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Apr 10, 2023

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MCC NEET PG 2023 Counselling: Important Details

Counselling for the NEET PG 2023 will be conducted online at mcc.nic.in. by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). 

MCC will conduct a total of 4 rounds for NEET PG 2023 All India Quota counselling. Admissions will be decided based on round 1, round 2, the mop-up round and the stray vacancy round of the counselling. The AIQ fresh registrations will be allowed only in the first three rounds and not in the spot round. 

For the counselling, eligible students will have to register, pay fees and fill out their choice of courses and colleges. Accordingly, admissions will be granted on the basis of the choices filled, NEET PG 2023 rank, and seat availability.

Also Read: Detailed NEET PG seat matrix & top government and private colleges for different states

To understand the distribution of seats and courses, check the table below.

Distribution of Seats and Courses
CourseNo. of Seats Available
MD(Doctor of Medicine)26,168
MS(Master of Surgery)13,649
PG Diploma922
DNB CET1338

NEET PG 2023 Exam Reservation Criteria

Types of NEET PG 2023 Counselling

NEET PG Counselling 2023 Dates

NEET PG 2023 Counselling Process

How to Choose College for Admission

Documents Required for NEET PG Counselling 2023

NEET PG 2023 Registration Fee

NEET PG 2023 Counselling Security Deposit

State-wise NEET PG 2023 Counselling

NEET PG Counselling 2023: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

NEET PG Counselling 2023 Dates, Schedule, registration process, Reservation Criteria, Fees

The tentative schedule for online counselling for NEET PG has been released by the MCC and the round 1 registration will begin on Thursday, July 27, 2023. The Medical Counselling Committee will be posting the updated information bulletin on its official website in the coming days. All the students who have qualified for the NEET PG 2023 exam can fill out their choice of course and colleges during the counselling session.   

We’ll provide the direct link to register for the NEET PG Counselling 2023 here once it is available. 

Table of Contents

NEET PG 2023 Counselling: Important Details
NEET PG 2023 Exam Reservation Criteria
Types of NEET PG 2023 Counselling
NEET PG Counselling 2023 Dates
NEET PG 2023 Counselling Process
How to Choose College for Admission
Documents Required for NEET PG Counselling 2023
NEET PG 2023 Registration Fee
NEET PG 2023 Counselling Security Deposit
State-wise NEET PG 2023 Counselling
NEET PG Counselling 2023: Frequently Asked Questions

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MCC NEET PG 2023 Counselling: Important Details

Counselling for the NEET PG 2023 will be conducted online at mcc.nic.in. by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). 

MCC will conduct a total of 4 rounds for NEET PG 2023 All India Quota counselling. Admissions will be decided based on round 1, round 2, the mop-up round and the stray vacancy round of the counselling. The AIQ fresh registrations will be allowed only in the first three rounds and not in the spot round. 

For the counselling, eligible students will have to register, pay fees and fill out their choice of courses and colleges. Accordingly, admissions will be granted on the basis of the choices filled, NEET PG 2023 rank, and seat availability.

Also Read: Detailed NEET PG seat matrix & top government and private colleges for different states

To understand the distribution of seats and courses, check the table below.

Distribution of Seats and Courses
CourseNo. of Seats Available
MD(Doctor of Medicine)26,168
MS(Master of Surgery)13,649
PG Diploma922
DNB CET1338

MCC NEET PG 2023 Counselling: Important Details

Counselling for the NEET PG 2023 will be conducted online at mcc.nic.in. by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). 

MCC will conduct a total of 4 rounds for NEET PG 2023 All India Quota counselling. Admissions will be decided based on round 1, round 2, the mop-up round and the stray vacancy round of the counselling. The AIQ fresh registrations will be allowed only in the first three rounds and not in the spot round. 

For the counselling, eligible students will have to register, pay fees and fill out their choice of courses and colleges. Accordingly, admissions will be granted on the basis of the choices filled, NEET PG 2023 rank, and seat availability.

Also Read: Detailed NEET PG seat matrix & top government and private colleges for different states

To understand the distribution of seats and courses, check the table below.

Distribution of Seats and Courses
CourseNo. of Seats Available
MD(Doctor of Medicine)26,168
MS(Master of Surgery)13,649
PG Diploma922
DNB CET1338

NEET PG 2023 Exam Reservation Criteria

The National Board of Examinations (NBE) has provided reservations to various categories of candidates appearing in the NEET PG exam. The reservation criteria are based on the Government of India guidelines and are applicable to both the All India Quota (AIQ) and State Quota seats. 

The table below showcases the amended 50 per cent All India Quota seat reservation criteria for students:

Reservation Criteria
CategoryReservation
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)27%
SC15%
ST7.5%
EWS10%
PwD5%

Note: Candidates belonging to the reserved categories will have to provide the relevant documents during the NEET PG registration process to claim reservations.


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Types of NEET PG 2023 Counselling

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate) counselling for admission to postgraduate medical programmes in India. NEET PG counselling includes two parts, both of which are listed below.

AIQ Counselling

AIQ counselling is held for 50% of seats available in government medical colleges throughout India. According to the candidate's NEET PG rank and preferences, MCC conducts the counselling and assigns the seats.

State Quota Counselling

The respective state administrations conduct this counselling for the remaining 50% of seats in government medical colleges, including the seats that weren't filled during AIQ counselling. Seats are assigned based on the candidate's NEET PG rank and their choices.

NEET PG Counselling 2023 Dates

Refer to the table below for the NEET PG 2023 counselling date and other important information related to tentative NEET PG 2023 counselling schedule.

Round wise NEET PG counselling Dates

Events

Dates

NEET PG 2023 Counselling Round 1

Registration for Round 1 Counselling Thursday, July 27, 2023
Last Date of Registration & Fee Payment for Round 1 Counselling Saturday, August 5, 2023
Last Date of Joining at Allotted College Sunday, August 13, 2023
Sharing of Joined Candidate Data Wednesday, August 16, 2023

NEET PG 2023 Counselling Round 2

Registration for Round 2 Counselling Thursday, August 17, 2023
Last Date of Registration & Fee Payment for Round 2 Counselling Friday, August 25, 2023
Last Date of Joining at Allotted College Monday, September 4, 2023
Sharing of Joined Candidate Data Wednesday, September 6, 2023

NEET PG 2023 Counselling Round 3

Registration for Round 3 Counselling September 8 to 12, 2023
Last Date of Registration & Fee Payment for Round 3 Counselling Saturday, September 16, 2023
Choice Filling/ Locking September 9 to 13, 2023
Processing of Seat Allotment September 14 to 15, 2023
Seat allotment results September 16, 2023
Uploading of documents by candidates on MCC portal September 17, 2023
Reporting September 18 to 25, 2023
Verification of Joined candidates Data by institutes September 26 to 27, 2023

Online Stray Vacancy Round

Registration for Online Stray Vacancy Round Thursday, September 28, 2023
Last Date of Registration Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Last Date of Joining at Allotted College Tuesday, October 10, 2023

NEET PG 2023 counselling result for Round 1 was announced on 8th August. Eligible candidates can check the official MCC website for the final seat allotment result from NEET PG round 1 counselling. Reporting for round 1 PG counselling has also begun and successful candidates can upload their documents at the official portal and complete their reporting/joining process.

Important: In a recent update the MoHFW (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) has reduced the cutoff percentile or qualifying score to zero for all categories. Accordingly, the committee has also announced that fresh registration and choice filling for Round 3 of NEET PG 2023 Counselling will be opened again. All the candidates who have become eligible after reduction of cut-off score can now register and participate in Round-3 of counselling.

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Important Dates for NEET PG State Counselling

The table below lists all the important dates for the NEET PG State Counselling.

Important Dates for NEET PG State Counselling

Events

Dates

NEET PG 2023 State Counselling Round 1

Registration for Round 1 Counselling Saturday, August 5, 2023
Last Date of Registration & Fee Payment for Round 1 Counselling Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Last Date of Joining at Allotted College Sunday, August 20, 2023
Sharing of Joined Candidate Data Monday, August 21, 2023

NEET PG 2023 State Counselling Round 2

Registration for Round 2 Counselling Friday, August 25, 2023
Last Date of Registration & Fee Payment for Round 2 Counselling Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Last Date of Joining at Allotted College Monday, September 11, 2023
Sharing of Joined Candidate Data Tuesday, September 12, 2023

NEET PG 2023 State Counselling Round 3

Registration for Round 3 Counselling Saturday, September 16, 2023
Last Date of Registration & Fee Payment for Round 3 Counselling Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Last Date of Joining at Allotted College Saturday, September 30, 2023
Sharing of Joined Candidate Data Sunday, October 1, 2023

Online Stray Vacancy Round

Registration for Online Stray Vacancy Round Sunday, October 1, 2023
Last Date of Registration Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Last Date of Joining at Allotted College Tuesday, October 10, 2023

You can also visit the official website of (MCC) Medical Counselling Committee for detailed Information on the tentative schedule and updates .

NEET PG Counselling 2023 Dates

Refer to the table below for the NEET PG 2023 counselling date and other important information related to tentative NEET PG 2023 counselling schedule.

Round wise NEET PG counselling Dates

Events

Dates

NEET PG 2023 Counselling Round 1

Registration for Round 1 Counselling Thursday, July 27, 2023
Last Date of Registration & Fee Payment for Round 1 Counselling Saturday, August 5, 2023
Last Date of Joining at Allotted College Sunday, August 13, 2023
Sharing of Joined Candidate Data Wednesday, August 16, 2023

NEET PG 2023 Counselling Round 2

Registration for Round 2 Counselling Thursday, August 17, 2023
Last Date of Registration & Fee Payment for Round 2 Counselling Friday, August 25, 2023
Last Date of Joining at Allotted College Monday, September 4, 2023
Sharing of Joined Candidate Data Wednesday, September 6, 2023

NEET PG 2023 Counselling Round 3

Registration for Round 3 Counselling September 8 to 12, 2023
Last Date of Registration & Fee Payment for Round 3 Counselling Saturday, September 16, 2023
Choice Filling/ Locking September 9 to 13, 2023
Processing of Seat Allotment September 14 to 15, 2023
Seat allotment results September 16, 2023
Uploading of documents by candidates on MCC portal September 17, 2023
Reporting September 18 to 25, 2023
Verification of Joined candidates Data by institutes September 26 to 27, 2023

Online Stray Vacancy Round

Registration for Online Stray Vacancy Round Thursday, September 28, 2023
Last Date of Registration Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Last Date of Joining at Allotted College Tuesday, October 10, 2023

NEET PG 2023 counselling result for Round 1 was announced on 8th August. Eligible candidates can check the official MCC website for the final seat allotment result from NEET PG round 1 counselling. Reporting for round 1 PG counselling has also begun and successful candidates can upload their documents at the official portal and complete their reporting/joining process.

Important: In a recent update the MoHFW (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) has reduced the cutoff percentile or qualifying score to zero for all categories. Accordingly, the committee has also announced that fresh registration and choice filling for Round 3 of NEET PG 2023 Counselling will be opened again. All the candidates who have become eligible after reduction of cut-off score can now register and participate in Round-3 of counselling.

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NEET PG 2023 Counselling Process

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) administers the NEET PG counselling procedure for admission to postgraduate medical programmes in India. The following steps are a part of the counselling process:

Step 1: Registration

To participate in the NEET PG counselling procedure, candidates must register on the MCC website. Filling out personal and academic information, uploading papers, and paying the registration fees are all required steps in the registration procedure.

Step 2: Choice Filling

Following registration, candidates must select their preferred courses and colleges from a list. The options can be changed or removed before the submission is made.

Step 3: Seat Allotment

MCC organises seat allotment based on candidates’ NEET PG rank, selections they have made, and the seats that are available.

Step 4: Seat Acceptance

Following the final seat assignment, candidates must either accept their seat or choose to upgrade during the ensuing round of counselling.

Step 5: Reporting to the Designated College

Once the seat has been accepted, applicants must arrive at the designated college within the specified time frame with the required paperwork to finish the admissions process.

Step 6: Additional Rounds

The same procedure is repeated up until the last round of counselling if the candidate chooses an upgrade during the subsequent session of counselling.

How to Choose College for Admission

You can fill out your preferences for the course and college in the second phase of the registration for Counselling. To do so, follow these steps:

  • Log in to your account of MCC NEET PG 2023 Counselling.
  • The second phase of registration would be active.
  • Enter your registration number and password.
  • The choice filling form will open up.
  • Choose your preferred course.
  • Also, lock in your choices for the colleges for the selected course.
  • Submit your choices.

Documents Required for NEET PG Counselling 2023

While filling out the registration, make sure to keep the following documents handy:

  • NEET PG admit card
  • NEET PG result
  • Mark Sheets of MBBS/BDS professional examinations
  • MBBS/BDS Degree Certificate
  • Internship Completion Certificate
  • MCI issued registration certificate
  • Date of birth proof
  • Valid ID proof
  • Caste certificate
  • Disability Certificate

NEET PG 2023 Registration Fee

Below you can find the registration fee for NEET PG 2023 counselling:

Registration Fees

Category

NEET PG Counselling Fee

AIQ/Central University General category candidatesRs 1,000
SC/ST/OBC/PwD category candidatesRs 500
Deemed University CandidatesRs 5,000

NEET PG 2023 Counselling Security Deposit

Security Deposit

Category

Security Deposit

AIQ/Central University General Category candidatesRs 25,000
SC/ST/OBC/PwD category candidatesRs 10,000
Deemed University CandidatesRs 2,00,000

State-wise NEET PG 2023 Counselling

Admissions for 50% of the State Quota seats and 100% of the seats at private colleges are managed by the State authorities for NEET PG admissions. Each state conducts separate counselling sessions for admission and based on NEET PG cutoff score, academic qualification, and other factors, each state compiles a merit list of qualified applicants.

Seats for the MD, MS, and PG diploma programmes will be distributed depending on state rank, reservation criteria, and other variables, and candidates will select their preferred college and courses during the registration process.

We have created detailed blogs on each state's counselling process and seat matrix. You can find the same below. 

1. Karnataka NEET PG 2023 Counselling

The registration for Karnataka NEET PG counselling 2023 began on 26th July 2023, with the last date to apply being extended till 3rd August 2023. For more information on the counselling process read our detailed blog.


2. Maharashtra NEET PG 2023 Counselling

Get detailed information on how to register for Maharashtra NEET PG 2023 counselling, process, application fee and more on our blog.


3. UP NEET PG 2023 Counselling

Those who have qualified the NEET PG exam can now apply for UP NEET PG counselling starting from 5th August 2023 (From 5:00 PM) to 8th August 2023 (Till 5:00 PM). All the other important dates pertaining to UP NEET PG counselling along with the detailed registration process is mentioned on our blog.


4. Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling

Know all about Andhra Pradesh NEET PG counselling including important dates, how to register, documents required and fees through our detailed blog.


5. Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling 2023

Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling 2023 registrations commence on 6th July 2023. You can apply online at the official website tnmedicalselection.net. For more information on how to register for the counselling and other important dates you can read our detailed blog.


6. Gujarat NEET PG Counselling 2023

The registration form for Gujarat NEET PG Counselling 2023 will be released on June 23, 2023 and the last date to submit the application is 7th July 2023. We have listed detailed information about the entire counselling process in our blog.


7. Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2023

Online registration and application process for Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2023 started on 7th July with the last date to register on 20th July 2023. To discover the detailed application process along with other important dates, fees, etc. you can read our blog.


8. Rajasthan NEET PG Counselling

Medical Counselling Committee opened the registrations for NEET PG counselling on July 27, 2023. The last date for registration is August 1, 2023. To better understand the counselling process, how to apply, and documents required etc. visit the official website.


9. Manipur NEET PG Counselling

Manipur NEET PG Counselling will be conducted by Directorate of Health Service (DHS), Manipur. The official dates for the counselling are yet to be announced and will be updated here as soon as it is released. You can also visit the official website for more information.


10. Punjab NEET PG Counselling

The registrations for Punjab NEET PG 2023 counselling began on July 17 at bfuhs.ac.in. The registration process will end on July 23, 2023. Eligible candidates can apply online on the official site of BFUHS.


11. Delhi NEET PG Counselling

The MCC or Medical Counselling Committee of India conducts the NEET PG Counselling for Delhi. The authority has started the counselling registrations on 27th July and will conclude the same on 3rd August.


12. Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling

The registrations for Chhattisgarh NEET PG counselling 2023 began on 8th August 2023. Eligible candidates can visit the official website for more information.


13. Madhya pradesh NEET PG Counselling

As per the tentative schedule published on the official website, MP NEET PG counselling registrations will open between 25th July - 2nd August. You can find the detailed information on other important dates on the website.


14. West Bengal NEET PG Counselling

West Bengal NEET PG Counselling 2023 began on 7th August and will close on 9th August 2023. Eligible candidates can visit the official website to register for the counselling.

NEET PG Counselling 2023: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Read below to find out answers of the most frequently asked questions about NEET PG 2023 counselling.

What are the qualifying percentile/marks for NEET PG 2023?

The NEET PG cutoff scores/qualifying percentile released on the official NBE website, along with NEET PG 2023 results on 14th March 2023 was 50th percentile or 291 marks for general category. The same was 40th percentile or 257 marks for SC/ST/OBC, and 45th percentile or 274 marks for General - PH.

However, in a recent development dated 20th September, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has eliminated the minimum cutoff percentile or qualifying score for NEET PG 2023 counselling for all categories. This decision was taken after 8,000 PG seats, both clinical and non-clinical in government and private colleges remained vacant across the country after NEET PG round 3 counselling.

Where can I register for NEET PG 2023 counselling?

Qualified candidates can participate in the NEET PG 2023 counselling by registering on the official MCC website.

How to apply for NEET PG Counseling 2023?

Candidates need to apply online for NEET PG 2023 counselling. You must register on the official MCC website. You will be required to pay the registration fee, select and lock your preferred colleges and courses, and submit all the required documents to finish the admissions process following seat allocation.

What is the NEET PG counselling 2023 expected date?

Although the official counselling date is yet to be announced, the NEET PG counselling 2023 expected date is June 15, 2023.

How many seats will be allotted through NEET PG 2023 counselling?

About 26,188 MD seats, 13,649 MS seats, 1,979 PG Diploma seats, and 1326 DNB CET seats are available through NEET PG Counseling. For 50% AIQ & 100% Deemed & Central Universities, AFMS, and ESIC seats, MCC will hold NEET PG Counseling in 2023.

What is the enrolment number in NEET PG Counselling?

During the NEET PG counselling registration, candidates need to provide the enrolment number. It is the unique number found on the MBBS Degree, specific to each candidate and the university from which the MBBS course has been completed.

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NEET PG Counselling 2023: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Read below to find out answers of the most frequently asked questions about NEET PG 2023 counselling.

What are the qualifying percentile/marks for NEET PG 2023?

The NEET PG cutoff scores/qualifying percentile released on the official NBE website, along with NEET PG 2023 results on 14th March 2023 was 50th percentile or 291 marks for general category. The same was 40th percentile or 257 marks for SC/ST/OBC, and 45th percentile or 274 marks for General - PH.

However, in a recent development dated 20th September, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has eliminated the minimum cutoff percentile or qualifying score for NEET PG 2023 counselling for all categories. This decision was taken after 8,000 PG seats, both clinical and non-clinical in government and private colleges remained vacant across the country after NEET PG round 3 counselling.

Where can I register for NEET PG 2023 counselling?

Qualified candidates can participate in the NEET PG 2023 counselling by registering on the official MCC website.

How to apply for NEET PG Counseling 2023?

Candidates need to apply online for NEET PG 2023 counselling. You must register on the official MCC website. You will be required to pay the registration fee, select and lock your preferred colleges and courses, and submit all the required documents to finish the admissions process following seat allocation.

What is the NEET PG counselling 2023 expected date?

Although the official counselling date is yet to be announced, the NEET PG counselling 2023 expected date is June 15, 2023.

How many seats will be allotted through NEET PG 2023 counselling?

About 26,188 MD seats, 13,649 MS seats, 1,979 PG Diploma seats, and 1326 DNB CET seats are available through NEET PG Counseling. For 50% AIQ & 100% Deemed & Central Universities, AFMS, and ESIC seats, MCC will hold NEET PG Counseling in 2023.

What is the enrolment number in NEET PG Counselling?

During the NEET PG counselling registration, candidates need to provide the enrolment number. It is the unique number found on the MBBS Degree, specific to each candidate and the university from which the MBBS course has been completed.

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