NEET PG Seat Matrix 2026 is the official list of postgraduate medical seats that MCC and state authorities open for counselling. It shows the number of MD, MS, PG Diploma and DNB seats in each college, along with the quota, course and category-wise split. MCC publishes the matrix on mcc.nic.in before every round and it can change from round to round as seats are added, withdrawn or vacated. The NEET PG 2026 result and merit list are out, so candidates should check seat availability along with their rank before choice filling. Institutes verify the tentative seat matrix before each MCC round. For Round 1, this runs from October 10 to 12, 2026, and Round 1 registration starts on October 12.
In this article, we have covered the NEET PG Seat Matrix 2026 in detail, including quick facts, key seat statistics, All India Quota, state quota, deemed university, ESIC and DNB seats, category-wise reservation and the course-wise and specialisation-wise seat details. You will also find the state-wise seat matrix links, the steps to download the seat matrix PDF.
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Quick Facts
These are the basic details of NEET PG and its seat matrix at a glance:
| Features | Specifications |
| Name of Examination | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Postgraduate) or NEET PG |
| Conducted by | National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) |
| Counselling Authority | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and state authorities |
| Level | National-level |
| Courses | MD, MS, PG Diploma, DNB |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-based Test |
| Total Questions and Marks | 180 MCQs, 720 marks |
| Seat Matrix Verification (Round 1) | October 10 to 12, 2026 (tentative) |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect |
| Seat Matrix Published On | mcc.nic.in |
| Counselling Rounds (AIQ) | Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, Stray Vacancy |
NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Counselling Schedule
| Event | Date |
| Seat matrix verification by colleges | October 10 to 12, 2026 |
| Registration and fee payment | October 12 to 21, 2026 (till 12 noon on the last day) |
| Choice filling and locking | October 13 to 22, 2026 (till 10 AM on the last day) |
| Seat allotment processing | October 22 to 23, 2026 |
| Round 1 result | October 24, 2026 |
| Reporting to colleges | October 26 to November 2, 2026 |
NEET PG Round-wise Seat Matrix 2026 Dates
Institutes verify the tentative seat matrix before each round. The dates below are tentative:
Join NEET PG News 2026 | Round | Seat Matrix Verification by Institutes | Registration Starts | Result |
| Round 1 | October 10 to 12, 2026 | October 12, 2026 | October 24, 2026 |
| Round 2 | November 6 to 7, 2026 (till 1:00 PM) | November 6, 2026 | November 14, 2026 |
| Round 3 | November 25 to 26, 2026 | November 26, 2026 | December 4, 2026 |
| Stray Vacancy Round | December 15, 2026 | December 16, 2026 | December 24, 2026 |
What each round’s seat matrix shows:
- Round 1: Only clear-cut vacancies are shown.
- Round 2: Clear-cut vacancies (seats not allotted in Round 1) and virtual vacancies (seats of Round 1 allottees who upgrade) are shown. A virtual vacancy seat is allotted only if its Round 1 allottee vacates or upgrades in Round 2.
- Round 3: The net vacant seats from non-allotted, non-joining and non-reporting candidates of Round 2 are published.
- Stray Vacancy Round: Candidates need fresh registration and fresh choice filling, and choices from Round 3 are not carried over.
NEET PG Seat Matrix 2026: Key Seat Statistics
The official 2026 matrix is not out yet, so these are the latest NMC-approved PG seat figures, which will be updated after the MCC release:
| Particulars | Seat Details |
| Total PG Seats (MD/MS/PG Diploma) | 52,173 |
| Government PG Seats | 29,447 |
| Private PG Seats | 22,726 |
| New Seats Added in Latest NMC Matrix | 2,315 |
MCC Counselling Seat Statistics Year wise
| Particulars | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| PG seats in MCC counselling | 22,818 | 24,917 | 26,894 | 28,750 |
| Participating institutes | 1,283 | 1,425 | 1,599 | 1,985 |
| Candidates who participated | 61,014 | 83,156 | 89,864 | 1,03,596 |
Types of NEET PG Seat Matrix
MCC and state authorities publish separate matrices for different seat categories:
- AIQ Seat Matrix: 50% government seats counselled by MCC.
- Central Universities and Institutes: central internal quota seats.
- Deemed Universities: 100% seats counselled by MCC. Check deemed MD/MS fees and deemed cutoff before filling choices.
- ESIC and AFMS: insured person, dependent and armed forces quota seats.
- DNB: hospital-based seats that change more often due to accreditation.
- State Quota: published by each state authority.
Seats Counselled by MCC
Here are the lists of seats counselled by MCC. Let’s have a look:
| Seat Category | Seats Counselled by MCC | Notes |
| State government colleges (AIQ) | 50% of seats contributed by states | Domicile-free |
| Banaras Hindu University (BHU) | 50% AIQ, 50% internal | Internal seats are for BHU MBBS graduates |
| Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) | 50% AIQ, 50% internal | No reservation in the 50% internal seats |
| Delhi University (DU) | 50% AIQ, 50% internal | Internal seats are for DU MBBS graduates |
| VMMC & SJH, ABVIMS & RML, ESIC Basaidarapur | 50% AIQ, 50% internal | Central institutes under IP University |
| Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi | 100% | No internal or state quota seats |
| LGB Regional Institute of Mental Health, Tezpur | 100% | No internal or state quota seats |
| Deemed universities | 100% | Includes NRI, Jain minority and Muslim minority seats where applicable |
| DNB | 100% (excluding in-service seats) | Domicile-free; admission fee is collected by NBE |
Deemed university seats: 15% of seats are allocated to NRI candidates. Unfilled NRI, Jain minority and Muslim minority seats convert to deemed university merit seats for the UR category in Round 3, after all eligible candidates are exhausted. Candidates claiming the NRI quota cannot claim any other quota.
AFMS seats: AFMS seats are mainly for in-service officers, and surplus seats go to other candidates by priority. Priority I-A, I-B and II candidates are counselled by DGAFMS during MCC’s first round. Priority III, IV and V (civilian) candidates are counselled by MCC in the second round. Civilian doctors admitted to AFMS institutes must serve as Short Service Commissioned Officers for 5 years.
Counselling for 50% All India Quota
MCC conducts online counselling for the 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats and for all seats in deemed universities, central universities/institutes and the DNB (non in-service) seats. The in-service DNB seats are not counselled by MCC.
- There are four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and the Stray Vacancy Round.
- AIQ counselling is domicile-free.
- Fresh choice filling can be done in every round.
- Round 3 is open to first-time registrants and to candidates who were not allotted a seat in Rounds 1 and 2. Candidates holding a seat can join it only if they give willingness to upgrade.
- The Stray Vacancy Round needs fresh registration and fresh choice filling. Candidates freshly allotted a seat in Round 3 who did not join cannot take part.
- Candidates can also take part in state counselling, but each state needs a separate registration.
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Category-Wise Reservation in NEET PG Seat Matrix
Seats in the AIQ are divided across the following reservation categories:
| Category | Converted To |
| ST (PwD) | ST |
| SC (PwD) | SC |
| UR (PwD) | UR |
| OBC (PwD) | OBC |
| ST | SC |
| SC | UR |
| EWS | UR |
Private DNB colleges have no reservation. Government DNB seats follow the central policy (SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwD 5%).
PwD candidates need an online Eligibility Certificate from a designated Medical Assessment Board before choice filling, to fill PwD choices.
Course-Wise and Specialisation-Wise NEET PG Seats
Explore NEET PG seats across different courses and specialisations. Check branch-wise seat availability, participating medical colleges, previous-year cutoff trends and other key details to help you understand your admission options:
| Non-Clinical | Diploma |
| MD Pathology | Diploma in Pathology and Bacteriology (DPB) |
| MD Physiology | Diploma in Gynecology and Obstetrics (DGO) |
| MD Forensic Medicine | Diploma in Child Health (DCH) |
| MD Pharmacology |
State-Wise NEET PG Seat Matrix 2026
State quota seats are counselled by the respective state authority, which publishes its own seat matrix:
How to Download the NEET PG Seat Matrix 2026
Follow these steps to download the seat matrix PDF from the official MCC website:
- Visit the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in.
- Open the PG Medical Counselling section.
- Click on Current Events PG.
- Select the seat matrix link for the current round.
- Download the PDF and search by state, college or course.
How to Use the Seat Matrix for Choice Filling
A well-planned choice list based on the seat matrix improves your chances of getting a preferred seat:
- Shortlist colleges according to your rank and category.
- Include a mix of dream, moderate and safe options.
- Arrange choices in your true order of preference, as allotment follows your list.
- Fill only seats you are ready to join.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NEET PG Seat Matrix 2026?
It is the official list of MD, MS, PG Diploma and DNB seats open for counselling, shown college-wise, course-wise, quota-wise and category-wise.
Is the NEET PG seat matrix the same in every counselling round?
No. Seats can be added, withdrawn or vacated between rounds, so always check the matrix for the round you are filling.
Can I take part in both AIQ and state quota counselling?
Yes, but you need a separate registration with MCC and with each state authority.
Where can I download the NEET PG seat matrix 2026?
AIQ, deemed and central matrices are on mcc.nic.in under PG Medical Counselling, and state matrices are on each state authority’s portal once released.
Which seats are filled through MCC counselling?
MCC counsels 50% AIQ seats, 100% deemed university seats, central university and institute seats, DNB seats and the surplus AFMS seats.
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