NEET MDS 2026 Final Seat Matrix Released, Check Round 1 Details
Published 21 Aug 20266 min read28 Views
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the final NEET MDS 2026 counselling seat matrix on its official website, mcc.nic.in. NEET MDS stands for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Master in Dental Surgery. Candidates can check the available seats based on specialisation, college and state. Only seats that have been verified and frozen by the respective dental institutes have been included in the final matrix. MCC has clarified that unverified seats will be removed from the seat matrix.
NEET MDS 2026 Counselling: Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Choice Filling Begins | August 19, 2026 |
| Round 1 Registration Ends | August 23, 2026 |
| Choice Filling and Locking Ends | August 23, 2026, at 11 PM |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | August 26, 2026 |
| State Rounds for AIQ | August 21 to September 1, 2026 |
Seats Covered Under NEET MDS 2026 Counselling
MCC is conducting counselling through a common portal for the following 4 categories of seats:
- 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in Government Dental Colleges
- 100% seats in Deemed Universities
- Seats in Central University Dental Colleges
- Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) MDS seats
- The remaining 50% State Quota seats in Government Dental Colleges will be handled separately by the respective State Counselling Boards.
- Candidates should carefully check the reporting and admission requirements applicable to their selected category before finalising their choices.
NEET MDS Counselling 2026 Full Round Schedule
| Round | Registration | Result | Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | August 18 to 23, 2026 | August 26, 2026 | August 27 to September 1 |
| Round 2 | September 3 to 8, 2026 | September 11, 2026 | September 12 to 18 |
| Round 3 | September 22 to 27, 2026 | September 30, 2026 | October 1 to 8 |
| Stray Vacancy Round | October 12 to 14, 2026 | October 16, 2026 | To be notified |
How to Check the NEET MDS 2026 Final Seat Matrix?
The final seat matrix is available as a PDF, and candidates can access it without logging into the counselling portal.
Steps to Check the Seat Matrix
- Visit the official MCC website: mcc.nic.in
- Click on the PG Medical Counselling tab on the homepage.
- Select NEET MDS Counselling 2026.
- Click on Final Seat Matrix for Round 1.
- The seat matrix PDF will open.
- Search the PDF for the preferred state, institute or specialisation.
How to Register for NEET MDS 2026 Counselling?
Candidates need their NEET MDS 2026 roll number and score to access the counselling registration process.
Registration Steps
- Visit mcc.nic.in.
- Open the NEET MDS 2026 counselling section.
- Complete registration using the required NEET MDS credentials.
- Pay the counselling registration fee and security deposit.
- Fill in the preferred colleges and specialisations.
- Lock the choices by August 23, 2026, at 11 PM.
- Check the Round 1 seat allotment result on August 26, 2026.
Action Plan for NEET MDS 2026 Candidates
- Download the final seat matrix PDF as early as possible.
- Shortlist colleges based on specialisation, location and preference.
- Keep the NEET MDS 2026 scorecard ready.
- Keep the required category/caste certificate, if applicable, ready.
- Complete the registration and fee payment before August 23, 2026.
- Carefully arrange college and specialisation preferences.
- Fill and lock choices before 11 PM on August 23 to avoid missing the deadline.
Candidates are advised to review the final seat matrix carefully before submitting their choices, as the available seats may vary across colleges and specialisations.