The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will soon announce the counselling schedule for NEET PG 2026, covering 50% of All India Quota (AIQ) postgraduate medical seats. Candidates who qualify NEET PG 2026 will be eligible to register, fill choices, and participate in seat allotment and reporting processes.
- MCC handles counselling for 50% AIQ seats and seats in deemed, central, and ESIC institutions.
- State quota seats (remaining 50%) are managed by respective state authorities.
- Registration includes fee payment, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting.
- The NMC seat matrix 2026 includes 63,177 postgraduate medical seats across India.
- Karnataka has the highest number of seats, followed by Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh.
What is the NEET PG 2026 counselling process?
The counselling process for NEET PG 2026 involves several steps. First, candidates must register on the MCC official website once the counselling window opens. After registration, candidates pay the counselling fee and fill in their preferred choices of colleges and courses. They must lock their choices before the seat allotment round. Finally, candidates who are allotted seats must report to the respective institutes to confirm admission.
How can candidates register for MCC NEET PG 2026 counselling?
To register for counselling, candidates should follow these steps:
- Visit the MCC website at mcc.nic.in.
- Navigate to the PG Medical Counselling section.
- Click on the New Registration link.
- Enter NEET PG 2026 details and personal information.
- Create login credentials and sign in to the portal.
- Complete the registration form with academic and other required details.
- Pay the prescribed counselling and security fee.
- Submit the form and save the confirmation page for future reference.
- Proceed to choice filling and locking after registration.
What does the NMC seat matrix for NEET PG 2026 include?
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released the seat matrix for NEET PG 2026, which covers postgraduate medical seats across government, private, and deemed institutions. The matrix includes a total of 63,177 seats for MD, MS, diploma, DM, and MCh programmes. Of these, 58,468 seats are for NEET PG courses such as MD, MS, diploma, and six-year courses.
The seat matrix also categorizes seats under AIQ, deemed universities, DNB, and central internal quota. MCC will use this data for the AIQ counselling process.
Which states have the highest number of postgraduate medical seats?
According to the NMC seat matrix 2026, Karnataka has the highest number of postgraduate medical seats with 8,323. Maharashtra follows with 6,992 seats, Tamil Nadu with 6,306 seats, and Uttar Pradesh with 6,082 seats. These states offer a significant portion of the available postgraduate medical seats in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who conducts the NEET PG counselling for 2026?
A: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts counselling for 50% All India Quota postgraduate medical seats, including seats in deemed, central, and ESIC institutions.
Q: How can candidates register for NEET PG counselling?
A: Candidates must visit the MCC website, complete the registration form, pay the fee, and then proceed to choice filling and seat allotment.
Q: Are state quota seats included in MCC counselling?
A: No, state quota seats (remaining 50%) are managed by respective state counselling authorities.
Q: How many seats are available in the NEET PG 2026 seat matrix?
A: The NMC seat matrix includes 63,177 postgraduate medical seats across various courses and institutions.
