NEET PG 2023 Counselling Schedule: All You Need to Know

The tentative schedule for online counselling for NEET PG has been released by the MCC and the round 1 registration will begin on Thursday, July 27, 2023. The Medical Counselling Committee will be posting the updated information bulletin 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

MCC 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.

Also Read: Detailed NEET PG seat matrix & top government and private colleges for different states

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

Distribution of Seats and Courses

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:

Reservation Criteria

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.

You can also visit the official website of (MCC) Medical Counselling Committee for detailed Information on the tentative schedule and updates .

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:

Registration Fees

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

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 NEET PG 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

The registration for Karnataka NEET PG counselling 2023 began on 26th July 2023, with the last date to apply being extended till 3rd August 2023. For more information on the counselling process read our detailed blog.

2. Maharashtra NEET PG 2023 Counselling

Get detailed information on how to register for Maharashtra NEET PG 2023 counselling, process, application fee and more on our blog.

3. UP NEET PG 2023 Counselling

Those who have qualified the NEET PG exam can now apply for UP NEET PG counselling starting from 5th August 2023 (From 5:00 PM) to 8th August 2023 (Till 5:00 PM). All the other important dates pertaining to UP NEET PG counselling along with the detailed registration process is mentioned on our blog.

4. Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling

Know all about Andhra Pradesh NEET PG counselling including important dates, how to register, documents required and fees through our detailed blog.

5. Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling 2023

Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling 2023 registrations commence on 6th July 2023. You can apply online at the official website tnmedicalselection.net. For more information on how to register for the counselling and other important dates you can read our detailed blog.

6. Gujarat NEET PG Counselling 2023

The registration form for Gujarat NEET PG Counselling 2023 will be released on June 23, 2023 and the last date to submit the application is 7th July 2023. We have listed detailed information about the entire counselling process in our blog.

7. Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2023

Online registration and application process for Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2023 started on 7th July with the last date to register on 20th July 2023. To discover the detailed application process along with other important dates, fees, etc. you can read our blog.

8. Rajasthan NEET PG Counselling

Medical Counselling Committee opened the registrations for NEET PG counselling on July 27, 2023. The last date for registration is August 1, 2023. To better understand the counselling process, how to apply, and documents required etc. visit the official website.

9. Manipur NEET PG Counselling

Manipur NEET PG Counselling will be conducted by Directorate of Health Service (DHS), Manipur. The official dates for the counselling are yet to be announced and will be updated here as soon as it is released. You can also visit the official website for more information.

10. Punjab NEET PG Counselling

The registrations for Punjab NEET PG 2023 counselling began on July 17 at bfuhs.ac.in. The registration process will end on July 23, 2023. Eligible candidates can apply online on the official site of BFUHS.

11. Delhi NEET PG Counselling

The MCC or Medical Counselling Committee of India conducts the NEET PG Counselling for Delhi. The authority has started the counselling registrations on 27th July and will conclude the same on 3rd August.

12. Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling

The registrations for Chhattisgarh NEET PG counselling 2023 began on 8th August 2023. Eligible candidates can visit the official website for more information.

13. Madhya pradesh NEET PG Counselling

As per the tentative schedule published on the official website, MP NEET PG counselling registrations will open between 25th July - 2nd August. You can find the detailed information on other important dates on the website.

14. West Bengal NEET PG Counselling

West Bengal NEET PG Counselling 2023 began on 7th August and will close on 9th August 2023. Eligible candidates can visit the official website to register for the counselling.

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