The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced the medical assessment schedule for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates taking part in Round 1 of the NEET PG Counselling 2026. The PwD portal will become active from October 1, 2026.
In a notice on the matter, MCC said that all candidates seeking admission to postgraduate medical courses under the PwD category must complete their medical assessment within the prescribed timeline.
Primary medical assessment from October 1 to October 9
The Primary Medical Assessment Board will be open from October 1 to October 9, 2026. The last time to complete the assessment is 5:00 PM on October 9.
PwD candidates in Round 1 have been asked to visit their designated Primary Medical Assessment Centre within this period and complete the assessment before the deadline.
Appellate assessment from October 5 to October 12
MCC has also announced the timeline for candidates who need assessment by the Appellate Medical Assessment Board. The appellate assessment will start at 10:00 AM on October 5, 2026, and close at 5:00 PM on October 12, 2026.
Candidates who want to know more about the appeal and reassessment process should read the NEET PG Information Bulletin.
Schedule at a glance
| Particulars | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| PwD portal activation (Round 1) | October 1, 2026 |
| Primary Medical Assessment Board | October 1 to October 9, 2026 |
| Last time for primary assessment | 5:00 PM, October 9, 2026 |
| Appellate Medical Assessment Board | October 5 to October 12, 2026 |
| Appellate assessment begins | 10:00 AM, October 5, 2026 |
| Appellate assessment closes | 5:00 PM, October 12, 2026 |
What candidates should do
The medical assessment is a key step in counselling for candidates applying under the PwD category. MCC has advised all concerned candidates to complete it within the stipulated dates and to follow the official MCC website (mcc.nic.in) for further updates and notices on Round 1
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