State-Wise PG Medical Seat Intake 2026 is an important reference for NEET PG aspirants planning their postgraduate medical admissions. It helps candidates understand the distribution of MD and MS seats across government, private, deemed, and other recognised medical colleges in different states and Union Territories.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) continues to process applications for new PG courses and increases in existing PG seat intake for the 2026-27 academic year, so the final seat position can change as approvals are granted.
State-Wise MD/MS Seat Intake 2026
The state-wise PG medical seat table should be prepared from the latest NMC-approved seat matrix and the respective counselling authorities. Candidates should check the final matrix before making their NEET PG 2026 choices.
| State/UT | MD/MS Colleges 2026 | MD/MS Seats Intake 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 37 (Govt: 18, Pvt: 19) | 3910 (Govt: 1982, Pvt: 1928) |
| Assam | 10 (Govt: 10, Pvt: 0) | 743 (Govt: 743, Pvt: 0) |
| Bihar | 17 (Govt: 9, Pvt: 8) | 1421 (Govt: 773, Pvt: 648) |
| Chandigarh | 1 (Govt: 1, Pvt: 0) | 155 (Govt: 155, Pvt: 0) |
| Chhattisgarh | 10 (Govt: 7, Pvt: 3) | 638 (Govt: 378, Pvt: 260) |
| Delhi | 17 (Govt: 16, Pvt: 1) | 1444 (Govt: 1395, Pvt: 49) |
| Goa | 1 (Govt: 1, Pvt: 0) | 140 (Govt: 140, Pvt: 0) |
| Gujarat | 32 (Govt: 18, Pvt: 14) | 3682 (Govt: 2559, Pvt: 1123) |
| Haryana | 15 (Govt: 5, Pvt: 10) | 1089 (Govt: 413, Pvt: 676) |
| Himachal Pradesh | 7 (Govt: 6, Pvt: 1) | 372 (Govt: 280, Pvt: 92) |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 8 (Govt: 7, Pvt: 1) | 768 (Govt: 728, Pvt: 40) |
| Jharkhand | 5 (Govt: 5, Pvt: 0) | 283 (Govt: 283, Pvt: 0) |
| Karnataka | 71 (Govt: 27, Pvt: 44) | 7721 (Govt: 2143, Pvt: 5578) |
| Kerala | 33 (Govt: 11, Pvt: 22) | 1881 (Govt: 980, Pvt: 901) |
| Madhya Pradesh | 28 (Govt: 16, Pvt: 10) | 2919 (Govt: 1473, Pvt: 1446) |
| Maharashtra | 69 (Govt: 34, Pvt: 35) | 6559 (Govt: 3475, Pvt: 3084) |
| Manipur | 3 (Govt: 2, Pvt: 1) | 267 (Govt: 259, Pvt: 8) |
| Odisha | 13 (Govt: 8, Pvt: 5) | 1229 (Govt: 618, Pvt: 611) |
| Puducherry | 8 (Govt: 1, Pvt: 7) | 863 (Govt: 73, Pvt: 790) |
| Punjab | 12 (Govt: 7, Pvt: 5) | 912 (Govt: 478, Pvt: 434) |
| Rajasthan | 23 (Govt: 14, Pvt: 9) | 3471 (Govt: 2026, Pvt: 1445) |
| Sikkim | 1 (Govt: 0, Pvt: 1) | 32 (Govt: 0, Pvt: 32) |
| Tamil Nadu | 65 (Govt: 27, Pvt: 38) | 5554 (Govt: 2452, Pvt: 3102) |
| Telangana | 37 (Govt: 12, Pvt: 25) | 3701 (Govt: 1469, Pvt: 2232) |
| Tripura | 2 (Govt: 1, Pvt: 1) | 113 (Govt: 95, Pvt: 18) |
| Uttar Pradesh | 71 (Govt: 39, Pvt: 32) | 5686 (Govt: 2662, Pvt: 3024) |
| Uttarakhand | 7 (Govt: 4, Pvt: 3) | 584 (Govt: 223, Pvt: 361) |
| West Bengal | 31 (Govt: 22, Pvt: 9) | 2167 (Govt: 1614, Pvt: 553) |
What Does PG Medical Seat Intake Mean?
PG medical seat intake refers to the number of postgraduate seats available in courses such as MD, MS and other broad-speciality programmes. The intake varies considerably between states because of differences in the number of medical colleges, approved departments and annual NMC permissions.
The NMC’s PG seat data is college- and course-specific, meaning that the overall number should not be confused with the number of seats available through a particular counselling quota.
Why State-Wise MD/MS Seats Matter for NEET PG 2026
Knowing the PG medical seat distribution can help candidates:
- Compare MD/MS seat availability across states.
- Identify states with a larger number of postgraduate opportunities.
- Shortlist colleges and preferred clinical specialties.
- Plan MCC All India Quota and state counselling choices.
- Compare seat availability with previous-year closing ranks.
- Evaluate government, private and deemed medical colleges.
Government vs Private PG Medical Seats
PG seats are offered across government, private, deemed and other recognised institutions. However, the fee structure, admission quota, eligibility requirements and counselling authority can differ significantly between institutions.
Candidates should therefore consider more than the total seat count when preparing their NEET PG choice list.
How NMC Updates PG Seat Intake
PG medical seat numbers are not necessarily fixed at the beginning of the admission cycle. New courses and increases in existing intake may receive approval during the academic-year process. For 2026-27, NMC’s online PG application window for new courses and increases in existing PG intake ran from March 2 to April 20, 2026.
This means the latest approved NMC seat matrix should be used rather than relying on older 2025-26 figures.
NEET PG 2026 Counselling and Seat Allocation
After NEET PG results, eligible candidates participate in counselling according to the applicable quota. MCC counselling covers seats under its designated All India and institutional/deemed-university categories, while state authorities conduct counselling for their respective state-level seats.
Seat allotment depends on factors such as NEET PG rank, category, choice preference, quota, seat availability and eligibility.
Important Note for NEET PG Aspirants
The 2026 PG medical seat intake may change because of new NMC approvals, seat increases, withdrawals, recognition changes or counselling-related revisions. Candidates should always compare this overview with the latest official NMC and MCC/state counselling seat matrices before locking their choices.
For accurate admission planning, it is also useful to compare MD/MS seat intake, college ranking, tuition fees, NEET PG cutoff, specialty availability and previous-year closing ranks together rather than considering seat numbers alone.
State-Wise PG Medical Seat Intake 2026: FAQs
Q. What is state-wise PG medical seat intake?
A. It refers to the number of MD/MS postgraduate medical seats available across recognised medical colleges in each state. Seat numbers can change following NMC approvals and seat increases.
Q. Which states have the highest MD/MS seat intake?
A. States such as Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat and Rajasthan have a large number of postgraduate medical seats. The latest NMC-approved matrix should be checked for exact figures.
Q. Does PG seat intake affect NEET PG counselling?
A. Yes. Seat availability directly affects choice filling and seat allotment. Candidates should compare MD/MS seats with college, specialty, category, quota, fees and previous-year closing ranks.
Q. Where can I check the latest PG medical seat matrix for 2026?
A. Candidates should refer to the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the respective counselling authority for the latest approved seat intake. NMC’s 2026-27 PG application process includes new courses and increases in existing PG seats.
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