Overview
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released the NEET PG 2026 seat matrix for postgraduate medical admissions for the 2026-27 academic session. The matrix provides institution-wise and course-wise details of approximately 58,000 MD, MS and other postgraduate medical seats across participating colleges. Candidates should note that the counselling schedule and several admission-related dates are still awaited.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | National Medical Commission (NMC) / Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) |
| Post Name | MD, MS and other postgraduate medical seats |
| Total Vacancies | Approximately 58,000 seats |
| Application Mode | Online counselling and choice filling |
| Official Website | nmc.org.in and mcc.nic.in |
The published matrix is intended to help candidates identify available courses and colleges before counselling. Seat numbers may be revised following approvals, additions, withdrawals, category-wise distribution or updates submitted by medical institutions.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | 1 October 2026 for PwD registration; general counselling registration TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should not treat the release of the seat matrix as the start of general counselling registration. A separate MCC notification is expected to confirm round-wise registration, fee payment, choice filling, seat allotment and reporting dates.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must hold a recognised MBBS degree or provisional MBBS pass certificate from an institution approved under applicable medical education regulations.
- Applicants must have completed, or be due to complete, the mandatory rotating internship by the cut-off date specified for NEET PG 2026.
- A valid permanent or provisional registration certificate issued by the NMC or a State Medical Council is required.
- Candidates must qualify NEET PG 2026 and meet the applicable category-wise cut-off percentile.
- Eligibility for individual MD or MS courses will remain subject to counselling rules, document verification and institutional requirements.
Age Limit
- No general upper age limit is ordinarily prescribed for appearing in NEET PG.
- Candidates must satisfy any service, domicile, sponsorship or institutional conditions applicable to their chosen quota.
- Age-related conditions, if introduced in the detailed admission bulletin, will apply as notified by the competent authority.
Fees
- The NMC seat matrix PDF can be downloaded without charge from the official website.
- MCC counselling registration and refundable security deposit amounts have not yet been announced for the 2026 cycle.
- Tuition fees, hostel charges and other institutional expenses vary by college, course, quota and category.
- Candidates should verify the fee structure before locking choices, particularly for deemed universities and private medical colleges.
Selection Process
- NEET PG examination and qualification: Candidates must appear for the entrance examination and secure the required qualifying percentile.
- Online counselling and seat allotment: Eligible candidates must register with MCC or the relevant state counselling authority, pay the prescribed fee and submit their preferred colleges and courses.
- Document verification and admission: Allotted candidates must report within the specified period, present original documents, complete medical and eligibility checks, and pay the institutional admission fee.
Seat allotment will depend on the candidate’s NEET PG rank, reservation category, quota eligibility, preferences submitted during choice filling and seat availability in the relevant counselling round.
How to Apply
- Visit the official NMC website at nmc.org.in and locate the postgraduate medical education or seat matrix section.
- Open the NEET PG 2026-27 seat matrix notice and download the available PDF or institution-wise list.
- Check the state, medical college, specialty and approved intake carefully. Candidates should also compare the NMC list with the counselling matrix published by MCC.
- Visit mcc.nic.in once the counselling registration link is activated.
- Create an account using the required NEET PG credentials, contact details and identification information.
- Complete the application form, upload documents where required, and pay the registration fee and security deposit.
- Enter MD and MS course preferences in the desired order. Review seat type, quota, fees and bond conditions before locking choices.
- Download the submitted form, choice list, payment receipt and allotment result for future admission formalities.
Candidates applying under the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category should follow the registration and certification instructions beginning 1 October 2026. Only certificates issued through authorised disability assessment centres and in the prescribed format may be accepted.
Important Links
Candidates may also monitor the MCC portal for the counselling-specific matrix, registration notice and round-wise allotment schedule. The NMC matrix indicates approved seat availability, while the matrix used in a particular counselling round may reflect subsequent revisions.
FAQs
1. How many seats are listed in the NEET PG 2026 seat matrix?
The total postgraduate medical intake is expected to be around 58,000 seats, covering MD, MS and other eligible programmes. The final counselling total may change after revisions.
2. Has MCC announced the complete NEET PG 2026 counselling schedule?
No. The detailed dates for general registration, choice filling, allotment and reporting are TBA. PwD-related registration is scheduled to begin on 1 October 2026.
3. Is the NMC seat matrix the same as the MCC counselling matrix?
Not necessarily. The NMC list reflects approved seats, while MCC publishes seats available under the quotas handled in each counselling round. Candidates should check both PDFs before filling choices.
