MCC NEET PG Counselling Schedule 2026: All 4 Rounds, Dates & Deadlines

The MCC NEET PG counselling schedule 2026 outlines registration, choice filling and locking, seat allotment results, and reporting across four rounds of postgraduate medical admissions. Round 1 registration took place from October 12 to October 21, 2026, and MCC published the final Round 1 allotment result on October 24.

MCC has released the revised Round 2 NEET PG Counselling 2026 schedule through Notice No. 5 dated November 7, 2026. The schedule has been modified following the addition of new PG seats approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Round 2 registration is now open, and candidates who missed Round 1 registration can register afresh for this round.

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2026: Complete Schedule

The Round 1 dates reflect the schedule followed for the completed round. Round 3 and Stray Vacancy Round dates are based on MCC’s tentative schedule dated September 25, 2026, and remain subject to official revisions. The Round 2 dates have been updated as per MCC Notice No. 5 dated November 7, 2026. All Round 2 timings are as per MCC server time.

Source: MCC Notice No. 5 – Revised Round 2 Schedule, dated November 7, 2026. For the other round dates, refer to the MCC PG Schedule page.

The registration edit/reset facility is available from November 7, 3 PM, until November 14, 1 PM. Candidates should follow the notified deadlines according to MCC server time.

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NEET PG Round 1 Counselling 2026: Key Deadlines

The NEET PG Round 1 Counselling 2026 registration and payment process opened on October 12, 2026. Candidates could complete registration until 12 noon on October 21, while the payment facility remained available until 3 PM on the same day.

MCC published the Final Allotment Result for Round 1 on October 24, 2026.

The key Round 1 dates were:

• Registration: October 12–21, 2026.
• Choice filling: October 13–22, 2026.
• Choice locking: October 21, 4 PM to October 22, 10 AM.
• Seat allotment result: October 24, 2026.
• Reporting and joining: October 26–November 2, 2026.

MCC processed the submitted choices after the locking window closes. Candidates who received a Round 1 seat had to follow the joining process based on their upgradation choice. Freeze candidates were required to report physically to the allotted institute, while Float candidates seeking upgradation had to complete online willingness and document verification. Candidates opting for Round 1 Free Exit could participate in Round 2 without retaining their earlier allotted seat.

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NEET PG Round 2 Counselling 2026

MCC has released the revised NEET PG Round 2 Counselling 2026 schedule through Notice No. 5 dated November 7, 2026. The schedule was modified following the addition of new PG seats approved by the NMC in the Round 2 seat matrix.

Round 2 registration is now open. Candidates who did not register during Round 1 can complete fresh registration and pay the applicable fees to participate in Round 2. Candidates should complete registration, payment, choice filling and locking within the revised deadlines.

The revised Round 2 schedule is as follows:

Note: All timings are as per MCC server time. Candidates should check the official MCC PG counselling website for further updates.

Round 2 Eligibility and Important Rules

• Candidates registered in Round 1 but not allotted a seat, or those who resigned or did not report, do not need fresh registration.
• Candidates who did not register in Round 1 must complete fresh registration and pay the applicable fees.
• Round 1 allottees seeking upgradation must opt for Float, submit online willingness and upload documents for institute verification. Physical reporting is not required for Float candidates at this stage.
• Freeze candidates retain their allotted seats by completing physical joining and are not eligible for Round 2 upgradation.
• Candidates using the Round 1 Free Exit option can participate in Round 2 through their earlier registration details but cannot claim their Round 1 seat.
• Candidates whose allotment was cancelled during verification due to specified category or PwD status changes may also be eligible, subject to MCC conditions.

All eligible candidates must submit fresh choices and complete choice locking within the revised Round 2 schedule. Non-joining after a Round 2 or subsequent allotment results in security deposit forfeiture under MCC rules.

NEET PG Round 3 Counselling 2026

The NEET PG Round 3 Counselling 2026 schedule places registration from November 26 to December 1. The registration deadline is noon on December 1, and payment remains available until 3 PM.

Candidates can fill choices from November 27 to December 2. The choice-locking window runs from 4 PM on December 1 to 10 AM on December 2. MCC plans to publish the Round 3 seat allotment result on December 4. Reporting is scheduled from December 5 to December 12.

Candidates must check their eligibility before entering this round. MCC requires fresh registration in specified circumstances, including entry by candidates who did not register in earlier rounds. Candidates who registered earlier and remained unallotted do not automatically need to register again. Fresh choice filling and locking apply to eligible Round 3 participants.

NEET PG Stray Vacancy Round 2026

The NEET PG Stray Vacancy Round 2026 is the fourth round in the MCC counselling process. Registration runs from December 16 to December 21. The registration deadline is noon on December 21, with payment available until 3 PM.

Choice filling runs from December 16 to December 21, until 11:55 PM. The choice-locking window opens at 4 PM on December 21 and closes at 11:55 PM that night. MCC schedules the result for December 24 and reporting from December 24 to December 31.

Candidates must complete fresh registration and fresh choice filling for the Stray Vacancy Round when eligible. Choices from Round 3 do not carry forward. Candidates who receive a seat in Round 3 but fail to join cannot participate in the Stray Vacancy Round under the current MCC information bulletin. Candidates must verify their eligibility and exit status before applying.

How to Complete NEET PG Counselling Registration 2026

Candidates must complete NEET PG Counselling Registration 2026 through the official MCC website. They should use their examination details, provide accurate information, and complete the prescribed payment before the deadline.

What are the registration fees and security deposits?

The 2026 MCC Information Bulletin lists the following payment amounts for counselling registration.

Candidates opting for both AIQ and Deemed University seats pay the higher Deemed University fee and security deposit. Candidates should verify their category, selected seat pool, and final payable amount before completing payment.

The registration fee is non-refundable. The security deposit will be forfeited if a candidate is allotted a seat in Round 2 or a subsequent round but does not join the allotted institution. It will also be forfeited if admission is cancelled due to incorrect information or failure to produce the required documents, as specified in the MCC Information Bulletin.

Does registration carry forward between rounds?

MCC’s rules differ by round and candidate status.

A candidate who registered in Round 1 but did not receive a seat generally does not need fresh registration for Round 2. Round 3 registration depends on whether the candidate registered earlier, received a seat, resigned, or exited with forfeiture. The Stray Vacancy Round requires fresh registration and fresh choice filling for eligible candidates.

Candidates should consult the 2026 MCC Information Bulletin before assuming their earlier registration remains valid.

NEET PG Choice Filling 2026 and Choice Locking

NEET PG Choice Filling 2026 lets candidates list their preferred colleges and postgraduate courses. Candidates should arrange their choices in genuine preference order, considering the course, institution, location, fees, and long-term career plans.

For Round 1, choice filling ran from October 13 to October 22, 2026. The choice-locking window opened at 4 PM on October 21 and closed at 10 AM on October 22, according to MCC server time.

Candidates were required to review their preferences, save their choices and complete locking within the notified window. The following steps explain the choice-filling and locking process.

Follow these steps:

1. Log in to the MCC portal and review the available colleges and courses.
2. Arrange preferences from the most preferred option to the least preferred acceptable option.
3. Save the choices and review the full list for errors.
4. Lock the choices within the notified window and keep a copy of the final list.
5. Check the portal for any schedule revision before the deadline.

MCC’s bulletin states that the server can automatically lock saved choices at the published deadline. Candidates should still verify their choices and locking status instead of depending on the automatic process. Locked choices cannot be modified after locking.

What Happens After NEET PG Seat Allotment 2026?

After MCC publishes the NEET PG Seat Allotment Result 2026, candidates should check their allotted course, college, category, and reporting instructions.

Candidates who receive a seat should:

• Download and review the seat allotment letter.
• Check the reporting deadline and instructions issued by the allotted institute.
• Prepare original documents and required copies.
• Complete admission formalities within the reporting window.
• Review the applicable rules before accepting an upgrade or leaving an allotted seat.

Commonly required documents include the NEET PG admit card and rank letter or scorecard, MBBS degree or provisional certificate, MBBS mark sheets, internship completion certificate, medical registration certificate, valid photo identification, and applicable category or disability certificates. The allotted institute may require additional documents, so candidates should check its instructions before travelling.

Also read NEET PG Seat Matrix 2026 to know more about state-wise and category-wise seats, seat distribution and admission opportunities.

MCC Counselling vs State Quota Counselling

MCC counselling and state quota counselling follow different procedures and schedules. Candidates should not assume that registering through MCC automatically registers them for state counselling.

MCC conducts counselling for 50% All India Quota postgraduate seats and the other seat categories specified in its current information bulletin, including 100% of Deemed University seats and specified central-institute and DNB categories. State quota and state private-college seats follow the applicable state authority’s process.

Candidates seeking both MCC and state quota seats should track the two processes independently. They should check state-specific eligibility, registration rules, fee requirements, and choice-filling dates with the relevant state counselling authority.

The MCC website also publishes a broader schedule covering overall admission and state counselling timelines. Candidates should use the relevant authority’s official notices to confirm the deadlines that apply to their chosen seat pool.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many rounds are there in NEET PG counselling 2026?
MCC has listed four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and the Stray Vacancy Round. Candidates should verify the final schedule on the official MCC website.

Q2. What is the NEET PG 2026 counselling date?
Round 1 registration took place from October 12 to October 21, 2026, and MCC published the final allotment result on October 24. Round 2 registration is open from November 7 to November 14, with payment available until 6 PM on November 14. Choice filling runs from November 10 to 15, and choice locking from November 14 to 15. The provisional result is scheduled for November 16, the final result for November 17, and reporting from November 18 to 24, 2026.

Q3. When did choice locking close in NEET PG Round 1 counselling 2026?
Round 1 choice locking closed at 10 AM on October 22, 2026, according to MCC server time. For Round 2, choice filling is scheduled from November 10, 1 PM, to November 15, 11:55 PM, while choice locking runs from November 14, 4 PM, to November 15, 11:55 PM.

Q4. Who is eligible for NEET PG Round 2 counselling 2026, and do candidates need to register again?
Candidates who registered in Round 1 but were not allotted a seat, resigned or did not report generally do not need fresh registration. Those who missed Round 1 registration must register afresh and pay the applicable fees. Eligible candidates must submit fresh choices and complete choice locking within the Round 2 schedule. Round 1 Freeze candidates cannot seek upgradation.

Conclusion

The MCC NEET PG Counselling Schedule 2026 provides important timelines for registration, choice filling, seat allotment and reporting across four rounds. Round 1 has concluded, and MCC has released the revised Round 2 schedule following the addition of newly approved PG seats. Round 2 registration is now open, with the final result scheduled for November 17 and reporting from November 18 to November 24, 2026. Candidates who missed Round 1 registration can register afresh for Round 2, while other eligible candidates should follow the registration and upgradation rules applicable to their status.

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