NEET PG 2026 Round 2 Vacancies: 15,387 Seats

NEET PG 2026 Round 2 has 15,387 clear vacant seats listed across 1,552 institutes in 35 states and Union Territories. For MD, MS, DNB and diploma aspirants, the key question is not just how many seats remain, but which seats match their preferred speciality, counselling quota and category. This breakdown brings together the major state-wise, college-wise, branch-wise and reservation-wise figures so candidates can make more informed Round 2 choices. These are vacancies, not allotted seats or closing ranks.

Quick Highlights: Round 2 Clear Vacancy List

Key measure	Round 2 clear vacancies
Counselling round	Clear Vacancy Round 2 (MD/MS/DNB), PG Counselling 2026
Total clear vacant seats	15,387
Institutes listed	1,552
States/UTs covered	35
MD seats	8,864
MS seats	3,286
DNB and DNB-Diploma seats (NBEMS quota)	3,162 (2,149 DNB + 1,013 DNB-Diploma)
Diploma and other seats	75
Columns	State, Institute Type, Institute, Quota, Branch, Category, Total Seats

MD and MS totals are grouped by course name, while DNB and DNB-Diploma figures are grouped using NBEMS quota entries. These are different ways of classifying the same seat matrix, not additional seats. The remaining 75 are diploma and other course entries.

What the 15,387 Vacancies Mean for Round 2

The overall total combines multiple courses, institutes, quotas and seat categories. A candidate looking for MD General Medicine under a particular category cannot treat all 15,387 seats as available options. The most useful comparison is at the institute + speciality + quota + category level. Use the tables below to identify broader trends, then confirm your exact eligible combinations against the latest official MCC seat information.

Quota-Wise Vacancies

Quota	Seats	Share
All India	7,028	45.7%
Self-Financed Merit Seat	3,885	25.2%
DNB Quota (NBEMS)	2,149	14.0%
DNB Quota (NBEMS-DIPLOMA)	1,013	6.6%
Non-Resident Indian	958	6.2%
Armed Forces Medical	123	0.8%
Delhi University Quota	87	0.6%
IP University Quota	37	0.2%
Banaras Hindu University Quota	37	0.2%
Jain Minority Quota	30	0.2%
Aligarh Muslim University Quota	29	0.2%
Muslim Minority Quota	11	0.1%
Total	15,387	100%

Institute-Type Split

Institute classification	Institutes	Seats	Share
All India (except Central University)	298	6,243	40.6%
Deemed University	59	4,884	31.7%
DNB (Pvt.) PG	761	1,984	12.9%
DNB (Govt.) PG	422	1,903	12.4%
Central University	12	373	2.4%

The institute-type breakdown groups seats by the classifications used in the vacancy matrix. These groupings differ from course-wise MD/MS/DNB totals, so do not add the two tables together.

State-Wise Vacancy: Top 10

State/UT	Seats	Institutes
Maharashtra	2,474	170
Tamil Nadu	2,284	148
Karnataka	1,923	145
Uttar Pradesh	1,163	150
Telangana	706	82
Gujarat	621	58
West Bengal	621	99
Rajasthan	540	77
Odisha	523	42
Andhra Pradesh	522	73

The top ten states account for 11,377 clear vacancies (73.9% of the total); the remaining 25 states and UTs account for 4,010. A high state total does not mean every college or speciality has vacancies. Always narrow the comparison to your eligible quota and category.

College-Wise: Institutes With Most Vacant Seats

Institute	State	Institute type	Seats
Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur	Karnataka	Deemed University	171
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital, Perambalur	Tamil Nadu	Deemed University	141
Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Kanchipuram	Tamil Nadu	Deemed University	139
Raja Rajeswari Medical College & Hospital, Bangalore	Karnataka	Deemed University	136
Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram	Tamil Nadu	Deemed University	132
SBKS Medical Instt. & Research Centre, Vadodra	Gujarat	Deemed University	119
Santosh Medical College, Ghaziabad	Uttar Pradesh	Deemed University	117
ACS Medical College and Hospital, Chennai	Tamil Nadu	Deemed University	116

These are institutes with high overall vacancy counts, not necessarily the best fit for every candidate. Compare their available branches, seat categories, fee structures and location before placing them on your preference list. College totals can include multiple courses and quotas.

Speciality-Wise Vacant Seats (MD/MS)

Speciality	Degree	Seats
Anaesthesiology	MD	1,026
General Medicine	MD	1,007
General Surgery	MS	955
Pathology	MD	866
Obstetrics and Gynaecology	MS	815
Paediatrics	MD	766
Orthopaedics	MS	692
Community Medicine	MD	675
Radio-Diagnosis	MD	552
Anatomy	MD	537

These speciality totals combine categories and quotas and are useful for identifying where more seats are listed. Some related course names are recorded separately, so individual speciality totals may not capture every naming variation. A larger number of vacant seats does not automatically mean an easier admission.

Category-Wise Seat Matrix

Category (seat-matrix code)	Total seats	of which PwD	Share
Open (OP)	10,491	290	68.2%
OBC (BC)	2,106	214	13.7%
SC	1,293	131	8.4%
ST	657	67	4.3%
EWS (EW)	840	92	5.5%
Total	15,387	794	100%

Category codes include OP (open), BC (OBC), SC, ST and EW (EWS). The PH marker indicates PwD status within the reported category counts; the PwD column is a subset, not extra seats. Candidates should compare only the seats for which they are eligible under the relevant counselling rules. Open-category seats are not restricted only to unreserved-category applicants.

Clear vs Virtual Vacancy: What Differs

Point	Clear vacancy	Virtual vacancy
Meaning	Seat is vacant now	Seat that may open when a candidate moves to a better choice (upgrade)
In this list?	Yes	Not shown; it depends on other candidates' choices
For your choices	Useful for assessing currently listed availability	Not included in the clear-vacancy total

Clear vacancies are currently unfilled seats; virtual vacancies may arise if an allotted candidate upgrades. Because the two categories behave differently, the 15,387 clear-vacancy figure should not be treated as the total of every seat that might eventually become available. For exact upgrade and choice-filling conditions, follow the current MCC PG counselling bulletin and notices.

How to Use the List for Round 2 Choice Filling

Confirm your Round 2 eligibility and applicable counselling quota from the latest MCC rules before selecting institutes.
Filter vacancies by speciality, category and PwD status. A state or college total is not the number of seats open to every candidate.
Compare colleges on fee structure, bond/service conditions where applicable, location, training environment and course preference; verify each institute’s current details independently.
Use relevant previous-round closing ranks only as context, not as a guaranteed prediction. Vacancies alone cannot establish your admission probability.
Arrange eligible choices in genuine preference order, review the final list carefully and follow the official MCC choice-locking deadline.

What Should NEET PG Aspirants Do Next?

Identify your target specialities and create a shortlist using the speciality-wise and college-wise vacancy tables above.
Check your eligible quota, category and PwD status against the seat-matrix entries; do not rely on combined totals alone.
Compare shortlisted institutes on fees, location, course details and any applicable service obligations before prioritising them.
Check the latest MCC PG Medical Counselling schedule, information bulletin and updated seat notices at mcc.nic.in.
Prepare and order your choices before the official deadline; remember that an available seat is not a confirmed allotment.

Common Questions from Students and Parents

Is 15,387 the number of admissions already made? No. It is the count of listed clear vacant seats before the relevant allotment, not an allotment result.
Can any candidate apply for any listed seat? No. Eligibility depends on counselling rules, quota, category and other applicable requirements.
Does a college with many vacancies offer better admission chances? Not necessarily. The available speciality, category and competing choices matter.
Does this news provide Round 2 closing ranks? No. Seat availability and closing ranks are different datasets.
Can families rely on a single state total? No. Compare eligible college–branch–quota–category combinations, not only the state-wide sum.

How to Assess Admission Chances Using Vacancies and Previous Cutoffs

The Round 2 clear-vacancy figures show how many seats are available in specific branches, categories and quotas; they do not show the rank at which those seats will be allotted. To build a realistic preference list, compare your NEET PG rank with previous relevant MCC allotment closing ranks, then check the current vacancy and institute details. Past ranks are indicators, not guarantees, because seat availability and candidate preferences change each round.