The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released the updated NEET PG seat matrix 2026 for postgraduate broad speciality courses. As per the public notice issued by NMC's Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) on November 6, 2026, India now has 68,305 PG medical seats across MD, MS and PG diploma courses for the 2026-27 academic year.
That is 5,128 more seats than the 63,177 seats in the first NMC PG seat matrix released on September 29, 2026, an increase of about 8.1%. The new seats come from colleges that got approval to increase intake or start new PG courses. The update lands right in the middle of NEET PG 2026 counselling, so candidates heading into MCC round 2 and state rounds should go through it carefully.
NMC PG Seat Matrix 2026-27: Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Released by | Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB), NMC |
| Notice date | November 6, 2026 |
| Notice number | M-19011/20/2025/NMC/PGMARB |
| Courses covered | PG broad speciality: MD, MS and PG diploma |
| Total PG seats | 68,305 |
| Seats added since September 29 | 5,128 (about 8.1%) |
| Colleges and institutions listed | Over 700 |
| DM/MCh super speciality seats | Not included; separate update to follow |
| e-BG deadline for colleges | Within 7 days of the notice |
NEET PG Total Seats 2026: Old vs Updated Seat Matrix
Private colleges got the biggest share of the new seats. Government colleges still hold just over half of all PG seats in India. The table below compares the September 29 seat matrix with the November 6 update. Updated figures are based on CaderaEdu's count of the college-wise list in the NMC PDF.
| Category | Sept 29, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 | Seats Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government | 33,088 | 34,473 | +1,385 |
| Private | 21,892 | 24,732 | +2,840 |
| Deemed | 8,197 | 9,100 | +903 |
| Total | 63,177 | 68,305 | +5,128 |
Branch-wise MD/MS Seats in NEET PG Seat Matrix 2026
MD General Medicine remains the branch with the most PG seats, followed by Anaesthesiology and General Surgery. Radiology, usually the first choice of top rankers, has about 3,760 seats. Here are the top branches by seat count:
| PG Course | Seats (approx.) |
|---|---|
| MD General Medicine | 6,983 |
| MD Anaesthesiology | 6,419 |
| MS General Surgery | 6,349 |
| MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 5,460 |
| MD Paediatrics | 4,893 |
| MS Orthopaedics | 4,360 |
| MD Pathology | 3,940 |
| MD Radio-Diagnosis | 3,760 |
| MS Ophthalmology | 2,850 |
| MD Dermatology | 2,280 |
| MD Psychiatry | 1,890 |
| MD Emergency Medicine | 855 |
State-wise PG Medical Seats 2026-27
Karnataka has the most PG medical seats in the country, with Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu close behind. Together, these four states account for nearly 44% of all MD/MS seats.
| State | PG Seats (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Karnataka | 9,000 |
| Maharashtra | 7,680 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 6,980 |
| Tamil Nadu | 6,820 |
| Telangana | 4,420 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 4,320 |
| Gujarat | 4,060 |
| Rajasthan | 3,950 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 3,280 |
Planning to shortlist colleges in these states? Check our list of top medical colleges in India before you lock choices.
Important Directions in the NMC Public Notice
- Letters of Permission for new PG courses and increased seats will be issued only after the college submits an electronic bank guarantee (e-BG) and MARB verifies it.
- Colleges must submit the e-BG to the Director, MARB, within seven days of the notice.
- MCC and state counselling authorities must use only the latest notified seat matrix.
- No counselling body can allot or admit students against seats beyond what MARB has approved.
- The seat matrix can be revised later, and any revised list will replace the earlier one.
- Admissions beyond approved intake will be treated as a violation under the NMC Act, 2019.
What This Means for NEET PG Counselling 2026
More seats usually mean slightly better chances for candidates with mid-range ranks, especially in clinical branches at private and deemed colleges. But there is a catch. A new seat counts only after the college submits its e-BG and gets the Letter of Permission, so some seats may show up only in later rounds.
As per MCC's tentative schedule, NEET PG round 2 registration runs from November 6 to 11, choice filling from November 7 to 12, and the round 2 result is expected on November 14, 2026. Keep an eye on the round-wise seat matrix on mcc.nic.in before you lock your choices.
- Check if colleges on your list have added seats or started a new branch.
- Add colleges you skipped in round 1 if they now offer your preferred branch.
- Use the CaderaEdu college predictor to see where your rank fits.
- Recheck your score on the NEET PG result page.
How to Download NMC PG Seat Matrix 2026-27 PDF
- Visit the official NMC website, nmc.org.in.
- Open the What's New or public notices section.
- Click the notice titled "Publication of Updated Seat Matrix for Postgraduate (PG) Broad Speciality Courses for the Academic Year 2026-27".
- Download the PDF and search your college name or code using Ctrl+F.
You can also download the NMC updated PG seat matrix 2026-27 PDF directly from the link below. For comparison, here is the earlier NMC PG seat matrix of September 29, 2026.
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