Registration for the first round of NEET PG counselling has begun; find out the required documents..

NEET PG Counselling 2026: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is set to begin the registration process for the first round of NEET PG Counselling 2026 has started today, October 12, 2026. Candidates will be able to apply by visiting the official website, mcc.nic.in. The registration window will remain open until October 21, 2026. According to the schedule released by the MCC, the counselling will be conducted in four stages. Candidates will be able to complete the processes of registration, choice filling, and choice locking within the specified dates. Let us look at the counselling dates, fees, and required documents.

**Complete Schedule for Round 1**
The first round will commence with the verification of the seat matrix, which will take place from October 10 to 12. Subsequently, registration and fee payment can be completed between October 12 and 21. The choice filling and locking facility will be available from October 13 to 22.

The seat allotment process will be concluded on October 22 and 23, and the result will be declared on October 24. Candidates allotted a seat must report to their respective colleges between October 26 and November 2.

**Schedule for Rounds 2 and 3**
Registration for the second round will take place from November 6 to 11, with results to be declared on November 14. The process for the third round will begin on November 26, and the seat allotment result will be released on December 4.

Following this, a 'Stray Vacancy Round' will be conducted for remaining vacant seats. Registration and choice filling for this round will run from December 16 to 21. The final result will be declared on December 24.

**What is the fee amount?**

For the 50% All India Quota (AIQ) and central university seats, General category candidates are required to pay a registration fee of ₹1,000, whereas the application fee for SC, ST, and OBC category candidates has been set at ₹500.

Additionally, candidates must deposit a security amount—₹25,000 for the General category and ₹10,000 for reserved categories; this amount is refundable. However, for seats in deemed universities, candidates across all categories must pay a registration fee of ₹5,000 and a security deposit of ₹2 lakh.

What documents are required for the application?
Candidates participating in the counseling process must keep the following documents ready: NEET PG scorecard, MBBS degree and mark sheets, medical registration certificate, internship certificate, photo ID, birth certificate, category or disability certificate (if applicable), and migration certificate. Candidates are also advised to keep scanned copies of all these documents ready in advance.

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