Deemed University NEET PG Seats 2026: Branch-Wise Increase and New Specialties

Deemed University NEET PG Seats 2026: Branch-Wise Increase and New Specialties

The Deemed University NEET PG Seat Matrix 2026 comparison highlights changes in postgraduate medical seat availability across several MD and MS specialisations. For candidates preparing for NEET PG counselling, understanding branch-wise seat increases can help identify additional college options and make more informed decisions during choice filling.

The 2025 versus 2026 comparison provided for this analysis records increases in several major clinical branches, including MD Anaesthesiology, MD General Medicine, MS General Surgery, MD Radio-Diagnosis, MD Dermatology and MS Orthopaedics. The dataset also identifies newly listed college-branch combinations, including specialties such as Geriatrics, Laboratory Medicine, Emergency Medicine and Radiation Oncology.

These changes make branch-wise analysis an important part of postgraduate admission planning. However, an increase in total seats does not guarantee admission at a particular rank. Candidates should also consider college-specific cutoffs, fees, eligibility requirements and the final official counselling seat matrix.

Deemed University PG Seats 2026: Branch-Wise Comparison

According to the supplied comparison spreadsheet, several postgraduate specialties have recorded notable increases between 2025 and 2026.

Source: 2025 versus 2026 comparison spreadsheet supplied for this analysis. These figures should be verified against the final official 2026 seat matrix before being treated as confirmed admission seats.

MD Anaesthesiology: Highest Increase in the Comparison

MD Anaesthesiology records an increase from 569 seats in 2025 to 679 seats in 2026, adding 110 seats in the supplied dataset. This is the largest numerical increase among the branches listed in the comparison table.

Candidates interested in Anaesthesiology should compare participating colleges, clinical training facilities, workload, fees and other institutional factors before finalising their preferences. The total branch intake alone does not indicate how many seats are available at an individual college or under a particular category.

MD General Medicine: 99 Additional Seats Listed

MD General Medicine increases from 733 seats to 832 seats in the supplied comparison, representing 99 additional seats.

For candidates prioritising General Medicine, college-wise analysis is particularly important. The number of seats, tuition fees, clinical exposure and previous-year closing ranks can vary considerably between institutions.

Candidates should also distinguish between the total number of seats in a branch and the seats available under the specific counselling category for which they are eligible.

MS General Surgery: 97 Additional Seats Listed

MS General Surgery rises from 614 seats in 2025 to 711 seats in 2026 in the comparison spreadsheet.

Aspirants considering this specialty should evaluate surgical training opportunities, hospital facilities, faculty, patient exposure and the overall cost of education. They should verify the current course-wise intake at each shortlisted institution before making their final choices.

MD Radio-Diagnosis/Radiology: 96 Additional Seats Listed

MD Radio-Diagnosis/Radiology records an increase from 457 to 553 seats, adding 96 seats in the supplied comparison.

Radiology aspirants should assess the infrastructure and training environment at individual colleges, including access to relevant imaging facilities and clinical exposure. Candidates should not assume that a higher overall intake translates into easier admission, as closing ranks vary by institution, category and counselling round.

MD Dermatology: 93 Additional Seats Listed

MD Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy increases from 204 seats in 2025 to 297 seats in 2026 in the spreadsheet.

Candidates interested in Dermatology should review the exact college-wise seat distribution and applicable fee structure. Category-specific availability, previous-year closing ranks and the candidate's budget are also important considerations when preparing a preference list.

Other PG Branches Showing an Increase

The supplied comparison also records growth in several other postgraduate specialties.

• MS Orthopaedics: An increase of 88 seats.
• MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology: An increase of 79 seats.
• MS ENT/Otorhinolaryngology: An increase of 79 seats.
• MD Paediatrics: An increase of 78 seats.
• MD Psychiatry: An increase of 69 seats.
• MS Ophthalmology: An increase of 68 seats.
• MD Pathology: An increase of 66 seats.
• MD Community Medicine: An increase of 60 seats.

These changes provide useful starting points for further research. Candidates should examine which institutions account for the increases and whether the relevant seats appear in the official counselling matrix.

New Specialties Listed in the 2026 Comparison

Apart from changes in existing branches, the supplied spreadsheet identifies newly listed college-branch combinations. These entries can help candidates identify additional courses to investigate, subject to official confirmation.

Note: The table presents selected entries from the comparison spreadsheet, not an independently verified list of newly approved courses. Course recognition, seat approval and inclusion in the applicable counselling round must be confirmed through official sources.

MD Geriatrics

Geriatrics focuses on the medical care of older adults, including age-related conditions, multiple health problems and coordinated long-term care. The comparison identifies newly listed Geriatrics seats at selected institutions.

Candidates interested in this specialty should verify the approved course, eligibility and current intake at the relevant college before considering it for admission.

MD Laboratory Medicine

Laboratory Medicine is concerned with diagnostic testing, laboratory-based investigation and the interpretation of results that support clinical decision-making. The spreadsheet lists seats for this specialty at Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai.

Candidates should confirm the course title, recognition status and admission requirements in the official documents.

MD Emergency Medicine

Emergency Medicine focuses on the assessment and initial management of patients with acute illnesses and injuries. The comparison lists Emergency Medicine seats at selected institutions, including Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Puducherry, and Vinayaka Missions Medical College, Karaikal.

Aspirants should verify the current course-wise intake and evaluate the clinical training facilities before selecting a college.

MD Radiation Oncology/Radiotherapy

Radiation Oncology involves the use of radiation-based treatment in cancer care. The supplied comparison identifies newly listed seats in this specialty at selected institutions.

Candidates should confirm the availability and approval status of the course in the final official seat matrix before proceeding with choice filling.

MD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation focuses on functional recovery, disability management and rehabilitation following illness or injury. The comparison lists seats in this specialty at Shri B. M. Patil Medical College, Vijayapura.

Aspirants should check the current course status and admission criteria before including it in their preferences.

How Branch-Wise Seat Increases Affect NEET PG 2026 Choice Filling

Branch-wise seat changes can help candidates shortlist colleges, but they should not be used as the sole basis for predicting admission chances.

1. Compare colleges, not just branch totals. An increase in the overall intake of a specialty may be concentrated in a small number of institutions.

2. Review previous-year closing ranks. Historical closing ranks provide context, although they cannot guarantee the outcome of the current counselling cycle.

3. Check the relevant seat category. Self-financed, NRI and other applicable categories may have different eligibility requirements and fee structures.

4. Compare the complete cost of education. Tuition fees, hostel charges and other mandatory expenses should be considered together.

5. Verify the official seat matrix. Candidates should confirm the college, course, intake and applicable counselling authority through the latest official documents.

6. Arrange choices according to genuine preferences. Specialty preference, budget, location, clinical training and long-term career goals should all inform the final list.

Conclusion

The Deemed University NEET PG Seats 2026 comparison highlights numerical increases in several major postgraduate specialties, including MD Anaesthesiology, MD General Medicine, MS General Surgery, MD Radio-Diagnosis and MD Dermatology. It also identifies additional college-branch combinations in specialties such as Geriatrics, Laboratory Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Radiation Oncology and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

For NEET PG aspirants, these changes provide a useful starting point for evaluating postgraduate options. However, the number of seats listed in a comparison spreadsheet should not be treated as a guarantee of final availability or admission eligibility.

Candidates should verify the latest official seat matrix, course approval, college-specific fees and applicable counselling rules before making their final choices. A careful branch-wise and college-wise assessment can help aspirants make more informed decisions during NEET PG 2026 counselling.

Bodmas Education recommends combining seat matrix analysis with previous-year closing ranks, fee comparisons and individual eligibility checks to develop a practical and well-informed counselling strategy.