Updated: 28 September 2026

NEET PG is the national-level entrance examination for admission to postgraduate medical courses including MD, MS, PG Diploma and Post-MBBS DNB programmes in India.

The NEET PG 2026 examination was conducted on 30 August 2026, and the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) declared the result on 24 September 2026. Individual scorecards are scheduled to become available for download from 1 October 2026.

With the result now available, the next major stage is NEET PG 2026 counselling. MCC conducts counselling for 50% All India Quota PG seats and specified institutional/deemed-university categories, while State/UT counselling authorities conduct counselling for applicable state quota seats.

For candidates who have received their NEET PG rank, the next question is usually:

Which MD/MS/DNB colleges and branches can I get with my NEET PG rank?

The Academic Counselling's NEET PG College Predictor can be used to shortlist colleges, specialties and counselling options based on the candidate's rank, category and preferences.

NEET PG 2026 Latest Update

The latest official/confirmed position as of 28 September 2026 is:

ParticularNEET PG 2026 StatusConducting AuthorityNBEMSExamNEET PG 2026Exam Date30 August 2026Result Date24 September 2026Individual ScorecardFrom 1 October 2026Qualifying Cutoff – General/EWS262 marks / 50th percentileGeneral/EWS PwBD244 marks / 45th percentileSC/ST/OBC226 marks / 40th percentileCounselling Authority – AIQMCCState Quota CounsellingRespective State/UT authoritiesMCC 2026 PG ScheduleAwaited as of 28 September 2026

NBEMS officially lists the NEET PG 2026 result declaration on 24 September 2026.

The qualifying marks were reported with the result as 262 for General/EWS, 244 for General/EWS-PwBD and 226 for SC/ST/OBC candidates including PwBD candidates from these categories.

NEET PG 2026 Result

When was NEET PG 2026 Result Declared?

The NEET PG 2026 result was declared on:

24 September 2026

The result contains candidate information including:

• Application ID
• Roll number
• Marks obtained
• All India Rank
• Qualifying status

NBEMS has confirmed the result declaration on its official notice board.

NEET PG 2026 Scorecard Date

Individual scorecards are expected to be available from:

1 October 2026

Candidates should download and preserve their scorecard for counselling and admission.

NEET PG 2026 Qualifying Cutoff

The qualifying cutoff is different from the college admission closing rank.

Official qualifying cutoff

CategoryPercentileQualifying MarksGeneral/EWS50th percentile262/720General/EWS-PwBD45th percentile244/720SC/ST/OBC40th percentile226/720

These are qualifying thresholds, not guaranteed admission cutoffs for MD/MS branches.

For example, a candidate may qualify NEET PG with 262 marks but still not obtain a preferred MD/MS seat because actual admission depends on:

• Rank
• Category
• Specialty
• College
• Quota
• State
• Seat availability
• Counselling round
• Candidate choices

NEET PG 2026 Eligibility

NEET PG is the single entrance examination for postgraduate medical admissions in the applicable MD/MS/PG Diploma courses.

NBEMS states that candidates should possess an MBBS degree or provisional MBBS pass certificate recognized under the applicable medical regulations and hold permanent or provisional registration with the NMC/State Medical Council. Candidates must also have completed or be eligible to complete the required one-year internship by the applicable cutoff specified for the admission session.

Basic Eligibility

Candidates generally need:

• Recognized MBBS degree/provisional pass certificate
• Permanent or provisional medical registration
• Required one-year internship
• NEET PG qualification
• Compliance with the eligibility conditions in the NEET PG Information Bulletin
• Additional requirements prescribed by the relevant counselling authority

The exact eligibility should always be checked against the applicable NEET PG 2026 Information Bulletin and counselling prospectus.

Who Conducts NEET PG Counselling?

NEET PG counselling is divided between MCC counselling and State/UT counselling.

MCC NEET PG Counselling

MCC conducts counselling for:

• 50% All India Quota PG seats
• 100% seats of Deemed Universities
• 100% applicable Central University seats
• 50% AIQ PG seats of ESIC institutions
• Other categories assigned to MCC under the applicable counselling framework

MCC's official PG counselling page confirms its responsibility for 50% AIQ PG seats and 100% seats of deemed universities and specified central institutions.

State NEET PG Counselling

State counselling authorities conduct counselling for applicable:

• State quota seats
• Government medical college seats
• Private medical college seats
• State-specific institutional/private categories

The exact quota and eligibility rules vary between states.

NEET PG 2026 Counselling Date

As of 28 September 2026, MCC has not yet published the complete NEET PG 2026 counselling schedule on its current PG counselling page.

The current MCC PG page continues to display information from the previous 2025 counselling cycle along with 2026 notices, including the latest PwBD guidelines received from NMC on 16 September 2026.

Important

Do not publish unverified dates such as:

• Registration starting date
• Choice filling date
• Round 1 allotment
• Round 2 allotment
• Round 3
• Stray vacancy round

until MCC officially publishes the 2026 PG schedule.

The counselling schedule is expected to be released after the result/scorecard process, but expected dates should not be presented as official dates.

NEET PG 2026 Counselling Process

Once MCC or the respective state counselling authority opens registration, the process generally follows these steps.

Step 1: Counselling Registration

Register on the applicable counselling portal.

Step 2: Pay Counselling Fee

Pay the applicable registration/security deposit.

Step 3: Choice Filling

Select:

• College
• Specialty
• Quota
• Course

Step 4: Choice Locking

Lock the selected choices before the deadline.

Step 5: Seat Processing

The counselling authority processes the choices according to the applicable rules.

Step 6: Seat Allotment

The candidate receives an allotment result.

Step 7: Reporting

Report to the allotted institution and complete:

• Document verification
• Fee payment
• Medical examination
• Admission formalities

Step 8: Subsequent Rounds

Candidates who do not receive a suitable seat can participate in subsequent rounds according to the applicable counselling rules.

NEET PG College & Branch Predictor 2026

Find MD/MS/DNB Colleges Based on Your NEET PG Rank

After the result, the most useful question is not simply:

"Did I qualify NEET PG?"

It is:

"Which MD/MS/DNB college and specialty can I get with my rank?"

Use the NEET PG College Predictor 2026 to shortlist possible colleges and branches based on your:

• NEET PG All India Rank
• Category
• State/Domicile
• Preferred specialty
• Preferred state
• Government/private preference
• Budget
• Counselling quota

NEET PG College Predictor

Enter your details to explore possible colleges and branches.

Recommended form fields:

1. NEET PG 2026 Rank
2. Category
3. Domicile State
4. Gender
5. Preferred Course
6. Preferred State
7. Government / Private
8. Maximum Budget
9. NRI Status, if applicable
10. Mobile Number
11. Email Address

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How the NEET PG Predictor Should Work

The predictor should not promise a guaranteed seat.

Instead, it should provide a probability/possibility-based shortlist using previous counselling data and current available information.

The results can be divided into:

High Possibility

Colleges/branches where the candidate's rank falls comfortably within previous closing-rank ranges.

Possible

Options where the candidate's rank is close to historical closing ranks.

Long Shot

Options where previous closing ranks indicate that admission may be difficult but can depend on vacancies, category and later counselling rounds.

These labels should be presented as indicative, not guaranteed.

NEET PG Predictor Results Page – Recommended Format

After the candidate submits the form, display:

CollegeSpecialtyQuotaPrevious Closing RankCandidate RankAssessmentMedical College AMD MedicineState8,5007,900PossibleMedical College BMD PaediatricsPrivate12,0007,900High PossibilityMedical College CMS OrthopaedicsAIQ5,5007,900Long Shot

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• MD / MS / DNB
• Specialty
• State
• Government
• Private
• Deemed
• Management
• NRI
• Budget

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NEET PG College Predictor – Important Disclaimer

The predictor should clearly display:

Disclaimer: The NEET PG College Predictor provides indicative college and specialty possibilities based on available previous counselling data, category, rank and other inputs. It does not guarantee admission or seat allotment. Actual allotment depends on the official counselling authority, current seat matrix, candidate choices, category, merit, vacancies and applicable counselling rules.

This is particularly important because NEET PG closing ranks can change substantially from one counselling round to another.

NEET PG 2026 Admission Through Management Quota

Candidates frequently search for:

"NEET PG management quota admission 2026."

Private medical colleges may have different categories and fee structures depending on the state and institution.

However, NEET PG qualification and the applicable counselling process remain essential.

NBEMS specifically states that no State Government/private medical college/university should conduct a separate entrance examination for admission to MD/MS/PG Diploma courses.

Therefore, candidates should be cautious about advertisements claiming:

• Direct MD admission without NEET PG
• Guaranteed PG seat
• Admission without counselling
• Fixed seat without allotment
• Backdoor admission

NEET PG 2026 Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready for counselling:

Academic Documents

• NEET PG 2026 scorecard
• NEET PG admit card
• MBBS degree/provisional certificate
• MBBS marksheets
• Internship completion certificate
• Permanent/provisional registration certificate

Personal Documents

• Aadhaar/valid government ID
• Passport-size photographs
• Date-of-birth proof
• Address proof

Category Documents

Where applicable:

• SC/ST certificate
• OBC-NCL certificate
• EWS certificate
• PwBD certificate
• NRI documents
• Domicile certificate
• State-specific certificates

Candidates should follow the exact document list published by MCC or the respective State counselling authority.

NEET PG 2026 Seat Selection Strategy

Candidates should not fill choices based only on college reputation.

Consider:

1. Specialty

Decide whether your priority is:

• MD General Medicine
• MD Radiodiagnosis
• MD Dermatology
• MD Paediatrics
• MD Anaesthesiology
• MD Psychiatry
• MD Pathology
• MS Orthopaedics
• MS General Surgery
• MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• MS ENT
• MS Ophthalmology

2. College

Compare:

• Patient load
• Hospital beds
• Clinical exposure
• Faculty
• Infrastructure
• Academic environment
• Location

3. Fee

For private/deemed institutions, compare the complete three-year cost, not just first-year tuition.

4. Quota

Check whether the seat is:

• AIQ
• State quota
• Private
• Management
• NRI
• Deemed university
• Institutional quota

5. Bond Conditions

Some government/state institutions may have service obligations or bonds.

Always check the current state counselling notification.

NEET PG 2026 Government vs Private College

FactorGovernment Medical CollegePrivate Medical CollegeTuitionGenerally lowerGenerally higherCompetitionUsually highVariesClinical exposureDepends on institutionDepends on institutionManagement categoryGenerally not applicable in same formMay be applicableAIQApplicable to eligible seatsApplicable according to rulesState counsellingYesYesHostelUsually availableUsually availableFee variationRelatively limitedCan be substantial

A candidate should compare the specialty + college + total cost, rather than focusing on only one factor.

NEET PG 2026 Branch-Wise Competition

Some specialties historically attract very high competition.

Candidates commonly seek:

• MD Radiodiagnosis
• MD Dermatology
• MD General Medicine
• MD Paediatrics
• MS Orthopaedics
• MS General Surgery
• MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology

However, there is no fixed national closing rank for a specialty.

The closing rank changes based on:

• Category
• Quota
• College
• Round
• State
• Seat availability
• Candidate preferences

Therefore, the College Predictor should analyse college + specialty + category + quota together, rather than showing only a national branch cutoff.

NEET PG 2026 Cutoff vs Closing Rank

These terms are often confused.

Qualifying Cutoff

The minimum percentile/marks required to qualify NEET PG.

For 2026:

• General/EWS: 262 marks / 50th percentile
• General/EWS-PwBD: 244 marks / 45th percentile
• SC/ST/OBC: 226 marks / 40th percentile

Admission Closing Rank

The rank at which a particular college/specialty/category stopped admitting candidates in a particular counselling round.

Qualifying cutoff ≠ college closing rank.

NEET PG 2026 Counselling Through MCC

MCC's PG counselling system is used for the categories assigned to it, including:

• 50% AIQ PG seats
• Deemed universities
• Central universities
• Applicable ESIC seats
• Other specified institutions/categories

MCC confirms that it conducts online counselling for these categories.

The MCC PG portal currently shows 2026 notices but, as of 28 September 2026, does not yet display the complete 2026 counselling schedule.

State NEET PG Counselling 2026

After the NEET PG result, candidates must also monitor their respective state counselling authority.

Examples include:

• Karnataka – KEA
• Maharashtra – State CET Cell
• Rajasthan – NEET PG Medical & Dental Counselling Board
• Uttar Pradesh – DGME
• Bihar – BCECEB
• West Bengal – WBMCC
• Tamil Nadu – Selection Committee, DME
• Kerala – CEE Kerala
• Madhya Pradesh – DME MP

The state counselling authority determines the applicable process for state quota and eligible private-college seats.

NEET PG 2026 Admission Checklist

Before selecting a college, check:

☑ NEET PG rank

☑ Category

☑ Domicile

☑ Specialty preference

☑ College preference

☑ Counselling quota

☑ Previous closing ranks

☑ Current seat matrix

☑ Tuition fee

☑ Hostel fee

☑ Security deposit

☑ Bond conditions

☑ Service obligations

☑ Hospital patient load

☑ Internship/residency environment

☑ Reporting deadline

Frequently Asked Questions

When was NEET PG 2026 result declared?

NBEMS declared the NEET PG 2026 result on 24 September 2026.

When will the NEET PG 2026 scorecard be available?

Individual scorecards are scheduled to be available from 1 October 2026.

What is the NEET PG 2026 qualifying cutoff?

The cutoff is 262 marks for General/EWS, 244 for General/EWS-PwBD and 226 for SC/ST/OBC categories including PwBD candidates from these categories.

Is NEET PG mandatory for MD/MS admission?

Yes. NEET PG is the prescribed single entrance examination for the applicable MD/MS/PG Diploma admissions.

Who conducts NEET PG counselling?

MCC conducts counselling for the applicable All India Quota and specified institutional/deemed-university categories, while State/UT authorities conduct applicable state counselling.

Has MCC released the NEET PG 2026 counselling dates?

As of 28 September 2026, the complete MCC NEET PG 2026 counselling schedule has not yet been published on the current MCC PG portal.

Can I use the NEET PG College Predictor after the result?

Yes. This is the most useful stage to use a rank-based predictor because the candidate now has an actual NEET PG rank.

Does the NEET PG College Predictor guarantee admission?

No. It provides an indicative shortlist based on historical and available counselling data. Actual admission depends on the official seat matrix, merit, category, choices, vacancies and counselling rules.

Can I get a private medical college through NEET PG?

Yes, eligible private medical colleges participate in the NEET PG admission/counselling framework. The exact quota and counselling route depend on the institution and state.

NEET PG College Predictor 2026 – Find Your MD/MS College

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Candidates can submit their:

• NEET PG rank
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Expert Overview

NEET PG 2026 has now moved from the examination stage to the counselling stage. NBEMS declared the result on 24 September 2026, with individual scorecards scheduled from 1 October. The qualifying cutoff is 262 marks for General/EWS, 244 for General/EWS-PwBD and 226 for SC/ST/OBC candidates.

The next important step is to wait for the official MCC and State NEET PG 2026 counselling notifications. Candidates should use their actual AIR, category, domicile, specialty preference and budget to prepare a realistic choice list.

For students who have received their rank, a NEET PG College Predictor can be positioned as the main conversion tool on the page, helping users move from simply checking their result to identifying possible MD/MS/DNB college and branch options.

Conclusion

NEET PG 2026 is now at the crucial post-result stage.

The result was declared by NBEMS on 24 September 2026, and individual scorecards are scheduled from 1 October 2026.

Candidates should now:

1. Download their NEET PG scorecard.
2. Check their AIR and qualifying status.
3. Identify preferred specialties.
4. Check AIQ and State counselling eligibility.
5. Monitor MCC and State counselling notifications.
6. Analyse previous closing ranks.
7. Prepare a realistic choice list.
8. Use a NEET PG College Predictor to shortlist colleges and branches.
9. Verify the official 2026 seat matrix before locking choices.
10. Avoid relying on unverified "guaranteed admission" claims.

The most important point is that qualifying NEET PG is only the first step. The final college and specialty depend on rank, category, quota, choices, seat availability and the applicable counselling process.

Official Sources

NBEMS – NEET PG: NBEMS NEET PG Official Page

NBEMS Notice Board: NBEMS Official Notices

MCC PG Counselling: MCC PG Medical Counselling

MCC PG Current Events: MCC PG Current Events