Compared to the last 10 years, we have seen a remarkable increase in the number of government NEET PG seats in 2025-26. NMC (National Medical Commission) has approved a total of 2,337 seats, with significant additions in Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and other states. 

NEET PG is an entrance exam conducted by NBEMS (National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences) for MBBS doctors who wish to pursue postgraduate medical courses in India. The NEET PG counselling determines eligibility for postgraduate courses across government medical colleges.

In this article, we will explore the NEET PG seat allocation process and the state-wise list of government medical seats in different postgraduate branches. Scroll down to learn more!

NEET PG Government Medical Seat Allocation Process

Seat allocation is done through a counselling process conducted by the MCC. The NEET PG government medical seats are allocated to registered candidates based on merit, seat reservation, and seat availability at the chosen government medical college. 

NEET PG seat allocation happens through a counselling process based on the merit list published by the NBEMS. The merit list contains the names of candidates, ranked by their NEET PG scores, who are eligible to participate in counselling in the 50% AIQ (All India Quota) category.

This counselling helps eligible candidates take admission to DNB, MD, or MS programs in government medical colleges across the country. Of all the seats, 50% are handled by the MCC (Medical Counselling Committee), while the respective state counselling bodies handle the remaining 50%.

Candidates need to go through the following steps to participate in the NEET PG counselling:

• Step 1: Visit the official MCC website.
• Step 2: Register the candidate on the MCC official website.
• Step 3: Fill in the details correctly.
• Step 4: Pay the registration fee using net banking or cards.
• Step 5: Enter the candidates’ preferred courses and colleges in the correct sequence.

After the registration process, candidates are asked to wait for the seat allotment result, which is based on their AIR and the choice filling of medical colleges. The AIQ seats go through four rounds of counselling:

• First Round
• Second Round
• Mop-Up Round 
• Stray Vacancy Round

The NEET PG government medical seat distribution is based on various factors, including merit, reservation, and seat availability at preferred government medical colleges.

State-Wise List of NEET PG Government Medical Seats in Medical Colleges

For 2025-26, the total number of government medical seats for NEET PG aspirants exceeds 35,000, including DNB and CPS seats in over 278 government medical colleges. 

The following table lists the number of government medical colleges along with the total number of NEET PG seats in the respective states:

State	Number of Government Medical Colleges	Total Number of NEET PG Government Medical Seats in Each State
West Bengal	26	1791
Uttarakhand	5	1572
Uttar Pradesh	35	2301
Tripura	1	85
Telangana	28	1504
Tamil Nadu	38	2765
Sikkim	0	0
Rajasthan	26	2255
Punjab	5	408
Puducherry	2	314
Orissa	12	725
Nagaland	1	0
Mizoram	1	0
Meghalaya	1	37
Manipur	3	255
Maharashtra	32	3576
Madhya Pradesh	15	1489
Kerala	12	1077
Karnataka	24	1856
Jharkhand	7	263
Jammu and Kashmir	11	606
Himachal Pradesh	7	264
Haryana	6	432
Gujarat	23	2186
Goa	1	137
Delhi	8	2889
Dadra and Nagar Haveli	1	0
Chandigarh	1	585
Bihar	13	908
Assam	13	738
Arunachal Pradesh	1	0
Andhra Pradesh	18	1923
Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1	0

Branch-Wise NEET PG Government Medical Seats

Some of the top branches in MD and MS add up to around 39,817 seats in government medical colleges in India.

The following table lists some of the top branches and the number of government seats in the respective branches:

Branch (MD/MS)	Estimated Govt. Seats
MD-General Medicine	3,190
MD-Anaesthesiology	2,920
MS-General Surgery	2,890
MS-Obstetrics and Gynaecology	2,400
MD-Paediatrics	2,100
MS-Orthopaedics	1,800
MD-Pathology	1,730
MD-Radiology (Radio-Diagnosis)	1,550
MS-Ophthalmology	1,200

Apart from these, government medical colleges offer other clinical and non-clinical branches with a bright future as well.

FAQs about NEET PG Government Medical Seats in India 2025

1. How many government PG seats are there in India?

On average, there are more than 35,000 government medical NEET PG seats in India.

2. Is 18,000 a good rank in NEET PG?

Though 18,000 will not secure you a seat in radiology or dermatology, it is a decent rank in NEET PG.

3. How many seats are there in NEET PG All India Quota?

50% of the total government medical college PG seats are under the All India Quota and are available to candidates from any state through the NEET PG counselling process.

4. Is 29,000 a good rank in NEET PG?

Yes, a rank of 29,000 in NEET PG is good and can get you into a good government medical college. However, the choice filling needs to be done properly.

5. Which branch has the highest cutoff in NEET PG?

Among all the clinical and non-clinical branches, dermatology and radiology have the highest cutoff in NEET PG.

Conclusion

NEET PG government medical seat allocation is a well-organised process for medical aspirants who wish to pursue postgraduate courses for a brighter future. There are over 35,000 government seats that need to be filled by candidates carefully making their choice, filling them so that they secure their dream branch with the best seat possible.

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