NEET PG Counseling 2026: There is a big update for the candidates appearing for the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test Post Graduate (NEET PG) Counseling 2026. The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) has released the All India Quota (AIQ) Seat Matrix for MD and MS seats for admission to the examination of PGd262069. Seat matrix can plan in advance for admission.
Let’s know in detail how many seats are there under AIQ in MS-MD medical course. Basically will know how to check seat matrix. We will know how seat matrix can be helpful for candidates.
Deemed University seat matrix released with AIQ
MCC has released the seat matrix of allotted seats in Central Universities as well as Deemed Universities under All India Quota (AIQ) for admission to MS-MD courses. As per MCC seat data, 13,522 AIQ seats are available for MD and MS courses in the counseling process of 2026. Along with this, MCC has also released separate seat matrices for other categories, including Central Internal Quota, Diplomate of National Board (DNB) Program and Deemed University. It includes 9,201 seats of DNB and 7,537 seats of deemed universities.
This way you can check the seat matrix
- First of all go to the official website of MCC mcc.nic.in.
- Open the PG Medical Counseling section that appears on the home page.
- Go to the ‘Current Events’ section.
- Select the relevant seat matrix document
- Open the document and check available seats, colleges and specializations.
- Download PDF for reference while filling options for counselling.
Why is it important to check seat matrix?
It is necessary to check the seat matrix before attending the counseling for admission to MS-MD in Medical. In fact, Seat Matrix helps candidates understand the admission options before filling their college and course choices. Candidates can check the available seats, specialization and participating institutes carefully before deciding their choice. It is important to note that availability of seats may vary depending on the organization, specialty and applicable reservation category.
Register by 21st October
The registration process for NEET PG Counseling 2026 Round 1 has started from October 12. As per the announced schedule, the window for registration and fee payment will close on October 21. Choice filling can be done till October 22.
