New Delhi, October 29, 2026: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is displaying updated timelines for the PwD assessment process on its PG Medical Counselling website. As per the live page, the Primary Assessment Board portal will remain accessible until November 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The Appellate Board portal is available from October 29 to November 5, 2026, until 6:00 PM.
These timelines hold considerable significance for candidates seeking consideration under the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) or Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) category during NEET PG 2026 counselling.
Important dates at a glance
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Primary Assessment Board portal: Until November 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM
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Appellate Board portal: October 29 to November 5, 2026, until 6:00 PM
Candidates should check the official MCC PG Medical Counselling website for the instructions relevant to their case.
Portal access does not confirm an appointment
Candidates should distinguish between the portal submission window and the date of their medical assessment. The Appellate Board portal being available until November 5 does not mean candidates can visit an assessment centre on any day during that period or undergo an assessment without an appointment.
Under the appeal process, the nodal officer of the concerned Appellate Board communicates the assessment date, time, venue, and any further instructions. Candidates should wait for official communication and avoid travelling to a centre without confirmation.
What has changed in the schedule?
MCC’s Notice No. 1, issued on September 28, listed earlier timelines: October 9 at 5:00 PM for the Primary Assessment Board and October 5–12 at 5:00 PM for the Appellate Medical Assessment Board. The live MCC page now displays the extended dates mentioned above.
The available information does not include a separate, detailed notice explaining the revision. Candidates should therefore treat the dates shown on the live MCC page as the current schedule and revisit the portal before submitting their application.
Who should use the Appellate Board portal?
The appellate process is intended for candidates who disagree with the findings or decision of their Primary Medical Assessment Board. It is not a substitute for the primary assessment. Candidates should follow the process that applies to their own assessment status and the instructions provided by MCC.
Candidates may need to keep the following documents ready, as applicable:
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NEET PG 2026 scorecard
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Unique Disability ID (UDID) card
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Prescribed functional abilities, self-certification, and disability-specific affidavits
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Previous assessment records, if seeking an appeal
The portal’s latest checklist should be followed, as requirements may vary according to the candidate’s case.
How is eligibility assessed?
The designated medical board determines eligibility under the applicable National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines. Assessment considers a candidate’s functional abilities, the essential competencies of the postgraduate course, the possibility of reasonable accommodation and patient safety. A portal submission, by itself, neither establishes eligibility nor guarantees a seat.
What candidates should do now
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Consult the official MCC portal and identify the process applicable to you.
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Submit the required information before the relevant deadline.
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Save the application acknowledgement and any communication from the board.
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If you are appealing, keep your previous assessment records readily at hand and adhere to the nodal officer’s reporting instructions.