The NEET PG counselling 2026 Round 1 registration window closes on October 21, according to the schedule issued by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). Candidates seeking postgraduate medical seats must complete registration and fee payment within the prescribed deadlines to remain eligible for the first round of seat allotment.
The MCC counselling process covers 50% of All India Quota seats, along with seats at central and deemed universities and other institutions included in the committee's counselling process. Eligible candidates who have qualified NEET PG 2026 can register through the official website, mcc.nic.in.
Candidates should carefully check the separate deadlines for registration, fee payment and choice locking. The published schedule is tentative, and any revised notices on the MCC portal should be treated as authoritative.
NEET PG 2026 Counselling: Important Dates
According to the schedule provided, the key Round 1 deadlines are:
| Registration and fee payment | October 21, 12 noon |
| Last date for fee payment | October 21, 3 pm |
| Choice filling | October 22, 10 am |
| Choice locking | October 21, 4 pm, to October 22, 10 am |
| Seat allotment processing | October 22–23 |
| Round 1 result | October 24 |
| Reporting to allotted institutes | October 26–November 2 |
| Verification of joined candidates | November 3 |
Candidates should verify the applicable timings and any changes through the official MCC website.
How to Register for NEET PG Counselling 2026
Candidates can complete the registration process by following these steps:
- Visit the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in.
- Open the PG Medical Counselling section and select the NEET PG 2026 registration link.
- Enter the required details and complete the registration process.
- Pay the prescribed counselling fee before the deadline.
- Log in to fill in preferred colleges and courses, then lock the choices within the specified window.
Candidates should retain their registration and payment confirmations for future reference.
What Happens After Registration?
After choice filling and locking, the MCC will process seat allotments according to candidates' preferences, merit and applicable counselling rules. The Round 1 allotment result is scheduled for October 24.
Candidates allotted seats must report to their respective institutes between October 26 and November 2 and complete the required admission formalities. They should keep their documents ready and regularly check the MCC portal for updates on allotment, reporting and verification.
With multiple deadlines falling within a short period, candidates should carefully follow the official schedule to avoid missing an important counselling step.
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