NEET SS Counselling: MCC Withdraws 12 Super-Speciality Seats from Round 1 Matrix
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has issued an urgent notice regarding the NEET SS 2025-26 Counselling process. As of the current update for the academic session, the MCC has officially withdrawn 12 Super-Speciality (SS) seats from the Round 1 seat matrix. This decision was prompted by communications from several medical institutions citing technical reasons and seat recognition issues.
For PG medical students aiming for Doctorate of Medicine (DM) and Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch) programs, this change is critical. It directly impacts the choice-filling strategy for candidates who had these specific seats on their preference lists.
Breakdown of Withdrawn Seats
The 12 seats were spread across various prestigious institutes and specialized branches. The withdrawal ensures that students do not inadvertently lock choices for seats that are currently non-operational or under regulatory review.
| Institute Name | Speciality (Branch) | Number of Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi | DM Paediatric Cardiology | 02 |
| Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai | M.Ch Neuro Surgery | 01 |
| Meenakshi Mission Hospital, Madurai | DM Medical Oncology | 03 |
| B.L.D.E. University, Vijayapura | M.Ch Urology | 02 |
| St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru | DM Nephrology | 04 |
Total Seats Withdrawn: 12
Why Were the Seats Withdrawn?
According to the MCC, the primary reasons for this sudden modification in the seat matrix include:
- NMC Recognition Issues: Certain seats were found to lack the necessary National Medical Commission (NMC) recognition for the current academic year.
- Institutional Requests: Some colleges requested the withdrawal due to a temporary lack of faculty or clinical infrastructure required to support super-speciality training.
- Technical Discrepancies: Errors in the initial data entry provided by the institutes to the MCC portal.
What Candidates Need to Do
If you have already submitted your choices for Round 1, the MCC portal typically allows for a "Choice Unlocking" facility when the matrix changes significantly.
- Review Your List: Check if any of the withdrawn seats listed above were in your top preferences.
- Adjust Preferences: Log in to the MCC portal (mcc.nic.in) and move other viable options into those slots.
- Re-lock Choices: Ensure you re-lock your preferences before the final deadline to avoid the system auto-locking your previous (now invalid) choices.
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Impact on the Competitive Landscape
The withdrawal of seats, particularly in highly competitive branches like Nephrology and Medical Oncology, slightly increases the closing rank for these specialities. Aspirants should be prepared for a tighter competition in the remaining 15% All India Quota and 100% Deemed/Central University seats.
For a detailed look at the remaining seat matrix or to check the previous year's cutoffs for DM/M.Ch programs, visit the Only Education Medical Exams List or explore the Medical Course List.