Planning to pursue MD, MS, Post-MBBS DNB or a PG Diploma in Madhya Pradesh? Understanding the counselling process is essential before making your admission decisions.
The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh, has issued a detailed set of 33 Frequently Asked Questions for MP NEET PG Counselling 2026, clarifying rules on registration, eligibility, NRI quota admissions, choice filling, security deposits, seat upgradation and resignation.
The DME Madhya Pradesh has released 33 official FAQs for MP NEET PG Counselling 2026. Here is a simplified guide to eligibility, the ₹100 portal fee and round-wise advance deposits, NRI quota rules, choice filling, seat upgradation, resignation and refunds for MD, MS, Post-MBBS DNB and PG Diploma admissions.
Key takeaways
- ₹100 portal fee for choice locking in every round
- Round 2 & Mop-Up need an advance deposit — forfeited if you don't join
- Not joining a Round 1 seat keeps you eligible; not joining Round 2 does not
- A successful upgrade automatically cancels your earlier seat
- Registration & choice filling are online; reporting is in person
MP NEET PG Counselling 2026 at a glance
Doctor of Medicine
Master of Surgery
Post-MBBS DNB
PG Diploma courses
The process
- 1Online registration
- 2Choice filling
- 3Seat allotment
- 4Document verification
- 5Admission reporting
Who is eligible for MP NEET PG Counselling 2026?
Eligibility for individual seat categories depends on your qualifications, applicable reservation rules, institutional preferences and counselling-round conditions.
Can MBBS graduates from other states participate?
Yes — subject to the applicable seat-category rules.
50% Non-Institutional seats
Graduates from outside MP may fill choices for the 50% Non-Institutional seats in private medical colleges.
Institutional quota may open up
Outside-MP MBBS graduates may become eligible for Institutional quota seats when eligible MP MBBS candidates are unavailable in the merit process.
Before you submit choices
What you pay before choice filling
You deposit
₹0+ ₹100 portal fee for choice locking
Round 2 · Govt. Medical College – Unreserved
These are not your tuition fees
Will the security deposit be refunded?
Allotted & admitted
Advance is adjusted against the institution's total academic fee.
No seat allotted
Advance is refunded to your bank account after counselling.
Allotted in Round 2 / Mop-Up but not joined
Advance is forfeited as per the counselling rules.
Avoid filling college choices you are unwilling or unable to accept.
NRI quota rules decoded
Separate registration for NRI quota?
A single registration is sufficient.
Can NRI candidates take open-category seats?
Eligible NRI candidates may also be considered for unreserved open-category seats on merit.
Social reservation on NRI quota seats?
The official FAQs state social reservation does not apply to NRI quota seats.
Priority for MP MBBS graduates?
Only NRI candidates with MBBS from MP colleges can fill NRI choices in Round 1. Other-state MBBS graduates join from Round 2.
NRI candidates — check twice
Round 1 vs Round 2 vs Mop-Up
Round 1
Low risk₹100 portal fee
- Not allotted
- Stay eligible for later rounds.
- Allotted but not joined
- Stay eligible for later rounds.
Round 2
High stakes₹100 + advance deposit
- Not allotted
- Advance refunded after counselling.
- Allotted but not joined
- Ineligible for further rounds and advance forfeited.
Mop-Up
Final round₹100 + advance deposit
- Not allotted
- Advance refunded after counselling.
- Allotted but not joined
- Advance forfeited as per rules.
Mop-Up round · who can participate?
- 01Registered candidates not allotted in Round 1 and Round 2
- 02Newly registered eligible candidates
- 03Candidates admitted in Round 1 / Round 2 who opted for upgradation to Mop-Up
Eligible candidates must pay the applicable advance deposit and complete choice filling and locking.
Seat upgradation, simulated
You opted for upgradation. The next round result is…
Earlier admitted seat
College A · MD
Retained — you keep it
Upgraded seat
No new allotment
Nothing changes
At the time of admission, indicate your willingness to upgrade by choosing Yes or No. You can edit it through the candidate login within the prescribed time limit.
Plan before you opt in
Resigning a seat: refund and seat-leaving bond
Round 1 resignation refund estimator
Deducted
₹010% of fee, max ₹10,000
Refunded
₹0Balance returned to you
Illustrative only — applies to resignation within the prescribed period after Round 1. Final refunds are processed as per official rules.
When does the seat-leaving bond apply?
Up to 2 days before Mop-Up
No seat-leaving bond
Once Mop-Up begins
Bond may apply as per rules
Consult the latest official schedule and admission rules before submitting a resignation.
How to complete MP NEET PG choice filling
- 1
Visit the portal
Open the MP DME counselling portal.
- 2
Log in
Use your registered candidate credentials.
- 3
Complete formalities
Finish any eligibility or participation formalities.
- 4
Pay advance deposit
Where required for the round.
- 5
Review options
Check every college and course you are eligible for.
- 6
Order preferences
Arrange choices by priority and eligibility.
- 7
Lock choices
Complete choice locking and pay the ₹100 portal fee.
- 8
Save confirmation
Download and keep the confirmation for your records.
How many choices can I fill?
What happens after seat allotment?
Report in person
Visit the allotted institution within the prescribed deadline.
Carry documents
Allotment order plus documents listed in the official annexures.
Pay academic fee
Multiple RTGS/NEFT transactions allowed — one online challan per transaction.
Admission complete
Finish the remaining admission formalities at the college.
Online, from anywhere
Registration and choice filling
In person, at the college
Reporting, document verification and admission
Common questions, quick answers
No. The FAQs describe designated registration windows before Round 1 and again for fresh registration before Mop-Up. Existing registered candidates follow the applicable rules for participating in subsequent rounds.
Always verify with official sources
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This article simplifies the official DME Madhya Pradesh FAQs for MP NEET PG Counselling 2026. Counselling deadlines, eligibility rules and financial conditions must always be checked against the latest official instructions.