The MCC NEET PG Counselling Process is the centralized admission system managed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for allotment of postgraduate medical seats across the country. It includes admissions to All India Quota (AIQ) seats, Central Universities, Deemed Universities, ESIC institutes, DNB (Diplomate of National Board), and NBEMS Diploma seats, making it the largest and most comprehensive counselling process for NEET PG aspirants.
The counselling process is conducted entirely in online mode, ensuring a transparent and merit-based seat allotment system. Seat allocation is determined by the candidate’s NEET PG rank, reservation criteria, and choice preferences, with no state domicile requirement for AIQ, Deemed Universities, DNB, and NBEMS Diploma institutions.
MCC conducts counselling in multiple phases, including Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 (Mop-Up Round), and the Stray Vacancy Round. Each round has its own eligibility conditions, upgrade policies, and reporting rules. At NEETPathshala, we recommend understanding every stage carefully, as errors such as incorrect choice filling or failure to report to the allotted institute may result in seat cancellation, security deposit forfeiture, or ineligibility for subsequent counselling rounds.
NEET PG Counselling Process Overview
NEET PG Counselling Eligibility Criteria
To participate in MCC NEET PG Counselling, candidates must have qualified NEET PG, possess a recognized MBBS degree with completion of the mandatory internship, and hold a valid registration certificate issued by the NMC or the respective State Medical Council. Eligibility is primarily based on merit, and most seats—including AIQ, Deemed Universities, DNB, and NBEMS Diploma institutes—do not require state domicile, although certain institutions may prescribe additional eligibility conditions.
- Qualifying Examination: Candidates must qualify NEET PG 2026 by securing the minimum qualifying percentile applicable to their category.
- Academic Qualification: An MBBS degree (or equivalent) from a recognized medical college along with successful completion of the compulsory one-year internship/CRRI.
- Medical Registration: A valid permanent or provisional registration certificate issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC) or the concerned State Medical Council.
- Nationality / Domicile: Indian citizens are eligible. Eligibility for NRI, OCI, and Foreign National candidates depends on the seat category and the specific institution’s admission rules.
Seat Types Under MCC NEET PG Counselling
MCC NEET PG counselling offers admission to a broad range of postgraduate medical seats across India, including 50% All India Quota (AIQ) Government Medical Colleges, DNB institutions, Deemed Universities, Central Universities, and AFMS institutes. With seats available across multiple categories, it remains the largest and most comprehensive counselling system for NEET PG admissions in the country.
| Category | Details |
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| All India Quota (Govt) | 50% of Government Medical College Seats |
| DNB Institutes | 50% Seats of Government DNB Institutes |
| Private DNB Institutes | All seats of Private DNB Institutes |
| Deemed Universities | All seats in deemed medical universities (separate fee structure applies) |
| Central & IP Universities | BHU, AMU, DU (MAMC/LHMC/UCMS), IPU (ABVIMS, ESIC Delhi, VMMC) — all seats through MCC |
| AFMS (Priority III to V) | Remaining MD/MS seats after Priority I & II (AFMS) |
MCC NEET PG Counselling Quota wise Eligibility (All India Quota / NBEMS Quota)
MCC NEET PG counselling covers multiple seat categories, including All India Quota (AIQ), AFMS, DNB, and NBEMS Diploma seats, each governed by its own eligibility criteria. While AIQ, DNB, and NBEMS Diploma seats are open to all candidates who qualify NEET PG, irrespective of their state domicile, AFMS seats are allotted according to the prescribed Priority III–V categories. Reservation policies are applicable mainly to AIQ and Government DNB/NBEMS Diploma seats, whereas AFMS admissions are conducted without any reservation policy.
| Quota | Institutes / Seats |
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| AFMS |
Remaining MD/MS seats after Priority I & II Priority III – V | No Reservation |
| AFMS – DNB |
Remaining DNB seats after Priority I & II Priority III – V | No Reservation |
| AIQ |
50% seats of all Govt Institutes (AIIMS, BHU, DU, IPU) All qualified candidates | Reservation Applicable |
| DNB (Post MBBS) |
50% Govt + 100% Private (3-year DNB) All qualified candidates | Reservation only in Govt |
| NBE Diploma |
50% Govt + 100% Private (2-year Diploma) All qualified candidates | Reservation only in Govt |
MCC NEET PG Counselling – Internal Quota Eligibility
Certain Central Universities, such as AMU, BHU, Delhi University (DU), and IP University (IPU), offer an internal quota, under which a specified number of postgraduate seats are reserved for candidates who have completed their MBBS from the same university or its affiliated institutions.
While the AMU internal quota does not follow any reservation policy, universities such as BHU, DU, and IPU implement reservation as per their respective admission regulations. These internal quota seats are institution-specific, and only candidates who satisfy the prescribed eligibility criteria can claim them during MCC NEET PG counselling.
| Quota | Institutes / Seats | Eligibility |
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| AMU | 50% of AMU seats |
Qualified candidates who completed MBBS from AMU (based on year of passing MBBS) |
| BHU | 50% of BHU seats |
Qualified candidates who completed MBBS from IMS BHU (based on year of passing MBBS) |
| DU | 50% of DU seats | Qualified candidates who completed MBBS from DU |
| IP | 50% of IP seats | Qualified candidates who completed MBBS from IP University |
MCC NEET PG Counselling – Deemed University Quota Eligibility
Here’s the NEETPathshala version with minor changes while preserving the original meaning:
Deemed Universities participating in MCC NEET PG counselling primarily offer admissions through Management and NRI quota seats, both of which are open to all NEET PG qualified candidates across India without any domicile requirement. In addition, some deemed universities also provide minority quota seats (Jain and Muslim), where eligibility is restricted to candidates belonging to the respective minority community.
Unlike government institutions, deemed universities do not follow any reservation policy, and seat allotment is based entirely on merit within the respective quota category.
| Quota | Institutes / Seats | Eligibility |
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| MNG* | 85% of seats in Deemed Universities | All qualified candidates across India |
| JM* (Jain Minority) | SBKS, Vadodara | All qualified Jain Minority candidates across India |
| MM* (Muslim Minority) | Yenepoya, Mangalore and Hamdard, Delhi | All qualified Muslim Minority candidates across India |
| NRI | 15% of seats in Deemed Universities | All qualified candidates across India |
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AFMS (Armed Forces Medical Services) seats under MCC NEET PG counselling are allotted through a priority-based admission system (Priority I to V). Higher priority is given to armed forces personnel and sponsored candidates, followed by ex-servicemen, while civilian candidates are considered under the lower priority categories.
Candidates belonging to Priority I and II are processed separately by the Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS). Those falling under Priority III, IV, and V, including eligible civilian candidates, participate directly in MCC NEET PG counselling. Therefore, understanding your applicable priority category is essential before applying for AFMS seats.
NEET PG Qualifying Cut-off
The NEET PG qualifying cutoff is the minimum percentile that candidates must secure to become eligible for MD/MS admission and the counselling process. As per the prescribed eligibility criteria, candidates are required to obtain at least the 50th percentile for the General category, 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC categories, and 45th percentile for PwD candidates to qualify NEET PG.
| Category | Expected 2026 | 2025 | 2024 |
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| Unreserved (General) | -- | 275 | 291 |
| SC/ST/OBC | -- | 235 | 257 |
| Unreserved – PH | -- | 255 | 274 |
| SC/ST/OBC – PH | -- | 235 | 257 |
MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 Reservation Policy
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), functioning under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, conducts NEET PG Counselling 2026 for 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government medical colleges across the country. Admission to these AIQ seats is carried out strictly in accordance with the Central Government Reservation Policy and the regulations prescribed by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
| Category | Reservation (%) |
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| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
| Other Backward Class (OBC – Non-Creamy Layer)** | 27% |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10% |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD)* | 5% (Horizontal) |
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NEET PG Counselling -Seat Conversion Policy
Seat conversion will be carried out during the online Round 3 (Mop-Up Round) of MCC NEET PG counselling. The conversion process is initiated only after all eligible candidates belonging to the respective category have been exhausted. The category conversion is implemented according to the following prescribed algorithm:
| Category | Converted To |
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| Unfilled ST | SC |
| Unfilled sc | UR |
| Unfilled EWS | UR |
| Unfilled NRI | UR |
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NEET PG Counselling Process – Registration Process
MCC NEET PG 2026 Round Wise registration process step by step, including new candidate sign-up, password creation rules, quota selection, form submission, fee payment and important instructions for registration.
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● Step 1: New Registration Visit MCC portal → PG Medical Counselling → Click New Registration
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● Step 2: Password Creation (Critical Step)
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● Step 3: Academic Details
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● Step 4: Select Counselling Type
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● Step 5: Address & Final Submission
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● Step 6: Fee Payment & Security Deposit
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● Step 7: Choice Filling & Locking
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MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 – Registration Fees and Security Deposit
Pay the Category Wise Registration fee for counselling of NEET PG Counselling 2026 .
| Quota | Registration Fee | Security Deposit |
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| AIQ / DNB (UR/EWS) | ₹ 1,000 | ₹ 25,000 |
| AIQ / DNB (OBC/SC/ST) | ₹ 500 | ₹ 10,000 |
| Deemed University | ₹ 5,000 | ₹ 2,00,000 |
If applying for both AIQ and Deemed, pay only the higher Deemed fee (₹5,000 + ₹2,00,000)
Security deposit is refunded after counselling if no forfeiture applies
Forfeiture: If allotted in Round 2/3 and not joined → deposit lost
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MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026: Seat Allotment & Reporting
MCC allots seats based on NEET rank, category, and your preference list. Results are published on mcc.nic.in. Check your allotment status online.
Report to the allotted college online (all admissions are online only — no offline mode). Upload required documents for verification. Pay the tuition fee as per college norms
MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026: Round-by-Round Rules
MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 is conducted in online mode by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. The counselling process is carried out in four rounds—Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 (Mop-Up Round), and the Stray Vacancy Round—for admission to MD, MS, DNB, and NBEMS Diploma seats under 50% All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed Universities, Central Universities, and AFMS institutions.
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MCC Round 1 — Free Exit • If allotted but do not report → No penalty • Eligible for Round 2 • Upgrade → report + select option • “Freeze” → final seat |
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MCC Round 2 — Risk • If allotted & not joined → Deposit lost • Can resign, but deposit gone • Upgrade → Previous seat surrendered |
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MCC Round 3 — Final • No resign or upgrade • Seat final for year • Conversion: ST → SC → UR • Not joining → Barred from stray |
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Stray Round • Fresh registration required • Only for candidates without seat • Final admission (no resign) |
Document Required for NEET PG Counselling and Admission
If the Candidate is satisfied with his/her allotment he/she may approach the allotted college/institute for ompleting the admission formalities. Original documents required at the time of joining in allotted Medical College are as mentioned below:
| Category | Document | Remarks |
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| Mandatory | MCC Allotment Letter | Compulsory |
| Mandatory | NEET PG Admit Card | – |
| Mandatory | NEET PG Rank / Result Letter | – |
| Mandatory | MBBS Mark Sheets | All years (1st, 2nd, 3rd Prof) |
| Mandatory | MBBS Degree / Provisional Certificate | Compulsory |
| Mandatory | Internship Completion Certificate | Or valid proof from college |
| Mandatory | Registration Certificate (NMC/State) | Permanent / Provisional |
| Mandatory | Date of Birth Proof | 10th Certificate / Birth Certificate |
| Mandatory | Valid ID Proof | Aadhaar / PAN / Passport / Voter ID / DL |
| Category | SC/ST Certificate | Central format with sub-caste |
| Category | OBC Certificate | Central list + Non-Creamy Layer |
| Category | EWS Certificate | Central Govt format |
| Category | PwD Certificate | Authorized Medical Board only |
| NRI/OCI | NRI/OCI Documents | Must match MCC registration details |
MCC NEET PG Counselling -FAQ’s
Do I have to report to any counselling center for registration or choice filling?
Online registration and choice filling can be done from place of convenience (Including from home) using internet. Uninterrupted internet facility should be ensured.
In case candidate must apply for both AIQ and for Deemed University should th candidate pay the fee for both?
No, in such case the candidate has to pay only the higher fee i.e. of Deemed University Rs. 5000/- and 2 Lakh Refundable Security Deposit.
Who is eligible for MCC NEET PG Counselling?
Candidates who qualify NEET PG, complete MBBS with internship, and hold valid NMC/State Medical Council registration are eligible. Eligibility may vary slightly for AIQ, Deemed, DNB, and AFMS seats
What types of seats are covered under MCC counselling?
MCC covers AIQ government seats, DNB seats, NBE Diploma seats, Central/Deemed universities, and AFMS seats.
What is the registration process for MCC counselling?
It includes online registration, fee payment, choice filling & locking, seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted college
Are fresh choices required in every round?
Yes, candidates must fill fresh choices in each round. Previous choices do not carry forward.
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