49,772 PG Medical Seats Available Across 81 Specialties in 586 Institutes for 2024-25
The National Medical Commission (NMC), India’s apex medical education regulatory body, has released the details of postgraduate (PG) medical seats available across the country for the academic year 2024-2025.
According to the data shared, a total of 49,772 PG medical seats in 81 specialities are distributed across 586 medical institutes nationwide.
The information, issued by the Secretary of NMC, Dr. B. Srinivas, was addressed to the heads of medical colleges, including Deans and Principals.
It provides a detailed seat matrix as of November 18, 2024, and a copy of the communication was also shared with relevant authorities across states and union territories, as well as key officials within the NMC.
State-Wise Distribution of PG Medical Seats
The state-wise data reveals Karnataka leading with the highest number of seats (6,419), followed by Maharashtra (5,948), Tamil Nadu (4,649), and Uttar Pradesh (4,381). The detailed distribution is as follows:
| State/UT | PG Seats | State/UT | PG Seats |
| Andhra Pradesh | 3,416 | Madhya Pradesh | 2,395 |
| Assam | 684 | Maharashtra | 5,948 |
| Bihar | 1,175 | Manipur | 260 |
| Chandigarh | 157 | Meghalaya | 33 |
| Chhattisgarh | 505 | Orissa | 1,011 |
| Delhi | 1,491 | Pondicherry | 819 |
| Goa | 140 | Punjab | 787 |
| Gujarat | 3,022 | Rajasthan | 2,978 |
| Haryana | 875 | Sikkim | 32 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 355 | Tamil Nadu | 4,649 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 615 | Telangana | 3,142 |
| Jharkhand | 268 | Tripura | 97 |
| Karnataka | 6,419 | Uttar Pradesh | 4,381 |
| Kerala | 1,715 | Uttarakhand | 457 |
| West Bengal | 1,928 |
Specialty-Wise PG Medical Seats
The 49,772 PG medical seats span 81 specialties, catering to a diverse range of medical fields. Key distributions include:
MD/MS Programs that contain Maximum Seats
| Specialty | Number of Seats |
| General Medicine | 5,404 |
| General Surgery (MS) | 4,911 |
| Anaesthesiology | 4,866 |
| Paediatrics | 3,476 |
| Orthopaedics | 2,956 |
| Radio Diagnosis | 2,636 |
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Other Specialities
| Category | Specialty | Number of Seats |
| Degree Courses | Pathology | 2,885 |
| Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy | 1,424 | |
| Psychiatry | 1,292 | |
| Social and Preventive Medicine | 1,405 | |
| Sports Medicine | 21 | |
| Palliative Medicine | 20 | |
| Radiation Oncology | 67 | |
| Emergency Medicine | 491 | |
| PG Diploma Courses | Child Health | 71 |
| Anaesthesia | 103 | |
| Radio Diagnosis | 40 | |
| Community Medicine | 7 | |
| Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases | 18 |
This expansive distribution of 49,772 PG medical seats reflects India’s robust infrastructure for advanced medical education.
With opportunities spread across states and specialties, the 2024-25 academic year promises to empower thousands of medical graduates to pursue diverse career pathways in healthcare.
The detailed seat matrix offers aspiring candidates the resources they need to make informed decisions about their future specializations and institutions.
