Final Seat Matrix for NEET MDS 2026 Now Available; Review MDS Seats for MCC AIQ, Deemed, and Central Universities

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially released the final seat matrix for the NEET MDS 2026, providing crucial information ahead of the Round 1 counselling process. This release includes verified seat matrices for the 50% All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed Universities, and Central Universities/DNB institutions, which are now available on the MCC's official website, mcc.nic.in. Candidates are encouraged to review these documents to understand the availability of Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) seats across various institutions.

The final seat matrix has been compiled into three separate PDFs following a thorough verification process conducted by the participating institutes. Each document details essential information such as the names of colleges, MDS specializations offered, total seat intake, reservation categories, and the distribution of seats by quota. This comprehensive data is designed to assist candidates in making informed decisions during the choice-filling phase of the counselling process.

The seat matrices cover a range of institutions, including government dental colleges, deemed universities, and central universities. Specifically, the AIQ MDS Seat Matrix outlines the 50% quota seats available in government dental colleges, while the Deemed University Seat Matrix lists the 100% MDS seats in deemed universities. Additionally, the Central University/DNB Matrix provides information on MDS seats available in Central Universities and DNB institutions.

Included in the released seat matrix are details on all recognized dental specializations, such as Orthodontics, Oral Surgery, Prosthodontics, Conservative Dentistry, Periodontics, Pedodontics, Endodontics, and Public Health Dentistry. Candidates can find information regarding the name of the participating dental college, the MDS specialties offered, the total number of seats, category-wise reservations (including UR, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST), and the specific quota under which each seat is available.

To access the seat matrices, candidates should visit the official MCC MDS counselling website, navigate to the Current Events - MDS section, and click on the Final Seat Matrix for NEET MDS Counselling 2026. From there, they can select the relevant PDF for AIQ, Deemed, or Central University/DNB and download it to search for their preferred college or specialty. This information is vital for candidates as they prepare for the upcoming counselling sessions.