NEET PG Counselling 2026: MCC Outlines Over 31,700 Seats in Final Seat Matrix Release

NEET PG Counselling 2026: MCC Outlines Over 31,700 Seats in Final Seat Matrix Release

NEW DELHI — The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially published the final seat matrix for the NEET PG Counselling 2026 on its official portal, mcc.nic.in. The comprehensive list details 31,708 postgraduate seats across four distinct categories, providing prospective medical postgraduates with key institutional clarity before finalizing their choices.

Quota-Wise Seat Distribution Breakdown

The final release divides total available seats across All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed Universities, Diplomate of National Board (DNB) programs, and Central Internal Quotas.

Quota / Category Total Available Seats Details / Key Highlights
All India Quota (AIQ) MD/MS 14,113 50% AIQ medical seats across government colleges nationwide.
DNB Postgraduate Programmes 9,201 Includes 2,582 Government and 6,619 Private DNB seats.
Deemed Universities (MD/MS) 7,537 Self-financed and management seats across private medical deemed institutes.
Central Internal Quota 857 Internal quota seats at premier institutes like MAMC, LHMC, and IMS BHU.
Total Available Seats 31,708 Combined tally across all four official MCC seat matrices.

Key Round 1 Counselling Schedule & Deadlines

With the final seat matrix published, candidates participating in Round 1 counselling must align their preferences according to the following critical dates:

  • Registration & Payment Deadline: October 21, 2026

  • Choice Filling Window Closes: October 22, 2026

  • Round 1 Seat Allotment Result: October 24, 2026

  • Physical Reporting & Joining: October 26 to November 2, 2026

  • Commencement of PG Academic Session: November 20, 2026

Step-by-Step Guide to Accessing the Seat Matrix PDF

Candidates are strongly advised to inspect category-specific seat availability using the following steps:

  1. Visit the official Medical Counselling Committee portal at mcc.nic.in.

  2. Click on the PG Medical Counselling tab on the homepage.

  3. Under the Current Events section, locate the target matrix title (e.g., FINAL ALL INDIA QUOTA SEATS MATRIX PG COUNSELLING 2026).

  4. Download the PDF and filter by State, Specialty, College Name, or Reserved Category before locking options.

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