NEET PG Counselling Dates 2026: Check Latest Schedule, Registration & Seat Allotment

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NEET PG 2026 Result will be announced on September 30, 2026 

NEET PG 2026 internship cutoff release date is September 30, 2026

The NEET PG Counselling 2026 will take place after the announcement of the NEET PG result on 30 September 2026. Currently, the NEET PG Counselling dates for 2026 have not been announced, but it is tentatively scheduled to happen in October 2026. 

Tentatively, NEET PG Counselling AIQ Round 1 will take place in October 2026, and the Round 1 Choice Filling and choice locking will take place in October-November 2026. Similarly, the NEET PG Counselling Round 2 registration and upgradation will take place in October-November 2026. Lastly, the Round 2 allotment and reporting will tentatively take place in November 2026. 

Going through the NEET PG Counselling is mandatory for students completing NEET PG 2026 to pursue MD/MS after completing their MBBS from any medical college in India. 

This blog provides details about NEET PG Counselling dates for students seeking to pursue MD/MS and other PG courses after completing MBBS/BDS. 

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NEET PG Counselling Dates 2026 (Tentative)

The table below demonstrates the details about the NEET PG Counselling tentative dates for 2026. Going through this is necessary for students seeking to study PG courses after MBBS/BDS. 

What is NEET PG Counselling?

NEET PG Counselling 2026 is a centralised online process through the help of which students, after completing MBBS or BDS, can take admission to PG courses like MD, MS, Diploma and others in leading medical colleges in India.  

NEET PG Counselling 2026: Eligibility Criteria 

The table below portrays the details of the NEET PG Counselling 2026 eligibility criteria. Students need to meet all the eligibility criteria to secure a PG course seat in their preferred colleges. 

NEET PG Counselling 2026: Seat Matrix (Category-wise)

The table below highlights the details about the category-wise NEET PG Counselling 2026 seat matrix. It is necessary for students from all categories to gain concrete knowledge about their potential for getting a chance at medical colleges. 

NEET PG Counselling 2026: Participating Institutes

Students in India seeking to pursue MD/MS or other PG medical courses in the participating institutes. Considering this necessity of the students, the table below highlights the details of the NEET PG Counselling 2026 participating institutes. 

State-wise Government NEET PG Seats in India 2026 

The table below portrays the details about the state-wise government NEET PG seats in India 2026. 

State-Wise Private NEET PG Seats in India 2026

The table below provides the number of NEET PG seats across private PG medical colleges in India by state. 

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NEET PG Counselling Dates: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ques: When will the NEET PG Counselling begin in 2026?

Ans: The NEET PG Counselling 2026 dates are not yet published by the Medical Counselling Committee. Candidates need to frequently check the MCC PG Medical Counselling Portal to know the confirmed dates. 

Ques: How many rounds are conducted in NEET PG Counselling?

Ans: Generally, four rounds happen in the NEET PG Counselling. These are:

• Round 1
• Round 2
• Round 3
• Stray Vacancy Round

Ques: Can the NEET PG Counselling schedule be revised?

Ans: Yes, the MCC officials can revise the NEET PG Counselling schedule because of legal, administrative and other circumstances. Thus, candidates need to check the latest schedule instead of older notifications. 

Ques: Can I participate in both MCC and State NEET PG Counselling?

Ans: Yes, you can participate in both MCC and State NEET PG Counselling. Based on your eligibility, seat allotment, and registration, you can participate in both NEET PG Counselling. 

Ques: What should candidates do while waiting for NEET PG 2026 Counselling dates?

Ans: Candidates need to keep their documents ready, monitor the MCC and state counselling websites, reviewing available specialities and others while waiting for NEET PG 2026 counselling dates.