NEET PG counselling result: Round 1 allotment due October 24, report by November 2
By Kabir SethiEducation Correspondent, Peepals Yuva
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MCC's NEET PG 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result is due on October 24, 2026; candidates who get seats must report to their colleges between October 26 and November 2.
What Happened
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is due to publish the Round 1 seat allotment result of NEET PG counselling 2026 on Saturday, October 24, on its website, mcc.nic.in. The result covers all-India quota seats in MD, MS and related postgraduate medical courses that candidates chose during Round 1 choice filling. Doctors who are allotted a seat must report to their college between October 26 and November 2, 2026, or they lose the seat. For the thousands of doctors searching for the NEET PG counselling result, the next ten days decide whether they take a seat now or wait for later rounds.
Key Facts
- Result: NEET PG 2026 Round 1 seat allotment, due on October 24, 2026, at mcc.nic.in.
- Reporting window for allotted candidates: October 26 to November 2, 2026.
- Colleges are to verify joined candidates' details and share the data with MCC on November 3.
- Candidates who are not allotted a seat in Round 1 can take part in Round 2.
- Tentative Round 2 dates listed by counselling trackers: registration November 6 to 11, choice filling November 7 to 12, result November 14 and reporting November 16 to 23; these should be checked against MCC's official notice.
- Refundable security deposit for all-India quota, central university, ESIC and DNB seats: Rs 25,000 for unreserved candidates and Rs 10,000 for SC, ST, OBC and PwD candidates; deemed university seats need Rs 2,00,000.
- A candidate who is allotted a seat and does not join forfeits the security deposit.
Why It Matters
NEET PG is the national entrance test for postgraduate medical courses, and the counselling run by MCC fills the all-India quota share of government college seats along with seats in central and deemed universities. Because it is the first round, its result decides which seats are taken early and which move on to later rounds.
The rules around reporting are strict. A doctor who gets a seat must physically report to the allotted college with original documents within the window. Missing the deadline means losing that seat and, under the counselling rules described by trackers, being shut out of later rounds of the same counselling. At the same time, candidates who join a Round 1 seat can usually still opt to be considered for an upgrade in later rounds, which is why choosing carefully at the reporting stage matters.
Money is the other pressure point. The security deposit, paid at registration, is refunded at the end of counselling only if the candidate follows the rules. Those who take a seat and then fail to join lose the deposit, which is Rs 2 lakh for deemed university seats.
| Step | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Round 1 result | October 24 |
| Reporting to allotted college | October 26 to November 2 |
| College data to MCC | November 3 |
| Round 2 registration (tentative) | November 6 to 11 |
| Round 2 result (tentative) | November 14 |
There has been some confusion online. One counselling site said a provisional list was posted on October 23, while most reports, including the schedule, give October 24 as the result date. Candidates should rely only on the result and notices on mcc.nic.in.
Impact
Short-term: Allotted candidates need to download their allotment letter from mcc.nic.in, check the course, college and category carefully, and arrange travel and documents to report by November 2. Those not allotted should prepare for Round 2 registration from November 6, as currently scheduled.
Long-term: Seats filled in Round 1 set the pattern for the rest of the counselling. A quick and orderly first round means fewer vacant seats later and an earlier start to the academic session for postgraduate medical students across the country.
Who is affected: NEET PG 2026 candidates and their families, government and private medical colleges with all-India quota seats, deemed universities, and hospitals that depend on postgraduate residents for patient care.
Key Takeaway
NEET PG 2026 Round 1 seat allotment is due on October 24 at mcc.nic.in, and doctors who get a seat must report to their college between October 26 and November 2 or lose it.
Questions and Answers
When is the NEET PG counselling result for Round 1?
MCC is due to release the NEET PG 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result on October 24, 2026, on mcc.nic.in.
What is the last date to report after Round 1 allotment?
Candidates allotted a seat must report to their college with original documents between October 26 and November 2, 2026. Missing the window means losing the seat.
What if I do not get a seat in Round 1?
Candidates without a Round 1 seat can take part in Round 2. Trackers list Round 2 registration from November 6 to 11, 2026, but these dates are tentative until MCC confirms them.
How much is the NEET PG counselling security deposit?
For all-India quota, central university, ESIC and DNB seats it is Rs 25,000 for unreserved candidates and Rs 10,000 for SC, ST, OBC and PwD candidates. Deemed university seats require Rs 2,00,000. The deposit is forfeited if an allotted candidate does not join.
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