The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the final Central Internal Quota seat matrix for NEET PG 2026 (MD/MS broad-speciality postgraduate programmes). This matrix lists 857 seats across central universities in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, broken down by institute, specialty, and reserved category. The Central Internal Quota is the portion of seats that central universities fill through their own internal counselling process, separate from the All India Quota. This document is critical for candidates who are eligible for central university seats and need to understand exactly where and in which specialties seats are available.
857 Central Internal Quota seats are available across Delhi and UP central universities for MD/MS 2026, with detailed breakdowns by institute, specialty, and SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PH categories.
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Central Internal Quota refers to postgraduate seats in central universities (those run by the central government) that are filled through the universities' own internal counselling process, rather than through the national All India Quota managed by MCC. These seats are reserved for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria set by each central university.
Central universities in India include institutions like Delhi University colleges (ABVIMS & Dr. RML Hospital, Lady Hardinge Medical College, Maulana Azad Medical College, etc.), Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi, and Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in Aligarh. The Central Internal Quota seats are distinct from All India Quota seats and are typically filled after the All India counselling rounds conclude.
Total Seats and Geographic Distribution
The final Central Internal Quota seat matrix for NEET PG 2026 contains a total of 857 MD/MS seats. These seats are distributed across two states: Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. Delhi accounts for the majority of seats, with multiple central universities offering postgraduate positions across a wide range of medical specialties.
In Delhi, seats are available at institutions including ABVIMS & Dr. RML Hospital, ESIC Medical College Basaidarapur, G.B. Pant Institute, Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences, Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Kasturba Hospital, Lady Hardinge Medical College, Maulana Azad Medical College, National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, University College of Medical Sciences & GTB Hospital, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, and VP Chest Institute. In Uttar Pradesh, seats are offered at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varansi and Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).
- Delhi: Multiple central universities with 600+ seats
- Uttar Pradesh: BHU Varansi and AMU Aligarh with 250+ seats combined
- Total: 857 MD/MS seats
Specialties Offered
The Central Internal Quota matrix covers a comprehensive range of medical specialties at the MD (Doctor of Medicine) and MS (Master of Surgery) levels. MD specialties include Anatomy, Anaesthesiology, Bio-Chemistry, Dermatology, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Radio-Diagnosis/Radiology, Radiation Oncology, and Respiratory Medicine. MS specialties include ENT (Otorhinolaryngology), General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, and Orthopaedics.
Additionally, some institutions offer PG Diploma programmes such as Diploma in Radiation Medicine, Diploma in Paediatrics, Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Diploma in Ophthalmology, and Diploma in Health Administration. Specialties like Community Medicine/Social and Preventive Medicine, Paediatrics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Sports Medicine are also included. The availability of each specialty varies by institute.
- MD specialties: 20+ options including Anatomy, Anaesthesiology, General Medicine, Psychiatry, Radiology
- MS specialties: 5 major surgical specialties (ENT, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics)
- PG Diplomas: Radiation Medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Health Administration
- Specialty availability varies by institute
Category-Wise Seat Allocation
The seat matrix allocates positions across multiple reserved and unreserved categories. The categories include: OP NO (Open/Unreserved – No Disability), BC NO (Backward Class – No Disability), SC NO (Scheduled Caste – No Disability), ST NO (Scheduled Tribe – No Disability), EW NO (Economically Weaker Section – No Disability), and disability-marked variants such as OP PH (Open with Physical Handicap), BC PH, SC PH, ST PH, and EW PH. The 'PH' designation indicates seats reserved for candidates with disabilities.
The distribution of seats across categories reflects India's constitutional reservation framework. Open category seats are available to all eligible candidates. BC, SC, and ST seats are reserved for candidates belonging to those categories with valid certificates. EW seats are for economically weaker sections among unreserved categories. Disability seats (PH) are available to candidates with specified disabilities, and these can overlap with category reservations (e.g., SC PH means a seat reserved for SC candidates with disability). Each specialty at each institute has its own category-wise breakdown, which candidates must check carefully when planning their choices.
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- OP NO: Open category, no disability
- BC NO: Backward Class, no disability
- SC NO: Scheduled Caste, no disability
- ST NO: Scheduled Tribe, no disability
- EW NO: Economically Weaker Section, no disability
- OP PH, BC PH, SC PH, ST PH, EW PH: Category seats with disability reservation
- Candidates must hold valid category certificates to claim reserved seats
Institute-Wise Seat Breakdown
Delhi's central universities dominate the Central Internal Quota matrix. Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital offers the largest number of seats, with positions across Anatomy, Anaesthesiology, Bio-Chemistry, Dermatology, ENT, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, General Surgery, Microbiology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Community Medicine, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Psychiatry, Radiology, Radiation Oncology, and Sports Medicine. Lady Hardinge Medical College and Maulana Azad Medical College also offer substantial numbers of seats across multiple specialties.
Other Delhi institutions with significant seat offerings include ABVIMS & Dr. RML Hospital, ESIC Medical College Basaidarapur, University College of Medical Sciences & GTB Hospital, and G.B. Pant Institute. In Uttar Pradesh, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh (AMU) offers the highest number of seats, primarily in Open category, followed by Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varansi, which offers seats across both reserved and unreserved categories. The exact number of seats per institute and specialty is detailed in the full matrix.
- Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital: Largest seat offering in Delhi
- Lady Hardinge Medical College: Significant seats across multiple specialties
- Maulana Azad Medical College: Comprehensive specialty coverage
- ABVIMS & Dr. RML Hospital: Major central university in Delhi
- Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, AMU Aligarh: Largest seat offering in UP
- Banaras Hindu University, Varansi: Seats across reserved and unreserved categories
Quota Types: IP University vs Delhi University vs Central University
The matrix distinguishes between three quota types: IP University Quota, Delhi University Quota, and Central University Quota (also called Banaras Hindu University Quota or Aligarh Muslim University Quota depending on the institution). IP University Quota seats are offered by institutions affiliated with Indira Priyadarshini University (Delhi), such as Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya and Indian Railway Post Graduate Institute. Delhi University Quota seats are offered by Delhi University-affiliated central institutions like ABVIMS & Dr. RML Hospital, Lady Hardinge Medical College, Maulana Azad Medical College, and others. Central University Quota seats are offered by autonomous central universities like BHU and AMU.
The quota type determines the eligibility criteria and the counselling process. Candidates must ensure they understand which quota type applies to the seats they are interested in, as this affects their eligibility and the counselling procedure they must follow. The quota designation is clearly marked in the matrix for each seat entry.
- IP University Quota: Indira Priyadarshini University-affiliated institutions
- Delhi University Quota: Delhi University-affiliated central institutions
- Banaras Hindu University Quota: BHU Varansi seats
- Aligarh Muslim University Quota: AMU Aligarh seats
- Quota type affects eligibility and counselling process
How to Use This Seat Matrix
Candidates eligible for Central Internal Quota counselling should use this matrix to identify seats matching their NEET PG rank, category, and specialty preference. First, identify your category (OP, BC, SC, ST, EW) and disability status (if applicable). Then, locate the specialties you are interested in and note which institutes offer seats in those specialties under your category. Cross-reference your NEET PG rank with the expected cutoff for each specialty-institute-category combination (cutoffs are typically released separately by MCC or the respective universities).
Next, prepare a prioritized list of choices based on your rank, preferences, and the seat availability shown in this matrix. Remember that the Central Internal Quota counselling is conducted by the respective central universities, not by MCC, so you must follow the counselling schedule and procedures announced by each university. Keep this matrix handy during the choice-filling process to ensure you select only seats that actually exist in your category. Verify the exact number of seats available for each specialty-category combination before finalizing your choices.
- Identify your category and disability status
- Locate specialties and institutes offering seats in your category
- Cross-reference your NEET PG rank with expected cutoffs
- Prepare a prioritized choice list
- Follow the counselling schedule of the respective central university
- Verify seat availability before choice submission
- Note that Central Internal Quota counselling is conducted by universities, not MCC
Important Eligibility and Documentation Requirements
To be eligible for Central Internal Quota seats, candidates must have a valid NEET PG 2026 score and must meet the eligibility criteria set by the respective central university. Generally, candidates must hold an MBBS degree from a recognized medical college and must have completed their internship. Some universities may have additional eligibility criteria such as minimum marks in NEET PG, citizenship requirements, or state-specific eligibility rules. Candidates must verify the specific eligibility criteria announced by each central university before applying.
Documentation required typically includes: NEET PG admit card and score card, MBBS degree certificate or provisional certificate, internship completion certificate, category certificate (if applicable), disability certificate (if claiming disability seats), passport-sized photographs, and identity proof. Candidates must ensure all documents are in the prescribed format and are attested as required. Missing or incorrect documentation can lead to rejection of the application or cancellation of the allotted seat. It is advisable to prepare all documents well in advance and verify them against the university's requirements.
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- Valid NEET PG 2026 score required
- MBBS degree and internship completion mandatory
- Category certificate required for reserved category seats
- Disability certificate required for PH seats
- Verify university-specific eligibility criteria
- Prepare all documents in prescribed format
- Ensure documents are properly attested
- Missing documentation can lead to rejection
Key Traps and Common Mistakes to Avoid
⚠️ **Trap 1: Confusing Central Internal Quota with All India Quota.** Central Internal Quota seats are NOT part of the All India Quota and are filled through separate university-specific counselling. Do not assume you can access these seats through MCC's All India counselling portal. Each central university conducts its own counselling for these seats.
⚠️ **Trap 2: Overlooking Category-Specific Seat Availability.** The matrix shows that not all specialties have seats in all categories. For example, a specialty may have 5 OP seats but zero SC seats. If you belong to SC category, you cannot claim an OP seat. Always check the exact category-wise breakdown for your chosen specialty-institute combination.
⚠️ **Trap 3: Missing University-Specific Counselling Deadlines.** Each central university announces its own counselling schedule, which may differ from MCC's All India counselling timeline. Missing the registration or choice-filling deadline for your university's Central Internal Quota counselling will result in forfeiture of your eligibility for those seats.
⚠️ **Trap 4: Submitting Invalid Category Certificates.** Category certificates must be issued by the competent authority and must be valid as per the university's requirements. Expired, incorrectly formatted, or certificates from non-recognized authorities will be rejected. Verify the certificate format with the university before submission.
⚠️ **Trap 5: Not Verifying Quota Type Eligibility.** Some seats are under IP University Quota, others under Delhi University Quota, and others under Central University Quota. Eligibility criteria may differ. Ensure you are eligible for the specific quota type before choosing those seats.
- Central Internal Quota ≠ All India Quota; separate counselling required
- Check category-wise seat availability; not all categories have seats in all specialties
- Each university has its own counselling schedule; do not miss deadlines
- Category certificates must be valid and from competent authority
- Verify quota type eligibility before choosing seats
- Disability certificates must be from recognized medical authority
- Ensure NEET PG score meets university's minimum requirement
- Do not assume seats are available; cross-check the matrix
Next Steps for Candidates
1. **Download and Save the Matrix.** Save a copy of this final Central Internal Quota seat matrix for reference. You will need it during choice-filling and to verify seat availability.
2. **Check Your Eligibility.** Verify that you are eligible for Central Internal Quota counselling by checking the eligibility criteria announced by the central universities you are interested in.
3. **Prepare Your Documents.** Gather all required documents (NEET PG score card, MBBS degree, internship certificate, category certificate if applicable, disability certificate if applicable) and ensure they are in the prescribed format.
4. **Monitor University Announcements.** Each central university will announce its counselling schedule, registration process, and choice-filling portal separately. Monitor the official websites of the universities you are interested in for these announcements.
5. **Plan Your Choices.** Using this matrix and your NEET PG rank, prepare a prioritized list of specialty-institute-category combinations. Rank them in order of your preference.
6. **Register and Fill Choices.** When the university announces the counselling portal, register promptly and fill your choices within the stipulated deadline. Do not miss the deadline.
7. **Await Allotment.** After choice-filling closes, the university will process the choices and release the allotment result. Check the result on the university's portal and follow the joining procedure.
- Save the seat matrix for reference
- Verify your eligibility for Central Internal Quota
- Prepare all required documents in advance
- Monitor university websites for counselling announcements
- Prepare a prioritized choice list based on your rank and preferences
- Register and fill choices within the deadline
- Check allotment result and follow joining procedure
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What is the difference between Central Internal Quota and All India Quota?
Central Internal Quota seats are filled by central universities through their own internal counselling process, while All India Quota seats are filled by MCC through national-level counselling. Central Internal Quota seats are not part of the All India Quota and require separate registration and choice-filling with the respective university. The counselling schedules and procedures are also different.
How many total seats are available in the Central Internal Quota for NEET PG 2026?
A total of 857 MD/MS seats are available in the Central Internal Quota for NEET PG 2026, distributed across central universities in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. These seats are spread across multiple specialties and reserved categories.
Which institutes are included in the Central Internal Quota matrix?
The matrix includes central universities in Delhi (such as ABVIMS & Dr. RML Hospital, Lady Hardinge Medical College, Maulana Azad Medical College, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, ESIC Medical College, and others) and in Uttar Pradesh (Banaras Hindu University, Varansi and Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University). Each institute offers seats in various specialties and categories.
How do I know if a seat is available in my category?
Check the seat matrix for your chosen specialty and institute. The matrix shows the number of seats available for each category (OP, BC, SC, ST, EW) and disability status (PH). If the number shown is zero for your category, no seat is available in that category for that specialty-institute combination.
What documents do I need to submit for Central Internal Quota counselling?
You will typically need: NEET PG admit card and score card, MBBS degree certificate or provisional certificate, internship completion certificate, category certificate (if applicable), disability certificate (if claiming disability seats), passport-sized photographs, and identity proof. Verify the exact document requirements with the specific central university you are applying to.
When will the Central Internal Quota counselling take place?
Each central university announces its own counselling schedule separately. The Central Internal Quota counselling is not conducted by MCC and does not follow the All India counselling timeline. Monitor the official websites of the universities you are interested in for their specific counselling dates and registration deadlines.
Can I apply for seats under multiple quota types (IP University, Delhi University, Central University)?
Yes, you can apply for seats under different quota types if you are eligible for each. However, each quota type has its own counselling process and registration. You must register separately with each university or quota type and fill choices accordingly. Verify your eligibility for each quota type before applying.
What is the significance of 'PH' in the category column?
'PH' stands for Physical Handicap and indicates seats reserved for candidates with disabilities. For example, 'OP PH' means a seat reserved for an Open category candidate with disability, and 'SC PH' means a seat reserved for an SC category candidate with disability. To claim a PH seat, you must have a valid disability certificate from a recognized medical authority.
If I don't get a seat in my first choice specialty, can I apply again in a subsequent round?
The Central Internal Quota counselling process and the number of rounds depend on each university's policy. Some universities may conduct multiple rounds of counselling if seats remain unfilled. Monitor the university's announcements for information about subsequent rounds. However, once you accept and join a seat, you typically cannot participate in further rounds.
What should I do if I find an error in the seat matrix?
If you believe there is an error in the seat matrix (such as incorrect seat numbers or missing specialties), contact the respective central university's admission office immediately. Do not assume the matrix is incorrect; verify with the official source. The university may issue a corrigendum if an error is confirmed.
Are seats in this matrix guaranteed, or can they be cancelled?
Seats listed in the matrix are the approved seats for Central Internal Quota counselling 2026. However, the actual availability may change if seats are cancelled, merged, or reallocated by the university. Additionally, if you do not meet the eligibility criteria or fail to submit required documents, your eligibility for these seats may be cancelled. Always verify your eligibility and submit documents on time.
Can I change my choices after submitting them during Central Internal Quota counselling?
The ability to change choices depends on the university's counselling rules. Some universities allow choice modification within a specified time window after initial submission. Check the university's counselling guidelines for the exact procedure and deadline for choice modification. Do not assume you can change choices after the deadline.
This Central Internal Quota seat matrix is your roadmap for accessing 857 MD/MS seats across Delhi and UP central universities. Download and save it now, verify your eligibility with the respective universities, prepare your documents, and monitor university websites for counselling announcements. Each central university will conduct its own counselling on its own schedule—do not miss the registration and choice-filling deadlines. Act promptly, verify seat availability in your category, and submit your choices within the stipulated time to secure your postgraduate seat.
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