Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India
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Mode of Counselling
Online
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Seats Covered
Deemed Universities – NEET PG
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Official Function
MCC conducts NEET PG counselling for Deemed Universities through its official online portal
NEET PG Round-3 Counselling Schedule 2026
(50% AIQ & 100% Deemed / Central Universities / AFMS)
Sl. No.
Counselling Activity
Tentative Dates
Remarks / Duration
1
Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by Participating Institutes
15 January 2026
1 Day
2
Online Registration & Fee Payment
15 January 2026 to 26 January 2026 (up to 12:00 Noon)
Payment facility available till 03:00 PM, 26 Jan 2026 (12 Days)
3
Choice Filling
16 January 2026 to 26 January 2026
Choice filling open till 11:55 PM, 26 Jan 2026 (11 Days)
4
Choice Locking
26 January 2026
From 04:00 PM to 11:55 PM (Same Day)
5
Processing of Seat Allotment
27 January 2026 to 28 January 2026
2 Days
6
Declaration of Round-3 Seat Allotment Result
29 January 2026
1 Day
7
Reporting / Joining at Allotted College
30 January 2026 to 6 February 2026
8 Days
8
Verification of Joined Candidates’ Data by Institutes
7 February 2026
1 Day
Eligibility Criteria – NEET PG (MD/MS)
Entrance Exam: NEET PG (Conducted by NBE)
Nationality: Indian / NRI / OCI / PIO / Foreign Nationals
Educational Qualification:
MBBS degree from NMC-recognized medical college
Internship:
1-year compulsory rotatory internship completed as per NBE schedule
Registration:
Permanent or Provisional Registration with NMC / State Medical Council
Age Limit:
No upper age limit
Domicile Requirement:
Not required
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal – MD/MS Expected R-3 Cutoff
Subject
R-1 Rank
R-2 Rank
Expected R-3 Cutoff
Annual Fees (₹)
M.D. (Radio-Diagnosis)
4,840
4,555
5,200 – 5,800
33,98,000
M.D. (Dermatology)
4,538
5,163
5,800 – 6,400
28,70,000
M.D. (General Medicine)
7,188
6,727
7,800 – 8,500
27,92,000
M.D. (Paediatrics)
15,902
13,130
16,500 – 17,500
28,70,000
M.S. (Orthopaedics)
22,074
26,069
27,500 – 29,000
28,70,000
M.S. (O.B.G)
18,360
16,064
18,500 – 19,500
25,51,000
M.S. (General Surgery)
23,065
27,321
28,500 – 30,000
25,51,000
M.S. (Ophthalmology)
29,852
29,967
31,000 – 32,500
26,50,000
M.S. (E.N.T.)
29,738
—
31,000 – 33,000
26,50,000
M.D. (Respiratory Medicine)
17,835
18,116
19,500 – 21,000
19,90,000
M.D. (Psychiatry)
22,574
—
24,000 – 26,000
21,88,000
M.D. (Anaesthesiology)
30,123
39,820
41,000 – 44,000
21,88,000
M.D. (Emergency Medicine)
33,771
37,030
39,000 – 41,500
26,50,000
M.D. (Radiotherapy)
25,555
36,941
38,000 – 41,000
19,90,000
M.D. (Hospital Administration)
63,189
—
68,000 – 72,000
17,10,000
M.D. Immuno-Haematology
85,363
88,983
92,000 – 98,000
19,60,000
M.D. (Pathology)
85,235
66,391
90,000 – 95,000
19,60,000
M.D. (Microbiology)
1,34,480
—
1,45,000 – 1,55,000
14,10,000
M.D. (Pharmacology)
91,018
46,195
95,000 – 1,05,000
12,10,000
M.D. (Community Medicine)
1,07,382
—
1,15,000 – 1,25,000
12,60,000
M.D. (Biochemistry)
1,16,252
—
1,25,000 – 1,35,000
4,95,000
M.D. (Forensic Medicine)
1,14,629
—
1,25,000 – 1,35,000
4,95,000
M.D./M.S. (Anatomy)
1,09,531
—
1,20,000 – 1,30,000
4,95,000
M.D. (Palliative Medicine)
20,869
—
22,000 – 24,000
14,10,000
Admission Process – NEET PG (MD/MS)
Appear for NEET PG conducted by NBE
Qualify NEET PG and obtain All India Rank (AIR)
Register on MCC NEET PG portal under Deemed University quota
Pay counselling registration & security fees
Choice filling & locking for KMC Manipal MD/MS courses
Seat allotment (Round 1, Round 2, Stray Round)
Download MCC allotment letter
Report to KMC Manipal
Document verification
Fee payment & final admission confirmation
Documents Required – NEET PG (MD/MS)
NEET PG Admit Card
NEET PG Score Card / Rank Letter
MCC Seat Allotment Letter
MBBS Degree Certificate
MBBS Mark Sheets (All Years)
Internship Completion Certificate
Permanent / Provisional Registration (NMC/SMC)
Transfer Certificate
Migration Certificate
Conduct / Character Certificate
Photo ID Proof
Passport-size Photographs
PwD Certificate (if applicable)
NRI Documents (if applicable)
Fee Payment Receipt
Conclusion
NEET PG Deemed Universities Counselling 2026 is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, through an entirely online process. Round-3 counselling plays a crucial role for candidates seeking MD/MS admission in Deemed Universities, including Kasturba Medical College, Manipal. With no domicile or age restrictions, eligible candidates who qualify NEET PG can participate by completing registration, choice filling, and reporting as per the notified schedule. The expected Round-3 cutoffs indicate moderate rank relaxation across most specialties, offering a valuable opportunity for aspirants aiming for clinical and non-clinical MD/MS seats. Timely registration, careful choice filling, and proper documentation are essential to secure admission successfully.