NEET PG 2026 Seat Matrix Out; PwD Assessment Starts Oct 1
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released the postgraduate medical seat matrix for the 2026–27 academic year, giving NEET PG candidates an early view of approved PG medical seats across institutions.
The seat matrix was published on September 29, 2026 and includes postgraduate courses and approved annual intake across medical colleges.
At the same time, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced that the PwD assessment process for Round 1 of PG Counselling 2026 will begin on October 1.
Candidates should note that the October 1 update is specifically related to the Persons with Disabilities assessment process. It should not be confused with the general NEET PG Round 1 registration schedule.
Official NMC website:
https://www.nmc.org.in/
Official MCC PG Counselling website:
https://mcc.nic.in/pg-medical-counselling/
What Does the NEET PG 2026 Seat Matrix Show?
The NMC postgraduate seat matrix provides candidates with information about approved PG medical courses and intake capacity for the 2026–27 academic session.
Candidates can use the matrix to review details such as:
- Medical college or institution
- State
- Postgraduate speciality
- Course
- Approved annual intake
- Government, private or other institution type, where applicable
The matrix is useful for early counselling preparation, but candidates should remember that the final seats available during a particular MCC or state counselling round may differ.
NMC may also update the matrix if additional approvals or revisions are made.
PwD Assessment Starts October 1
MCC has issued a separate notice for candidates applying under the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category in NEET PG Counselling 2026.
The PwD assessment schedule is:
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| PwD Portal Activation | October 1, 2026 |
| Primary Medical Assessment | October 1 to October 9, 2026 |
| Primary Assessment Deadline | October 9 at 5 PM |
| Appellate Medical Assessment | October 5 to October 12, 2026 |
| Appellate Assessment Deadline | October 12 at 5 PM |
Eligible PwD candidates should complete the required medical assessment through the designated centres and process notified by MCC.
Official MCC notices can be checked here:
https://mcc.nic.in/news-events-pg/
Is General NEET PG Round 1 Registration Starting on October 1?
Candidates should be careful with this point.
October 1 is currently confirmed for the PwD assessment process.
It should not automatically be treated as the general Round 1 registration date for every NEET PG candidate.
The complete MCC counselling schedule will separately provide dates for:
- Registration
- Fee payment
- Choice filling
- Choice locking
- Seat allotment
- Round 1 result
- Reporting and joining
Candidates should wait for MCC to publish the official Round 1 schedule before treating any date circulating elsewhere as confirmed.
What Should Candidates Check in the Seat Matrix?
Candidates should not look only at the total number of seats.
Start by checking:
- Your preferred speciality
- Medical colleges offering that speciality
- Number of approved seats
- State
- Institution type
- Expected counselling route
Your final preference list should later combine this information with:
- NEET PG rank
- Category
- Quota eligibility
- College quality
- Clinical exposure
- Fees
- Stipend
- Bond conditions
- Location
- Previous counselling trends
The seat matrix tells you where seats exist. It does not tell you automatically which seat you should choose.
NMC Says the Matrix Can Be Updated
Candidates should also understand that the currently published seat matrix may not necessarily remain unchanged throughout the admission process.
NMC can revise the seat position if additional courses or seat increases are approved by the competent authorities.
Therefore, candidates should check the latest version of the matrix again when MCC choice filling begins.
Official NMC updates:
https://www.nmc.org.in/whats-new/
What Should PwD Candidates Do Now?
Candidates planning to claim a PwD seat should not wait until the last day.
They should:
- Check MCC's official PwD notice.
- Identify the designated assessment centre.
- Keep relevant disability documents ready.
- Complete the Primary Medical Assessment within the notified dates.
- Follow the Appellate Medical Assessment process if applicable.
- Keep copies of all certificates and assessment documents.
- Continue checking MCC for the full Round 1 schedule.
Only certificates and assessments meeting the applicable counselling requirements should be relied upon for admission.
What Should Other NEET PG Candidates Do Now?
Candidates not applying through the PwD category can use this period to prepare for counselling.
Review Your Rank
Understand where your NEET PG 2026 All India Rank places you before creating a college list.
Finalise Your Branch Priorities
Separate specialities into:
- Preferred
- Acceptable
- Backup
Do not select a branch only because it appears available.
Compare Colleges
Before choice filling, review:
- Clinical exposure
- Patient load
- Teaching
- Department quality
- Fees
- Stipend
- Bond
- Hostel
- Location
Prepare Your Documents
Keep academic, registration, internship, identity and category documents organised before counselling starts.
Follow MCC and State Counselling Separately
MCC counselling and state PG medical counselling are separate processes.
Candidates should track both if they are eligible.
Official Websites Candidates Should Follow
For NEET PG counselling, rely primarily on these official portals:
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
https://mcc.nic.in/pg-medical-counselling/
MCC PG Notices
https://mcc.nic.in/news-events-pg/
National Medical Commission (NMC)
https://www.nmc.org.in/
Avoid making important counselling decisions based only on WhatsApp forwards, Telegram messages or unofficial screenshots.
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