NEET PG 2026 Round 2 Seat Matrix Revised: Bellary and Puducherry Add 178 Seats, Three Colleges Lose Six
Published 14 Nov 20264 min read
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has revised the NEET PG 2026 Round 2 seat matrix, adding 178 seats and removing 6 seats across participating institutions. The revised matrix will be used for Round 2 seat processing. Choice locking closes at 11:55 PM on 15 November 2026 .
Institution-Wise Changes
| Institution | Change |
|---|---|
| Vijaynagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary, Karnataka | +17 seats |
| Sri Venkateswara Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Puducherry | +161 seats |
| Government Medical College, Osmanabad, Maharashtra | −3 seats |
| Fakir Mohan Medical College and Hospital, Balasore, Odisha | −1 seat |
| Government Institute of Medical Sciences, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh | −2 seats |
The revision follows MCC Notice No. 10 dated 13 November 2026, issued after fresh information from participating institutions and the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) .
What Was Added at Bellary: Speciality and Category Breakdown
The 17 additions at Vijaynagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary are All India Quota (AIQ) seats across five specialities :
| Speciality | Seats Added |
|---|---|
| MS General Surgery | 6 |
| MD General Medicine | 5 |
| MD Pathology | 3 |
| MD Forensic Medicine and Toxicology | 2 |
| MD Radiodiagnosis | 1 |
These seats span UR, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS categories. One MS General Surgery seat is listed under OBC PwD . Candidates must match each entry's speciality, quota, and category against their own eligibility before adding it to preferences.
The 161 additions at Sri Venkateswara Medical College, Puducherry include Self-Financed Merit and NRI quota seats . The full speciality-wise breakdown requires consulting the official MCC PDF.
What Was Removed: Which Colleges and What to Check
Three institutions lost seats: Osmanabad (−3), Balasore (−1), and Greater Noida (−2) . If any of these colleges appear on your preference list, check whether the specific speciality and category you selected is affected. If your entry is untouched, your preference remains valid. If it is affected, adjust your order before locking.
What Candidates Should Do Before Locking Choices
If you are considering Bellary or Puducherry: Treat the college total as a starting point, not a guarantee. MCC lists each addition by speciality, quota, and category. Use those entries to confirm which seats you are actually eligible for and where they belong in your preference order.
If you have Osmanabad, Balasore, or Greater Noida on your list: Identify the specific withdrawn entry. A college losing seats does not mean all its seats are gone—only the listed entries are removed from Round 2 availability.
If you prepared preferences before the revision: Review the affected institutions against the revised matrix. The MCC will process Round 2 allotments using only the updated availability.
Locking Deadline and Next Steps
Choice locking opens at 4 PM on 14 November and closes at 11:55 PM on 15 November 2026. Round 2 seat processing and provisional results are scheduled for 16 November, with the final result on 17 November 2026 .
Candidates who joined a Round 1 seat and opted for upgradation should remember: if allotted a Round 2 seat, the Round 1 seat is automatically cancelled. If no Round 2 seat is allotted, the Round 1 seat remains secure .
