NEET PG Seat Allotment 2026: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) releases the NEET PG seat allotment results for the 50% All India Quota (AIQ), deemed, central, ESIC and AFMS seats. NBEMS conducts the exam and MCC runs the allotment on behalf of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Allotment is online and is based on NEET PG rank, category, the choices you fill and the seats available. State authorities allot the remaining 50% state quota seats on their own portals.
The NEET PG 2026 exam was held on August 30, with a re-exam for affected candidates on September 5. The MCC counselling schedule has not been announced yet, so the dates below stay marked “To be announced” until MCC publishes them.
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Quick Facts
Here are the basic details of the exam and the allotment process at a glance:
| Particular | Description |
| Name of Examination | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Postgraduate) or NEET PG |
| Conducted by | NBEMS |
| Allotment conducted by | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) |
| Level | National-level |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-based test |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect |
| Courses | MD, MS, PG Diploma, DNB |
| Official Website | mcc.nic.in |
NEET PG 2026 Seat Allotment Highlights
These are the key points about how seats are divided and allotted.
- Government PG seats are split 50% AIQ and 50% state quota.
- MCC also counsels 100% of deemed, central, ESIC and AFMS seats.
- States allot state quota and private seats on their own portals.
- AIQ has four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and Stray Vacancy.
- Allotment is online and based on merit, choices, reservation and availability.
- DNB admission fees are collected by NBEMS after MCC allotment.
NEET PG Seat Allotment 2026 Dates
MCC has not released the schedule, so all dates are pending:
| Events | Dates |
| Round 1 Choice Filling and Locking | To be announced |
| Round 1 Result | To be announced |
| Round 1 Reporting | To be announced |
| Round 2 Registration and Choice Filling | To be announced |
| Round 2 Result and Reporting | To be announced |
| Round 3 Registration and Choice Filling | To be announced |
| Round 3 Result and Reporting | To be announced |
| Stray Vacancy Round | To be announced |
NEET PG Seat Allotment Result 2026
MCC releases a provisional result first, then the final result, and you can report discrepancies in between:
| Particulars | Download Here |
| Round 1 Provisional Result 2026 | To be announced soon |
| Round 1 Final Result 2026 | To be announced soon |
| Round 2 Result 2026 | To be announced soon |
| Round 3 Result 2026 | To be announced soon |
NEET PG Seat Allotment Process 2026
Allotment moves from registration to reporting in a fixed sequence:
- Register on mcc.nic.in and pay the registration fee and security deposit.
- Fill and lock your college and course choices before the deadline.
- MCC processes allotment through software using rank, category and choices.
- A provisional result is published, and you can report discrepancies.
- The final result is published, and you download the allotment letter.
- Report to the college with original documents within the deadline.
How to Check the NEET PG Seat Allotment Result
You can view the result on the MCC website in a few steps:

- Visit mcc.nic.in and open PG Medical Counselling.
- Click Current Events PG and open the result link for the round.
- Search the PDF by roll number or rank.
- Log in and download your allotment letter, and print several copies.
- Do not book travel on the provisional result.
What to Do After Seat Allotment
Your options depend on the round and on whether you are happy with the seat:
| Option | What It Means |
| Accept and Join | Report to the college and complete admission |
| Free Exit (Round 1) | Skip reporting and stay eligible for the next round |
| Upgradation | Report and give willingness to try for a better seat later |
| Not Allotted | Follow MCC instructions for the next round |
Documents Required for Reporting
Carry originals and photocopies, and check the MCC bulletin for the full list:
- Final allotment letter, NEET PG scorecard and admit card
- MBBS degree or provisional certificate and internship certificate
- NMC or state medical council registration certificate
- MBBS mark sheets
- Category certificate in the prescribed format
- Disability certificate under the RPwD Act, for PwBD candidates
- ID proof, photographs and fee receipts
Round-Wise Rules: Joining, Deposit and Resignation
These rules come from recent cycles, so confirm them against the 2026 bulletin:
| Round | Key Rules |
| Round 1 | Free exit available, and no deposit forfeiture for not joining |
| Round 2 | No free exit, and the security deposit is forfeited if you do not join |
| Round 3 | Holding a seat without willingness generally excludes you from later rounds, and resignation is not allowed after joining |
| Stray Vacancy | Only for candidates holding no seat, and non-joining can lead to a bar from next year’s NEET PG |
Reservation Criteria for AIQ Seats
AIQ seats follow the central reservation policy:
| Category | Reservation |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| OBC-NCL | 27% |
| Gen-EWS | 10% |
| PwBD (horizontal) | 5% |
State-wise Seat Allotment
Each state counselling authority allots its own state quota seats. Add your page link on each state name:
Common Mistakes to Avoid
These errors can cost you a seat or your security deposit:
- Booking travel after the provisional result.
- Not joining in Round 2 or later and losing the deposit.
- Locking choices you would not want to join.
- Skipping the willingness-for-upgrade step when reporting.
- Carrying certificates in the wrong format.
- Ignoring state counselling because you already have an AIQ seat.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is NEET PG Seat Allotment 2026?
It is the counselling process that allots MD, MS, PG Diploma and DNB seats based on rank, category, choices and seat availability.
Who conducts NEET PG counselling in 2026?
MCC counsels AIQ, deemed, central, ESIC and AFMS seats, and state authorities counsel state quota and private seats.
When will the Round 1 result be out?
MCC has not announced the schedule yet, so watch mcc.nic.in for the notice.
Is free exit available in NEET PG counselling?
Free exit has been available in Round 1, but from Round 2 onward, not joining forfeits the security deposit.
What is choice filling in NEET PG counselling?
It is selecting and locking your preferred colleges and courses, and allotment follows your merit and choice order.
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