NEET PG Counselling 2026 State-Wise Seat Matrix, Fees, Cutoff and Choice Filling Dates
DeekshaUpdated on 19 Oct 2026, 08:51 PM IST
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NEET PG counselling 2026 is under way. MCC has published the final NEET PG seat matrix 2026 with 31,708 seats across four matrices, including 14,113 All India Quota MD/MS seats. Round 1 choice filling closes on 22 October 2026 at 10 AM and the Round 1 result is due on 24 October. This guide covers the NEET PG seat matrix state wise, vacancy rules, NEET PG 2026 cutoff, registration fee and every choice filling date.
Use a NEET PG college predictor with your NEET PG 2026 rank before you lock any choice. Registration and choice filling happen on the official MCC portal. All useful links are collected at the end of this page.
Dates here follow the tentative MCC schedule issued on 7 October 2026. MCC can revise them, so confirm on the official portal before every deadline.
NEET PG Counselling 2026 Key Highlights
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling authority | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS, MoHFW |
| Exam | NEET PG 2026, held on 30 August 2026 (re-exam on 5 September for candidates affected at two Jaipur centres) |
| Result date | 24 September 2026 |
| Candidates | 2,73,096 scheduled, 2,65,980 appeared |
| Seats counselled by MCC | 50% All India Quota, central universities, deemed universities, ESIC and AFMS, plus DNB seats in the matrix |
| Rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and an online stray vacancy round |
| Round 1 choice filling | 13 to 22 October 2026 (closes 22 October, 10 AM) |
| Round 1 result | 24 October 2026 |
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NEET PG Counselling 2026 Seat Matrix: Total MD, MS and DNB Seats
MCC released four separate matrices for All India Quota, central internal quota, deemed universities and DNB. The final version lists 31,708 seats. An earlier version published on 15 October showed 13,522 AIQ seats, so use the final MCC NEET PG seat matrix 2026 figure.
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| Seat matrix | Total seats |
|---|---|
| All India Quota MD/MS | 14,113 |
| Central Internal Quota MD/MS | 857 |
| Deemed universities MD/MS | 7,537 |
| DNB PG counselling (Government 2,582 and Private 6,619) | 9,201 |
| Combined total | 31,708 |
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The National Medical Commission lists a wider national pool. Its 2026-27 matrix, released on 29 September, carries 63,177 MD, MS, diploma, DM and MCh seats. Of these, 58,468 are filled through NEET PG.
Some of the institutions named in the final matrices are below.
- Central internal quota: Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr RML Hospital, ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh
- Deemed universities: GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, SBKS Medical Institute, Amrita School of Medicine Faridabad and Santosh Medical College
- Deemed quotas include NRI, self-financed merit seats, and Muslim and Jain minority quotas
State-Wise NEET PG Seat Matrix 2026: Which States Have the Most MD/MS Seats
MCC counsels the 50% AIQ share along with central, deemed and ESIC seats. States run counselling for the other 50% state quota seats on their own portals. For a state-wise view, the NMC matrix is the best public reference.
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| State | PG seats in NMC matrix 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Karnataka | 8,323 |
| Maharashtra | 6,992 |
| Tamil Nadu | 6,306 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 6,082 |
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These totals cover all quotas and include diploma, DM and MCh seats. Trackers also add the NMC data in slightly different ways, so treat the numbers as indicative and verify branch-wise seats in the MCC and state matrices.
Branch-wise seats in the top three states
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| Branch | India total | Karnataka | Maharashtra | Tamil Nadu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD General Medicine | 6,143 | 827 | 687 | 625 |
| MS General Surgery | 5,591 | 676 | 628 | 621 |
| MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 4,690 | 615 | 499 | 461 |
| MD Paediatrics | 4,203 | 583 | 452 | 420 |
| MS Orthopaedics | 3,656 | 551 | 445 | 355 |
| MS Ophthalmology | 2,479 | 339 | 291 | 246 |
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Uttar Pradesh comes next in several branches, with 558 MS General Surgery, 394 MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology and 378 MD Paediatrics seats. Medical colleges in each of these states are listed in the links at the end of this page.
- Karnataka has the largest pool and its state quota runs through KEA. Check the college list before option entry opens.
- Maharashtra is second by total seats. Colleges covered by the CET Cell process are listed in the links at the end.
- Tamil Nadu offers one of the widest spreads of government and private seats. Compare government and private options before choice filling.
- Uttar Pradesh has large state quota intake. Useful if you hold a UP MBBS degree.
MD/MS Vacant Seats After Round 1: How the Matrix Changes
The Round 1 matrix lists clear vacancies. After allotment and reporting, seats freed by upgrades and non-joining move into the next round. Colleges can also add new seats. MCC updates the matrix during the verification window before each round: 6 to 7 November, 25 to 26 November and 15 December.
Last year shows the scale of these changes. The 2025 Round 2 matrix had 17,623 clear vacancies, 11,837 virtual vacancies and 2,620 newly added seats. Virtual vacancies are seats held by Round 1 candidates who may upgrade.
We are not guessing 2026 vacancy numbers. Check the official Round 2 seat matrix when MCC publishes it, and follow the NEET PG 2026 seat matrix update for the latest notice.
NEET PG Counselling 2026 Choice Filling Dates and Round-Wise Schedule
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| Activity | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Stray Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat matrix verification | 10 to 12 Oct | 6 to 7 Nov | 25 to 26 Nov | 15 Dec |
| Registration and payment | 12 to 21 Oct | 6 to 11 Nov | 26 Nov to 1 Dec | 16 to 21 Dec |
| Choice filling and locking | 13 to 22 Oct | 7 to 12 Nov | 27 Nov to 2 Dec | 16 to 21 Dec |
| Choice filling deadline | 22 Oct, 10 AM | 12 Nov, 10 AM | 2 Dec, 10 AM | 21 Dec, 11:55 PM |
| Seat allotment processing | 22 to 23 Oct | 12 to 13 Nov | 2 to 3 Dec | 22 to 23 Dec |
| Result | 24 Oct | 14 Nov | 4 Dec | 24 Dec |
| Reporting and joining | 26 Oct to 2 Nov | 16 to 23 Nov | 5 to 12 Dec | 24 to 31 Dec |
| Joined candidate data verification | 3 Nov | 24 Nov | 14 Dec | Not listed |
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All dates are for 2026. Round 1 has separate deadlines, so note each one.
- Registration closes on 21 October at 12 noon
- Fee payment closes on 21 October at 3 PM
- Choice locking runs from 21 October, 4 PM to 22 October, 10 AM
- Choice filling closes on 22 October at 10 AM
MCC has advised institutions to treat Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted holidays as working days during counselling. Do not expect deadlines to move for a weekend. The reported schedule also lists 20 November 2026 as the start of the PG academic session.
For round-wise notices and the full NEET PG counselling 2026 process, see the links at the end of this page.
NEET PG Choice Filling 2026: How to Fill Choices on MCC
- Complete registration and pay the fee and security deposit on mcc.nic.in. Choice filling opens only after payment.
- Log in and open the Round 1 choice filling window.
- Add course and college combinations one by one, such as MD General Medicine at a specific college.
- Arrange them in the exact order you prefer. MCC allots the highest choice you qualify for.
- Save and review the list, then lock it between 21 October, 4 PM and 22 October, 10 AM.
- Download the locked list and wait for the 24 October result.
Smart ways to build your preference list
- Start with last year's closing ranks for your category, then mix safe, moderate and ambitious choices.
- Run your rank through a NEET PG rank predictor to see colleges accepting your NEET PG rank.
- Decide whether branch or college matters more to you, and order the list that way.
- Check fees, stipend and bond terms. Compare medical colleges side by side before locking.
- Add only seats you would actually join, because a seat you do not want can still be allotted.
Common choice filling mistakes
- Waiting for the last hour and facing server delays
- Forgetting to lock choices before the deadline
- Filling only top-ranked colleges and leaving no fallback
- Treating last year's closing rank as a guarantee for 2026
- Ignoring bond conditions and fees at private and deemed colleges
NEET PG Counselling 2026 Registration Fee and Security Deposit
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| Category | Non-refundable registration fee | Refundable security deposit |
|---|---|---|
| 50% AIQ and central universities, General | Rs 1,000 | Rs 25,000 |
| 50% AIQ and central universities, SC/ST/OBC | Rs 500 | Rs 10,000 |
| Deemed universities, all categories | Rs 5,000 | Rs 2,00,000 |
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Tuition fees, stipend and bond terms differ by college and state. Check the MCC information bulletin and each college page before adding a seat. Candidates looking for lower-fee MD/MS seats can start with government medical colleges.
Private medical colleges usually cost more, so compare them carefully. The security deposit is refundable under MCC rules, but forfeiture conditions apply if you do not join an allotted seat. Read the bulletin before you lock choices.
NEET PG 2026 Cutoff: Qualifying Marks and Percentile
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| Category | Qualifying percentile | Cutoff marks |
|---|---|---|
| General and EWS | 50th | 262 |
| General PwBD | 45th | 244 |
| SC, ST and OBC (including PwBD) | 40th | 226 |
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NBEMS declared the result on 24 September 2026 and the scorecard is available on natboard.edu.in. The qualifying cutoff only makes you eligible. Your allotment depends on rank, category, choices and seat availability.
NEET PG 2026 Rank vs Marks
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| Marks range | Approximate rank range |
|---|---|
| 707 | 1 |
| 689 to 678 | 12 to 28 |
| 662 to 656 | 114 to 177 |
| 640 to 618 | 511 to 1,500 |
| 618 to 584 | 1,501 to 5,000 |
| 584 to 555 | 5,001 to 10,000 |
| 555 to 499 | 10,001 to 25,000 |
| 499 to 427 | 25,001 to 50,000 |
| 427 to 363 | 50,001 to 75,000 |
| 363 to 307 | 75,001 to 1,00,000 |
| 307 to 215 | 1,00,001 to 1,50,000 |
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These ranges are approximate and based on 2026 result data compiled by Careers360. Your scorecard rank is the only figure MCC uses.
NEET PG Closing Rank 2025 for MD General Medicine (MCC AIQ)
The table shows 2025 cycle opening and closing ranks for general category candidates in MD General Medicine under 50% AIQ. The 2026 ranks will move with seats and candidates, so use these as a reference only.
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| College | Opening rank | Closing rank |
|---|---|---|
| ABVIMS and Dr RML Hospital, New Delhi | 1 | 15 |
| NIMS, Hyderabad | 16 | 16 |
| Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi | 34 | 62 |
| VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi | 30 | 74 |
| Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi | 75 | 83 |
| GMCH, Chandigarh | 107 | 107 |
| GMC Thrissur, Kerala | 114 | 114 |
| LTMMC (Sion), Mumbai | 47 | 119 |
| GSMC (KEM), Mumbai | 44 | 125 |
| GMC Kozhikode, Kerala | 2 | 129 |
| UCMS, Delhi | 164 | 164 |
| BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad | 19 | 170 |
| IMS BHU, Varanasi | 124 | 176 |
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Branch matters as much as college. Based on past trends, MD Radiodiagnosis and MD Dermatology close at the lowest ranks, followed by MD General Medicine and MD Paediatrics. Last year, MD Radiodiagnosis at GMC Kozhikode opened at rank 35 and closed at 79 in Round 1.
State Quota Counselling 2026: Where Things Stand
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| State | Authority | Status as of 17 October 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) | Registration opened on 5 October. Last date without late fee was 15 October. Offline document verification began on 8 October. Seat matrix and option entry dates are awaited. |
| Assam | Directorate of Medical Education, Assam | Provisional state quota merit list published. Last date to submit documents for names missing from the list was 16 October. |
| Maharashtra | State CET Cell | Institutional-level round scrapped. All PG medical and dental seats will be filled through centralised online counselling. Schedule awaited. |
| Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and Odisha | State medical education authorities | Counselling schedules or registration details have been published. Follow the official state notices for dates. |
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State rules on domicile and the state of your MBBS college decide who can claim state quota seats. Karnataka candidates should watch the KEA portal, and Maharashtra candidates should follow notices from the State CET Cell.
Documents Required for NEET PG Counselling 2026
- NEET PG 2026 admit card and scorecard
- MBBS degree or provisional degree certificate
- MBBS marksheets
- Internship completion certificate
- Permanent or provisional medical registration certificate
- Valid government photo ID and date of birth proof
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Category certificate, if applicable
- PwBD certificate, if applicable
- NRI-related documents, if applicable
- Any other document asked by MCC or the allotted institute
Keep both originals and scanned copies ready. All certificates must be valid on the day you report.
After Round 1 Allotment: Reporting, Freeze and Float
- The Round 1 result is due on 24 October 2026, and reporting runs from 26 October to 2 November.
- MCC offers Freeze and Float options to retain or upgrade an allotted seat. Read the bulletin to see how each choice affects Round 2.
- Document verification for Float candidates and NRI quota applicants is held online.
- Reports on the 2026 procedure mention a dedicated MCC helpdesk email, mcc2026@gov.in, for counselling queries.
What to Do Next
- Before 22 October, 10 AM, finalise and lock your Round 1 choices.
- If you also appeared for INI-CET, compare outcomes with an INI-CET college predictor.
- Keep the NEET PG exam page handy for date changes and notices.
- Check your state counselling schedule and keep state quota documents ready.
- Note the Round 2 matrix verification window on 6 to 7 November and review the updated seat list before registering.
Useful Links for NEET PG Counselling 2026
- NEET PG College Predictor 2026: find colleges and branches for your rank and category
- INI-CET college predictor: compare if you also appeared for INI-CET
- NEET PG counselling guide: full process, rounds and rules
- NEET PG exam details: dates, pattern and notices
Medical colleges by state
- Medical colleges in Karnataka
- Medical colleges in Maharashtra
- Medical colleges in Tamil Nadu
- Medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh
- Government medical colleges in India
- Private medical colleges in India
Delhi colleges from the closing rank table
- Maulana Azad Medical College
- Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital
- Lady Hardinge Medical College
- University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital
Official websites
- MCC official website: registration, choice filling and results
- NBEMS official website: NEET PG scorecard and notices
- KEA Karnataka portal: Karnataka PG state quota counselling
- DME Assam: Assam PG state quota merit list and notices
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does NEET PG counselling 2026 Round 1 choice filling close?
Round 1 choice filling runs from 13 to 22 October 2026 and closes on 22 October at 10 AM. Choice locking is open from 21 October, 4 PM to 22 October, 10 AM. The Round 1 result is due on 24 October.
How many seats are in the NEET PG seat matrix 2026?
MCC's final seat matrices list 31,708 seats. These are 14,113 AIQ MD/MS seats, 857 central internal quota seats, 7,537 deemed university seats and 9,201 DNB seats.
Which state has the most seats in the NEET PG seat matrix state wise 2026?
In the NMC 2026-27 matrix, Karnataka has the most PG medical seats, followed by Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh. Totals vary slightly depending on whether diploma, DM and MCh seats are counted.
Does MCC conduct counselling for state quota MD/MS seats?
No. MCC counsels 50% AIQ, central university, deemed university and ESIC seats. State quota seats are filled by state authorities such as KEA in Karnataka and the CET Cell in Maharashtra.
What is the NEET PG 2026 cutoff?
The qualifying cutoff is 262 marks (50th percentile) for General and EWS, 244 marks (45th percentile) for General PwBD, and 226 marks (40th percentile) for SC, ST and OBC including PwBD.
What is the NEET PG counselling 2026 registration fee and security deposit?
For AIQ and central universities, General candidates pay Rs 1,000 as fee and Rs 25,000 as deposit. SC, ST and OBC candidates pay Rs 500 and Rs 10,000. Deemed universities charge Rs 5,000 and Rs 2,00,000 for all categories.
What NEET PG 2026 rank is needed for a government medical college?
It depends on branch, college and category. Last year, MD General Medicine under AIQ closed within the top 200 ranks at colleges like MAMC, VMMC and LHMC. Use last year's closing ranks only as a reference.
What is the NEET PG 2026 rank vs marks range?
As per 2026 result data, about 584 to 555 marks fall in the 5,001 to 10,000 rank range, and 555 to 499 marks fall in the 10,001 to 25,000 range. These ranges are approximate, so rely on your scorecard rank.
Which documents are required for NEET PG counselling 2026?
You need the NEET PG admit card and scorecard, MBBS degree and marksheets, internship completion certificate, medical registration certificate, photo ID, date of birth proof, photographs, and category, PwBD or NRI documents where applicable.
How many rounds are there in MCC NEET PG counselling 2026?
MCC has listed Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and an online stray vacancy round. Results are scheduled for 24 October, 14 November, 4 December and 24 December 2026 respectively.
Can I change my choices after the NEET PG choice filling deadline?
No. You can edit choices until the deadline, but changes are not allowed once choice filling closes. Lock a final list before the window ends.