| Updated On - Oct 15, 2026
MCC has released the NEET PG 2026 Round 1 seat matrix on mcc.nic.in. Registration runs from October 12 to 21 and choice filling closes on October 22. The Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled for October 24, 2026.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), under the Directorate General of Health Services, has released the NEET PG 2026 Round 1 seat matrix on its official portal at mcc.nic.in. The matrix lists college-wise, course-wise, and category-wise seats available for the first round of postgraduate medical counselling.
The seat matrix covers the 50 percent All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government medical colleges. It also includes 100 percent seats in deemed universities, central universities, and Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) institutions.
Candidates who qualified the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2026 can view the matrix before locking their choices. Participating institutes verified their seat details between October 10 and October 12, 2026, before this public release.
Check Now:
- Download MCC NEET PG 2026 Round 1 All India Quota Seat Matrix PDF
- Download MCC NEET PG 2026 Round 1 DEEMED Seat Matrix PDF
- Download MCC NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Final Seat Matrix DNB PDF
- Download MCC NEET PG 2026 Round 1 CIQ Seat Matrix PDF
NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Counselling Schedule
The MCC has fixed the Round 1 timeline in a tight ten-day window. Candidates must complete registration, choice filling, and payment within these dates.
| Counselling Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration and fee payment | October 12 to 21, 2026 |
| Choice filling and locking | October 13 to 22, 2026 |
| Seat allotment processing | October 22 to 23, 2026 |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | October 24, 2026 |
| Reporting at allotted institute | October 26 to November 2, 2026 |
Read More: NEET PG 2027 Application Fee: Category-Wise Breakdown and Payment Modes
What the MCC Seat Matrix Contains
The seat matrix is a detailed document published for every counselling round. It is the primary reference students use before locking their college and course preferences.
Each entry in the matrix specifies the following fields for every participating institute:
- Name and state of the medical college or deemed university
- Course or specialisation offered, such as MD, MS, or DNB
- Total seats available in the round
- Category-wise break-up across General, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, and PwD
- Quota type covering AIQ, deemed, central, and AFMS seats
The matrix is released as separate PDF files for each institute group. Candidates must download and compare these files before preference locking.
Who Can Participate in NEET PG 2026 Round 1?
Only candidates who scored at or above the NEET PG 2026 qualifying percentile can register. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) conducted the exam earlier this year.
Candidates must register separately on the MCC portal even if they have cleared NEET PG. State quota candidates must register on their respective state counselling portals, not with MCC.
How to Check the NEET PG 2026 Seat Matrix on mcc.nic.in?
The seat matrix is hosted as a set of downloadable PDF files. Candidates can access the files through the following steps.
- Visit the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in.
- Click on the PG Medical Counselling tab on the homepage.
- Open the Round 1 Seat Matrix link under the active notifications section.
- Select the relevant institute group such as AIQ, Deemed, Central, or AFMS.
- Download the PDF and check the college, course, and category of interest.
How to Register for NEET PG 2026 Counselling?
Registration and choice filling happen on the same MCC portal. The non-refundable registration fee varies by category and institute group.
- Open the MCC counselling portal and click on New Registration.
- Enter the NEET PG 2026 roll number, application number, and date of birth.
- Complete the personal and academic details form.
- Pay the registration fee online using net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.
- Log back in to fill and lock course and college preferences before October 22, 2026.
The Round 1 matrix is the first clear picture of PG medical seats open to NEET PG qualifiers this year. Choices locked now shape the strongest allotment chances across all four MCC rounds.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Download the full Round 1 seat matrix PDFs from mcc.nic.in on October 15, 2026.
- Shortlist colleges and courses that match your rank, category, and interest.
- Complete MCC registration and pay the fee before October 21, 2026.
- Fill and lock preferences on the portal before October 22, 2026.
- Check the Round 1 allotment result on October 24 and report to the allotted institute by November 2, 2026.
The Round 1 seat allotment result on October 24, 2026, and MCC notifications for Round 2 registration dates expected in early November on mcc.nic.in.
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