NEET PG Counselling 2026, NBEMS Revises First-Year Course Fee Rules for Seat Upgradation

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has revised the first-year course fee payment guidelines for candidates allotted postgraduate medical seats through NEET PG Counselling 2026. Under the updated rules, candidates who wish to participate in subsequent counselling rounds for seat upgradation will not have to pay the first-year course fee while waiting for their upgraded allotment.

The revised guidelines bring changes to the fee payment process for candidates who have received seats through NEET PG 2026 counselling. The announcement comes as Round 1 reporting begins and candidates prepare for the upcoming counselling rounds.

NEET PG 2026 Counselling, What Are the Revised Fee Payment Rules?

The revised NBEMS guidelines clarify the fee payment requirements for candidates based on whether they choose to freeze their allotted seat or opt for an upgrade in the next counselling round.

The important changes are explained below:

Under the updated procedure, NBEMS will no longer collect the first-year course fee in its accounts during the counselling process. The accredited institutes must also avoid collecting this fee from candidates who have selected the Float option.

However, candidates must continue to follow the applicable counselling instructions and complete the required reporting and joining formalities within the prescribed deadlines.

NEET PG Counselling 2026 Important Dates

The MCC counselling schedule includes the following important dates for the upcoming rounds:

Candidates should keep track of the MCC counselling schedule for any updates or revisions to the admission process.

What Happens If a Candidate Gets an Upgraded Seat in NEET PG 2026?

The commencement of the training period will depend on the institute where the candidate finally joins.

• If the seat is upgraded: The training period will be calculated from the date the candidate reports and joins the upgraded seat.

• If the seat is not upgraded: The candidate must join the seat already allotted within the prescribed reporting period.

• For candidates retaining their original seats: Their training period will begin from the date they join the allotted institute.

Therefore, candidates should carefully select their counselling options and ensure that their decisions comply with the applicable MCC guidelines.

NBEMS Registration Portal to Remain Inactive Until Counselling Ends

NBEMS has also clarified the status of its Online Portal for Joining and Registration (OPJR). The portal will remain inactive until the completion of all  NEET PG Counselling rounds conducted by MCC.

Once the counselling process concludes, the portal will be activated to enable candidates and hospitals to submit joining details and the necessary documents to NBEMS. A separate notification will be issued to explain the document submission procedure.

Candidates should understand that reporting to their allotted institutions during the prescribed counselling period and submitting joining-related documents through the OPJR portal are separate processes.

The revised fee guidelines offer financial relief to candidates waiting for a possible seat upgrade. However, they must continue to comply with the counselling schedule, reporting deadlines and admission requirements.

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