NEET PG Counselling 2026: Round 1 registration begins, steps to apply, documents required and more

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has started the registration process for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2026 counselling round 1 on its official website, mcc.nic.in. Eligible candidates can register online for admission to postgraduate medical courses, including Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS), Diplomate of National Board (DNB) and postgraduate diploma programmes. NEET PG Counselling LIVE updates.

The counselling will cover 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, central universities, deemed universities and other institutions under MCC. The registration window will remain open until October 21, 2026.

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NEET PG Counselling 2026: Important dates

Candidates can check the NEET PG counselling schedule for round 1 in the table below:

Candidates should check the official MCC website for any changes to the schedule and instructions related to counselling.

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NEET PG Counselling 2026: Steps to apply

Candidates can follow these steps to complete the registration process.

• Go to the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in
• On the homepage, click on the ‘NEET PG 2026 counselling registration link’ and select ‘New Registration’
• Fill in the required NEET PG application details
• Create login credentials and sign in to the counselling portal
• Complete the registration form and verify the information
• Pay the registration fee and security deposit applicable
• Submit and save the confirmation page for future reference

Candidates must fill in their preferred colleges and courses and lock their choices within the deadline.

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NEET PG Counselling 2026: Documents required

Students should keep the following documents ready for counselling and admission:

• NEET PG 2026 admit card and scorecard
• MBBS marksheets
• MBBS degree or provisional degree certificate
• Permanent or provisional medical registration certificate
• Internship completion certificate
• Valid government-issued photo identity proof
• Date of birth proof
• Category certificate (If applicable)
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) certificate, where applicable
• Recent passport-size photographs
• NRI-related documents (If applicable)
• Any additional documents required by MCC or the allotted institution

All certificates should be valid before candidates report to the allotted college.