NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Seat Matrix Explained: All India Quota, Deemed, Central Quota & DNB Seats
AditiUpdated on 16 Oct 2026, 03:26 PM IST
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Before you fill a single choice, you need to know how many seats exist and where. MCC has now put four seat-matrix PDFs online for NEET PG 2026 counselling, and each one covers a different pool of seats. Mix them up and you may chase a seat you cannot get, or skip one you could. This guide explains the NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Seat Matrix in plain English, based on the four official files.
The four files carry an October 2026 upload stamp, 15 October 2026 in their web addresses. The MCC counselling page we could read did not itself show a notice date, so treat that date as indicative and confirm on the portal.
What Is the NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Seat Matrix?
A seat matrix is MCC's list of seats on offer: institute, course, quota and category. It is not a result. The allotment result only comes later, after choice filling and locking, and depends on your rank, category and choices.
- Seat matrix: what is available, before choice filling.
- Allotment result: what you are actually given, after rank-based processing.
- Cutoff or closing rank: known only after allotment. No 2026 category-wise cutoff exists yet, so any figure shown now is from earlier years.
NEET PG 2026 Seat Matrix PDF: All Four Files at a Glance
Table
| Document | What the source shows | Quota / category in the file | Official PDF |
|---|---|---|---|
| All India Quota Seats Matrix PG 2026 (MD/MS) | Institute-wise, course-wise seats. File runs to 591 pages; grand total not confirmed by us | 'All India' quota; categories coded BC, SC, ST, EW, OP, with PH tags | AIQ matrix PDF |
| Deemed Seats Matrix PG 2026 (MD/MS) | Deemed universities, course-wise. File runs to 112 pages; grand total not confirmed by us | Quotas seen: NRI, Muslim Minority, Jain Minority, Self-Financed Merit Seat | Deemed matrix PDF |
| Central Internal Quota Seats Matrix PG 2026 (MD/MS) | 707 seats across 12 institutes | Delhi University, IP University, BHU and AMU quotas; BC, EW, OP, SC, ST | Central Internal Quota PDF |
| Final Seats Matrix DNB PG 2026 | DNB seats in hospitals and colleges. File runs to 503 pages; grand total not confirmed by us | DNB quota; Open, EWS, OBC, SC, ST columns, each with PwD | DNB matrix PDF |
4 columns · 5 rows
Note: we could verify the total only for the Central Internal Quota file. For the other three, we report structure, not totals, because we could not read them end to end.
All India Quota MD/MS Seats 2026
This is the largest file. It lists seats by institute and course, with a category split. In the rows we read, seats sit under the 'All India' quota at government institutes, for example Andhra Pradesh colleges tagged 'All India except Central University'. Each course appears several times, once per category, so a course with 5 seats may take 4 to 5 rows.
How to use it: pick the courses you would take, shortlist institutes, then check which category rows show a seat for you. A course with no row for your category has no seat in that pool for you in this round.
Deemed University NEET PG Seats 2026
The deemed matrix is a separate file. It is not part of the AIQ file. The quotas we saw are NRI, Muslim Minority, Jain Minority and Self-Financed Merit Seat. Institutes include GITAM (Visakhapatnam), Hamdard (New Delhi), Amrita (Faridabad), JSS (Mysuru) and Manipal and Mangalore KMC campuses, among others in the file.
Check before choosing: the quota type (minority and NRI seats carry their own conditions), the fee for that quota, and whether your category qualifies. Fee amounts are not in the matrix, so check the institute and official counselling notice.
Central Internal Quota PG Seats 2026
This file is small and fully countable: 707 MD/MS seats across 12 institutes. The quotas named are Delhi University, IP University, BHU and AMU.
Table
| Institute (code) | Seats |
|---|---|
| Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital (700122) | 161 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, AMU (700362) | 107 |
| Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences & Dr. RML Hospital (700357) | 101 |
| University College of Medical Sciences & GTB Hospital (700123) | 98 |
| Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU (700323) | 93 |
| Lady Hardinge Medical College (700118) | 87 |
| ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Basaidarapur (700360) | 31 |
| National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (700120) | 8 |
| Kasturba Hospital (700117) | 7 |
| G.B. Pant Institute of PG Medical Education & Research (700495) | 6 |
| Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute (700124) | 6 |
| Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences (700125) | 2 |
2 columns · 13 rows
By course, the biggest pools are Anaesthesiology (92), General Medicine (73), Paediatrics (62), Obstetrics & Gynaecology (62) and General Surgery (56). Small pools like Geriatrics have just 1 seat.
DNB PG Seat Matrix 2026
DNB seats are kept apart from MD/MS. The file lists hospitals, government and private, with NBEMS and NBEMS-Diploma programmes. Seats are split into Open, EWS, OBC, SC and ST columns, each with a PwD column, plus a total. Many private hospital rows show only Open seats.
AIQ vs Deemed vs Central Internal Quota vs DNB: Quick Comparison
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| Point | AIQ | Deemed | Central Internal Quota | DNB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course type | MD/MS | MD/MS | MD/MS | DNB (NBEMS / Diploma) |
| Institute type | Government institutes (as seen) | Deemed universities | 12 central/university institutes | Govt. and private hospitals |
| Quota seen | All India | NRI, minority, self-financed merit | DU, IPU, BHU, AMU | DNB quota |
| Total confirmed by us | No | No | Yes: 707 | No |
| Where to check | AIQ PDF | Deemed PDF | Central PDF | DNB PDF |
5 columns · 6 rows
Category-Wise Cutoff: What the Matrix Does and Does Not Tell You
The matrices show category-wise seats, not cutoffs. Categories appear as BC, EW, OP, SC and ST in MD/MS files, and Open, EWS, OBC, SC, ST with PwD in the DNB file. We have no verified 2026 category-wise closing ranks. Use previous-year ranks only as a rough guide, and never as a 2026 promise. Our NEET PG predictor can help you shortlist.
How to Check College-Wise and Course-Wise Seats
- Open the MCC PG counselling page and go to the seat-matrix files.
- Download the PDF for your pool: AIQ, Deemed, Central Internal Quota or DNB.
- Use search (Ctrl+F) for your course name or code, such as GMED or ASTH.
- Note the institute, quota and category rows that apply to you.
- Build a shortlist, then compare it with your rank in a predictor.
How Students and Parents Should Use the Seat Matrix
- Course first or college first: decide your priority, since many top courses have few seats.
- Location: check travel, hostel and stipend rules for each institute.
- Fees and bond: fees and service bonds are not in these matrices. Verify them from the institute and official notices before locking choices.
- State seats: not covered here. Check your state counselling authority.
Important Points Before Choice Filling
- A seat in the matrix is not a guaranteed allotment.
- Seat numbers can change later, so recheck the latest MCC notices.
- These four PDFs are not a complete state-wise matrix.
- Follow the current official schedule and rules for registration, locking and reporting.
Internal Resources to Explore
- NEET PG 2026 seat matrix released: MCC news update
- NEET PG counselling 2026 schedule: AIQ and state quota dates
- NEET PG counselling 2026 guide
- Medical counselling hub
- NEET PG college predictor
- NEET PG state-wise college predictor
- NEET PG 2026 exam details
- Top medical colleges in India
- Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, New Delhi
- Compare colleges
- Counselling news
- Explore all colleges
- Book free counselling session
Official External Resources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NEET PG 2026 Round 1 seat matrix?
It is MCC's list of available seats by institute, course, quota and category for Round 1. It is not an allotment result.
What is the difference between All India Quota and Central Internal Quota?
AIQ is a large pool of government seats open across India. Central Internal Quota in this file is a smaller pool of 707 seats across 12 institutes, under Delhi University, IP University, BHU and AMU quotas.
Are Deemed University seats included in the same category as AIQ seats?
No. They are published in a separate Deemed matrix, with quotas such as NRI, minority and self-financed merit seats.
Where can candidates check DNB PG seat availability?
In the separate Final Seats Matrix DNB PG Counselling 2026 PDF on the MCC portal.
Does a seat matrix guarantee admission?
No. Allotment depends on your rank, category, choices and the rules of the round.
How can candidates check college-wise MD/MS seats?
Open the relevant PDF and search by institute name and course. Check the quota and category rows that apply to you.
Where should state-quota seats be checked?
On your state counselling authority's website. These four MCC files do not cover state quota.
Where can candidates find the official MCC PDFs?
The four files are linked in the official sources list below, and the MCC PG counselling page lists them.