NEET PG 2026 Seat Matrix: Seats, DNB Details and Counselling Dates
The MCC NEET PG 2026 seat matrix lists MD, MS and DNB seats, with key details on quotas, Round 1 dates and choice filling.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the final seat matrix for NEET PG counselling 2026. The document lists postgraduate medical seats available across institutions and quotas. It can help candidates make better choices during the counselling process.
The final matrix includes seats for MD, MS and DNB courses. It also gives key details such as the college name, course, speciality, quota, category and number of seats. Candidates should read this information before filling in their choices.
NEET PG 2026 Seat Matrix: Key Numbers
As per the final seat matrix, candidates can apply for seats under several categories. The main figures are:
- MD/MS seats under the All India Quota: 13,522
- Central internal quota seats: 727
- Total DNB seats: 9,201
- Seats in deemed universities: 7,537
The seat count covers government and private institutions. Since the list includes many courses and colleges, candidates should use the PDF to check each seat instead of relying only on broad totals.
DNB Seat Matrix for NEET PG 2026
The DNB seat list includes seats in both government and private institutions. The split is as follows:
| Institution type | Number of seats |
|---|---|
| Government DNB programmes | 2,582 |
| Private DNB programmes | 6,619 |
| Total DNB seats | 9,201 |
DNB stands for Diplomate of National Board. These programmes are offered in approved hospitals and medical institutions. While checking a DNB option, candidates should review the hospital, speciality, fee details, seat category and service rules.
How to Download the Final MCC Seat Matrix
Candidates can access the final seat matrix through the official MCC website. Follow these steps:
- Visit mcc.nic.in.
- Open the section for PG Medical counselling.
- Find the notice or link for the NEET PG 2026 final seat matrix.
- Open the PDF file.
- Search for the preferred college, course or speciality.
- Download and save the file for reference.
The PDF may look long at first. That is normal. Use the search option in the document to find a college or course. Candidates can also make a short list in a notebook or spreadsheet. It is less exciting than choosing a phone wallpaper, but it can prevent mistakes during choice filling.
Details Candidates Should Check in the PDF
The final seat matrix contains several fields that can affect a candidate’s choice. Check the following details for every option:
- Name and location of the institute
- Government, private or deemed university status
- Course and medical speciality
- All India, internal or other quota
- Category of the seat
- Number of seats available
Candidates should also compare the seat matrix with the official counselling notice. Seat availability, eligibility rules and deadlines can change through official updates. The MCC website remains the main source for the latest information.
NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Counselling Dates
According to the released schedule, registration for Round 1 counselling will remain open until October 21, 2026. Candidates should complete the form before the deadline and avoid waiting until the last day.
- Choice filling and locking: October 14 to October 22, 2026
- Round 1 seat allotment result: October 24, 2026
Choice filling and choice locking are separate steps. Candidates must make sure that their choices are locked within the given window. Unlocked choices may not be considered as expected during the allotment process.
How to Prepare Choices Using the Seat Matrix
Start by listing preferred specialities and colleges. Then check whether each option appears in the final matrix. Candidates should place choices in order of preference, not in a random order.
It may help to group choices into three sets:
- Preferred choices: Colleges and courses that match your top goals
- Practical choices: Options that fit your rank, category and eligibility
- Backup choices: Other acceptable courses or institutions
Before submitting the form, check spelling, course names, quota details and the final order of choices. Keep copies of the application, locked choices and seat matrix PDF. Also check the MCC website for any revised notice, reporting instruction or change in the counselling schedule.
