Madhya Pradesh has opened Round 1 choice filling for postgraduate medical seats today. The Directorate of Medical Education (DME) started the option entry facility for MP NEET PG Counselling 2026 on October 24, 2026, and candidates on the merit list must lock their preferences before midnight on October 27.
Latest Update: Choice Filling Is Live
Only candidates named in the Round 1 merit list can fill choices. DME published that list on October 21, 2026, with 4,776 registered candidates, according to reports. The round covers MD, MS, Post MBBS DNB and PG Diploma seats in the state. Reports put Round 1 vacancies at 728 government and 1,413 private MD/MS seats, and DME planned to publish final vacancies on October 23 after a one-day objection window.
Key Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 registration | October 10 to 20, 2026 | Closed |
| Round 1 merit list | October 21, 2026 | Published |
| Choice filling and locking begins | October 24, 2026 | Live today |
| Last date for choice filling and locking | October 27, 2026, midnight | Upcoming |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | October 29, 2026 | Upcoming |
| Reporting and admission | October 30 to November 10, 2026, 6 PM | As reported; confirm on portal |
Dates come from the DME schedule as carried in reports. Any change is awaiting official confirmation on the DME portal.
How to Fill and Lock Choices
- Open the official DME Madhya Pradesh counselling portal and log in.
- Select the Post Graduate Counselling (MD/MS Course) option.
- Open the Choice Filling and Locking service from your dashboard.
- Add colleges and courses in your order of preference.
- Lock your choices and save or print the confirmation before midnight on October 27.
Tips Before Locking
- Rank choices by real preference, not guesswork on cut-offs.
- Fill as many choices as you can; more choices improve your chances.
- Lock manually. Unlocked choices may be treated as void, as reported.
- Keep documents ready for reporting from October 30.
Why It Matters
Choice filling decides your Round 1 allotment, because DME allots seats strictly by merit and the preferences you lock. A missed deadline can leave you without a seat in this round.
Related Resources
- NEET PG Counselling 2026 Guide
- Medical Counselling Guide 2026
- INICET Counselling Guide
- NEET SS Counselling Guide
- DNB PDCET Counselling Guide
- NEET PG Exam Details
- Medical College Predictor
- College Predictor
- Top Medical Colleges in India
