MCC Releases NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Seat Matrix with 659 Newly Added Seats

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially released the seat matrix for the second round of NEET UG 2026 counselling. This update provides critical information for students participating in the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) admissions process for MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing programmes. The comprehensive seat matrix, which includes details on virtual vacancies, clear vacancies, and newly added positions, is now accessible to the public through the official MCC website.

A significant highlight of this release is the addition of 659 new seats across various medical and dental institutions. By publishing this data, the MCC aims to provide transparency for candidates as they prepare for the next phase of their medical education journey. Students are encouraged to review the category-wise distribution of these seats to better understand the availability within their respective quotas before proceeding with their choice-filling process.

Accessing the Seat Matrix and Counselling Updates

Candidates can download the official PDF documents directly from the MCC portal at mcc.nic.in. The released files categorise the available positions into virtual vacancies, clear vacancies, and the newly added seats for the second round. This breakdown is essential for students who have already participated in the first round of counselling and are now looking to refine their college preferences for the second round.

The seat matrix serves as a foundational resource for applicants, allowing them to identify which colleges have open slots for MBBS and BDS programmes. By analysing the number of available seats at various institutions, students can make more informed decisions when creating their preference lists. The MCC has confirmed that the choice-filling window for the current round remains open until September 9, 2026, providing candidates with a specific timeframe to finalise their selections based on the updated vacancy list.