NEET PG 2026 Counselling: General Medicine Tops Allotments, Radiodiagnosis Ranks Second

Last Updated:October 29, 2026, 09:58 IST

NEET PG 2026 Counselling: As many as 51 of the first 100 entries were allotted General Medicine, while 28 candidates received Radiodiagnosis.

The NEET PG Round 2 seat allotment result is scheduled to be announced on November 14. (File/PTI)

General Medicine has emerged as the leading speciality among the first 100 entries in the NEET PG 2026 Round 1 seat-allotment list, followed by Radiodiagnosis. As many as 51 of the first 100 entries were allotted General Medicine, while 28 candidates received Radiodiagnosis. The remaining allotments were distributed across other medical specialities, according to a report by The Times of India.

General Medicine is a key postgraduate medical discipline, covering the diagnosis and management of a wide range of adult health conditions. While radiodiagnosis focuses on medical imaging and plays an important role in diagnosing and monitoring diseases.

NEET PG 2026 Counselling Round 2 Begins Nov 6

Meanwhile, the NEET PG Round 2 counselling process will begin with seat matrix verification on November 6 and 7. Registration and fee payment will be open from November 6 to 11. Choice filling will start on November 7 and continue until November 12. The Round 2 seat allotment result is scheduled to be announced on November 14.

Candidates allotted seats in the second round will have to complete reporting and joining between November 16 and November 23. Verification of joined candidates is scheduled for November 24.

For Round 3, seat matrix verification is scheduled for November 25 and 26. Registration and fee payment will be conducted from November 26 to December 1, while choice filling will remain open from November 27 to December 2.

The Round 3 result will be announced on December 4, followed by reporting and joining from December 5 to December 12. Verification of joined candidates will take place on December 14.

General and EWS candidates need to score at least 50th percentile to clear NEET PG, while General-PwBD candidates are required to secure the 45th percentile. For candidates belonging to the SC, ST and OBC categories, including PwBD candidates from these groups, the qualifying threshold is 40th percentile.

MCC conducts online counselling for postgraduate medical admissions under the All India Quota and other categories specified under its counselling framework. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official MCC website for detailed instructions, seat matrices and any changes to the tentative schedule.

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Which medical specialities topped the first 100 entries in NEET PG 2026 Round 1?

General Medicine led the allotments with 51 entries out of the first 100, followed by Radiodiagnosis with 28 candidates receiving seats.

When does the NEET PG 2026 Round 2 counselling process begin?

The Round 2 counselling starts with seat matrix verification on November 6 and 7, with registration and fee payment running from November 6 to 11.

What are the qualifying percentile requirements for NEET PG counselling?

General and EWS candidates must score at least the 50th percentile, General-PwBD candidates need the 45th percentile, and SC, ST, and OBC candidates require the 40th percentile.

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