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Seats Covered by NEET PG MD, MS, PG Diploma and DNB Courses NEET PG Seat Matrix 2026

Seats Covered by NEET PG

NEET PG is the single eligibility-cum-entrance examination for MD/MS/PG Diploma admissions across India. As per NBEMS, it covers the following seats.

Seats Filled Through NEET PG

Seat type	Counselling authority
All India 50% quota seats (states/UTs)	Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
State quota seats of all states/UTs	State counselling authorities
All private medical colleges, institutions and universities/deemed universities	MCC (deemed/central) and state authorities (private state seats)
Armed Forces Medical Services institutions	As notified (MCC for AFMS)
Post-MBBS DNB and NBEMS Diploma courses	MCC (DNB counselling)

Not Covered

AIIMS (New Delhi and others), PGIMER Chandigarh, JIPMER Puducherry, NIMHANS Bengaluru and SCTIMST Thiruvananthapuram admit students through their own process (INI-CET).

Key Takeaways
NEET PG covers AIQ, state quota, private, deemed, AFMS and DNB seats.
Five institutes of national importance are excluded.
Counselling is split between MCC and state authorities.

Pro Tip: Register for both MCC and your home state counselling to maximise your options.

Source: NBEMS NEET-PG page (natboard.edu.in); MCC (mcc.nic.in)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which seats are filled through NEET PG?

All India Quota, state quota, private and deemed university seats, AFMS institutions and DNB courses.

Who conducts All India Quota counselling?

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).

Are DNB seats filled through NEET PG?

Yes, post-MBBS DNB and NBEMS diploma seats use NEET PG scores.

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MD, MS, PG Diploma and DNB Courses

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NEET PG leads to three main kinds of postgraduate medical qualifications, plus DNB courses run under NBEMS.

Course Types

Course	What it is	Duration
MD (Doctor of Medicine)	Postgraduate degree in medical/para-clinical/pre-clinical specialties (e.g., General Medicine, Paediatrics, Radiodiagnosis, Pathology)	3 years
MS (Master of Surgery)	Postgraduate degree in surgical specialties (e.g., General Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT, OBG, Ophthalmology)	3 years
PG Diploma	Postgraduate diploma in select specialties	2 years
DNB (Diplomate of National Board)	Post-MBBS broad-specialty training in NBEMS-accredited hospitals	3 years
Direct 6-year DrNB	Super-specialty training directly after MBBS, as listed in the bulletin	6 years

Choosing a Branch

Consider your interest, work-life balance and long-term career goals.
Look at seat availability and last year’s closing ranks for each branch.
Clinical branches such as Radiology, Dermatology, Medicine and Paediatrics are usually the most competitive.

Key Takeaways
MD and MS are 3-year degrees; PG Diplomas are 2 years.
DNB courses are offered at NBEMS-accredited hospitals.
The NEET PG 2026 bulletin also covers direct 6-year DrNB courses.

Pro Tip: Shadow residents in two or three specialties during internship before deciding your branch preference list.

Source: NEET-PG 2026 Information Bulletin (courses covered); NMC PG regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between MD and MS?

MD is for medical specialties and MS for surgical specialties; both are 3-year degrees.

Is DNB equivalent to MD/MS?

DNB is a recognised postgraduate qualification awarded by NBEMS; check NMC rules for specific equivalence purposes.

How long is a PG Diploma?

2 years.

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NEET PG Seat Matrix 2026

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Status (as of 17 October 2026): MCC has published the final seat matrices for AIQ MD/MS, deemed universities, Central Institute Internal Quota and DNB for NEET PG counselling 2026 on mcc.nic.in.

Seat Matrix Overview (As Reported)

Item	Figure
Total PG seats in the NMC matrix (including DM/MCh)	About 63,177
PG seats filled through NEET PG	About 58,468
MD/MS/PG Diploma seats in government colleges	About 27,371
MD/MS/PG Diploma seats in private colleges	About 18,849

Figures are as reported by Careers360 from the NMC seat matrix and have not been verified against NMC documents. Always use the official MCC and state seat matrices for choice filling.

Where to Find Official Seat Matrices

MCC (mcc.nic.in): AIQ, deemed/central universities, AFMS and DNB seat matrices for each round.
State counselling websites: State quota and private college seats.
NMC: Recognised PG seats by college and course.

Key Takeaways
MCC has published final seat matrices for 2026.
About 58,000+ PG seats are filled through NEET PG (reported).
Use official seat matrices for choice filling.

Pro Tip: Download the seat matrix before each round — seats are added or removed between rounds.

Source: MCC PG Medical Counselling page (mcc.nic.in, updated 15.10.2026); seat figures as reported by Careers360 (secondary)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many PG medical seats are there through NEET PG?

About 58,468 seats, as reported from the NMC seat matrix.

Where can I see the NEET PG 2026 seat matrix?

On mcc.nic.in for AIQ, deemed, central and DNB seats; state websites for state quota seats.

Does the seat matrix change between rounds?

Yes, seats can be added or removed between rounds, so check before each round.

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