MCC NEET PG counselling 2026: Round 1 registration begins tomorrow; check complete schedule

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will begin registration for Round 1 of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) counselling 2026 tomorrow, October 12. Eligible candidates can register online through the official website, mcc.nic.in.The registration window will remain open until October 21, 2026. MCC conducts counselling for 50% of All India Quota (AIQ) seats in central universities, deemed universities and Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) institutes.Candidates who have qualified for NEET PG can take part in the counselling process for postgraduate medical courses. They should complete registration and payment within the given deadline.NEET PG counselling 2026: Round 1 scheduleCandidates can check the important dates for Round 1 counselling below.Counselling activityDateSeat matrix verificationOctober 10 to 12, 2026Registration and paymentOctober 12 to 21, 2026Choice filling and lockingOctober 13 to 22, 2026Seat allotment processingOctober 22 to 23, 2026Seat allotment resultOctober 24, 2026Reporting and joiningOctober 26 to November 2, 2026Joined candidate data verificationNovember 3, 2026The Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled to be announced on October 24. Candidates who receive seats will have to complete reporting and joining between October 26 and November 2.How to register for NEET PG counselling 2026Candidates can follow these steps to complete the Round 1 registration process.Visit the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in.Open the PG Medical Counselling section.Click on the NEET PG 2026 counselling registration link under the candidates' activity section.Select the option for new registration.Enter the required details and create the necessary login credentials.Fill out the counselling application form.Upload the required documents.Pay the registration fee and security deposit, as applicable.Submit the form and save the confirmation page for future reference.Candidates should check all the details entered in the application form before submitting it.NEET PG counselling 2026: Choice filling and seat allotmentThe choice-filling process for Round 1 will begin on October 13 and continue until October 22. Candidates should fill in their preferred colleges and courses and lock their choices within the announced schedule.MCC will process seat allotments on October 22 and 23. The Round 1 allotment result is scheduled for October 24.Candidates who are allotted seats must report to their respective institutions between October 26 and November 2 to complete the admission process. Joined candidate data verification will take place on November 3Get the latest Education News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.