NEET PG Counselling 2026: Candidates Report Online Joining Problems as Colleges Remain Unreachable
Some candidates allotted postgraduate medical seats through NEET PG 2026 counselling have reported difficulty completing joining and document-verification steps because they cannot reach the nodal officers listed for their colleges. The complaints have surfaced during MCC Round 1 reporting, scheduled from October 26 to November 2, 2026. Candidates say that unanswered or invalid contact details make it harder to clarify admission requirements within the reporting window.
Reported Contact Problems
| Institution or step | Issue reported |
|---|---|
| VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital | Candidates reported that a listed mobile number was switched off and landlines could not be reached. |
| University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS) | A listed nodal-officer mobile number appeared as “00000000”; candidates also reported no reply to email. |
| MCC helpline | Some candidates said they were directed to contact their allotted college for admission-related queries. |
| Round 1 reporting window | October 26–November 2, 2026 |
These are candidate-reported problems at specific institutions; they do not establish that every college or the entire MCC counselling portal is affected. The immediate concern is that candidates need timely confirmation about document verification, reporting and the status of their allotted seat.
Why Reaching the College Matters
After checking an allotment, candidates must follow the instructions that apply to their seat and chosen option. MCC’s portal may show that document verification is pending at the allotted institute, while the college handles institution-level admission steps. If a nodal officer’s contact details are incorrect or unanswered, candidates may be unsure whether documents have been received or what action remains before the deadline.
Rules can differ according to the seat type and whether a candidate chooses to retain a seat or remain eligible for an upgrade. Read the current MCC notice and the allotment-specific instructions carefully. Do not assume that a phone call alone completes reporting, document verification or joining.
What Candidates Can Do
Save a copy of the allotment letter and keep records of contact attempts, including dates, times, phone numbers and emails. If a listed number does not work, use the official college contact channels shown on its website and send a concise written query to the relevant College Admissions or nodal-officer address. Keep copies of sent emails and any replies.
Candidates can also contact the MCC counselling call centre at 0120-4073500 or the toll-free number 1800-102-7637. MCC lists call-centre hours as 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Candidates should explain the college, allotted course, round and specific joining issue, and ask how to document an unresolved contact problem. Follow any written instructions received and continue checking the official counselling portal.
Key Point Before the Deadline
The Round 1 reporting window closes on November 2, 2026. Candidates who cannot reach their allotted college should escalate the issue through official channels promptly and retain proof of their attempts. Accurate contact details and timely written guidance are essential to help applicants complete NEET PG joining formalities without avoidable uncertainty.
