National Medical Commission releases seat matrix for NEET PG Counselling 2026

The National Medical Commission has released the postgraduate medical seat matrix for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year. According to Hindustan Times - Education, over 50,000 seats are listed across the country for various postgraduate courses. The seat matrix includes details of all medical colleges and institutions, the postgraduate courses they offer, and the approved annual intake capacity eligible for counselling. Candidates can view the document on the official website at nmc.org.in.

Admissions And Rules

The published matrix displays all courses and seats approved by the Medical Assessment and Rating Board. However, it does not include applications asking for an increase in intake for existing courses or permission to start new courses for 2026-27. The commission stated it will include any additional seats approved later in an updated matrix on its website. The updated matrix will be considered by central and state counselling committees during admissions. The commission has strictly warned colleges against admitting students beyond approved seats, noting that any such admissions violate the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, and may invite penal action.

Context

The seat matrix is a crucial document published before counselling begins, helping students and authorities understand which seats are officially available for filling. Medical colleges must strictly follow these approved numbers to maintain standard medical education quality and fair seat allocation across institutions.