Round 1 registration for MP NEET PG Counselling 2026 is open until 20 October 2026 on the official portal of the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh.
The counselling fills postgraduate seats for the 2026-27 session in MD, MS and PG Diploma courses. Admission depends on your NEET PG 2026 rank. Seats are split into the state quota (50%) and the All India Quota (the remaining seats).
To apply you need an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised institution, an internship completed by 31 March 2026, and registration with a State Medical Council or the NMC. State quota seats need a Madhya Pradesh domicile. Candidates from other states can apply for private and management quota seats.
The registration window closes on 20 October 2026, so complete your profile soon. These are the Round 1 dates at a glance:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Entrance exam | NEET PG 2026 |
| Counselling authority | Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh |
| Academic session | 2026-27 |
| Courses | MD, MS and PG Diploma |
| Seat types | State quota (50%), in-service and NRI seats |
| Registration mode | Online at dme.mponline.gov.in |
| Basic requirements | NEET PG 2026 qualification, MBBS degree, internship completed by 31 March 2026 |
| Domicile rule | Madhya Pradesh domicile is required for state quota seats; other candidates can apply for private and management seats only |
| Reservation | ST 20%, SC 16%, OBC 14%, EWS 10%, PwD 5% (horizontal) |
| Counselling rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round and a college-level Stray Vacancy Round |
| Leading government colleges | MGMMC (Indore), GMC (Bhopal), NSCB (Jabalpur), GRMC (Gwalior) |
| Leading private colleges | SAIMS (Indore), LN Medical College (Bhopal), Chirayu (Bhopal), RD Gardi (Ujjain) |
| Official website | dme.mponline.gov.in |
| Helpline | 755 6720204 |
NEET PG 2026 was held on 30 August 2026 and the result came out on 24 September 2026. State counselling follows a fixed schedule, and a missed deadline can cost you the round. Dates can change, so confirm them on the official DME portal.
National exam phase
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET PG 2026 exam | 30 August 2026 |
| NEET PG 2026 result | 24 September 2026 |
Round 1 schedule
| Counselling activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration and profile creation | 10 to 20 October 2026 |
| Merit list release | 21 October 2026 |
| Initial vacancy list | 21 October 2026 |
| Vacancy objections | 22 October 2026 |
| Objection review | 23 October 2026 |
| Final vacancy list | 23 October 2026 |
| Choice filling and locking | 24 to 27 October 2026 |
| Round 1 allotment result | 29 October 2026 |
| Reporting and admission at college | 30 October to 10 November 2026 |
| Online resignation or admission cancellation | 30 October to 10 November 2026 |
You are eligible if you have cleared NEET PG 2026 with the cut-off set by NBE, hold an NMC-recognised MBBS degree and have finished your internship by 31 March 2026. There is no age limit for counselling.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam qualification | Qualified NEET PG 2026 with at least the minimum cut-off set by NBE |
| Educational qualification | MBBS degree from an institution recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) |
| Internship | 12-month rotatory internship completed on or before 31 March 2026 |
| Medical registration | Registered with a State Medical Council or the NMC |
| Domicile | State quota (50%) needs Madhya Pradesh domicile; non-domicile candidates can take private and management quota seats only |
| Age limit | No upper age limit |
| Reservation | As per Madhya Pradesh government rules for SC, ST, OBC and EWS |
| Mode | Fully online through the DME Madhya Pradesh portal |
| Seats covered | Government and private college seats under state counselling; All India Quota seats are filled separately |
Registration takes six steps and is done entirely online.
The Round 1 merit list has not been released yet and is scheduled for 21 October 2026. It ranks every registered candidate by NEET PG result, and that rank decides who is offered a postgraduate seat in Madhya Pradesh. Check the official portal on the release date and note down your state rank.
The official 2026 seat matrix will be published by DME with the vacancy list. Until then, this table shows the approximate PG seats in government colleges last year. Larger colleges such as MGM Indore, GMC Bhopal and NSCB Jabalpur usually hold the most seats, and newer colleges add seats gradually.
| Medical college | District | Approx. seats in 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| M G M Medical College | Indore | 276 |
| Gandhi Medical College (GMC) | Bhopal | 251 |
| N.S.C.B. Medical College | Jabalpur | 192 |
| Gajra Raja Medical College (GRMC) | Gwalior | 166 |
| Shyam Shah Medical College (SSMC) | Rewa | 132 |
| Bundelkhand Medical College (BMC) | Sagar | 60 |
| Government Medical College | Ratlam | 59 |
| Government Medical College | Datia | 46 |
| ABV Government Medical College | Vidisha | 25 |
| Government Medical College | Chhindwara | 15 |
| Government Medical College | Shivpuri | 11 |
| Government Medical College | Khandwa | 10 |
| Government Medical College | Satna | 6 |
| Government Medical College | Shahdol | 2 |
| Gwalior Mansik Arogya Shala | Gwalior | 1 |
Seats are reserved as per Madhya Pradesh rules: 16% for SC, 20% for ST, 14% for OBC (non-creamy layer) and 10% for EWS, with a 5% horizontal quota for PwD candidates. All remaining seats are open to unreserved candidates.
| Category | Reservation | Who can claim it |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 16% | Madhya Pradesh domicile candidates with a valid SC certificate |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 20% | ST candidates domiciled in Madhya Pradesh |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC, non-creamy layer) | 14% | Non-creamy layer OBC candidates with Madhya Pradesh domicile |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10% | Candidates with a valid EWS certificate from a competent authority |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | 5% horizontal | Applied across all categories; the certificate must come from a recognised medical board |
| Unreserved (UR/General) | Remaining seats | Open competition, no reservation benefit |
Counselling runs in up to four rounds, and you can take part in a later round even if you miss a seat in an earlier one. Round 1 dates are from the schedule above; later rounds are approximate until DME announces them.
| Round | Key activities | Timeline | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Vacancy list; merit list; objections; choice filling and locking; allotment result; reporting and admission; online resignation; willingness for upgradation | 10 October to 10 November 2026 | First chance at a seat; deadlines are strict |
| Round 2 | Updated vacancies; choice filling and locking; allotment result; reporting; online resignation; willingness for Mop-Up | Early December 2026 (about 5 to 15 December) | For candidates without a Round 1 seat or who opted for upgradation |
| Mop-Up Round | Revised merit list; vacancy chart; fresh choice filling and locking (mandatory); allotment result; reporting | February 2027 (about 15 to 25 February) | Final chance at a seat through counselling; fresh choices are required |
| Stray Vacancy Round | List of remaining seats; college-level allotment by merit; direct reporting at the college | Late February to March 2027 | Run by colleges; only for seats still empty after Mop-Up |
The fees below follow last year’s pattern and are for reference only. The exact amounts are shown in the official notification.
| Fee details | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic fee (degree), per year | ₹1,00,000 |
| Student fund, per year | ₹1,500 |
| Caution money (refundable) | ₹3,000 |
| Security fund (refundable) | ₹10,000 |
| Total | ₹1,14,500 |
Keep originals and photocopies ready for document verification, and check that every certificate is valid and matches the details in your application.
| Document | What to carry | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NEET PG admit card | Original and photocopy | Issued by NBE |
| NEET PG result or rank letter | Original and photocopy | Download it from the NBE portal |
| MBBS degree or provisional certificate | Original | Issued by your university |
| MBBS mark sheets (all years) | Original and photocopy | Consolidated or year-wise sheets are accepted |
| Internship completion certificate | Original | Must show 12 months completed by the cut-off date |
| Permanent or provisional registration certificate | Original | From the NMC or a State Medical Council |
| Date of birth proof | Original and photocopy | Birth certificate or Class 10 mark sheet |
| Identity proof | Original and photocopy | Aadhaar, passport, voter ID or driving licence |
| Domicile certificate | Original | Compulsory for state quota seats |
| Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) | Original and photocopy | Must be valid and follow Madhya Pradesh norms |
| PwD certificate, if applicable | Original | Issued by a recognised medical board |
| Passport-size photographs | Recent copies | As per the counselling guidelines |
The qualifying cut-off is set by NBE as a percentile for each category. The matching score changes every year and is released with the NEET PG result. Madhya Pradesh then ranks qualified candidates, so your state rank matters more than the qualifying score.
| Category | Qualifying percentile | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved (UR) | 50th | Standard qualifying criterion for state and All India Quota |
| EWS | 50th | Treated like the General category for qualifying |
| SC, ST and OBC | 40th | Relaxed cut-off as per NMC norms |
| PwD (General) | 45th | Relaxation applies as per official norms |
Both government and private medical colleges take part. Government colleges such as MGMMC Indore, GMC Bhopal and NSCB Jabalpur are known for heavy patient load and strong clinical training. Private colleges offer modern facilities but usually charge higher fees.
Government medical colleges
| College | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College (MGMMC) | Indore | One of the oldest and most respected institutions in the state |
| Gandhi Medical College | Bhopal | Strong clinical exposure with a large government hospital attached |
| Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College | Jabalpur | High patient inflow and good speciality training |
| Gajra Raja Medical College | Gwalior | Established faculty and infrastructure |
| Shyam Shah Medical College | Rewa | Serves a large rural population; good general medicine training |
Private medical colleges
| College | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| People’s College of Medical Sciences & Research | Bhopal | Modern infrastructure; higher fees |
| LN Medical College | Bhopal | Popular with private seat aspirants; good facilities |
| Chirayu Medical College & Hospital | Bhopal | Attached hospital with strong clinical exposure |
| Index Medical College | Indore | Large intake; management quota seats available |
| RD Gardi Medical College | Ujjain | One of the first private medical colleges in the state |
Candidates who take a seat in a government college must serve in the state health services after the course, or pay a penalty. For MD and MS this is three years of service or ₹40,00,000. Seats in private colleges, and NRI or management quota seats, carry no service bond. Read the latest DME notification for the exact terms before you lock your choices.
| Course type | Service period | Penalty | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD/MS | 3 years in Madhya Pradesh health services | ₹40,00,000 | All government medical colleges under DME |
| PG Diploma | 2 years | ₹20,00,000 | All government medical colleges under DME |
| MDS | 2 years | ₹20,00,000 | Government dental colleges in the state |
| DM/MCh (super-speciality) | 3 years | ₹50,00,000 | Government colleges offering super-speciality courses |
| Private college seats (state quota) | No bond | Not applicable | Private medical colleges |
| NRI/management quota seats | No bond | Not applicable | Private institutions only |
Build your choice list around your state rank, not around the college names you like most. Top-rank candidates can lead with leading government colleges and branches, while mid and low-rank candidates should balance branch and college.
Most lost seats come from missed deadlines and document errors, not from low ranks.
It is the state-level admission process run by the Directorate of Medical Education, Madhya Pradesh, for MD, MS and PG Diploma seats in the 2026-27 session. Seats are allotted by NEET PG 2026 rank through online registration, choice filling and seat allotment.
You must have qualified NEET PG 2026, hold an NMC-recognised MBBS degree, have completed your internship by 31 March 2026 and be registered with the NMC or a State Medical Council. State quota seats need a Madhya Pradesh domicile. There is no upper age limit.
Register online at dme.mponline.gov.in. Choose the NEET PG 2026 counselling link, fill in your details, upload your documents, pay the fee and submit. Download the confirmation page afterwards.
Round 1 registration closes on 20 October 2026. Check the official portal for any extension.
There are four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, the Mop-Up Round and the college-level Stray Vacancy Round. Round 1 runs from October to early November 2026, and the later rounds follow through to early 2027.
Seats are reserved at 16% for SC, 20% for ST, 14% for OBC (non-creamy layer) and 10% for EWS. PwD candidates get a 5% horizontal reservation across all categories, and the remaining seats are unreserved.
Yes, for government college seats. MD and MS candidates serve three years or pay ₹40,00,000, and PG Diploma candidates serve two years or pay ₹20,00,000. Private college and NRI or management quota seats have no bond.
Shiksha Med counsellors can help you with registration, document checks, choice filling and college selection. Book a free PG counselling session or call +91 9041441450 or +91 9914148080.
