NEET PG 2026 seats are filled in two streams. MCC counsels the 50% All India Quota, and each state or UT counsels its own state quota MD, MS and PG Diploma seats. Under MCC’s national schedule, state Round 1 runs from 21 October to 2 November 2026. The table below gives every state’s counselling authority and official website.
State Quota NEET PG Counselling 2026
Who runs MD, MS and PG Diploma admission in each state and UT, the official websites, the 2026 round dates and the NEET PG 2026 facts you need.
How does state quota NEET PG admission work?
Each state fills its own PG medical seats from the NEET PG merit list, using its own eligibility and reservation rules. No state or private college holds a separate PG entrance exam.
- In government medical colleges, 50% of MD/MS seats go to the All India Quota (MCC) and the other 50% to the state quota.
- Seats in private colleges in a state are usually filled by the state counselling authority, under that state’s quotas (government, management or NRI, as the state decides).
- NBEMS shares only NEET PG scores with the states, through DGHS. Each state makes its own state merit list, applying domicile, reservation and in-service rules.
- You must register separately with each state you want to try, and also with MCC for All India Quota seats. Registering with MCC does not register you with any state.
Which authority runs NEET PG counselling in each state?
Every state and UT with PG medical seats has a designated counselling authority, usually its Directorate of Medical Education, health university or entrance board. Check the official website for the 2026 prospectus before you register.
| State/UT | Counselling authority (state quota) | Official website | AglaSem guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada (CQ and MQ seats) | drntr.uhsap.in | AP NEET PG counselling |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Only PG institute: TRIHMS, Naharlagun. No state PG counselling notice found online | Not found | Not yet |
| Assam | Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam | dme.assam.gov.in | Assam NEET PG counselling |
| Bihar | Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) | bceceboard.bihar.gov.in | Bihar NEET PG counselling |
| Chhattisgarh | Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Chhattisgarh | cgdme.in | Chhattisgarh NEET PG counselling |
| Goa | Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Goa, for Goa Medical College | dte.goa.gov.in | Not yet |
| Gujarat | Admission Committee for Professional PG Medical Educational Courses (ACPPGMEC) | medadmgujarat.org | Gujarat NEET PG counselling |
| Haryana | Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Haryana | dmer.haryana.gov.in | Haryana NEET PG counselling |
| Himachal Pradesh | Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU), Mandi | amruhp.ac.in | HP NEET PG counselling |
| Jharkhand | Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) | jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in | Jharkhand NEET PG counselling |
| Karnataka | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), PGET | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea | Karnataka NEET PG counselling |
| Kerala | Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala | cee.kerala.gov.in | Kerala NEET PG counselling |
| Madhya Pradesh | Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh, on MPOnline | dme.mponline.gov.in | MP NEET PG counselling |
| Maharashtra | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra | cetcell.mahacet.org | Maharashtra NEET PG counselling |
| Manipur | Directorate of Health Services, Manipur (state PG counselling for RIMS, JNIMS and LGBRIMH seats) | manipurhealthdirectorate.mn.gov.in | Not yet |
| Meghalaya | No state quota counselling found. Its only PG institute in the NMC list is NEIGRIHMS, Shillong, a central institute | Not applicable | Not yet |
| Mizoram | Higher and Technical Education Department, Mizoram (state quota seats at Zoram Medical College) | dhte.mizoram.gov.in | Not yet |
| Nagaland | No PG medical seats in the NMC PG seat matrix 2026-27 | Not applicable | Not yet |
| Odisha | DMET Odisha, through the PG (Medical) Counselling Committee | dmetodisha.in | Odisha NEET PG counselling |
| Punjab | Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot | bfuhs.ac.in | Punjab NEET PG counselling |
| Rajasthan | NEET PG Medical Admission/Counselling Board, Jaipur | 2026 portal not announced yet | Rajasthan NEET PG counselling |
| Sikkim | Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (private) takes PG applications separately | smu.edu.in | Not yet |
| Tamil Nadu | Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education and Research, Tamil Nadu | tnmedicalselection.net | Tamil Nadu NEET PG counselling |
| Telangana | Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Warangal (Competent Authority Quota) | knruhs.telangana.gov.in | Telangana NEET PG counselling |
| Tripura | Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tripura | dme.tripura.gov.in | Not yet |
| Uttar Pradesh | Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), UP | upneet.gov.in | UP NEET PG counselling |
| Uttarakhand | Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNBUMU), Dehradun | hnbumu.ac.in | Uttarakhand NEET PG counselling |
| West Bengal | West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) | wbmcc.nic.in | West Bengal NEET PG counselling |
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | A&N Administration, for state quota MD/MS seats at ANIIMS, Port Blair | Not verified | Not yet |
| Chandigarh | Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32 | gmch.gov.in | Chandigarh NEET PG counselling |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu | UT seats at NAMO Medical Education and Research Institute, Silvassa. No PG counselling notice found online | Not found | Not yet |
| Delhi | No separate state counselling. MCC fills both the 50% All India Quota and the 50% university quota of DU and GGSIPU colleges | mcc.nic.in | MCC NEET PG counselling |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) | jkbopee.gov.in | J&K NEET PG counselling |
| Ladakh | No medical college | Not applicable | Not yet |
| Lakshadweep | No medical college | Not applicable | Not yet |
| Puducherry | Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Puducherry | centacpuducherry.in | Not yet |
Authorities and websites were checked on 14 October 2026 against each body’s own website or latest PG admission notice. ‘Not found’ means we could not find an official PG counselling notice online; check with the college or the state health department. Meghalaya, Nagaland, Ladakh and Lakshadweep have no state quota NEET PG counselling.
What are the NEET PG counselling 2026 round dates?
MCC has fixed one national schedule for 2026: All India Quota Round 1 runs from 12 to 24 October 2026, and state counselling Round 1 from 21 October to 2 November 2026.
| Round | MCC (AIQ, deemed and central) | State counselling |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | 12 to 24 October 2026 | 21 October to 2 November 2026 |
| Last date of joining, Round 1 | 2 November 2026 | 10 November 2026 |
| Round 2 | 6 to 14 November 2026 | 14 to 23 November 2026 |
| Last date of joining, Round 2 | 23 November 2026 | 30 November 2026 |
| Round 3 | 26 November to 4 December 2026 | 4 to 12 December 2026 |
| Last date of joining, Round 3 | 12 December 2026 | 18 December 2026 |
| Stray vacancy round | 16 to 24 December 2026 | 22 to 25 December 2026 |
| Last date of joining, stray round | 31 December 2026 | 31 December 2026 |
Source: MCC NEET PG 2026 schedule. MCC and the states share the list of joined candidates after each round, so one candidate cannot block seats in both streams. The PG academic session is due to start on 20 November 2026.
Which states have opened NEET PG 2026 registration?
As of 14 October 2026, these states have published official NEET PG 2026 registration dates. Others are expected to open before state Round 1 on 21 October 2026.
| State | Registration (official notice) | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Gujarat | Round 1 registration was open from 1 to 8 October 2026 | ACPPGMEC |
| Karnataka | PG Medical registration 5 to 15 October 2026 (till 11 AM) | KEA |
| Kerala | Online application 12 to 16 October 2026 (till 4 PM) | CEE Kerala |
| Telangana | Competent Authority Quota registration from 4 PM on 15 October to 4 PM on 23 October 2026 | tspgmed.tsche.in |
Telangana source: KNRUHS notification, 14 October 2026. For the other states, see the linked state guides, which carry the official notices.
Which seats does MCC fill in NEET PG counselling?
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) of DGHS runs the central NEET PG counselling. Registration for NEET PG Counselling 2026 is live on mcc.nic.in.
- 50% All India Quota MD, MS and PG Diploma seats in government medical colleges of all states.
- All PG seats in deemed universities and central universities.
- In Delhi, both the All India Quota and the university quota seats of DU and GGSIPU colleges.
- Post-MBBS DNB seats offered through central counselling.
Step-by-step registration, fees and choice filling are on our MCC NEET PG counselling 2026 page.
Who can apply for state quota NEET PG seats?
State quota seats are mostly for candidates with a link to the state, such as domicile or an MBBS degree from the state, and each state also reserves seats for its in-service doctors. The rules differ a lot, so read the 2026 prospectus of every state you apply to.
- Telangana: Competent Authority Quota seats are for local candidates, generally those who studied in Telangana for at least four consecutive years up to the qualifying exam (KNRUHS 2026 notification).
- Mizoram: state quota seats at Zoram Medical College are only for ST permanent residents of Mizoram, with 2 seats for in-service doctors (college admission notice, 2025-26).
- Delhi: the GGSIPU university quota is for MBBS graduates of GGSIP University.
- Most states also require a bond or a period of service in the state after the course. Check the bond amount before you lock a seat.
NEET PG 2026: Key Facts for Counselling
| Item | NEET PG 2026 |
|---|---|
| Exam date | 30 August 2026 (re-exam for affected candidates at Jaipur on 5 September 2026) |
| Result | 24 September 2026 |
| Scorecard | 1 October 2026, in applicant login |
| Qualifying percentile and cut-off score | General/EWS 50th (262), General PwBD 45th (244), SC/ST/OBC incl. PwBD 40th (226), out of 720 |
| Internship completion cut-off | 30 September 2026 |
| State counselling Round 1 | 21 October to 2 November 2026 |
| Conducting body | NBEMS, natboard.edu.in |
Sources: NBEMS NEET PG 2026 result notice and the KNRUHS 2026 notification (cut-off scores). The government can lower the qualifying percentile during counselling if seats stay vacant. NEET PG 2027 is expected in August 2027; see NEET PG 2027 for the next exam.
How many PG medical seats are there?
NMC published the PG seat matrix for 2026-27 on 29 September 2026. It lists every college’s approved MD, MS, PG Diploma and super-speciality seats for counselling, and NMC will add seats approved later in updated lists.
See the NMC PG seat matrix 2026-27 for college-wise seats, and total MBBS seats in India 2026-27 for undergraduate seats.