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NEET PG Counselling 2026: Round 1 Registration Starts October 12

NEET PG 2026 Round 1 counselling registration is scheduled to open on October 12. Candidates must submit applications by October 21, complete choice filling by October 22 and report to their allotted institute from October 26.

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What is the Round 1 schedule?

The Medical Counselling Commission has released the schedule for NEET PG 2026 Round 1 counselling, according to the reported schedule. Registration will be available from October 12, 2026, and the application deadline is October 21, 2026.

Choice filling will start on October 13 and end on October 22. Candidates can lock their choices from October 21 to October 22. The seat allotment process is scheduled for October 22 and October 23, with the result due on October 24.

When do selected candidates have to join?

Candidates who receive a seat in Round 1 can complete reporting or joining from October 26 to November 2, 2026. Institutes will verify the joined candidates' data and share it with the Medical Counselling Commission on November 3.

Candidates should check the allotment result and follow the joining instructions issued for their allotted medical college. Colleges have also been warned not to admit students above their approved intake capacity.

Who can apply and what should candidates prepare?

The schedule is for candidates taking part in MCC NEET PG 2026 counselling. Applicants need to register, complete the application form, pay the application fee and submit the form during the stated window.

After submission, candidates should download and keep a printed copy of the application. They should also review their choices carefully before the choice-locking facility closes.

What is known about seats and the NEET PG exam?

The postgraduate seat matrix lists over 50000 seats across various postgraduate courses. It does not include seats linked to applications for increased intake in existing courses or for new postgraduate courses for the Academic Year 2026–27.

The NEET PG result was declared on September 24, 2026. The examination took place on August 30, and a re-test was held on September 5, 2026.

What you should do now

Check the reported Round 1 schedule and keep the October 21 application deadline in mind.
Register through the official counselling portal when the application window opens.
Complete the application form, pay the application fee and submit it.
Fill and lock choices within the given schedule.
Download the submitted form and keep a printed copy for future use.

Questions students ask

When will NEET PG 2026 Round 1 registration begin?

Round 1 registration is scheduled to begin on October 12, 2026.

What is the last date to apply for NEET PG Round 1?

The reported last date for submitting the Round 1 application is October 21, 2026.

When will the NEET PG Round 1 result be declared?

The Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled for October 24, 2026.

When do candidates have to join after Round 1 allotment?

Reporting or joining is scheduled from October 26 to November 2, 2026.

How many postgraduate seats are listed in the seat matrix?

The seat matrix lists over 50000 seats across various postgraduate courses. It excludes seats linked to applications for increased intake and new postgraduate courses for the Academic Year 2026–27.

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