CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: New Delhi. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the seat matrix for NEET PG Counselling 2026. Through this, medical graduates can check the seats available for admission to postgraduate medical courses such as MD, MS and DNB. The released list gives separate details of seats under the All India Quota, internal quota of central universities, deemed universities and DNB courses.
How many seats are available in each quota? According to the seat matrix released by MCC, the details in the main categories are as follows: All India Quota (MD/MS): 14,113 seats. DNB courses: 9,201 seats. Deemed universities (MD/MS): 7,537 seats. Central internal quota (MD/MS): 857 seats.
Together, these four categories account for a total of 31,708 seats. The number of seats is according to the relevant counselling category. It is important to understand the All India Quota and central internal quota seats separately, as eligibility and the admission process may differ for them.
What should candidates keep in mind during counselling? Before selecting a college and course, candidates should check their NEET PG rank, reservation category, preferred specialty, college fees and available seats. The seat matrix provides information according to college, course, quota and category. The number of seats may also be revised during counselling, so it is important to check the latest list before filling choices.
For state quota seats, the respective state counselling authority conducts a separate process. Therefore, candidates should understand MCC counselling rules and state-level admission process rules separately.
How to check the seat matrix? Candidates can visit the official website of the Medical Counselling Committee, mcc.nic.in, and check the 2026 seat matrix available under the ‘PG Medical Counselling’ section. Separate lists are available there for the All India Quota, DNB, deemed universities and central internal quota.
Candidates are advised to choose options according to their eligibility and rank and follow the deadlines for choice filling and locking. Checking the correct seat matrix can help in choosing the college and specialty.
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