MCC NEET PG Stray Vacancy Round – Choice Filling Ongoing

Latest Update

The NEET PG 2026 counselling has started. The MCC registration window will be available till 19th February 2026.

🗓 Choice Filling Last Date: 19 Feb 2026
⏰ Available till 11:55 PM (Server Time)

🔒 Choice Locking:
From 4:00 PM to 11:55 PM on 19 Feb 2026

For guidance, contact the NEET Support Team.

Overview

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is a government organisation that manages seat allotment for medical and dental courses in India. It handles admissions for undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and superspeciality courses like DM and MCC through a centralised online process. MCC allocates seats for 15% of All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government colleges, 50% of AIQ seats for PG courses, and all seats in deemed universities. The process is based on students' NEET scores, reservation eligibility, and the preferences they submit during counselling.

The counselling procedure involves online registration, choice filling, and seat allotment. Candidates lock their preferences, and MCC assigns seats based on merit and availability.

It is a transparent, merit-based system that simplifies the admission process for medical or dental students. With preparation and understanding of the steps, aspirants can secure a seat in their desired college, turning their dreams of becoming a doctor into reality.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have an MBBS degree or a Provisional MBBS Pass Certificate recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

Candidates must have completed a one-year compulsory rotatory internship.

A Mandatory permanent or provisional registration with the NMC or a State Medical Council (SMC).

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifying percentile set for the 2026 session are only permitted to participate.

Registration Fee

Students applying for Medical/Dental/B.Sc. Nursing seats must pay two types of fees -

Deemed Universities:

• Registration Fee (Non-Refundable): ₹5,000 (for all candidates)
• Security Deposit (Refundable): ₹2,00,000
• Total Payment at Registration: ₹2,05,000

AIQ & Central Universities (DU, AMU, BHU, JMI, AFMC, ESI, AIIMS, JIPMER, B.Sc. Nursing):

• UR/EWS Candidates:
  • Registration Fee: ₹1,000 (Non-Refundable)
  • Security Deposit: ₹25,000 (Refundable)
  • Total: ₹26,000
• SC/ST/OBC/PwD Candidates:
  • Registration Fee: ₹500
  • Security Deposit: ₹10,000
  • Total: ₹10,500

Applying for Both Govt. & Deemed Universities?

Candidates applying for both Govt. and Deemed Universities must pay only the higher fee—i.e., ₹5,000 (registration) + ₹2,00,000 (security deposit) = ₹2,05,000.

(Note: The amount of this fee is not fixed and may vary depending on the institution.)

Schedule and Timeline

MCC NEET PG 2026 - Expected Counselling Rounds

MCC NEET PG 2026 – Counselling Rounds

Counselling Procedure

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts counselling for PG medical (MBBS/BDS) courses for various quotas and reserved categories. Below is a step-by-step guide to the process:

Registration on MCC Portal

• Candidates must register online at the official MCC website (www.mcc.nic.in).
• Provide essential details, such as your NEET PG Roll Number, Application Number, and Personal Information.
• Payment of counselling fees:
  • Non-Refundable Registration Fee: This fee is mandatory and varies depending on the candidate category and the type of institution.
  • Refundable Security Deposit: A tuition deposit is refundable if the candidate does not join the seat allotted to them.

Choice Filling and Locking

After a successful registration process, candidates must fill in their preferences for their desired colleges and courses.

• Choices can be modified multiple times during the choice-filling window.
• Once finalised, candidates must lock in their choices before the deadline. Failure to lock will result in the automatic locking of saved choices.

Seat Allotment

• Round 1 Seat Allotment -
  • NEET PG 2026 scores, reservation policies, and preferences submitted by candidates are important for seat allotment.
• Results are published online, and candidates can download their allotment letters from the MCC portal.
• Round 2 Seat Allotment:
  • If a candidate is not satisfied with the Round 1 allotment or was not allotted a seat, they can participate in Round 2.
• Mop-Up Round:
  • Conducted for vacant seats after Round 2.
  • Primarily for Deemed Universities and Central Universities.
• Stray Vacancy Round:
  • The final round was conducted at the level of the institution for leftover seats.

Reporting to the Allotted College

After each round, candidates who are satisfied with their allotment must report to the allotted college within the given time.

• Documents are verified, and the process of admission is completed.

Documents Required for Verification

At the time of reporting to the allotted college, candidates must carry the following documents:

1. NEET PG 2026 Scorecard, Admit Card and NEET PG 2026 Rank Letter.
2. Class 10th and 12th Mark Sheets and Passing Certificates.
3. Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Passport, etc.).
4. Caste/Category Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates).
5. PwD Certificate (if applicable).
6. Allotment Letter (downloaded from the MCC website).
7. Passport-sized photographs.

Counselling for Special Categories

• Institutional Quota Seats:
  • Specific domicile or internal quota eligibility is required for candidates applying under Central Universities like AMU, BHU, DU, and Jamia Millia Islamia.
  • Registration and document submission are done through the MCC portal.
• ESIC Insured Persons' Wards:
  • Candidates eligible for Employee State Insurance Corporation seats must meet the specific criteria and register for these seats.
• AFMC, Pune:
  • Separate eligibility criteria and procedures are applicable to the Armed Forces Medical College.

Reservation Policies

• 15% All India Quota (AIQ):
• Open to all candidates, including those from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
• PH Category:
• Reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) has been increased from 3% to 5%, including 21 benchmark disabilities as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

FAQs

Conclusion

The NEET PG 2026 counselling process is a crucial time for every medical aspirant aiming to secure a postgraduate seat. Every student must pay careful attention to all the notifications uploaded on the official website. Keep checking the NEET Support website for real and valid updates. The registration and choice filling window will be closing on 19th February 2026 at 11:55 PM (Server Time). Candidates are advised to complete their process carefully and confidently. If you need personalised guidance or have doubts at any stage, don’t hesitate to reach out to the NEET Support Team.