NEET PG Counselling 2026:
MCC AIQ 50%, State Quota & Seat Allotment
Master the complete MD, MS, DNB & Diploma admission architecture. Access real-time seat matrices, clinical branch closing ranks, state bond penalties, and expert choice-filling strategies.
NEET PG 2026 Key Metrics
AIQ Quota
50% All India
State Quota
50% Domicile
Total Rounds
4 Rounds
Deemed Univ.
100% MCC
What is NEET PG Counselling 2026?
The NEET PG Counselling 2026 is the centralized, merit-driven allocation portal conducted under the auspices of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and respective state medical councils. Following the declaration of NEET PG results by the National Board of Examinations (NBE), eligible MBBS doctors compete for over 45,000+ postgraduate seats across Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS), Diplomate of National Board (DNB), and PG Diploma specializations.
The post-graduate medical admission hierarchy operates through three primary distinct channels:
50% All India Quota (AIQ)
Surrendered by all state government medical colleges, accessible to every Indian doctor without domicile restrictions via MCC.
50% State Quota Seats
Managed directly by 28+ State DME authorities for doctors who hold the respective state's domicile or completed MBBS from that state.
100% Deemed & Central Universities
Centrally allotted by MCC without domicile criteria for premier deemed universities, AIIMS, PGIMER, and JIPMER.
What We Provide
Allotments
Track multi-year official allotments across rounds, states, and quotas, all in one structured view.
Seat Increase
Understand the number of seats increased across multiple colleges & courses this year.
Resources
Explore the official sources and verified documents.
Closing Ranks
Explore multi-year cut-off ranks for every round, course and institute, filtered by category, quota, and more.
My Choice List
Build, save, and refine multiple choice lists for each counselling with live data and smart filters.
Seat Matrix
Access real-time seat availability for each round across institutes, quotas, and categories to stay ahead.
Institutes
Get verified information on 1000+ colleges, from beds in the hospital to facilities and clinical information.
Fee, Stipend and Bond
Compare tuition fees, stipends, bond obligations, and penalties categorized by institute, course and quota.
Courses
Explore all available courses with duration, recognition, and clinical info.
Allotment Mapping
Track how candidates near your rank are moving across states and rounds, and spot better opportunities instantly.
Universities
Browse all medical universities with their profiles, affiliations, and participating institutes.
Rank Scan
Zoom into any rank and see what options candidates actually landed. A quick snapshot from all allotments across states.
Counsellings
Understand all quotas, counselling timelines, key events and announcements - all in one place.
CaderaEdu NEET PG Counselling Packages
Let senior clinical admission specialists optimize your rank, verify hospital surgical exposure, and guide your Round 1 to Stray Vacancy choice locking.
Silver Plan
StarterEssential data-driven guidance for candidates targeting AIQ or specific State Quotas.
One-time fee • Complete 2026 counselling cycle
What's included:
Gold Plan
Best ValueComprehensive 360° mentoring with dedicated counselling specialists for AIQ + All States.
One-time fee • Complete 2026 counselling cycle
What's included:
Platinum Plan
All-InclusiveVIP end-to-end concierge support with clinical seat allocation strategists and round-the-clock priority access.
One-time fee • Complete 2026 counselling cycle
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NEET PG 2026 Counselling Rounds & Exit Rules
The Supreme Court of India and NMC have introduced stringent guidelines to curb seat blocking. Review the official mechanism for each round below:
1Round 1 (MCC AIQ & State)
Initial Merit AllotmentCandidates register, upload documents, pay registration & refundable security fee, and lock choices. If a seat is allotted and the candidate does not report, it counts as a Free Exit with zero financial penalty.
2Round 2 (MCC AIQ & State)
Upgradation & New AllocationCandidates can submit fresh choices or alter preference lists. If you are newly allotted a seat in Round 2 and do not join, your refundable security deposit is forfeited. If you join Round 2, you cannot resign unless permissible under state regulations.
3Round 3 (Earlier Mop-Up Round)
Seat Consolidation & ConversionAll unjoined AIQ seats and remaining state quota seats are pooled. Stricter debarment rules implemented by MCC/NMC apply: candidates allotted a seat in Round 3 must join, failing which they face a 1-year debarment from NEET PG.
4Stray Vacancy Round
Final Exhaustive ClearanceConducted online by MCC for AIQ/Deemed seats and by respective state boards for institutional vacancies. No fresh registration for AIQ. Only candidates with valid unallotted status can participate. Strict verification to prevent seat blocking.
NEET PG Branch-wise Closing Ranks & Cutoff Analysis
Need exact probability for your NEET PG Rank?
Our predictor uses 5-year round-wise cutoff archives to show your exact chances in AIQ and all state quotas.
State-Wise Service Bonds, Penalties & Stipends
Before locking choices, every NEET PG aspirant must evaluate the mandatory rural service bond duration and exit penalties. Below is the verified state comparison matrix:
Mandatory Documents Checklist for Reporting
Ensure you have the original documents along with 4 sets of self-attested photocopies when reporting to your allotted medical college: