Deemed Medical Colleges PG Seat Matrix 2026: College-Wise and Branch-Wise Seat Comparison

The Deemed Medical Colleges PG Seat Matrix 2026 brings important changes for NEET PG aspirants seeking MD, MS, Diploma and super-speciality seats in deemed universities across India. A comparison of the 2025 and 2026 seat matrix shows an increase in total seats, the addition of new colleges, expansion of postgraduate specialties and changes in seat distribution across different categories.

According to the comparative Excel data, total seats have increased from 6,156 in 2025 to 7,537 in 2026, representing a net increase of 1,381 seats. The comparison also lists 10 additional colleges, while several existing institutions have increased their intake in popular clinical and non-clinical branches.

For NEET PG 2026 aspirants, these changes are important when evaluating college preferences, specialty options and counselling choices. Candidates should verify the final figures against the applicable official seat matrix before making admission decisions.

Deemed PG Seat Matrix 2025 vs 2026: Overall Comparison

The comparative data indicates growth in overall seat availability across the listed deemed medical colleges. The increase is visible in self-financed seats, NRI seats and certain minority categories. The 2026 comparison also includes seats under the All India Quota (AIQ), which were not listed in the 2025 data.

Source: 2025 vs 2026 comparative seat matrix provided for this analysis. Figures should be checked against official counselling documents before publication as final admission data.

The overall seat increase of approximately 22.4% indicates substantial expansion in the dataset. Self-financed seats account for the largest numerical increase, while NRI seats have also increased. The change in AIQ listings is another important development that candidates should examine carefully while reviewing the applicable counselling rules.

College-Wise Deemed PG Seat Matrix 2026

College-wise analysis helps candidates identify institutions where seat availability has increased and compare their options with the previous year's intake. The following colleges show notable increases in the supplied comparison.

Institute of Medical Sciences & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar, records the largest increase among the existing colleges shown above, with 70 additional seats in the comparison.

Sri Ramachandra Medical College in Chennai, ACS Medical College and Hospital, and Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences in Bhubaneswar also show notable changes. Candidates interested in these institutions should review the individual specialty-wise seat distribution instead of relying only on total college intake.

A higher total intake does not automatically mean that every branch has more seats. Some colleges may have expanded their intake in selected specialties while maintaining or reducing seats in others.

New Deemed Medical Colleges Listed for PG Counselling 2026

The comparative Excel includes 10 colleges that were not listed in the 2025 comparison and have seats recorded for 2026. These institutions account for 597 seats in the supplied data.

Tamil Nadu accounts for seven of the 10 newly listed institutions in this comparison. This makes the state an important area for candidates researching the changing distribution of deemed-university PG seats.

However, being newly listed in this spreadsheet should not automatically be interpreted as confirmation that a college has newly received recognition or approval for every postgraduate course. Candidates must check the applicable official counselling seat matrix and course-specific recognition status before filling choices.

Branch-Wise Deemed PG Seat Matrix 2026

Branch-wise comparison is especially useful for candidates who have decided their preferred postgraduate specialty. The supplied data shows increases across several major clinical branches, along with changes in non-clinical specialties.

The following table highlights selected branches with substantial numerical increases.

MD Anaesthesiology

MD Anaesthesiology shows the largest numerical increase in the selected branch comparison, rising from 569 seats in 2025 to 679 seats in 2026. The increase of 110 seats makes it one of the major contributors to the overall expansion.

Candidates considering Anaesthesiology should compare college-level seat availability, tuition fees, clinical exposure and other institutional factors before finalising their preferences.

MD General Medicine

MD General Medicine increases from 733 seats to 832 seats, adding 99 seats in the supplied comparison. As one of the major clinical specialties, it is an important branch for candidates analysing postgraduate options across deemed universities.

The availability of additional seats may create more options across participating institutions, but admission prospects will continue to depend on rank, seat category, eligibility and the applicable counselling process.

MS General Surgery

MS General Surgery increases from 614 seats in 2025 to 711 seats in 2026, a net addition of 97 seats. Candidates should examine which colleges account for this increase and compare the corresponding clinical training facilities and fee structures.

MD Radio-Diagnosis/Radiology

MD Radio-Diagnosis/Radiology records an increase from 457 to 553 seats. The 96-seat increase makes it one of the branches with the largest numerical expansion in the supplied dataset.

Candidates should assess individual colleges rather than assuming that the increase is distributed equally across all institutions.

MD Dermatology

MD Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy increases from 204 seats to 297 seats, adding 93 seats. The comparison includes changes in both self-financed and NRI seat counts.

Because category-wise availability can differ substantially from total branch intake, candidates should check the exact seat category applicable to them before preparing their final choices.

Other Branches Showing Growth

The dataset also indicates increases in MS Orthopaedics, MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology, MS ENT, MD Paediatrics, MD Psychiatry, MS Ophthalmology and MD Pathology. These changes broaden the range of specialties candidates can examine during counselling research.

The final decision should be based on the official course-wise seat matrix, college fees, eligibility and the candidate's individual preferences.

New PG Branches Listed in the 2026 Comparison

Apart from additional colleges, the Excel includes 16 newly listed college-branch combinations, representing 45 seats in total. These entries cover a range of specialties and institutions.

These entries are useful for identifying additional course options. Nevertheless, the table should be treated as a comparison of the supplied data, not as independent confirmation of regulatory approval or final counselling availability.

Category-Wise Seat Distribution: Self-Financed, NRI and Minority Seats

The supplied comparison separates seats into self-financed, NRI, Muslim Minority, Jain Minority and All India Quota categories.

Self-financed seats increase from 5,213 to 6,321, while NRI seats rise from 840 to 998. Jain Minority seats increase from 61 to 70, whereas Muslim Minority seats decrease slightly from 42 to 41.

These changes are relevant because the total number of seats at a college does not represent the number available to every candidate. Availability depends on the applicable category, eligibility conditions and official allocation rules.

Candidates considering NRI seats should verify the required eligibility and supporting documents. Similarly, minority-category seats should be evaluated according to the specific rules applicable to the institution and counselling authority.

All India Quota Seats in the 2026 Comparison

One notable feature of the Excel is the listing of 107 All India Quota seats for 2026, compared with zero in the 2025 column.

Aspirants should not assume that all seats shown under different categories are interchangeable or available through the same choice-filling process.

What These Seat Matrix Changes Mean for NEET PG 2026 Aspirants

The expansion shown in the comparison provides several points for candidates to consider while researching deemed-university postgraduate admissions.

More college options: The 10 additional colleges listed in the dataset may provide further institutions to investigate, subject to official confirmation of their participation and course availability.

Changes in preferred branches: The increases in Anaesthesiology, General Medicine, General Surgery, Radiology and Dermatology make branch-wise research particularly important.

Category-specific availability: Changes in NRI, minority and AIQ listings mean candidates should check the exact category and applicable rules rather than relying on total seat counts.

Fees and affordability: A higher seat count does not indicate lower tuition fees. Candidates should compare the latest fee notices, hostel charges, other compulsory payments and the financial implications of the full course.

College-specific evaluation: Clinical exposure, faculty, hospital facilities, location, academic environment and institutional policies should also be considered when preparing choices.

How to Use the Deemed PG Seat Matrix for Choice Filling

Candidates can use the 2025 versus 2026 comparison as an initial research tool, followed by verification against the official counselling documents.

1. Identify the preferred branches based on eligibility, rank and career plans.
2. Compare the 2025 and 2026 seat counts for the relevant colleges and branches.
3. Check the applicable category, including self-financed or NRI seats where relevant.
4. Review the latest official fee structure and any other mandatory charges.
5. Confirm that the college and course appear in the applicable official seat matrix.
6. Prepare choices according to genuine preferences, budget and eligibility.
7. Follow the official counselling schedule and choice-locking instructions.

Historical seat counts are useful for understanding changes, but they do not guarantee admission or predict a particular candidate's allotment. Final choices should be made using the latest official information.

Conclusion

The Deemed Medical Colleges PG Seat Matrix 2026 comparison shows an increase from 6,156 to 7,537 seats, with 1,381 additional seats listed across the dataset. It also records 10 additional colleges, growth in several major postgraduate branches and changes in self-financed, NRI, minority and AIQ seat listings.

MD Anaesthesiology, MD General Medicine, MS General Surgery, MD Radio-Diagnosis/Radiology and MD Dermatology are among the branches showing substantial numerical increases. Meanwhile, the newly listed colleges and college-branch combinations provide further options for candidates to investigate.

For NEET PG 2026 aspirants, the most useful approach is to combine college-wise and branch-wise comparisons with official seat matrix verification, fee analysis and careful choice planning. Candidates should confirm course recognition, category eligibility and final seat availability before submitting their counselling choices.

Bodmas Education recommends using comparative seat data as a starting point for admission research and checking the latest official counselling documents before making any final decision.