The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released the postgraduate medical seat matrix for the 2026–27 academic session, while the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is preparing for NEET PG counselling 2026. The NMC published the latest PG seat matrix on September 29, 2026. The updated matrix covers MD, MS, and postgraduate diploma seats, with the total reported at about 58,000 seats, up from 52,173 in the previous year.
The number of seats in private and deemed universities has increased by about 32%, while government medical colleges record an increase of up to 10%. Additional seats are reported in branches including anaesthesia, ophthalmology, ENT, pathology, psychiatry and respiratory medicine.
For PwD candidates in NEET PG round 1 counselling, the primary medical assessment will begin at 5 pm on October 1, 2026, and continue until October 9, 2026. Candidates should complete the assessment within the specified period. The Appellate Medical Assessment Board will conduct reassessments from 10 am on October 5, 2026, to 5 pm on October 12, 2026.
NBEMS has already declared the NEET PG 2026 result. Candidates should follow MCC notices for round 1 counselling, PwD assessment instructions, and further admission updates for the 2026 session.
Key highlights:
- NMC has released the PG medical seat matrix for the 2026–27 academic session.
- Around 58,000 MD, MS, and postgraduate diploma seats are reported in the updated matrix.
- PwD primary medical assessment will begin on October 1, 2026, and continue until October 9, 2026.
- Appellate medical assessments will run from October 5, 2026, to October 12, 2026.
Candidates can check the MCC PG counselling portal for official notices, PwD assessment instructions, and counselling updates. The portal provides authoritative information on NEET PG counselling schedules, registration, and seat allotment processes.