NEET PG Seat Matrix 2026: College-Wise, Course-Wise & State-Wise Seats
DeekshaUpdated on 03 Oct 2026, 05:42 AM IST
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The National Medical Commission released the official NEET PG 2026 seat matrix on September 29, 2026, listing 63,177 postgraduate medical seats across 10,756 course and institution entries for the 2026-27 academic session. This single document is the base on which MCC and every state counselling authority will run NEET PG 2026 counselling.
This guide breaks the matrix down course-wise, college-type-wise and state-wise, explains how to read the full college-wise listing, and clarifies why the numbers can still change before counselling actually begins.
NEET PG 2026 Seat Matrix at a Glance
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| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Released by | National Medical Commission (NMC), Medical Assessment & Rating Board (MARB) |
| Notice date | September 29, 2026 |
| Academic year | 2026-27 |
| Total PG seats listed | 63,177 |
| Total course/institution entries | 10,756 |
| Document length | Approximately 180 pages, covering every state and union territory |
| Status | Subject to revision as pending seat-increase and new-course applications are approved |
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The matrix does not yet include seats from applications for an increase in intake of existing PG courses or for new PG courses for 2026-27. Any such additional seats will be added in a subsequent updated matrix published on the official NMC website.
NEET PG 2026 Course-Wise Seat Matrix
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| Course | Seats |
|---|---|
| M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) | 39,608 |
| M.S. (Master of Surgery) | 18,490 |
| D.M. (Super-speciality) | 2,549 |
| M.Ch. (Super-speciality) | 2,162 |
| PG Diploma | 368 |
| Total | 63,177 |
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M.D. seats make up the largest single share of the matrix, followed by M.S. The DM and M.Ch figures here cover super-speciality seats notified alongside this broad-speciality matrix; NEET SS and INI-SS counselling for super-speciality admissions runs as a separate process.
NEET PG 2026 Seats by College Type: Government, Private and Deemed
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| College type | Seats |
|---|---|
| Government institutions | 33,088 |
| Private institutions | 21,892 |
| Deemed institutions | 8,197 |
| Total | 63,177 |
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Government institutions account for just over half of all notified seats, with private medical colleges making up the next largest share and deemed universities completing the matrix. The 'Category as per MCC' column in the official document marks every entry as Govt., Pvt. or Deemed, which is also how MCC classifies seats during counselling.
NEET PG 2026 State-Wise Seat Matrix (Top States)
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| State | PG seats |
|---|---|
| Karnataka | 8,323 |
| Maharashtra | 6,992 |
| Tamil Nadu | 6,306 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 6,082 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 4,142 |
| Telangana | 3,998 |
| Gujarat | 3,862 |
| Rajasthan | 3,857 |
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Karnataka tops the state-wise matrix by a clear margin, driven largely by its high number of private and deemed medical colleges. Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh follow, each combining a strong government college base with a sizeable private and deemed sector.
Understanding College-Wise Seats in the Matrix
The full NMC document lists every medical college in the country individually, row by row, with a college code, state, institution name, category (Govt./Pvt./Deemed), the specific course such as M.D. General Medicine or M.Ch. Neurosurgery, and the number of seats approved for that course at that college for 2026-27.
For example, a large government institution such as Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam carries seats across a wide spread of broad-speciality courses like General Medicine, General Surgery and Radio-Diagnosis, alongside super-speciality DM and M.Ch courses such as Cardiology and Neurosurgery. A central or state-run institute like Gauhati Medical College similarly lists both broad MD/MS courses and DM/M.Ch courses such as Nephrology and Urology. Because this college-by-college detail runs into hundreds of pages, always refer to the official document for the exact current seat count at any specific college rather than relying on a short summary.
How to Check the Official NEET PG 2026 Seat Matrix
- Visit the official NMC website and look under the 'What's New' section on the homepage.
- Find the notice titled 'Seat Matrix for Postgraduate (PG) seats for the Academic Year 2026-27' dated September 29, 2026.
- Open or download the attached PDF, which lists every participating college, course and seat count state by state.
- Use your browser's search function (Ctrl+F) to jump directly to a specific college or state name within the document.
- Keep checking the same section for any updated matrix, since additional seats approved later are published as a revised version.
AIQ vs State Quota: What the Matrix Covers
This NMC matrix lists the total approved PG intake at every college, regardless of quota. From this total, MCC conducts counselling for the 50% All India Quota seats in government medical colleges, along with 100% of seats in deemed universities, central institutes, ESIC and AFMS institutions. The remaining state quota seats in government colleges are allotted by each state's own counselling authority, using the same underlying seat numbers published by NMC.
A seat matrix is only the starting point. The number that actually matters to a candidate is the live, round-specific matrix published once counselling begins, since colleges, categories and seat counts can shift before then.
Why the Seat Matrix Can Still Change
- Applications for an increase in intake at existing colleges, or for entirely new PG courses, are processed separately and added to a later, updated matrix once approved.
- The matrix remains subject to revision based on decisions of the Appeal Committee or any other competent authority.
- Medical colleges and counselling committees are required to report any discrepancy, error or omission in the published matrix to NMC's Medical Assessment & Rating Board before counselling begins wherever possible.
- No college is permitted to admit students beyond its approved intake as reflected in the latest notified matrix; any admission in excess is treated as a violation under the National Medical Commission Act, 2019.
What This Means for NEET PG 2026 Counselling
MCC's own PG counselling page had been noting that the seat matrix from NMC and NBEMS was awaited before PG counselling 2026 could commence. With this matrix now published, MCC and the state counselling authorities can proceed to notify the counselling schedule, including registration, choice filling and round dates. Keep checking the official MCC website for the formal counselling notice rather than assuming a start date.
Useful Links & Official Resources
Use these predictor and admission pages to plan your college options against your expected rank, and rely only on the official links below for the exact, current seat matrix and counselling schedule.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total number of NEET PG 2026 seats as per the latest seat matrix?
As per the NMC seat matrix released on September 29, 2026, there are 63,177 postgraduate medical seats across 10,756 course and institution entries for the 2026-27 academic year.
When was the NEET PG 2026 seat matrix released?
The National Medical Commission released the official seat matrix for PG seats for the academic year 2026-27 on September 29, 2026, as a public notice from its Medical Assessment & Rating Board.
How many MD and MS seats are there in NEET PG 2026?
The matrix lists 39,608 M.D. seats and 18,490 M.S. seats, along with 2,549 D.M., 2,162 M.Ch. and 368 PG Diploma seats, totalling 63,177 seats.
Which state has the most NEET PG seats in 2026?
Karnataka has the highest number of NEET PG seats at 8,323, followed by Maharashtra with 6,992, Tamil Nadu with 6,306 and Uttar Pradesh with 6,082.
Is the NEET PG 2026 seat matrix final, or can it still change?
It is not final. The matrix explicitly excludes seats pending approval for intake increases or new PG courses, and remains subject to revision based on decisions of the Appeal Committee or other competent authorities. Any additional seats will appear in a subsequently updated matrix.
How can I check college-wise NEET PG 2026 seats?
Download the official seat matrix PDF from the NMC website's 'What's New' section. It lists every college individually with its college code, category, course name and approved seat count for 2026-27.
What is the difference between the NMC seat matrix and the MCC seat matrix?
The NMC seat matrix is the base document listing total approved PG intake at every college, covering all quotas. MCC then uses this data to publish its own round-wise seat matrix specifically for the 50% All India Quota and 100% central institute seats it counsels for, which can be a live, more frequently updated subset during each counselling round.
Does the NEET PG 2026 seat matrix include state quota seats?
Yes. The NMC matrix lists the total approved intake at each college regardless of quota. State quota seats within government colleges are allotted by each state's own counselling authority using these same underlying seat numbers, separately from MCC's All India Quota counselling.