For lakhs of young doctors, the wait is finally over. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has published the provisional seat allotment result for Round 1 of NEET PG 2026 counselling on its official portal, mcc.nic.in. As per the latest provisional figures, around 28,700 candidates have been allotted MD and MS seats across India in this first round.
The result, released on October 23, covers the 50 per cent All India Quota seats in government medical colleges along with all seats in deemed universities, central universities and Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) institutes. Candidates can log in with their NEET PG credentials and download the rank-wise allotment PDF from the MCC website.
MCC has opened a short window for candidates to raise grievances against the provisional list. Once objections are addressed, the final allotment result is expected to be declared later today, October 24. Students are advised to keep checking the official portal through the day.
How to check the NEET PG 2026 Round 1 result
Checking the allotment status takes only a few minutes. Here is the step-by-step process:
- Visit the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in.
- Look for the link titled “Provisional Result for PG Round 1 Counselling 2026” on the homepage.
- Click on the link to open the candidate login page.
- Enter your NEET PG login credentials and submit.
- The rank-wise seat allotment PDF will appear on the screen.
- Download the allotment letter and take a printout. It is a mandatory document for reporting to the college.
Candidates who do not find their names in the first list need not panic. Four rounds of counselling are conducted, and Round 2 registration begins on November 6.
Freeze or float: what to choose after allotment
Every candidate who has been allotted a seat must declare their willingness by choosing one of two options:
- Freeze: Choose this if you are satisfied with the allotted seat and do not want an upgrade. You must physically report to the allotted institute with all required documents to confirm admission.
- Float: Choose this if you want to keep your current seat while trying for an upgrade in the next round. Candidates who float complete document verification online and are not required to physically visit the college.
MCC has clarified that candidates who accept a seat must select the Freeze option and report in person, while those seeking an upgrade must select Float, declare their willingness for upgradation, and upload documents for online verification by the allotted institute.
Key dates to remember
The Round 1 schedule is moving fast. These are the dates every aspirant should mark:
- October 24, 2026: Final Round 1 allotment result expected.
- October 26 to November 2, 2026: Reporting and joining at the allotted colleges.
- November 6 to 11, 2026: Round 2 registration and fee payment.
- November 7 to 12, 2026: Round 2 choice filling and locking.
- November 14, 2026: Round 2 seat allotment result.
- November 16 to 23, 2026: Round 2 reporting and joining.
Documents to keep ready
Whether you report physically or complete verification online, keep these documents ready: NEET PG admit card, NEET PG scorecard or rank letter, and the seat allotment letter downloaded from the MCC portal. Colleges may ask for additional documents during admission, so check the institute’s notice board as well.
What this means for aspirants
This round sets the tone for postgraduate medical admissions across the country. With tens of thousands of seats on offer, from MD General Medicine and Radio-Diagnosis to MS General Surgery, the first round is where the top ranks typically lock in their preferred colleges and specialities. Candidates who missed out should study the Round 1 closing ranks carefully before locking choices for Round 2.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I check the NEET PG 2026 Round 1 result?
On the MCC official website, mcc.nic.in. The provisional result is available as a rank-wise PDF after login.
When will the final Round 1 allotment result come?
After MCC resolves grievances raised on the provisional list, the final allotment PDF is expected later today, October 24.
What is the difference between Freeze and Float?
Freeze means you accept the allotted seat and report physically to the college. Float means you hold the seat and try for an upgrade in the next round, with document verification done online.
When does NEET PG 2026 Round 2 counselling begin?
Round 2 registration runs from November 6 to 11, 2026, choice filling from November 7 to 12, and the Round 2 result will be declared on November 14.
What if I did not get a seat in Round 1?
You can participate in the subsequent rounds. MCC conducts four rounds of NEET PG counselling, so analyse the Round 1 cut-offs and register for Round 2.
Congratulations to all candidates who made it through Round 1. For the rest, Round 2 is just two weeks away, so stay ready.
