MCC NEET 2026 counselling round 3 seat matrix status unannounced

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), operating under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, has not yet released the seat matrix for Round 3 of NEET UG Counselling 2026. This information, which details available MBBS and BDS seats, is typically made available before each counselling round to assist students in making their college selections.

The MCC NEET 2026 Seat Matrix provides a detailed overview of the number of MBBS and BDS seats available across various institutions, including AIIMS, JIPMER, Central Universities, ESIC, and Deemed Universities. Students participating in the counselling process are advised to consult the latest seat matrix before submitting and locking their college preferences.

Previous Counselling Rounds and Seat Information

The MCC has previously released seat matrices for earlier rounds of NEET UG Counselling 2026. The Round 1 seat matrix was published on August 7, 2026. Next, the Round 2 seat matrix was released on September 3, 2026, encompassing seats under the All India Quota, Central University, Deemed University, and other MCC counselling quotas. The final allotment result for Round 2 of UG Counselling 2026 was dated September 12, 2026, and is available on the MCC’s official portal.

Information regarding newly added seats, clear vacancies, and virtual vacancies for MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing courses after Round 2 is also accessible on the MCC website. The final allotment result for Round 1 of UG Counselling 2026 and the seat matrix for Round 1 (MBBS, BDS & BSc Nursing) are also available for reference.

Scope of MCC NEET UG Counselling

The MCC NEET 2026 Seat Matrix covers 15% of the All India Quota (AIQ) seats, along with 100% of the seats in AIIMS, JIPMER, and Deemed Universities. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, conducts online counselling for 15% AIQ seats for undergraduate courses, 50% AIQ seats for postgraduate courses, and 100% of seats in Super-specialty courses (DM/Mch). This responsibility was assigned in compliance with Supreme Court orders dated March 23, 2012, and May 9, 2017.

A total of 20 AIIMS campuses are participating in MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026. JIPMER Puducherry and JIPMER Karaikal also offer MBBS seats through this counselling process. A public notice regarding the eligibility of NRI candidature for the Academic Year 2026-27 has also been made available by the MCC.

AIIMS and JIPMER Seat Distribution for Round 1

The Round 1 seat matrix provided a detailed breakdown of available seats in various institutions, including AIIMS and JIPMER campuses. For instance, AIIMS New Delhi had 125 available seats out of 132 seats, while AIIMS Jodhpur had all 150 of its total seats available. JIPMER Puducherry had 134 available seats out of 182 seats, and JIPMER Karaikal had 45 available seats out of 61 seats.

Anticipated Round 3 Seat Matrix Details

As of September 21, 2026, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has not yet released the seat matrix for Round 3 of NEET UG Counselling 2026. This matrix is expected to detail available MBBS and BDS seats, typically made public before each counselling round to aid students in college selection, based on what motion.ac.in. The Round 3 seat matrix is anticipated to include seats that became vacant following the Round 2 allotment process. Also, any new colleges added or increases in intake approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC) would be incorporated into this upcoming seat matrix, as reported by motion.ac.in.

The MCC, operating under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, previously released the Round 1 seat matrix on August 7, 2026, and the Round 2 seat matrix on September 3, 2026. The Round 2 matrix encompassed seats under the All India Quota, Central University, Deemed University, and other MCC counselling quotas. The final allotment result for Round 2 of UG Counselling 2026 was dated September 12, 2026, and is available on the MCC’s official portal, mcc.nic.in. Information regarding newly added seats, clear vacancies, and virtual vacancies for MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing courses after Round 2 is also accessible on the MCC website.

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