NEET PG 2026–27: 63,177 MD/MS & Diploma Seats Available in India, MD General Medicine Has Highest Intake

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released the Postgraduate (PG) Medical Seat Matrix for the 2026–27 academic year, providing details of approved postgraduate medical courses and annual intake across medical colleges and institutions in India.

According to an analysis of the published NMC matrix, the document contains 63,177 approved PG seats across 10,756 course-wise entries. The matrix covers government, private and deemed medical institutions and includes MD, MS and postgraduate diploma programmes, along with other PG course entries.

NMC PG Seat Matrix 2026–27: Key Highlights

The seat figures above are based on a row-wise analysis of the published matrix. The NMC notice itself describes the document as the list of approved PG courses and annual intake capacity for participation in counselling.

MD General Medicine Has the Highest Number of Seats

Among the major postgraduate specialities listed in the matrix, MD General Medicine has the highest number of seats, with 6,030 seats.

The speciality-wise figures above are based on the course-wise analysis of the published NMC matrix.

Government, Private and Deemed PG Seats

The published matrix includes postgraduate seats across different categories of medical institutions.

The analysis identifies 33,088 seats in government institutions, 21,892 seats in private institutions and 8,197 seats in deemed universities, taking the total to 63,177 seats in the published matrix.

This distribution gives NEET PG aspirants a broad picture of the available MD, MS and diploma-level postgraduate medical capacity for the 2026–27 admission cycle.

NMC Clarifies That the Matrix Can Be Updated

One of the important points mentioned by NMC is that the published seat matrix is not necessarily the final version for the entire counselling cycle.

The current matrix does not include applications that were pending for:

• Increase in intake of existing PG courses
• Commencement of new PG courses for 2026–27

If such applications are subsequently approved, the additional seats or courses may be incorporated into an updated seat matrix.

The matrix can also be revised following decisions of MARB, the competent Appeal Committee or another competent authority.

Colleges Must Follow Approved PG Intake

NMC has also directed medical colleges and institutions to admit students only against the approved PG intake reflected in the latest notified seat matrix.

Colleges cannot admit candidates beyond their approved intake. Admissions exceeding the approved capacity may constitute a violation of the National Medical Commission Act, 2019 and applicable regulations and may attract regulatory or penal action.

Candidates Should Check the Latest Seat Matrix

For NEET PG 2026 counselling, candidates should verify the latest available seat matrix before finalising their choices.

Important details to check include:

• Medical college and institution
• MD/MS speciality
• Approved number of seats
• Government, private or deemed status
• Any subsequent NMC-approved increase in intake
• Updated or revised seat matrix

Candidates should not rely solely on an older seat matrix, as NMC may add new courses, increase intake or make corrections through subsequent updates.

How the NMC Seat Matrix Will Help in NEET PG Counselling

The seat matrix is an important reference for MCC and state/UT counselling authorities while preparing counselling-related seat information.

For aspirants, it provides a course-wise view of the postgraduate medical seats approved for the academic year. It can also help candidates understand the availability of different specialities across government, private and deemed institutions.

However, the actual seats available to a candidate during a particular counselling round can depend on the applicable counselling authority, quota, category and subsequent seat-matrix updates.

Conclusion

The NMC PG Medical Seat Matrix 2026–27 lists 63,177 approved postgraduate seats across 10,756 course-wise entries, covering government, private and deemed medical institutions. MD General Medicine has the highest intake with 6,030 seats, followed by MD Anaesthesiology and MS General Surgery.

Since NMC has clarified that the matrix may be revised and additional courses or seats can be approved later, NEET PG 2026 aspirants should always refer to the latest notified seat matrix while planning their counselling choices.