NEET PG 2026 Seat Matrix: 58,000 Seats, Growth and PwD Counselling Details

Overview

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and the National Medical Commission (NMC) have published the NEET PG 2026 seat matrix for MD, MS, DNB and PG diploma programmes. According to the Times of India report dated 30 September 2026, the total number of seats stands at 58,000 for the 2026‑27 academic year.

Seat Growth Breakdown

This figure marks an 11 % increase over the 52,173 seats offered in 2025‑26. The rise is uneven: seats in private and deemed universities have gone up by 32 %, whereas government medical colleges have seen an increase of up to 10 %. The Times of India article notes that the exact split is not disclosed, but the percentages indicate a sharper expansion in the private sector.

Specialty‑wise Increases

The matrix also shows overall seat growth in several key branches for 2026‑27, including anaesthesia, ophthalmology, ENT, pathology, psychiatry and respiratory medicine. These details are hosted on the NMC website, which provides the official seat matrix as of 29 September 2026 (source). The NMC page confirms that the matrix covers MD, MS, DNB and PG diploma seats and remains provisional pending final approvals.

PwD Counselling Timeline

For Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates, the MCC will open Round 1 registration on 1 October 2026. The primary medical assessment board will remain open from 5 pm on 1 October to 9 October. As stated in the Times of India report, candidates must complete their medical assessment within this window to be eligible for counselling.

What Candidates Should Know

The seat matrix is provisional and may be adjusted after final approvals or institutional changes before counselling begins. Actual admission depends on NEET PG rank, category and successful completion of the PwD medical assessment. While private sector seats have risen sharply, the modest increase in government seats may affect affordability for some aspirants. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official MCC website (mcc.nic.in) for registration details, eligibility requirements and further counselling updates.