NEET PG 2026 Official Update
MCC has listed the final NMC guidelines for assessing candidates with benchmark disabilities for postgraduate medical courses, dated 16 September 2026. Candidates should rely on the official document and designated disability-certification process, not informal eligibility assurances.
At a Glance
- Cycle: NEET PG 2026 counselling.
- Official document date: 16 September 2026.
- Framework is discipline-specific and competency-oriented.
- Final eligibility depends on the competent designated board and applicable counselling rules.
What the update changes
The framework moves away from treating a disability percentage as the only consideration. Assessment must consider functional ability, reasonable accommodation and the competencies required for the proposed postgraduate discipline. This does not create automatic eligibility for every course; it structures assessment by authorised boards.
What candidates should do
- Download and read the complete MCC/NMC document.
- Keep the valid disability certificate and UDID-related records ready where applicable.
- Check whether assessment at a designated centre is required.
- Do not select a discipline solely on an unofficial interpretation of disability percentage.
- Preserve all reports and counselling receipts and monitor MCC notices for schedule changes.
What is known
The final guidelines are displayed by MCC for PG medical admissions and carry the date 16 September 2026. They are relevant to PwBD assessment during the current admission cycle.
Limitations and uncertainties
This article does not determine an individual candidate’s eligibility. Seat availability, category rules, court directions, designated-centre assessment and later MCC/NMC clarifications may affect the outcome. No unsupported counselling dates are stated here.
Official source
MCC PG Medical Counselling—News and Events
Related reading
NEET PG 2026 result and scorecard | Counselling readiness checklist
Last reviewed: 28 September 2026