NEET PG Counselling Round 1 Schedule 2026 Released, Check Registration, Choice Filling and Result Dates

Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the tentative NEET PG Counselling 2026 Round 1 schedule for postgraduate medical admissions. The schedule covers 50% All India Quota (AIQ) and 100% Deemed/Central Universities and AFMS-only registration for PG courses.

Candidates participating in the first round should keep track of the registration, choice filling, choice locking, seat allotment and reporting dates to complete the counselling process within the prescribed timeline. MCC has listed the PG All India Quota Schedule 2026 on its official website. 

NEET PG Counselling Round 1 Dates 2026

NEET PG Round 1 Registration 2026

NEET PG Counselling Round 1 registration and payment will start on October 12, 2026. Candidates can complete the registration and payment process until October 21, 2026.

The payment facility will remain available until 3 PM on October 21, as per server time.

NEET PG Round 1 Choice Filling and Locking

Candidates will be able to fill their choices from October 13 to October 22, 2026. Choice locking will begin at 4 PM on October 21 and remain open until 10 AM on October 22, 2026.

Candidates should complete the choice-filling process carefully before the locking window closes.

NEET PG Round 1 Result 2026

The seat allotment process for Round 1 will be conducted from October 22 to October 23, 2026. The Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled to be declared on October 24, 2026.

Candidates allotted seats in Round 1 will have to complete reporting and joining formalities between October 26 and November 2, 2026.

NEET PG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Important Points

Candidates participating in Round 1 should regularly check the MCC website for counselling notices, seat-related updates and any changes to the tentative schedule. The schedule is for 50% AIQ and 100% Deemed/Central Universities and AFMS-only registration for PG courses.