NEET PG 2023 Counselling Schedule: All You Need to Know

The wait will be over soon! 

NEET PG counselling 2023 date will be announced by the Medical Counselling Committee 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

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.

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

Course	No. of Seats Available
MD(Doctor of Medicine)	26,168
MS(Master of Surgery)	13,649
PG Diploma	922
DNB CET	1338

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:

Category	Reservation
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	27%
SC	15%
ST	7.5%
EWS	10%
PwD	5%

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

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 NEET PG 2023 counselling schedule.

Events	Dates
NEET PG 2023 Counselling Round 1
Registration for Round 1 Counselling	Yet to be announced
Last Date of Registration & Fee Payment for Round 1 Counselling	Yet to be announced
Choice Filling and Locking of Round 1 Counselling	Yet to be announced
Allotment of Seats for Round 1 Counselling	Yet to be announced
Provisional Result of Round 1 Counselling	Yet to be announced
Final NEET PG Counselling Result	Yet to be announced
Reporting at Allotted College	Yet to be announced
NEET PG 2023 Counselling Round 2
Registration for Round 1 Counselling	Yet to be announced
Last Date of Registration & Fee Payment for Round 1 Counselling	Yet to be announced
Choice Filling and Locking of Round 1 Counselling	Yet to be announced
Allotment of Seats for Round 1 Counselling	Yet to be announced
Provisional Result of Round 1 Counselling	Yet to be announced
Final Result of Round 2 NEET PG Counselling	Yet to be announced
Reporting at Allotted College	Yet to be announced
Mop-Up Round of NEET PG Counselling 2023
Online Registration and Payment	Yet to be announced
Choice Filling and Locking	Yet to be announced
Seat Allotment Process	Yet to be announced
Result of Mop-up Round of NEET PG Counselling	Yet to be announced
Reporting at Allotted College	Yet to be announced

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:

Category	NEET PG Counselling Fee
AIQ/Central University General category candidates	Rs 1,000
SC/ST/OBC/PwD category candidates	Rs 500
Deemed University Candidates	Rs 5,000

NEET PG 2023 Counselling Security Deposit

Category	Security Deposit
AIQ/Central University General Category candidates	Rs 25,000
SC/ST/OBC/PwD category candidates	Rs 10,000
Deemed University Candidates	Rs 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 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
2. Maharashtra NEET PG 2023 Counselling
3. UP NEET PG 2023 Counselling
4. Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling
5. Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling 2023
6. Gujarat NEET PG Counselling 2023

Stay tuned for regular updates on everything related to Medical PG.

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