NEET PG Counselling 2026: Round 1 Choice Locking Begins Today, Check Last Date
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• Updated on 21 Oct, 2026, 1:52 PM, • 44 minutes ago by Sahil Negi
NEET PG Counselling 2026 Round 1 choice locking begins on October 21 at 4 PM and closes on October 22 at 10 AM. Registration has closed, while the Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled for October 24, followed by institute reporting.
The NEET PG Counselling 2026 Round 1 choice-filling process is underway, and the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will begin choice locking at 4 PM on October 21. Candidates seeking admission to MD and MS courses must fill in their preferred colleges and courses and lock their choices before the deadline. The choice-filling window closes at 10 AM on October 22, 2026.
The Round 1 registration deadline has also passed. MCC closed registrations at 12 noon on October 21, while the fee-payment window remained open until 3 PM on the same day. Candidates who have already registered should complete their college preferences and check the status of their choices through the official MCC PG Medical Counselling portal.
NEET PG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Important Dates
Candidates should carefully note the separate deadlines for registration, fee payment, choice filling, choice locking and seat allotment to avoid missing any stage of the admission process.
Candidates should check the latest official MCC counselling schedule for any subsequent changes or notices.
How to Fill Choices for NEET PG Counselling 2026 Round 1?
Registered candidates must log in to the MCC portal to select their preferred postgraduate medical courses and colleges. The order of preferences matters because seat allotment depends on the candidate's rank, eligibility, available seats and choices submitted.
Follow these steps to complete NEET PG Round 1 choice filling:
- Visit the official MCC PG Medical Counselling website.
- Open the candidate activity section and access the NEET PG Counselling 2026 login.
- Sign in using the required registration credentials.
- Select the preferred colleges and MD/MS courses from the available options.
- Add all suitable choices and arrange them in order of preference.
- Review the college names, courses and preference order carefully.
- Save the choices and complete the choice-locking process when the facility becomes available.
- Keep a copy or screenshot of the final submitted preferences for reference.
Candidates should not wait until the final minutes to complete the process, as last-minute technical issues or login difficulties could affect submission.
NEET PG Counselling 2026 Round 1 FAQs
When does NEET PG Counselling 2026 Round 1 choice locking begin?
The choice-locking facility is scheduled to begin at 4 PM on October 21, 2026.
What is the last date for NEET PG 2026 Round 1 choice filling?
The choice-filling deadline is October 22, 2026, at 10 AM.
Is NEET PG Counselling 2026 Round 1 registration still open?
No. Registration closed at 12 noon on October 21, 2026. The fee-payment window was scheduled to remain open until 3 PM on the same day.
When will the NEET PG Round 1 seat allotment result be declared?
The Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled for October 24, 2026.
Where can candidates fill and lock NEET PG counselling choices?
Candidates can access the choice-filling and locking facility through the official MCC PG Medical Counselling portal at https://mcc.nic.in/pg-medical-counselling/.
Does locking choices guarantee an MD or MS seat?
No. Seat allotment depends on merit, preferences, eligibility, applicable reservation rules and seat availability.
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