NEET PG 2026 Round 2 Revised Seat Matrix: 31 Seats Added in Mumbai, 10 Withdrawn in Mohali; Check DNB Quota Changes
Published 12 Nov 20265 min read
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has revised the NEET PG 2026 Round 2 seat matrix, adding 31 seats at the Institute of Naval Medicine (INHS Asvini) in Mumbai and withdrawing 10 All India Quota (AIQ) seats at Dr B R Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, Mohali. The revised matrix also includes quota changes for 45 existing Diplomate of National Board (DNB) seats across four Armed Forces hospitals. Candidates participating in NEET PG 2026 Round 2 counselling should check the updated seat matrix before filling and locking their college preferences, as the changes may affect their available course and quota options.
NEET PG 2026: 31 New Seats Added at INHS Asvini Mumbai
MCC has added 31 seats at the Institute of Naval Medicine (INHS Asvini), Colaba, Mumbai, under the Armed Forces Medical quota. All 31 newly added seats carry the OP category code within the Armed Forces Medical quota. Candidates interested in postgraduate medical courses at INHS Asvini should carefully check the revised matrix to verify the course-wise availability and applicable quota details before submitting their preferences.
10 AIQ Seats Withdrawn at Mohali Medical Institute
MCC has also withdrawn 10 All India Quota seats from Dr B R Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, Mohali. The withdrawals affect five postgraduate medical specialities.
The course-wise withdrawal details are as follows:
| Course | Category-wise Seats Withdrawn |
|---|---|
| MS ENT | 1 OP, 1 SC |
| MD General Medicine | 1 BC, 1 ST |
| MS General Surgery | 2 OP |
| MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 1 BC, 1 OP |
| MS Orthopaedics | 1 EW, 1 SC |
| Total | 10 Seats |
Candidates who included Mohali in their Round 2 college preferences should review the revised matrix and check the remaining availability in their respective categories.
NEET PG 2026: Quota Changed for 45 DNB Seats
Apart from the Mumbai additions and Mohali withdrawals, MCC has revised the quota allocation of 45 existing DNB seats under the Armed Forces Medical quota.
The revised quota distribution covers the following hospitals:
| Hospital | Location | DNB Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Base Hospital | Delhi Cantonment | 31 |
| Command Hospital | Chandimandir | 7 |
| 7 Air Force Hospital | Kanpur | 6 |
| Command Hospital Air Force | Bengaluru | 1 |
| Total | 45 |
These are existing DNB seats whose quota allocation has changed, not newly added seats. Candidates who have selected DNB courses at these hospitals should check the revised quota details before finalising their Round 2 preferences.
NEET PG 2026 Round 2 Counselling: Important Dates
MCC has announced the following schedule for Round 2 counselling:
| Counselling Activity | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Fresh registration deadline | November 14, 2026, 3 PM |
| Fee payment deadline | November 14, 2026, 6 PM |
| Choice filling and locking begins | November 14, 2026, 4 PM |
| Choice filling and locking closes | November 15, 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Round 2 allotment result | November 17, 2026 |
Fresh Choices Required for Round 2
- Candidates who registered in Round 1 but did not receive a seat can participate in Round 2 using their existing registration. However, they must submit fresh college and course preferences for the second round.
- Candidates who have not registered must complete fresh registration and fee payment within the prescribed deadlines.
- All candidates should review the revised seat matrix, including the new Mumbai seats, Mohali withdrawals and DNB quota changes, before locking their choices.
Official Website: https://mcc.nic.in/
