The NEET PG Counselling 2026 schedule provides important dates for postgraduate medical admissions under the All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed Universities, Central Universities and State Quota. The schedule specifies the counselling periods, last dates for joining allotted colleges, and deadlines for sharing joined-candidate data between the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and state counselling authorities.

According to the schedule provided, the admission process will take place in multiple rounds, followed by stray vacancy counselling in December 2026. Candidates seeking admission to MD, MS and other postgraduate medical courses should carefully check the dates applicable to their counselling quota and follow the instructions issued by the relevant authority.

NEET PG Counselling 2026: All India Quota, Deemed and Central Universities Schedule

NEET PG Counselling 2026: State Quota Schedule

Joined-Candidate Data Sharing Deadlines

The schedule also sets deadlines for the exchange of joined-candidate data between the MCC and state counselling authorities. These dates are important for coordinating admissions across All India Quota and State Quota counselling.

For the Stray Vacancy Round, the schedule states that MCC will share the data of allotted candidates on December 24, 2026. A separate state joined-candidate data-sharing date is not specified in the supplied schedule.

Important Instructions for NEET PG Candidates

Candidates should note the following points while preparing for NEET PG Counselling 2026:

1. Check the applicable quota: All India Quota, Deemed/Central Universities and State Quota have different counselling and joining timelines.

2. Follow the joining deadlines: Candidates must complete admission formalities at the allotted institution by the prescribed deadline for the relevant round.

3. Monitor official notices: Dates and procedures should be confirmed through MCC and the respective state counselling authority.

4. Weekends and gazetted holidays: The schedule instructs all participating institutes and colleges to treat Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted holidays as working days to ensure that counselling timelines are followed.

5. Academic session: The schedule lists November 20, 2026, as the commencement date for the postgraduate academic session.

Official Websites

• Medical Counselling Committee (MCC): https://mcc.nic.in

• State counselling authorities: Candidates should visit the official website of their respective state authority for State Quota counselling notifications.

Click here to check MCC counselling updates: https://mcc.nic.in

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