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NEET PG 2026: 2,091 MD Community Medicine Seats in India, Maharashtra Leads
The National Medical Commission (NMC) PG Medical Seat Matrix 2026-27 lists 2,091 MD Community Medicine/Social and Preventive Medicine seats across medical colleges in India. Maharashtra has the highest number of seats with 279, followed by Karnataka with 244 seats.
The seat matrix covers postgraduate medical admissions for the 2026-27 academic year. According to a report published by Medical Dialogues on October 10, 2026, the latest figures are based on the NMC's published seat matrix. The NMC has clarified that the matrix does not include pending applications for increasing intake in existing PG courses or starting new courses for 2026-27.
- Total reported seats: 2,091
- Leading state: Maharashtra, with 279 seats
- Second highest: Karnataka, with 244 seats
- Third highest: Uttar Pradesh, with 235 seats
- Academic session: 2026-27
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MD Community Medicine Seats 2026-27: State-Wise Distribution
According to the seat matrix figures reported by Medical Dialogues, Maharashtra has the highest number of MD Community Medicine seats, followed by Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh.
| State / Union Territory | MD Community Medicine Seats |
|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 279 |
| Karnataka | 244 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 235 |
| Tamil Nadu | 174 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 134 |
| Gujarat | 141 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 116 |
| Rajasthan | 98 |
| Telangana | 83 |
| West Bengal | 83 |
| Kerala | 67 |
| Delhi | 55 |
| Haryana | 52 |
| Odisha | 49 |
| Chhattisgarh | 44 |
| Puducherry | 42 |
| Bihar | 34 |
| Punjab | 28 |
| Assam | 26 |
| Uttarakhand | 21 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 20 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 14 |
| Manipur | 12 |
| Jharkhand | 9 |
| Chandigarh | 9 |
| Tripura | 7 |
| Goa | 7 |
| Sikkim | 2 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 2 |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli | 1 |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 0 |
| Meghalaya | 0 |
| Mizoram | 0 |
| Total reported seats (as stated in the report) | 2,091 |
Source: Figures provided in the Medical Dialogues report based on the NMC PG Medical Seat Matrix 2026-27. The total is reproduced as reported; state-wise figures should be checked against the official matrix before use for final counselling decisions.
Maharashtra Has the Highest Number of Seats
Maharashtra has 279 MD Community Medicine seats, the highest number among the states listed in the report. Karnataka follows with 244 seats, while Uttar Pradesh has 235.
Tamil Nadu has 174 seats, and Gujarat has 141. Madhya Pradesh has 134, while Andhra Pradesh has 116 seats.
These figures provide an overview of the distribution of MD Community Medicine seats across the country for candidates planning their NEET PG counselling choices.
| Rank by Reported Seats | State | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maharashtra | 279 |
| 2 | Karnataka | 244 |
| 3 | Uttar Pradesh | 235 |
| 4 | Tamil Nadu | 174 |
| 5 | Gujarat | 141 |
States With Fewer MD Community Medicine Seats
Some states and Union Territories have considerably fewer seats. Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh have two seats each, while Dadra and Nagar Haveli has one seat.
The report lists zero seats in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Meghalaya and Mizoram for MD Community Medicine/Social and Preventive Medicine in the 2026-27 matrix.
A low or zero state-level seat count does not, by itself, determine an individual candidate's admission options. Aspirants should check college-level availability, quota eligibility and the applicable counselling authority's current seat matrix.
What NEET PG Aspirants Should Know
Candidates interested in MD Community Medicine should review the state-wise seat distribution along with other admission factors before filling their counselling choices.
Important considerations include:
- NEET PG rank and category
- All India Quota or state quota eligibility
- Government and private college options
- Tuition fees and stipend
- Bond and service conditions
- Previous-year closing ranks
- College infrastructure and academic facilities
Seat availability alone does not determine the probability of admission. Candidates should check the applicable counselling rules and the latest official seat matrix before finalising their preferences.
Compare seat availability with previous-year closing ranks, category, quota, college fees and service conditions before preparing your final MD Community Medicine choice list.
Conclusion
The NMC PG Medical Seat Matrix 2026-27 lists 2,091 MD Community Medicine/Social and Preventive Medicine seats in India. Maharashtra leads with 279 seats, followed by Karnataka with 244 and Uttar Pradesh with 235.
NEET PG aspirants should use this state-wise information alongside rank, category, fees and counselling eligibility to make informed admission decisions. The official seat matrix and counselling notifications should be checked before finalising preferences.
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