NEET PG 2026 Counselling: Round 1 Registration Begins Today at mcc.nic.in

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially commenced the registration process for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET PG) 2026 Round 1 counselling today, October 12. Candidates who have qualified for the entrance exam can now participate in the online process to secure admissions into various postgraduate medical courses, including MD, MS, and DNB programmes.According to the official schedule, the registration portal at mcc.nic.in will remain open until 12 pm on October 21. Applicants must complete their fee payments by 3 pm on the same day. Following the registration phase, the seat allotment process is set to begin on October 22, with the final results for the first round expected to be declared on October 24.To participate, candidates are required to visit the official MCC website and navigate to the PG Medical counselling section. After creating their login credentials, students must fill out the application form, upload mandatory documentation, and pay the prescribed registration fees and security deposits. The fee structure varies depending on the quota and institution type; for instance, the registration fee for 50% All India Quota (AIQ) and central university seats is set at Rs 1,000 for unreserved candidates and Rs 500 for those in reserved categories. Security deposits for these seats are Rs 25,000 and Rs 10,000, respectively, while candidates applying for deemed universities must pay a registration fee of Rs 5,000 and a security deposit of Rs 2,00,000.The MCC is responsible for conducting counselling for 50% of the AIQ seats, as well as for central universities, deemed universities, and ESIC institutes. State authorities will manage the counselling process for the remaining state quota seats through their individual portals. Candidates are advised to monitor the official website regularly for further updates regarding the seat allotment process and subsequent rounds of counselling.