MCC NEET-PG 2026 PwD Medical Assessment: Dates, Centres & Appeal Process

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has issued a comprehensive notice setting out the medical assessment schedule and centres for NEET-PG 2026 candidates applying under the PwD (Persons with Disabilities) category to claim 5% reservation. The notice specifies strict reporting deadlines for Primary Medical Assessment Boards (22 August 2026, by 11:00 AM) and Appellate Boards (25–28 August 2026), lists all 66 authorised assessment centres across India, and outlines the complete appeal process for candidates declared ineligible. Additionally, the choice-filling window for all candidates has been extended to 30 August 2026 at 11:59 PM. This is a critical document for any PwD candidate in the 2026-27 counselling cycle.

What This Notice Covers

This notice from the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), Government of India, Directorate General of Health Services, is the official guidance for all NEET-PG 2026 candidates applying under the PwD (Persons with Disabilities) category. It sets out the dates, venues, and procedures for medical assessment — a mandatory step to prove your disability and secure 5% reservation in postgraduate medical seats.

The notice also extends the choice-filling deadline for all participating candidates (not just PwD) to 30 August 2026 and provides the complete appeal process if you are declared ineligible by the Primary Assessment Board. This is a live, operational document for the 2026-27 counselling season.

Who Must Undergo Medical Assessment

Any NEET-PG 2026 candidate who wishes to claim 5% PwD reservation must undergo medical assessment by an authorised Primary Medical Assessment Board. This assessment is not optional — it is a prerequisite to avail of disability reservation in counselling.

The assessment verifies that your disability meets the criteria set by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD). The board will issue an Eligibility Certificate confirming your disability status and percentage, which you will need to present during counselling.

• You must have a valid disability certificate issued by a competent authority (as per government norms).
• Your disability must fall within the categories recognised for medical education (locomotor, visual, hearing, speech, mental illness, specific learning disability, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, chronic kidney disease, sickle cell disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, haemophilia, thalassaemia, or acid attack survivor).
• You must be a registered NEET-PG 2026 candidate.

Critical Dates: Primary and Appellate Assessment

The MCC has set strict, non-negotiable deadlines for medical assessment. Missing these dates will result in your application being rejected and your PwD claim being forfeited.

**Primary Medical Assessment Board:** You must report on or before **11:00 AM on 22 August 2026**. The board will assess only those candidates who arrive by this time. No applications will be entertained after 11:00 AM.

**Appellate Medical Assessment Board:** If you are declared ineligible by the Primary Board or wish to appeal, you may report to an Appellate Board up to **2:00 PM on 25 August 2026**. Assessments will be conducted from 2:00 PM on 25 August through 4:00 PM on 28 August 2026. No assessment will be conducted after 4:00 PM on 28 August.

• Primary Board deadline: 11:00 AM, 22 August 2026 (no extensions).
• Appellate Board reporting deadline: 2:00 PM, 25 August 2026.
• Appellate Board assessment window: 2:00 PM, 25 August to 4:00 PM, 28 August 2026.
• Plan your travel and reporting well in advance — delays will not be excused.

All 66 Primary Medical Assessment Centres Across India

The MCC has authorised 66 Primary Medical Assessment Boards across India to issue Eligibility Certificates for PwD candidates. Each centre is equipped to assess specific disability types according to NMC norms. You must choose the centre closest to your location or one that can assess your particular disability.

The centres are spread across all major states and union territories, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and many others. Some centres specialise in particular disabilities (e.g., AIIPMR Mumbai for locomotor disability only; Ali Yavar Jung Institute Mumbai for hearing disabilities only), while others assess all disability types.

**Important:** Before you travel, verify that your chosen centre can assess your specific disability type. The notice lists which disabilities each centre can assess. For example, SMS Medical College Jaipur cannot conduct Neurology Genetic Testing, ENT Speech & Language Disability Testing, or Orthopaedics/PMR Goniometer Adult assessments — if your disability falls into these categories, you must choose a different centre.

• All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AIIPMR), Mumbai — Locomotor Disability only.
• Goa Medical College, Goa — All disabilities except Speech Disability.
• Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala — All disabilities; Ophthalmology tests at Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Thiruvananthapuram.
• SMS Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan — All disabilities except Neurology (Genetic Testing), ENT (Speech & Language Disability Testing), Orthopaedics/PMR (Goniometer Adult, Plumb Line, Hand Dynomometer, Laser).
• Govt. Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, Chandigarh — All disabilities.
• Govt. Medical College, Agartala, Tripura — All disabilities.
• Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities, Bandra, Mumbai — Hearing Disabilities only.
• AIIMS, Nagpur, Maharashtra — All disabilities.
• Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences & RML Hospital (ABVIMS & RMLH), New Delhi — All disabilities except ENT; for Visual Disability, candidates using Low Vision Aids (LVAs) may bring their own.
• Lady Hardinge Medical College & Associated Hospitals (LHMC), New Delhi — All disabilities.
• All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), Mysuru, Karnataka — Speech & Hearing Disabilities only.
• Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai, Etawah — All disabilities.
• King George Medical University, Lucknow, U.P. — All disabilities.
• Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat — All disabilities.
• New Civil Hospital, Surat, Gujarat — All disabilities.
• PDU Hospital, Rajkot, Gujarat — All disabilities.
• Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh — All disabilities.
• Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati, Assam — All disabilities.
• Silchar Medical College, Silchar, Assam — All disabilities.
• Madurai Medical College & Govt. Rajaji Hospital, Madurai, Tamil Nadu — All disabilities.
• Coimbatore Medical College Hospital, Tamil Nadu — All disabilities.
• Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu — All disabilities.
• Zoram Medical College & Hospital, Falkawn, Mizoram — All disabilities.
• Dr. Sushila Tiwari Memorial Government Hospital (under Government Medical College, Haldwani), Uttarakhand — All disabilities.
• Indira Gandhi Medical College & Hospital, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh — All disabilities.
• Dr. Rajendra Prasad Govt. Medical College & Hospital, Kangra at Tanda, Himachal Pradesh — All disabilities.
• Government Doon Medical College, Dehrakhas Patel Nagar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand — All disabilities.
• Pt. BD Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana — All disabilities.
• AIIMS Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh — All disabilities.
• All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, Chhattisgarh — All disabilities.
• Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Medical College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh — All disabilities.
• Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh — All disabilities.
• Late Shri Baliram Kashyap Memorial Medical College, Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh — All disabilities.
• Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI), Bengaluru (State Capital Centre), Karnataka — All disabilities.
• Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMCRI), Mysuru (Regional Centre South Zone), Karnataka — All disabilities.
• Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubballi (Regional Centre Central Zone), Karnataka — All disabilities.
• Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences (BIMS), Belagavi (Regional Centre West Zone), Karnataka — All disabilities.
• Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS), Kalaburagi (Regional Centre North-East Zone), Karnataka — All disabilities.
• Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi, Jharkhand — All disabilities.
• Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand — All disabilities.
• SSG Hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat — All disabilities.
• G.G. Hospital, Jamnagar, Gujarat — All disabilities.
• Sir T. Hospital, Bhavnagar, Gujarat — All disabilities.
• PMCH, Patna, Bihar — All disabilities.
• NMCH, Patna, Bihar — All disabilities.
• IGIMS, Patna, Bihar — All disabilities.
• DMCH, Darbhanga, Bihar — All disabilities.
• JLNMCH, Bhagalpur, Bihar — All disabilities.
• ANMMCH, Gaya, Bihar — All disabilities.
• SKMCH, Muzaffarpur, Bihar — All disabilities.
• GMC, Bettiah, Bihar — All disabilities.
• BMIMS, Pawapuri, Nalanda, Bihar — All disabilities.
• JKTMC&H, Madhepura, Bihar — All disabilities.
• Andhra Medical College/King George Hospital, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh — All disabilities.
• Guntur Medical College/Govt. General Hospital, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh — All disabilities.
• Kurnool Medical College/Govt General Hospital, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh — All disabilities.
• RIMS, Imphal, Manipur — All disabilities.
• All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar, Odisha — All disabilities.
• Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences, Andaman and Nicobar — All disabilities.
• AIIMS Bibinagar, Telangana — All disabilities.
• AIIMS Jammu, Jammu — All disabilities.
• JIPMER, Pondicherry — All disabilities.
• AIIMS Bhopal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh — All disabilities.
• NAMO Medical Education & Research Institute, Dadar & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu — All disabilities.
• NEIGRIHMS, Shillong, Meghalaya — All disabilities.
• NRS Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal — All disabilities.

What Documents You Must Bring to Assessment

When you report to the Primary Medical Assessment Board, you must bring all relevant medical and disability-related documents. The board will examine these during your assessment to verify your disability claim and determine your eligibility for 5% reservation.

At a minimum, bring your valid disability certificate issued by a competent authority (government hospital or authorised disability assessment centre), your NEET-PG registration documents, identity proof, and any medical reports or test results that support your disability claim. If you have undergone previous assessments or have specialist reports, bring those too.

• Valid disability certificate issued by a competent authority (government hospital or authorised centre).
• NEET-PG 2026 registration confirmation and admit card.
• Government-issued identity proof (Aadhaar, passport, driving licence, or voter ID).
• Medical reports, test results, or specialist assessments related to your disability.
• Any previous disability assessment reports or eligibility certificates.
• For visual disability candidates using Low Vision Aids (LVAs): bring your own LVAs for checking by the board.

The Assessment Process: What Happens at the Board

The Primary Medical Assessment Board will conduct a clinical and functional assessment of your disability according to NMC norms and the DEPwD 'Guidelines for assessing the extent of specified disabilities' 2024. The board comprises medical specialists relevant to your disability type and includes at least one doctor with a disability (as per Supreme Court directions).

The assessment is not a pass/fail test — it is a verification process. The board will examine your medical documents, conduct relevant clinical tests or observations, and determine whether your disability meets the criteria for 5% reservation in NEET-PG counselling. Based on this, they will issue an Eligibility Certificate stating your disability type, percentage of disability, and eligibility status.

The entire process typically takes 30–60 minutes per candidate. You will be informed of the outcome on the same day or within a few days, depending on the board's schedule.

• Clinical examination by specialists relevant to your disability.
• Review of all medical and disability-related documents.
• Functional assessment (e.g., mobility tests for locomotor disability, vision tests for visual disability, hearing tests for hearing disability).
• Issuance of Eligibility Certificate with disability type, percentage, and reservation eligibility.
• If declared ineligible, you will be informed of the reasons and your right to appeal.

If You Are Declared Ineligible: The Appeal Process

If the Primary Medical Assessment Board declares you ineligible for PwD reservation, you have the right to appeal to an Appellate Disability Assessment Board. This is a formal, structured process with clear steps and deadlines. You must act quickly — appeals must be submitted before the commencement of your respective round of NEET counselling.

**Step 1: Submit Your Appeal.** Email your appeal to **disabilityappeal-chair@gov.in** and **disabilityappeal-convener@gov.in** along with your choice of Appellate Board. Include all relevant medical and disability documents that support your claim. Submit this before your counselling round begins.

**Step 2: Scheduling.** The nodal officer of your chosen Appellate Board will contact you with the date, time, venue, and instructions for your re-assessment.

**Step 3: Report for Re-Assessment.** Attend the Appellate Board on the scheduled date with all your documents. The board will conduct a fresh assessment according to DEPwD guidelines 2024.

**Step 4: Final Decision.** The Appellate Board will issue a final decision with a speaking order (written reasons), your disability percentage, and your eligibility status. This decision is final and cannot be appealed further.

**Step 5: Communication to MCC.** The Appellate Board will send its decision to the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). You can then proceed with counselling based on this decision.

• Email addresses: disabilityappeal-chair@gov.in and disabilityappeal-convener@gov.in
• Submit appeal before your counselling round begins.
• Choose one of five Appellate Boards: VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital (New Delhi), Grant Govt. Medical College (Mumbai), Banaras Hindu University (Varanasi), Madras Medical College (Chennai), or IPGMER (Kolkata).
• Appellate Board reporting deadline: 2:00 PM, 25 August 2026.
• Appellate Board assessment window: 2:00 PM, 25 August to 4:00 PM, 28 August 2026.
• Appellate Board decision is final.

Five Appellate Disability Assessment Boards: Contact Details

If you are declared ineligible by the Primary Board, you may appeal to one of five authorised Appellate Boards across India. Each board has a nodal officer and specific contact details. Choose the board closest to you or most convenient for your travel.

All five boards are equipped to conduct comprehensive disability assessments and issue final eligibility decisions. The appeal process is free — there is no fee for submitting an appeal or undergoing re-assessment.

• VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi — Nodal Officer: Dr. Piyush K Thayal, Phone: 9899981466, Venue: VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, Ansari Nagar East, near AIIMS Metro Station, New Delhi 110029.
• IPGMER, Kolkata — Nodal Officer: Dr. Vasundhara Ghoshal, Phone: 9874351897, Venue: IPGMER and SSKM Hospital, 244, Acharya Jagadish Chandra (AJC) Bose Road, Bhowanipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700020.
• Grant Govt. Medical College, Mumbai — Nodal Officer: Dr. Gajanand Chavan, Phone: 8355912891, Venue: GGMC, J.J. Marg, Nagpada, Mumbai Central, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400008.
• Madras Medical College, Chennai — Nodal Officer: Dr. R. Sudhakar, Phone: 9380745533, Venue: MMC, No. 1, E.V.R. Periyar Salai (Poonamallee High Road), Park Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600003.
• Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi — Nodal Officer: Dr. Nilesh Kumar, Phone: 9889655100, Venue: Banaras Hindu University Lanka, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

Choice-Filling and Choice-Locking Dates for All Candidates

The MCC has extended the choice-filling deadline for all NEET-PG 2026 candidates (not just PwD candidates) to accommodate the medical assessment process. This gives you more time to fill in your college and speciality preferences after your disability assessment is complete.

**Choice-Filling Window:** You can fill or modify your choices until **11:59 PM on 30 August 2026**. This is the final deadline — no choices can be added or changed after this time.

**Choice-Locking Window:** Once you have finalised your choices, you must lock them. The choice-locking facility is available from **6:00 PM on 29 August 2026 until 11:59 PM on 30 August 2026**. After you lock your choices, they cannot be changed. Plan carefully before locking.

• Choice-filling deadline: 11:59 PM, 30 August 2026.
• Choice-locking window: 6:00 PM, 29 August to 11:59 PM, 30 August 2026.
• After 11:59 PM on 30 August, no choices can be filled, modified, or locked.
• Lock your choices only after you are certain — locked choices cannot be changed.

Critical Traps and Common Mistakes to Avoid

Many PwD candidates lose their reservation eligibility due to preventable mistakes. Read this section carefully and take action to avoid these pitfalls.

**Trap 1: Missing the Primary Assessment Deadline.** The Primary Board deadline is **11:00 AM on 22 August 2026 — not 11:59 PM**. If you arrive at 11:01 AM, you will be turned away. No extensions, no exceptions. Plan your travel to arrive at least 30 minutes early.

**Trap 2: Choosing a Centre That Cannot Assess Your Disability.** Some centres specialise in specific disabilities. For example, AIIPMR Mumbai assesses only Locomotor Disability. If you have a hearing disability and report to AIIPMR, you will be rejected. Check the notice carefully and choose a centre that explicitly lists your disability type.

**Trap 3: Not Bringing Required Documents.** If you arrive without your disability certificate, medical reports, or identity proof, the board may refuse to assess you. Bring originals and photocopies of all documents.

**Trap 4: Appealing After Your Counselling Round Begins.** Appeals must be submitted **before the commencement of your respective round of NEET counselling**. If you miss this deadline, your appeal will not be accepted. Submit your appeal immediately after receiving the ineligibility decision.

**Trap 5: Not Locking Your Choices by the Deadline.** If you fill choices but forget to lock them by 11:59 PM on 30 August, your choices will be automatically cancelled and you will not be allotted a seat. Lock your choices as soon as you are ready.

**Trap 6: Assuming Your Disability Certificate Is Valid.** Your disability certificate must be issued by a competent authority (government hospital or authorised disability assessment centre) and must comply with NMC norms. If it is from a private clinic or does not meet government standards, it may be rejected. Verify this before the assessment date.

• Primary Board deadline is 11:00 AM on 22 August — arrive early.
• Verify that your chosen assessment centre can assess your specific disability type.
• Bring all original and photocopied documents.
• Submit appeals before your counselling round begins.
• Lock your choices by 11:59 PM on 30 August.
• Ensure your disability certificate is from a competent authority and meets NMC norms.

Important Notes on Disability Types and Assessment Specialities

The notice lists specific disabilities that are recognised for 5% reservation in NEET-PG counselling. These include locomotor disability, visual disability, hearing disability, speech disability, mental illness, specific learning disability, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, chronic kidney disease, sickle cell disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, haemophilia, thalassaemia, and acid attack survivor status.

Each Primary Assessment Board is equipped to assess certain disabilities based on the medical specialities available at that centre. For example, a centre without an ophthalmology department may not be able to conduct visual disability assessments. The notice specifies which disabilities each centre can assess. If your disability is not listed for your nearest centre, you must travel to a centre that can assess it.

Some centres have restrictions on specific tests. For instance, SMS Medical College Jaipur cannot conduct Neurology Genetic Testing or ENT Speech & Language Disability Testing. If your disability requires these tests, choose a different centre. The notice provides these details for each centre — read them carefully before you travel.

• Recognised disabilities: locomotor, visual, hearing, speech, mental illness, specific learning disability, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, chronic kidney disease, sickle cell disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, haemophilia, thalassaemia, acid attack survivor.
• Not all centres can assess all disabilities — check the notice for your centre's specialities.
• Some centres have restrictions on specific tests — verify before travelling.
• If your disability is not listed for your nearest centre, travel to a centre that can assess it.

Frequently asked questions

If you are a PwD candidate in NEET-PG 2026, your next steps are: (1) Identify the Primary Medical Assessment Board closest to you that can assess your disability type; (2) Gather all required documents (disability certificate, medical reports, identity proof); (3) Report to the board by 11:00 AM on 22 August 2026 — do not be late; (4) If declared ineligible, submit an appeal to an Appellate Board before your counselling round begins; (5) Fill and lock your college choices by 11:59 PM on 30 August 2026. For updates and clarifications, visit www.mcc.nic.in or contact the MCC at adgme@nic.in. Act now — these deadlines are strict and non-negotiable.