MCC NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Seat Matrix Released; Check Total Seats and Choice Filling Schedule

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 Round 1 seat matrix on the official website at mcc.nic.in. The matrix lists 31,728 seats offered under the All India Quota counselling for the current session.

The document covers state-wise details of participating colleges, quota, course, category, and the number of seats. It has been issued as a PDF for candidates to review before locking their preferences.

Key Details of the Round 1 Seat Matrix

The seat matrix spans three courses across government, deemed, and central institutions. It also lists seats reserved under the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) and Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) categories.

Seats are divided by category, including SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and the open pool. Separate allocations exist for PwBD candidates and gender-specific reservations where applicable.

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Check Now: Download MCC NEET UG 2026 Round 1 College-Wise Seat Matrix PDF

Reset Option for Registered Candidates

The MCC has activated a reset option for aspirants who filled the registration form incorrectly. The window remains open until August 12, 2026 at 11 AM.

Candidates can unlock their form and correct wrong entries in personal or category fields. The reset is meant only for genuine errors made during initial registration.

How to Check the NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Seat Matrix?

The seat matrix is available as a downloadable PDF on the MCC portal. Aspirants should study it before starting the choice filling process.

• Visit the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in.
• Click on the UG Medical Counselling tab on the homepage.
• Open the link titled Round 1 Seat Matrix 2026.
• Download the PDF and check college-wise, quota-wise seat details.
• Use this data while adding choices in the counselling portal.

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Which Quotas Are Covered Under MCC Counselling?

The MCC conducts counselling for the 15 percent All India Quota seats in state government colleges. It also handles admissions to central universities, deemed universities, ESIC, and AFMS institutions.

Seats in AIIMS, JIPMER, and BHU medical courses are also filled through this counselling. State quota seats are managed by the respective state authorities separately.

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How to Fill Choices in NEET UG 2026 Counselling?

Choice filling opens on August 8, 2026 for all registered candidates. Aspirants should list colleges and courses in order of preference.

• Log in to the MCC portal using registration credentials.
• Select preferred colleges and courses from the drop-down lists.
• Arrange the choices from most preferred to least preferred.
• Save the choices and review them before the locking window closes.
• Lock the final choice list between August 12 and August 13, 2026.

Action Plan for Candidates

• Download the Round 1 seat matrix PDF from mcc.nic.in.
• Check your eligibility, category, and quota against the matrix.
• Use the reset option before August 12, 2026 if needed.
• Fill and lock your choices within the official window.
• Wait for the seat allotment result on August 17, 2026.

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