NMC Approves 966 New PG Medical Seats for 2025–26 in Private Deemed Universities
NMC approves 966 PG medical seats in private deemed universities for 2025-26The National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved 966 new PG medical seats in private deemed universities for the 2025-26 academic year. The increase offers a major boost for NEET PG 2025 aspirants. The Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) released the updated seat list which will be used directly for counselling. It does not require separate LOPs from institutions. The revision marks a big milestone in NEET PG seats in India.
Several states have announced the NEET PG seats revision. Take a look:
New NEET PG Seats State-wise | |
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NMC Releases Updated PG Seat Matrix for AY 2025-26
As the NMC notice highlights, the approved seats comprises:
- New PG seats and
- Seat increases across Broad Specialty (BS) courses.
MARB clarified that the uploaded seat matrix is the valid document for NEET PG 2025 counselling. Institutes do not need to wait for the Letter of Permission (LOP) to proceed with the process.
966 PG Seats Approved Across Broad Specialties
The new seats span major specialities like General Medicine, Anaesthesiology, Radio Diagnosis, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, and Psychiatry. Let’s dive into the details of the revised PG (BS) seat matrix:
- 1980: Existing seats
- 1765: Requested seats
- 966: Approved seats for 2025-26
NMC Approved PG Seats for AY 2025–26 (Private Deemed Universities)
Take a look at the seat intake:
S.No | Course | Existing Seats | Requested Seats | Approved Seats |
1 | MD – Anaesthesiology | 243 | 155 | 74 |
2 | MD – Anatomy | 10 | 6 | 3 |
3 | MD – Bio-Chemistry | 16 | 8 | 6 |
4 | MD – Community Medicine | 22 | 18 | 12 |
5 | MD – Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy | 68 | 44 | 37 |
6 | MD – Family Medicine | 8 | 4 | 3 |
7 | MD – Emergency Medicine | 19 | 13 | 8 |
8 | MD – Geriatrics | 6 | 3 | 2 |
9 | MD – Forensic Medicine / Forensic Medicine & Toxicology | 13 | 8 | 6 |
10 | MD – General Medicine | 234 | 165 | 113 |
11 | MD – Immuno Haematology & Blood Transfusion | 6 | 5 | 3 |
12 | MD – Lab Medicine | 6 | 4 | 2 |
13 | MD – Microbiology | 25 | 16 | 15 |
14 | MD – Nuclear Medicine | 3 | 3 | 3 |
15 | MD – Paediatrics | 135 | 137 | 90 |
16 | MD – Pharmacology | 22 | 18 | 12 |
17 | MD – Physiology | 12 | 7 | 6 |
18 | MD – Psychiatry | 56 | 30 | 27 |
19 | MD – Radiation Oncology | 16 | 12 | 5 |
20 | MD – Radio Diagnosis | 168 | 120 | 89 |
21 | MD – Respiratory Medicine | 47 | 54 | 29 |
22 | MD – Sports Medicine | 2 | 2 | 2 |
23 | MS – General Surgery | 134 | 100 | 49 |
24 | MS – Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 218 | 49 | 49 |
25 | MS – Ophthalmology | 64 | 125 | 25 |
26 | MS – Orthopaedics | 92 | 75 | 50 |
27 | MS – Traumatology & Surgery | 4 | 4 | 4 |
28 | MS – Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) | 61 | 40 | 21 |
What This Means for NEET PG 2025 Candidates?
The rise of 966 PG seats in private deemed universities provides new opportunities for MD/MS aspirants. The move becomes massive when competition in high-demand courses is getting tight. This update will benefit candidates:
- More seat availability
- Wider specialty choices
- A faster counselling process
Advice to Aspirants
As the NEET PG counselling is rolling, aspirants need to regularly check the official websites because the seats are getting revised and being up to date gives candidates an edge in the counselling process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques: Is NEET PG 2025 counselling started?
Ans: Yes, NEET PG 2025 counselling round 1 has started on 17th October 2025.
Ques: What is the NEET PG seat matrix?
Ans: It's an official document released by NMC that shows the total number of postgraduate medical seats available in government, private, and deemed universities that are filled through NEET PG counselling.
Ques: Who will release NEET PG seat matrix?
Ans: Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) releases NEET PG seat matrix for all India quota, central and deemed universities. State authorities release the seat matrix for state quota.
Ques: How is the NEET PG seat matrix divided?
Ans: The seat division is made following this:
- 50% All India Quota (AIQ)
- 50% State Quota
Ques: Where can I find the official seat matrix PDFs?
Ans: You can get it on the official website. Seat matrices for each round are available on the MCC (www.mcc.nic.in) and respective state counselling board websites.