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NEET PG Counseling 2026: Provisional seat allotment for the first round released; which college did AIR-1 get?

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The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the provisional seat allotment result for Round 1 of the NEET PG Counselling 2026. Candidates participating in the counselling process can log in to the official website to check the college, specialty, and seat category allotted to them. Candidates have been provided with an opportunity to raise objections in case of any errors in the provisional allotment.

According to the information provided, candidates can submit grievances through the ‘Candidates Grievances and Query Redressal System’ available in their candidate login until 11:30 AM on October 24, 2026. Following this, the objections will be reviewed, and the final seat allotment result for Round 1 will be released.

Which college was allotted to the candidate with AIR-1 in NEET PG?
According to the seat allotment PDF, the candidate with Rank 1 has been allotted a seat at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences & RML Hospital, New Delhi. Additionally, candidates with Ranks 3, 4, 8, and 9 have also been allotted the same institution. All of them have secured a seat in the M.D. General Medicine course.

NEET PG Round 1 Allotment 2026: Key Information
Details    Information
Examination/Counselling    NEET PG Counselling 2026
Round    Round-1
Provisional Allotment Result    Released
Deadline to Raise Objections    October 24, 2026, 11:30 AM
Final Allotment Result    After review of objections
Official Website    mcc.nic.in

How to check the seat allotment status?
Candidates can view their provisional allotment result by following the steps below:

Visit the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in.
Navigate to the ‘PG Medical Counselling’ section.
Click on the link related to the Round 1 provisional result.
Log in using your candidate credentials to view your allotment status. Check the details regarding the allotted college, specialization, and seat category.
Download the result PDF and keep it safe for your records.
How to object in case of an error in the allotment:
If any discrepancy is observed in the provisional result, candidates should file a grievance through the ‘Candidates Grievances and Query Redressal System’ available in the candidate login portal.

When raising an objection, provide the relevant details clearly and submit any supporting documents as per the instructions.
The deadline for filing a grievance is 11:30 AM on October 24.
Once the deadline has passed, the commission will review the objections and prepare the final allotment result.

What is the difference between the ‘Freeze’ and ‘Float’ options?
After the final allotment is released, candidates must make a decision based on the available options and the official counseling rules.

Option    General Meaning
Freeze    Accepting the allotted seat and completing the admission process.
Float    Allowing oneself to be considered for better options in subsequent rounds for the allotted seat, subject to applicable rules.

Read the official MCC instructions carefully before choosing to accept a seat or opting for an upgrade in the next round. Ensure you verify the reporting deadline, required documents, and the rules regarding seat surrender or upgrades.

General Medicine emerges as the top choice for high-ranking candidates.
Data on candidate preferences highlights the popularity of General Medicine. Among the top 100-ranked candidates, 50 chose General Medicine, compared to 46 in 2025.

Rank Group    Those choosing General Medicine in 2025    Those choosing it in 2026
Top 100                                  46                                               50
Top 1,000                                373                                           390
Top 10,000                            1,181                                       1,253

What should candidates do if they have not been allotted a seat?

If a candidate's name does not appear in the Round-1 allotment list, they should refer to the MCC's instructions regarding the next stages of the counselling process. Eligibility for participating in Round-2, the requirement for re-registration, and the conditions for filling in choices will depend on the official counselling rules.

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