NEET PG 2026 Counselling: Dates, Process & Cutoff Guide

NEET PG 2026 Counselling: Dates, Process & Cutoff Guide

Gave the NEET PG 2026 exam? Now it is time for counselling. PG counselling is a bit detailed — multiple rounds, choice filling, seat matrix, reporting.

This guide will tell you everything about NEET PG 2026 counselling — step-by-step.

NEET PG 2026 Counselling — Overview

NEET PG counselling is conducted by MCC (Medical Counselling Committee). Through this, you can get admission in MD, MS, PG Diploma courses.

Counselling Highlights

NEET PG 2026 Counselling Dates

MCC's official schedule has not been released yet. But based on the previous year pattern, these are the expected dates:

Note: Confirm exact dates from the MCC website. We will also keep updating on the NEET Counselling page.

NEET PG Counselling Process — Step by Step

Step 1: Registration

You will need to register on the MCC counselling portal.

How to do it:

1. Go to the **[MCC website](https://mcc.nic.in)**
2. Click on the "PG Counselling" section
3. Do "New Registration"
4. Enter your NEET PG roll number, application number, and DOB
5. Fill in personal details
6. Verify your mobile number and email ID

Registration Fee:

Refundable: Yes, the fee is refundable. You will get it back after reporting (minus processing charges).

Step 2: Document Upload

Required Documents:

• NEET PG 2026 scorecard
• MBBS degree certificate
• Internship completion certificate
• Medical registration (MCI/NMC)
• Class 10th and 12th certificates
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
• PwD certificate (if applicable)
• Identity proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport)
• Passport size photographs

Tip: Scan all documents in 50-200 KB size. JPEG format is best.

Step 3: Choice Filling

This step will decide which college and course you get.

Important tips:

1. **Top priority first** — Put the course/college you want the most at the top
2. **Select both course + college** — Not just the college, the course matters too
3. **More choices are safer** — Fill at least 50 choices
4. **Keep backup options** — Add low competition courses along with high competition ones
5. **Category wise choices** — Add choices in both general and reserved categories

Need help with choice filling? Our Expert Counsellors can help you make your choice list.

Step 4: Lock Choices

After filling choices, do not forget to LOCK them.

• Choices cannot be changed after locking
• Lock before the deadline
• Save the confirmation message

Step 5: Seat Allotment

MCC will declare the seat allotment result. After the result:

If you got a seat:

• "Freeze" — Accept the seat, join the college
• "Float" — Accept the seat, but wait for upgradation
• "Slide" — Accept the seat, ready for a better course upgrade

If you did not get a seat:

• Take part in the next round
• Add new choices
• Check cutoff analysis

Step 6: Reporting

You will need to do physical reporting at the allotted college.

What to carry:

• Provisional allotment letter (printout)
• All original documents
• Photocopies of all documents (2-3 sets)
• ID proof
• Fee payment receipt
• Passport photos

Reporting fee:

• Depends on the college — varies based on the course
• Confirm in advance

NEET PG 2026 Cutoff

PG cutoff is based on percentile, not marks.

Qualifying Percentile

Top Specialities Expected Cutoff

Note: These numbers are estimated. They change every year.

Seat Matrix — What to Expect?

The detailed seat matrix for NEET PG 2026 is yet to come. But we can share approximate numbers:

Check the detailed seat matrix for your speciality on the NEET Counselling page.

Special Stray Vacancy Round

After all rounds, some seats still remain vacant. These are filled in the stray vacancy round.

Features:

• Can be institute level or online
• Existing waitlisted candidates can take part
• Fresh registration may also be allowed
• Very short timeline (1-2 days)

How Our Counselling Services Can Help

PG counselling is even more complex than UG. Multiple specialities, varied cutoffs, different seat types. With expert guidance, you can get a better college and a better branch.

Our Services

• **[NEET College Predictor](/predictor)** — Also available for PG
• **[NEET Counselling](/counselling)** — Complete PG counselling support
• **[Expert Counsellors](/counsellors)** — 1-on-1 PG counselling experts
• **[Pricing Plans](/pricing)** — Affordable packages
• **[Live Counselling](/live-counselling)** — Instant help
• **[Helpdesk](/helpdesk)** — Query resolution
• **[AIQ Counselling Experts](/aiq-counselling-experts)** — AIQ specialists
• **[NEET Counsellor Contact](/neet-counsellor-contact-number)** — Direct contact

PG Counselling Tips

1. **Start early** — Fill the form on the day registration opens (avoid last minute rush)
2. **Make a document checklist** — Keep all documents ready in advance
3. **Research choices** — Check each college's reputation, faculty, and patient inflow
4. **Do financial planning** — Private college fees are high
5. **Understand upgradation options** — Understand the meaning of Float, Freeze, Slide