NEET PG Round 1 Allotment Result Out: Reporting rule changes, important dates and more

10934850 NEET PG 2026 counselling schedule
- ✓10934850 NEET PG 2026 counselling schedule
- ✓The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the final Round 1 seat allotment list for NEET PG Counselling 2026 on October 24.
- ✓The internship completion cut-off has been extended from July 31 to September 30, 2026.
- ✓MCC has also provided a 24-hour help desk and a dedicated email address, mcc2026@gov.in, for counselling-related queries.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the final Round 1 seat allotment list for NEET PG Counselling 2026 on October 24. Candidates can check their final allotted postgraduate medical seats on its official website at mcc.nic.in.
After checking the allotment result, candidates allotted seats are required to complete the admission process by reporting to their respective institutes between October 26 and November 2, 2026. They should verify their allotted college, course and category details and follow the institute's instructions for document verification and joining.
Candidates seeking an upgrade should carefully check the new Freeze and Float rules before deciding whether to retain their allotted seat or remain eligible for subsequent rounds. Also Read | Over 800 medical seats remain vacant in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry The 2026 counselling process introduces changes to seat-upgradation choices, document verification, NRI quota processing and disability assessments.
The changes are aimed at making key stages of counselling available online and clarifying the process for candidates seeking admission to MD, MS and other postgraduate medical courses. Also Read | MCC releases AIQ MD, MS seat matrix Under the new Freeze and Float options, candidates can indicate online whether they want to retain their allotted seat or remain eligible for an upgrade in a subsequent round.
Earlier, candidates had to report physically to the allotted institute to complete the willingness process for upgradation. Candidates opting for Float must follow MCC's document-upload and verification requirements, while those accepting and retaining a seat must report to the institute for admission.
The NRI quota process has also moved online, including document submission and verification. MCC has revised the medical assessment arrangements for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), expanding the number of assessment boards from 16 to 65 and providing for appellate boards.
The internship completion cut-off has been extended from July 31 to September 30, 2026. MCC has also provided a 24-hour help desk and a dedicated email address, mcc2026@gov.in, for counselling-related queries.
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| Issuing Authority | Indian Express Education |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | EDUCATION |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 24 October 2026 |