NEET PG 2026 Seat Matrix: Total Seats & Speciality Wise
After NEET PG 2026, every aspirant has one question — "How many seats are there? How many seats in each speciality?"
The seat matrix helps you make your counselling strategy. If you know how many seats are in each speciality, you can fill smart choices.
In this post, we will give a detailed analysis of the NEET PG 2026 seat matrix — speciality wise, government vs private, and state wise breakdown.
NEET PG 2026 Total Seats — Overview
The exact total seats for NEET PG 2026 will come only when MCC releases the official seat matrix. But based on previous year trends, here are the approximate numbers:
Seat Category | Approximate Seats |
|---|---|
All India Quota (AIQ) | 5,500 - 6,000 |
Central Universities | 2,000 - 2,200 |
Deemed Universities | 4,500 - 5,000 |
AFMS (Armed Forces) | 500 - 600 |
State Government Colleges | 25,000 - 27,000 |
State Private Colleges | 12,000 - 14,000 |
Total (Approx) | 49,500 - 55,000 |
Note: Exact numbers will be confirmed after the official seat matrix release. We will update immediately on the NEET Counselling page.
Speciality-Wise Seat Distribution
Broad Specialities (MD)
Speciality | AIQ Seats (Approx) | All-India Total (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
General Medicine | 600 - 700 | 4,500 - 5,000 |
Paediatrics | 450 - 550 | 3,800 - 4,200 |
Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 400 - 500 | 3,500 - 4,000 |
Anaesthesiology | 500 - 600 | 4,000 - 4,500 |
Radiodiagnosis | 350 - 450 | 2,500 - 3,000 |
Dermatology | 200 - 300 | 1,200 - 1,500 |
Psychiatry | 250 - 350 | 1,500 - 2,000 |
Respiratory Medicine | 150 - 200 | 800 - 1,000 |
Emergency Medicine | 100 - 150 | 600 - 800 |
Broad Specialities (MS)
Speciality | AIQ Seats (Approx) | All-India Total (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
General Surgery | 500 - 600 | 3,500 - 4,000 |
Orthopaedics | 350 - 450 | 2,500 - 3,000 |
Ophthalmology | 250 - 350 | 1,800 - 2,200 |
ENT | 200 - 300 | 1,200 - 1,600 |
Super-Speciality Feeder Seats
Speciality | AIQ Seats (Approx) |
|---|---|
Pathology | 300 - 400 |
Pharmacology | 150 - 200 |
Microbiology | 100 - 150 |
Community Medicine | 200 - 300 |
Forensic Medicine | 80 - 120 |
Anatomy | 100 - 150 |
Physiology | 100 - 150 |
Biochemistry | 80 - 120 |
PG Diploma Seats
Diploma | AIQ Seats (Approx) |
|---|---|
Diploma in Child Health (DCH) | 150 - 200 |
Diploma in Anaesthesiology (DA) | 200 - 250 |
Diploma in Orthopaedics (D.Ortho) | 100 - 150 |
Diploma in Gynaecology (DGO) | 150 - 200 |
Diploma in Ophthal (DOMS) | 100 - 150 |
Other Diplomas | 500 - 700 |
Government vs Private Seat Distribution
Government Medical Colleges
Seat Type | Approx Seats | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
AIQ (Govt) | 4,000 - 4,500 | 25% |
Central Universities | 2,000 - 2,200 | 12% |
State Govt | 25,000 - 27,000 | 58% |
AFMS | 500 - 600 | 3% |
Total Govt | 31,500 - 34,300 | ~65% |
Private Medical Colleges
Seat Type | Approx Seats | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Deemed Universities | 4,500 - 5,000 | 28% |
Private (State Level) | 12,000 - 14,000 | 70% |
Private (AIQ) | 500 - 600 | 2% |
Total Private | 17,000 - 19,600 | ~35% |
55-65% seats are in government colleges. So competition is high for top government colleges. But private colleges also have good options.
State-Wise Seat Distribution
State | Government Seats | Private Seats | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
Maharashtra | 2,500 - 3,000 | 2,000 - 2,500 | 4,500 - 5,500 |
Tamil Nadu | 2,200 - 2,700 | 1,800 - 2,200 | 4,000 - 4,900 |
Karnataka | 2,000 - 2,400 | 1,500 - 1,800 | 3,500 - 4,200 |
Uttar Pradesh | 1,800 - 2,200 | 1,000 - 1,300 | 2,800 - 3,500 |
Andhra Pradesh | 1,500 - 1,800 | 1,200 - 1,500 | 2,700 - 3,300 |
Telangana | 1,200 - 1,500 | 1,000 - 1,200 | 2,200 - 2,700 |
West Bengal | 1,500 - 1,800 | 800 - 1,000 | 2,300 - 2,800 |
Rajasthan | 1,200 - 1,500 | 700 - 900 | 1,900 - 2,400 |
Gujarat | 1,300 - 1,600 | 600 - 800 | 1,900 - 2,400 |
Kerala | 1,000 - 1,300 | 800 - 1,000 | 1,800 - 2,300 |
Madhya Pradesh | 800 - 1,000 | 500 - 700 | 1,300 - 1,700 |
Bihar | 700 - 900 | 300 - 500 | 1,000 - 1,400 |
Delhi | 800 - 1,000 | 150 - 250 | 950 - 1,250 |
Others | 5,000 - 6,000 | 2,000 - 3,000 | 7,000 - 9,000 |
High Competition vs Low Competition Specialities
High Competition (Tough to get)
Speciality | Competition Level | Cutoff Range |
|---|---|---|
MD Radiodiagnosis | Extremely High | 650 - 750 |
MD Dermatology | Extremely High | 650 - 720 |
MD General Medicine | Very High | 580 - 700 |
MS Orthopaedics | Very High | 560 - 680 |
MS General Surgery | High | 530 - 670 |
MD Paediatrics | High | 550 - 680 |
Moderate Competition
Speciality | Competition Level | Cutoff Range |
|---|---|---|
MD Anaesthesiology | Moderate | 480 - 620 |
MD Psychiatry | Moderate | 450 - 580 |
MD Pathology | Moderate | 400 - 550 |
MS Ophthalmology | Moderate | 450 - 580 |
MS ENT | Moderate | 430 - 560 |
Low Competition (Easier to get)
Speciality | Competition Level | Cutoff Range |
|---|---|---|
MD Community Medicine | Low | 300 - 420 |
MD Pharmacology | Low | 350 - 480 |
MD Forensic Medicine | Low | 300 - 400 |
MD Biochemistry | Low | 300 - 400 |
MD Physiology | Low | 300 - 400 |
MD Anatomy | Low | 280 - 380 |
MD Microbiology | Low | 320 - 420 |
Strategy: If your score is not high, target low competition specialities. In 2-3 years, you can take a super-speciality in your preferred branch.
How to Make a Counselling Strategy Using the Seat Matrix?
Step 1: Identify Your Score Range
First, identify your NEET PG score/percentile.
Step 2: Filter Target Specialities
Select realistic specialities based on your score:
- Score 650+ → All high competition specialities
- Score 500-650 → Moderate competition specialities + some high
- Score 350-500 → Low competition specialities + some moderate
Step 3: Decide Government vs Private
- **Government seats** — Lower fees, better exposure
- **Private seats** — Higher fees, easier to get
Step 4: Decide State vs AIQ
- **State quota** — Lower cutoff, state domicile required
- **AIQ** — Higher cutoff, all India candidates eligible
Step 5: Make a Realistic Preference List
Keep your choice list realistic. First 20-30 choices as dream colleges, then 20-30 realistic, then 20-30 safe.
Expert Counsellors can help you make your choice list.
Are Seats Increasing or Decreasing?
The government has increased medical PG seats in the last few years:
- **2024 vs 2025:** ~5% seat increase
- **2025 vs 2026 (Expected):** ~4-6% increase
- **New medical colleges:** 20+ new government medical colleges in the last 3 years
This trend will continue. But the number of candidates is also increasing, so competition has not reduced.
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