NEET PG 2026 Counselling Date: Schedule & Important Dates

NEET PG 2026 Counselling Date: Schedule & Important Dates

After giving NEET PG 2026, the most important thing is counselling dates. When will registration happen? When is choice filling? When is seat allotment?

In this post, we will give you the complete schedule for NEET PG 2026 counselling. All important dates in one place.

NEET PG 2026 Counselling — Important Dates at a Glance

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

⚠️ Important: These dates are expected. Exact dates will come on the MCC website. We will keep updating the NEET Counselling page regularly.

Round-Wise Breakdown

Round 1 — The First Chance

Round 1 has the most seats available. So the chances of getting a good seat are the highest in Round 1.

Round 1 Dates:

What to do in Round 1:

• Register as soon as possible
• Fill all choices carefully
• Lock before the deadline

Round 2 — Second Chance

Round 2 still has many seats available. In this round, you can also get upgradation.

Round 2 Dates:

Mop-Up Round — The Third Round

After Round 1 and 2, some seats still remain vacant. These are filled in the mop-up round.

Stray Vacancy Round — Last Chance

This round is for seats that are still vacant after the mop-up round.

Note: The timeline for the stray vacancy round is very short. A notification can come even within a day.

State-Wise PG Counselling Dates (Expected)

State counselling dates are different from MCC counselling. Expected dates for some important states:

Track state dates separately. The CCB (Centralised Counselling Board) of each state releases its own schedule.

Important — What Should You Not Miss?

Registration Deadline

Registration is open for only 5-7 days. If you miss registration, you will be out of the entire round.

Tip: Register as soon as registration opens. Do not leave it for the last day.

Choice Locking Deadline

This is the most critical deadline. If you do not lock your choices, choices from the previous round will be used.

Tip: Set a phone alarm. Lock your choices 1 hour before the locking date.

Reporting Period

You get only 7-9 days for reporting. If you do not report, your seat will be cancelled.

Tip: Contact the college in advance to book a reporting slot.

How to Prepare for Counselling?

1 Month Before (Now)

• Get your documents ready
• Take out your MBBS marksheet
• Arrange internship completion certificate
• Check medical registration certificate
• Update category certificate (if applicable)

2 Weeks Before

• Research colleges
• Check previous year cutoff
• Make a preference list
• Do financial planning

1 Week Before

• Keep registration materials ready
• Check internet connection
• Scan and save documents
• **Talk to a counselling expert**

Are Your State Counselling Dates Different?

Yes. State counselling dates may be different from MCC dates. So:

1. Regularly check your state counselling board's website
2. Note the state's schedule in a separate column
3. Make sure both schedules do not conflict

If you are confused, talk to Expert Counsellors.

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