20 October 2026 | Admissions Update. MCC has asked participating institutes, colleges and hospitals to verify the PG Counselling 2026 seat matrix and report discrepancies before completion of the Round 1 choice-filling schedule. For candidates, this is a reminder that the official seat list and subsequent corrections matter more than circulated spreadsheets.
What Is a Seat Matrix?
A seat matrix lists participating institutes and available postgraduate medical seats, commonly separated by course, quota and applicable category. It helps candidates understand what can be selected during a counselling round. The seat matrix does not guarantee allotment: rank, eligibility, choices, applicable rules and seat availability all influence the outcome.
Latest Development
MCC’s official PG portal carries a verification advisory directed at participating institutions. The notice asks institutions to check the number of seats in each PG course and flag discrepancies before the end of Round 1 choice filling. Candidates should consult the latest published matrix and any addendum or withdrawal notice.
Candidate Verification Checklist
- Match the college and specialty name exactly with the MCC list.
- Check whether a seat belongs to AIQ, central institution, deemed university, DNB or another applicable category.
- Confirm the candidate’s eligibility for the specific quota and category.
- Review fees, bond, stipend, service obligations and accreditation using the college’s current official documents.
- Recheck the matrix before final choice locking because changes may affect preference planning.
About Reported Seat Counts
Media reports have discussed large AIQ, DNB and deemed-university seat totals. Such figures may reflect different matrix versions or seat categories. MedBodh recommends using the MCC’s final category-specific downloadable documents rather than combining figures from separate reports.
Official Source
MCC PG Counselling: Seat Matrix Verification and Candidate Resources.