MCC kicks off NEET PG 2026 Round 1 counselling registration on Oct 12

Schedule

The Medical Counselling Committee has opened registration for NEET PG 2026 Round 1 counselling starting October 12, 2026. Institutes will verify the tentative seat matrix from October 10 to 12 before candidates can register online at mcc.nic.in. Registration runs until October 21, after which candidates can fill their course and college choices from October 13 to 22 and lock them on October 21‑22. Seat allotment processing is scheduled for October 22‑23 and the result will be released on October 24. Successful candidates must report for admission between October 26 and November 2, with institutes’ data verification on November 3.

Fees

The fee structure varies by category and institution type. Unreserved or EWS applicants pay a non‑refundable Rs 1,000 for All‑India Quota seats and Rs 5,000 for deemed universities, while reserved categories pay Rs 500 (AIQ) or Rs 5,000 (deemed). A refundable security of Rs 25,000 (unreserved/EWS) or Rs 10,000 (reserved) is required for AIQ seats, and Rs 2 lakh for deemed universities across both groups.

Context

Over 50,000 postgraduate seats are listed in the NMC’s seat matrix, but the count does not include extra intake or new courses for the 2026‑27 academic year. The NMC’s warning against exceeding approved intake underscores the regulatory oversight governing medical admissions.