MP NEET PG 2026 First Round Counselling: Advisory for Candidates

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh, has issued a comprehensive advisory for candidates participating in the NEET PG 2026 first-round counselling for MD and MS courses. This advisory clarifies the entire online registration and choice-filling process, eligibility rules, fee payment procedures, and critical dos and don'ts that candidates must follow to avoid rejection or loss of their seat. The notice is dated 28 October 2025 and applies to all candidates who have qualified NEET PG 2026 and are eligible for counselling in Madhya Pradesh. Understanding and following these instructions precisely is essential—missing even one requirement can result in disqualification or forfeiture of your allotted seat.

What This Advisory Covers

This is an official advisory issued by the Madhya Pradesh Directorate of Medical Education to guide all candidates participating in the NEET PG 2026 first-round counselling. It is not a merit list, allotment result, or schedule—it is a set of mandatory instructions that every candidate must read and follow exactly.

The advisory covers the entire online counselling process: how to register, what documents you need, how to fill and lock your choices, how to pay fees, and what happens after allotment. It also lists common mistakes that lead to rejection or loss of seats, so you can avoid them.

Who Is Eligible to Register

You are eligible to register for first-round counselling if you have qualified the NEET PG 2026 exam and your name appears in the official merit list published by the Madhya Pradesh State Combined Counselling authority. The advisory assumes you have already cleared the exam and are now ready to participate in online counselling.

If you are eligible, you must register yourself online on the official portal (dme.mponline.gov.in) during the registration window. Do not wait—late registration may result in your exclusion from the counselling process. The advisory emphasizes that registration is mandatory and must be completed by every eligible candidate.

• You have qualified NEET PG 2026
• Your name is in the official merit list
• You are eligible under the state's counselling rules (state quota, all-India quota, or other applicable category)

Online Registration: Step-by-Step Process

Registration happens entirely online on the DME Madhya Pradesh portal at dme.mponline.gov.in. You will create a profile, enter your personal and academic details, and receive a registration confirmation. The portal will generate a unique registration number and password for you.

During profile creation, you must enter your bank account details (Account Number, IFSC Code, Bank Name, Branch Name, and Account Holder Name) because this is where your refund will be deposited if you are not allotted a seat or if you withdraw later. Ensure these details are 100% accurate—any error will delay or prevent your refund.

After successful registration, you will receive an OTP (One-Time Password) and email confirmation. Keep your registration number, password, and email safe—you will need them to log in and fill your choices.

• Visit dme.mponline.gov.in
• Click on the NEET PG 2026 first-round counselling link
• Create your profile with correct personal and academic information
• Enter your bank account details for refund purposes
• Receive registration confirmation and login credentials
• Note your registration number and password

Registration Fee: ₹1100 (Non-Refundable)

Every candidate must pay a registration fee of ₹1100 to participate in the first-round counselling. This fee is non-refundable—you will not get it back even if you are not allotted a seat or if you withdraw from counselling. The fee must be paid online during or immediately after registration.

The advisory states that once you have paid the ₹1100 fee, your registration is confirmed and you are eligible to fill your choices. If you do not pay the fee, your registration will remain incomplete and you will not be able to proceed to the choice-filling stage.

Payment can be made through net banking, debit card, credit card, or other online payment methods available on the portal. Ensure you receive a payment confirmation receipt—this is your proof of fee payment.

• Fee amount: ₹1100 (non-refundable)
• Payment method: Online (net banking, debit card, credit card)
• Payment timing: During or immediately after registration
• Confirmation: You will receive a payment receipt and confirmation message

Choice Filling: How to Select Your Colleges and Specialties

After paying the registration fee, you will log in to the portal and fill your choices. A 'choice' is your preference for a specific college, course (MD or MS), and specialty. You can fill multiple choices in order of preference—the system will rank them from 1st choice (highest preference) to last choice (lowest preference).

The advisory emphasizes that you must fill your choices carefully and thoughtfully. Think about which colleges and specialties you genuinely want, and list them in the order you prefer them. The allotment algorithm will try to give you the highest-ranked choice available based on your merit rank and the seats available.

You have the option to edit your choices before you lock them. Once you lock your choices, you cannot edit them anymore—so review them thoroughly before locking. The advisory warns that any attempt to edit after locking will be rejected, and you will lose the opportunity to change your preferences.

• Log in with your registration number and password
• View the list of available colleges, courses, and specialties
• Select your preferred colleges and specialties
• Rank them in order of preference (1st choice = highest preference)
• Review your choices carefully
• Lock your choices when you are satisfied
• Do not attempt to edit after locking

Critical Rules for Choice Filling (Do Not Violate These)

The advisory lists several strict rules that you must follow during choice filling. First, you must fill your choices only for colleges and specialties that you are genuinely interested in. Do not fill choices just to 'keep options open'—if you are allotted a seat you do not want, you may be forced to accept it or lose your registration fee.

Second, you cannot edit your choices after you have locked them. This is absolute—no exceptions. If you realize after locking that you made a mistake, you cannot correct it. Therefore, take your time before locking and ensure every choice is correct.

Third, if you are allotted a seat in the first round and you do not want it, you can withdraw and participate in the second round. However, if you withdraw, you must do so within the specified time window—late withdrawals may not be accepted. The advisory also warns that if you are allotted a seat in the first round and you do not withdraw, you are considered 'registered' for that seat, and you cannot participate in the second round.

• Fill choices only for colleges and specialties you genuinely want
• Do not fill dummy or placeholder choices
• Lock your choices only after careful review
• Do not attempt to edit after locking—it will be rejected
• If allotted a seat you do not want, withdraw within the specified time
• If you do not withdraw, you are locked into that seat and cannot participate in the second round
• Withdrawals must be done online through the portal

Important Documents You Must Have Ready

Before you start the registration and choice-filling process, gather all the documents you will need. The advisory does not list every single document in detail, but it emphasizes that you must have proof of your NEET PG 2026 qualification, your MBBS degree, and any category certificates (if applicable) ready to upload or present when required.

The advisory also mentions that if you have any caste, tribe, or other category certificate, it must be issued by the competent authority and must be in the prescribed format. Certificates that do not meet the state's requirements will be rejected, and you may lose your seat.

Keep digital copies of all documents on your phone or computer so you can upload them quickly if the portal asks for them. Do not wait until the last moment to gather documents—do it now, before registration opens.

• NEET PG 2026 admit card and score card
• MBBS degree certificate or provisional certificate
• Category certificate (if applicable—SC, ST, OBC, etc.)
• Identity proof (Aadhaar, PAN, passport, etc.)
• Address proof
• Medical registration certificate (if required)
• Any other document specified in the counselling brochure

What Happens After You Lock Your Choices: The Allotment Process

Once all candidates have filled and locked their choices, the DME will run the allotment algorithm. This algorithm matches your merit rank with the available seats and your choice preferences. It will try to allot you the highest-ranked choice for which you are eligible based on your rank and the seats available.

The allotment result will be published on the portal on a date announced by the DME. You will log in with your registration number and password to view your allotment. If you are allotted a seat, the result will show the college, course, and specialty you have been allotted.

If you are not allotted a seat in the first round, you can participate in the second round (if announced). If you are allotted a seat but do not want it, you must withdraw within the specified time to participate in the second round. The advisory warns that if you do not withdraw, you are considered 'registered' for that seat and cannot participate in further rounds.

• DME runs the allotment algorithm after the choice-filling deadline
• Allotment result is published on the portal
• Log in to view your allotment
• If allotted: note your college, course, and specialty
• If not allotted: you can participate in the second round
• If allotted but do not want the seat: withdraw within the deadline to participate in the second round

After Allotment: Joining, Reporting, and Seat Confirmation

If you are allotted a seat, you must report to the allotted college within the specified time window to confirm your seat. Reporting means physically visiting the college, submitting your original documents, and completing the admission formalities. If you do not report within the deadline, your seat will be cancelled and offered to the next candidate.

The advisory emphasizes that you must report in person—online reporting is not accepted. Bring all your original documents (MBBS degree, category certificate, identity proof, etc.) and any other documents the college asks for. The college will verify your documents and issue you a seat confirmation letter.

After reporting and seat confirmation, you are officially admitted to the course. You will then proceed to pay the course fees and complete other admission procedures as per the college's instructions.

• Report to the allotted college within the specified deadline
• Bring all original documents
• Submit documents for verification
• Complete admission formalities
• Receive seat confirmation letter
• Pay course fees as per college's instructions
• Do not report late—your seat will be cancelled

Common Mistakes That Lead to Rejection or Loss of Seat

The advisory lists several mistakes that candidates commonly make, which result in rejection or loss of their seat. First, many candidates do not fill their choices before the deadline and miss the counselling entirely. Do not procrastinate—fill your choices as soon as registration opens.

Second, candidates sometimes fill incorrect information during registration (wrong name, wrong date of birth, wrong category, etc.). This leads to rejection during document verification. Ensure every detail you enter is 100% accurate and matches your NEET admit card and MBBS degree.

Third, candidates edit their choices after locking them, which is not allowed. The system will reject any edit attempt, and you will lose the opportunity to change your preferences. Lock your choices only after careful review.

Fourth, candidates do not report to the college within the deadline, thinking they can report later. This results in seat cancellation. Report on time—do not delay.

Fifth, candidates submit category certificates that do not meet the state's requirements (wrong format, issued by wrong authority, etc.). Ensure your category certificate is issued by the competent authority and is in the prescribed format.

Sixth, candidates do not pay the registration fee or pay it incorrectly. Without fee payment, your registration is incomplete and you cannot proceed. Pay the fee correctly and keep the receipt.

• Missing the choice-filling deadline
• Entering incorrect personal or academic information
• Editing choices after locking them
• Not reporting to the college within the deadline
• Submitting invalid or incorrectly formatted category certificates
• Not paying the registration fee or paying it incorrectly
• Filling dummy or placeholder choices
• Not withdrawing if you do not want your allotted seat (locks you out of second round)
• Submitting documents that do not match your registration details
• Not keeping your registration number and password safe

Fee Payment and Refund Policy

The registration fee of ₹1100 is non-refundable. This means you will not get this fee back under any circumstances—whether you are allotted a seat or not, whether you withdraw or not. This is a one-time fee to participate in the first-round counselling.

If you are allotted a seat and you report to the college, you will then pay the course fees (tuition, hostel, etc.) as per the college's fee structure. These course fees are separate from the registration fee.

If you are not allotted a seat in the first round, the ₹1100 registration fee is lost—you cannot get it back. However, you can participate in the second round by paying another ₹1100 registration fee (if the second round is announced).

The advisory emphasizes that you must ensure your bank account details are correct during registration because if you are allotted a seat and later withdraw, any refund of course fees (not the registration fee) will be deposited into this account. Any error in bank details will delay or prevent your refund.

• Registration fee: ₹1100 (non-refundable)
• Course fees: Separate, paid after reporting to college
• Refund of course fees: Deposited to your registered bank account
• Ensure bank account details are 100% accurate
• Registration fee is lost if you are not allotted a seat
• Second-round participation requires another ₹1100 fee

Key Dates and Deadlines (Check Portal for Exact Dates)

The advisory does not specify exact dates for registration, choice filling, allotment, and reporting in this document. These dates are published separately on the DME portal (dme.mponline.gov.in) and in the official counselling brochure. You must check the portal regularly for these dates.

Typically, the sequence is: (1) Registration opens, (2) Choice filling window, (3) Choice-filling deadline, (4) Allotment algorithm runs, (5) Allotment result published, (6) Reporting deadline. Each step has a specific deadline, and missing any deadline can result in exclusion from that step.

The advisory emphasizes that you must note all deadlines and set reminders. Do not rely on the portal to remind you—it is your responsibility to track the dates and meet the deadlines.

• Check dme.mponline.gov.in for exact dates
• Registration opening date
• Choice-filling opening date
• Choice-filling closing date (deadline)
• Allotment result publication date
• Reporting opening date
• Reporting closing date (deadline)
• Set reminders for all deadlines

Contact and Support

If you have questions or face technical issues during registration or choice filling, you can contact the DME Madhya Pradesh through the official portal or email. The advisory mentions that support is available, but it does not provide a specific phone number or email address in this document.

For the most up-to-date contact information and support details, visit dme.mponline.gov.in or check the official counselling brochure. Do not rely on unofficial sources or social media for guidance—always refer to the official portal and DME communications.

• Visit dme.mponline.gov.in for official information
• Check the official counselling brochure for contact details
• Use the portal's help or support section for technical issues
• Do not rely on unofficial sources or social media

Frequently asked questions

Read this advisory carefully and follow every instruction exactly. Register on dme.mponline.gov.in as soon as the registration window opens, pay the ₹1100 fee, fill your choices thoughtfully, and lock them only after careful review. Check the portal regularly for exact dates and deadlines, and do not miss any of them. If you have questions, contact the DME through the official portal. Your seat depends on following these rules precisely.