October 21, while the payment facility stays open until 3 PM that day, as per server time. A candidate who misses the deadline cannot take part in Round 1.

What comes next

• Round 2 seat matrix verification by institutes is scheduled for November 6 – 7, 2026.
• Counselling is expected to continue through Round 2, Round 3 and a Stray Vacancy Round, with the final reporting deadline in late December 2026.
• The PG academic session is scheduled to begin on November 20, 2026.

How to register for MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 Round 1

• Visit the official website, mcc.nic.in, and open the PG Medical Counselling section.
• Click the Round 1 registration link for NEET PG 2026.
• Register with your NEET PG details and create your login.
• Fill in the application form and upload the required documents.
• Pay the registration fee and any security deposit before the deadline.
• Fill and lock your choices of colleges and courses during the choice-filling window.
• Check the Round 1 result on October 24, then download the allotment letter and report to the allotted institute.

Documents candidates should keep ready

• NEET PG 2026 scorecard and admit card
• MBBS degree or provisional pass certificate
• Internship completion certificate
• Medical registration certificate (NMC or State Medical Council)
• Photo ID proof
• Category or PwBD certificate, where applicable
• Passport-size photographs

The exact list and fee details are in the MCC information bulletin, so candidates should read it before applying.

Important points for candidates

• Prepare your choices early. Choice filling opens on October 13, so candidates should shortlist colleges and branches beforehand.
• Register for state counselling too. The MCC process covers only the 50% AIQ and deemed/central university seats. State quota seats are filled through each state’s own counselling, and candidates can take part in both.
• The schedule is tentative. MCC may revise it, and candidates should check the official website regularly.
• Beware of unofficial sources. Candidates should rely only on mcc.nic.in for the latest updates.