NEET PG counselling 2026: Round 1 registration ends today. What's next?
The Medical Counselling Committee will close NEET PG 2026 Round 1 counselling registration on October 21. Candidates must note the separate deadlines for registration, fee payment and choice locking before the first seat allotment result on October 24.
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- Counselling covers half of All India Quota postgraduate medical seats
- Eligible candidates can apply through MCC's official counselling portal online
- Choice locking runs from 4 pm until 10 am next day
Candidates seeking postgraduate medical seats through NEET PG 2026 have until today, October 21, to complete their Round 1 counselling registration.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has set separate deadlines for registration and fee payment, so candidates should not wait until the last minute to complete the process.
The counselling covers 50 per cent of All India Quota seats, along with seats in central and deemed universities and other institutions covered by the MCC process. Candidates who have qualified NEET PG 2026 and meet the eligibility requirements can register through the official website, mcc.nic.in.
NEET PG 2026: CHECK THESE DEADLINES
According to the published Round 1 schedule, candidates should keep the following dates in mind:
| Counselling event | Date and deadline |
|---|---|
| Registration and fee payment | October 21, 12 noon |
| Last time to pay the fee | 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 |
The schedule is tentative, and candidates should check the MCC website for any revised notices.
HOW TO REGISTER FOR NEET PG COUNSELLING
Candidates can follow these steps to complete their registration:
- 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 within the payment deadline.
- Log in to fill in preferred colleges and courses, then lock the choices within the specified window.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER REGISTRATION?
Once choices are submitted, MCC will process seat allotments based on candidates' choices, merit and applicable counselling rules. The Round 1 result is scheduled for October 24.
Candidates who receive a seat must report to their allotted institute between October 26 and November 2 and complete admission formalities. They should keep their documents ready and regularly check the MCC portal for updates, particularly as the choice-filling process has been subject to a resumption notice.
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