Rajasthan NEET PG Counselling 2026: Seats, Fees, Security Deposit, Bond & Closing Ranks
DeekshaUpdated on 18 Oct 2026, 07:06 PM IST
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One wrong column read on the Rajasthan NEET PG fee booklet can cost a candidate ₹5 lakh they weren't expecting to pay upfront — or worse, a seat they lock into without realising a 5-year rural bond with a ₹25 lakh exit penalty comes attached. If you're entering Rajasthan NEET PG Counselling 2026, the seat matrix, fee slabs, and bond rules decide far more about your five years ahead than your rank alone. This guide walks through exactly what government and private seats cost, how much security deposit each category pays, what the bond policy actually enforces, and where recent closing ranks landed — so you choose a college with full information, not assumptions.
Who Conducts Rajasthan NEET PG Counselling?
Rajasthan state quota PG medical seats are counselled by the Office of the Chairman, NEET PG Medical & Dental Admission Board, through the state's dedicated counselling portal. This covers 50% state quota seats in government medical colleges plus all private and deemed-to-be-university seats within Rajasthan, while the remaining 50% all-India quota seats are counselled separately by MCC under the All India Quota system.
Rajasthan NEET PG Seat Snapshot
Rajasthan has one of the largest medical education networks among Indian states, with government institutes like SMS Medical College Jaipur, Dr. S.N. Medical College Jodhpur, and Sardar Patel Medical College Bikaner running alongside a large number of private medical colleges such as Geetanjali Medical College (Udaipur), NIMS Jaipur, and Pacific Medical College (Udaipur). Exact 2026 seat numbers are released only once the Rajasthan board publishes its official counselling booklet, so always cross-check against that document before finalising your choice list.
Fee Structure: Government vs Private PG Seats
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| Seat Type | Approx. Annual Fee Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Government Medical College (State Quota) | ₹30,000 – ₹1,50,000 | Heavily subsidised; varies slightly by college and course |
| Government College – Management/NRI Quota Seats | Significantly higher than state quota | Limited seats; check individual college prospectus |
| Private Medical College – General Clinical Specialties (e.g., Forensic Medicine, SPM, Anaesthesia) | ₹2.5 lakh – ₹15 lakh (total course) | Lower-demand specialties cost less |
| Private Medical College – High-Demand Specialties (Radio-Diagnosis, Dermatology, General Medicine) | ₹90 lakh – ₹1.3 crore (total course) | Figures vary sharply between 'private' and 'management/NRI' quota within the same college |
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Security Deposit by Category
Security deposit amounts in Rajasthan NEET PG counselling have varied across recent counselling cycles, and the exact 2026 figures will only be confirmed in the official information bulletin. Based on the most recent published booklets, the typical slabs look like this:
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| Category / Seat Type | Typical Security Deposit | Refundable? |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved / EWS / BC (Government seat) | ₹25,000 – ₹1,00,000 | Yes, adjusted or refunded after joining formalities |
| SC / ST / STSTA / OBC / MBC (Government seat) | ₹12,500 – ₹50,000 | Yes, category-linked lower slab |
| Private Medical College – Any Category | ₹2,00,000 – ₹5,00,000 | Yes, but forfeited on non-joining after specified rounds |
| Management/NRI Quota (Government Institute) | Around ₹2,00,000 | Yes, subject to institute rules |
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The Rajasthan PG Bond Policy: What It Actually Requires
This is the part most candidates underestimate. Rajasthan's PG medical bond policy requires MD/MS/Diploma graduates from government quota seats to complete a mandatory government service period — reported at 5 years in the most recent policy update — with a financial penalty of up to ₹25 lakh for candidates who choose not to serve the bond. The exact bond amount, service duration, and applicable categories (whether it applies only to government seats or also covers certain private-seat categories) can be revised by the state government, so verify the current bond notification before you accept a seat, since this is a legal commitment, not a formality.
- Bond service is typically required in rural or underserved government health facilities within Rajasthan.
- Penalty for not serving the bond has been reported at up to ₹25 lakh in the most recent policy cycle — confirm the current figure, as this has changed in past years.
- Bond conditions are usually specific to government quota seats; private college seats may carry separate institutional bond clauses — check your specific college's affidavit requirements.
- Bond compliance is usually tracked through the state medical education department, and non-compliance can affect future registration or practice eligibility in some cases.
Counselling Rounds & Process
Rajasthan NEET PG counselling typically runs across four stages: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 (mop-up), and a Stray Vacancy Round, all conducted online with no physical reporting required until document verification at college level. Security deposit forfeiture rules usually tighten after Round 2 — candidates who are allotted a seat and fail to join from Round 2 onward risk losing their deposit, and non-joining after the Stray Vacancy Round can additionally lead to a one-year debarment from future state counselling, so plan your choice-filling and joining decisions carefully using a rank-based predictor tool before locking in a preference order.
Documents Required at Reporting
- NEET PG admit card and scorecard/rank letter
- Rajasthan counselling allotment letter
- MBBS degree certificate / provisional certificate
- Internship completion certificate
- Permanent/provisional medical registration certificate (State Medical Council or NMC)
- Rajasthan domicile certificate (for state quota/category benefit claims)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD, as applicable)
- Passport-size photographs and valid government ID proof
- Security deposit payment proof/demand draft as specified in the bulletin
- Bond affidavit (notarised, where applicable to the seat type)
Category-Wise Closing Rank Snapshot (Recent Cycle)
Closing ranks shift every year based on seat availability, applicant pool, and specialty demand. The figures below reflect the most recent confirmed counselling cycle's general-category closing trend and should be used only as a reference point, not a 2026 prediction.
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| Seat Category | Specialty Example | Approx. Closing Rank (General Category, Recent Cycle) |
|---|---|---|
| Government Medical College | Orthopaedics | ~9,500 |
| Government Medical College | Obstetrics & Gynaecology | ~8,500 |
| Government Medical College | Radio-Diagnosis (TBRD) | ~7,300 |
| Private Medical College (Government Quota) | Dermatology | ~1,90,000 – 2,13,000 |
| Private Medical College (Government Quota) | General Specialties (varied) | 1,90,000 – 2,30,000 range |
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Government vs Private Seat: Which Should You Prioritise?
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| Factor | Government Seat | Private Seat |
|---|---|---|
| Fee | Very low (₹30,000–1.5 lakh/year) | Very high (₹2.5 lakh–1.3 crore total, specialty-dependent) |
| Security Deposit | ₹12,500–1,00,000 | ₹2,00,000–5,00,000 |
| Bond Requirement | Usually mandatory, 5-year service clause | Often not applicable, but institute-specific clauses may apply |
| Closing Rank Competition | Extremely tight (single digits to low thousands) | Much wider (can extend into lakhs for lower-demand specialties) |
| Best Suited For | Candidates with strong ranks seeking subsidised, reputed training | Candidates prioritising a specific specialty/location over seat cost |
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Related CaderaEdu Resources
- Dr. S.N. Medical College, Jodhpur: Fees, Courses & Cutoff
- Sardar Patel Medical College, Bikaner: Fees & Cutoff
- NEET Rank-Based College Predictor Tool
- NEET 2026 State-Wise Cutoff: Rajasthan & More
- Government Medical Colleges State-Wise 2026
- NEET 2026 Score vs Rank Analysis
- NEET 2026 Rank vs College: Expected Colleges by AIR
- Top Government Medical Colleges Accepting NEET Scores
- NEET 2026 Result Date: When Will It Come?
Official & Authoritative Sources
- National Medical Commission (NMC)
- Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) — All India Quota
- Rajasthan Medical Education Department
- Department of Medical, Health & Family Welfare, Rajasthan
- National Board of Examinations (NBEMS)
Final Takeaway
Rajasthan NEET PG counselling rewards candidates who read the fine print before locking a choice — fee slab, security deposit category, and bond applicability can change the real cost of a seat far more than the headline tuition fee does. Keep the official 2026 information bulletin as your final source for exact figures, use recent closing ranks only as a directional guide, and confirm the current bond penalty amount directly from the state medical education department before accepting any government quota allotment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the security deposit for Rajasthan NEET PG private medical college seats?
Recent counselling cycles have shown private college security deposits in the range of ₹2,00,000 to ₹5,00,000, higher than government seat deposits. The exact 2026 figure will be confirmed in the official counselling bulletin, so verify it before paying.
Is the bond compulsory for all Rajasthan NEET PG seats?
The bond requirement has typically applied to government quota seats, with a reported service period of around 5 years and a penalty of up to ₹25 lakh for non-compliance in recent policy cycles. Private seats may have separate, institute-specific bond clauses — always check your specific seat's affidavit requirement.
How many rounds does Rajasthan NEET PG counselling have?
Rajasthan NEET PG counselling has generally run across Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 (mop-up), and a Stray Vacancy Round, all conducted online.
Why is there such a big gap between government and private college closing ranks in Rajasthan?
Government seats are heavily subsidised and far fewer in number relative to demand, so competition pushes closing ranks into single or low-double digits of thousands. Private college government-quota seats, especially in lower-demand specialties, can have closing ranks extending into the lakhs because fewer candidates are willing to pay the higher fees.
What happens if I don't join after being allotted a seat in Rajasthan NEET PG counselling?
Non-joining after Round 2 onward typically results in forfeiture of the security deposit, and non-joining after the Stray Vacancy Round can lead to a one-year debarment from future state counselling cycles. Confirm the exact current-year forfeiture rules in the official bulletin before making a joining decision.