Overview
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is expected to conduct the NEET PG 2026 counselling medical assessment for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) from October 1, 2026. The detailed assessment schedule and counselling calendar have not yet been formally announced on the MCC portal, and candidates should treat the October 1 date as tentative until an official notice is released. This is a counselling process for postgraduate medical seats, so total posts or vacancies are not applicable.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) |
| Post Name | NEET PG 2026 PwBD Medical Assessment and Counselling |
| Total Vacancies | Not applicable; PG medical seat matrix to be announced separately |
| Application Mode | Online registration; physical assessment may be required at a designated centre |
| Official Website | mcc.nic.in |
Important Dates
MCC is yet to publish the complete NEET PG 2026 counselling schedule. Candidates must rely only on dates displayed on the official portal.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
| Expected Start of PwBD Medical Assessment | October 1, 2026 — tentative |
| Counselling Registration | TBA |
| Choice Filling and Locking | TBA |
| Seat Allotment Result | TBA |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have an MBBS degree or provisional MBBS pass certificate from a recognised medical institution.
- The mandatory rotating internship must be completed by the cut-off date prescribed for NEET PG 2026.
- Applicants must possess permanent or provisional registration with the National Medical Commission or the relevant State Medical Council, subject to the applicable rules.
- Candidates must qualify NEET PG 2026 with the required category-wise cut-off score to participate in counselling.
- PwBD applicants seeking reservation benefits must hold a valid benchmark disability certificate and satisfy the disability-related eligibility requirements prescribed for postgraduate medical admission.
- A fresh assessment at an authorised disability assessment centre may be required, even if the candidate already possesses another disability certificate.
Age Limit
- No separate upper age limit has been indicated for the PwBD medical assessment.
- Candidates must meet the age and eligibility provisions contained in the NEET PG 2026 information bulletin and MCC counselling rules.
- Any age-related restriction introduced through an official notice will apply to all concerned candidates.
Fees
- The NEET PG 2026 counselling registration fee and refundable security deposit are TBA.
- Fee amounts may vary for AIQ, deemed university and other participating seat categories.
- MCC has not announced a separate fee for the PwBD medical assessment.
- Candidates should make payments only through the official online counselling portal and retain the transaction receipt.
Selection Process
- NEET PG qualification and counselling registration: Candidates must qualify the entrance examination and complete online registration within the notified period.
- PwBD document verification and medical assessment: Eligible PwBD candidates may have to report to a designated centre with original medical, disability and identity documents for assessment.
- Choice filling and seat allotment: Candidates found eligible will participate in choice filling. Seats will be allotted on the basis of rank, category, reservation rules, preferences and availability.
A PwBD assessment does not itself guarantee admission. Final allotment remains subject to the candidate’s NEET PG rank, eligibility, choices submitted and available seat matrix.
How to Apply
- Visit the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in and open the PG Medical Counselling section.
- Check the latest notice board for the NEET PG 2026 counselling schedule and PwBD medical assessment notification.
- Complete counselling registration using the required NEET PG credentials, active mobile number and email address.
- Enter personal, academic, category and disability details carefully. Information should match the NEET PG application and supporting records.
- Upload the requested documents in the prescribed format and pay the applicable registration fee and security deposit when the payment window opens.
- Download the PwBD assessment notice or appointment slip, if issued, and confirm the reporting date, time and authorised assessment centre.
- Carry the NEET PG admit card or scorecard, government photo ID, MBBS records, medical registration certificate, internship certificate, PwBD certificate, recent medical reports and passport-size photographs.
- After assessment, monitor the portal for eligibility status, counselling registration, choice filling, seat allotment and reporting instructions.
- Save copies of the submitted form, payment receipt, assessment documents and allotment letter for admission verification.
Candidates should not travel to an assessment centre solely on the basis of the tentative October 1 date. They must wait for the centre-wise schedule and reporting instructions.
Important Links
The notification PDF link will become available after MCC uploads the formal NEET PG 2026 PwBD assessment notice.
FAQs
1. When will the NEET PG 2026 PwBD medical assessment begin?
The assessment is expected to start on October 1, 2026, but MCC has not yet released the final centre-wise schedule.
2. Is the PwBD assessment completely online?
Registration and notices are expected online, but candidates may have to appear physically at an authorised disability assessment centre.
3. What documents should PwBD candidates prepare?
Candidates should keep their disability certificate, recent medical records, NEET PG documents, photo ID, MBBS qualification records, internship certificate and medical registration certificate ready.
