NEET PG 2026 MD/MS Seat Intake: State-Wise Analysis

 

According to the NEET PG 2026 MD/MS seat intake report, Karnataka leads India with 7,743 seats across all institution types. States like Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh collectively account for a substantial share of the country’s postgraduate medical seats. Read the complete article for a detailed state-wise analysis of the NEET PG 2026 MD/MS seat intake. 

 

Overview of NEET PG 2026 MD/MS Seat Intake

 

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) manages counselling for the 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, along with NEET PG 2026 MD/MS seat intake in Deemed Universities and Central Universities. The remaining 50% State Quota seats are managed by the respective state counselling authorities according to their eligibility and reservation policies.

 

For the 2026 academic year, the total NEET PG 2026 MD/MS seat intake includes 29,098 seats in government institutes, 14,365 seats in private institutes, 407 seats in central universities, 4,639 seats in state private universities, 160 seats in Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) institutions, and 7,315 seats in deemed universities, bringing the total to 55,984 seats.

 

The MD/MS seat intake increased by 7,164 seats during the 2024-25 academic year. For 2025-26, the increase rose to 7,193 seats. Therefore, 7,193 new NEET PG 2026 MD/MS seats have been added for the current academic year.

 

NEET PG 2026 State Counselling Dates 

 

The NEET PG MD/MS 2026 state counselling process will include three regular rounds followed by a Stray Vacancy Round. Candidates should carefully review the counselling, reporting, joining, and NEET PG 2026 state counselling dates below.

 

NEET PG 2026 State Counselling will begin with Round 1 on October 21, 2026, followed by Rounds 2 and 3, and the Stray Vacancy Round. The academic session is scheduled to commence on November 20, 2026, while the final joining deadline for the Stray Vacancy Round is December 31, 2026. Candidates should refer to the official schedule for further details and for updates on NEET PG 2026 State counselling dates.

 

 

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NEET PG 2026 State-wise Seat Intake for MD/MS

 

The NEET PG MD/MS seats are distributed across India, with southern states and other high-capacity medical education hubs accounting for a significant share of the national seat inventory. The following tables of NEET PG 2026 state-wise seat intake provide an institution-type-wise breakdown of NEET PG MD/MS seat intake in selected states.

 

Karnataka NEET PG 2026 MD/MS Seat Intake

 

The table below provides an institution-type-wise breakdown of Karnataka’s NEET PG 2026 MD/MS seat intake across the institution types listed below.

 

Among the institution types listed above, Karnataka has a total of 5,891 NEET PG MD/MS seats. Private institutes contribute the highest number, with 2,798 seats, followed by government institutes with 2,181 seats. State private universities account for the remaining 912 seats. 

 

Tamil Nadu NEET PG 2026 MD/MS Seat Intake

 

The following table presents the institution-wise distribution of Tamil Nadu’s NEET PG 2026 MD/MS seat intake across government institutes, private institutes, and state private universities.

 

 

Tamil Nadu has a total of 3,635 NEET PG MD/MS seats across the institution types listed above. Government institutes offer the most, with 2,558 seats, followed by private institutes with 1,071 MD MS seats. State private universities contribute only 6 seats.

 

 

Also Read: MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026: Dates, Fees & Eligibility

 

West Bengal NEET PG 2026 MD/MS Seat Intake

 

The table below provides an institution-wise breakdown of West Bengal’s NEET PG 2026 MD/MS seat intake.

 

 

West Bengal has 2,118 NEET PG MD/MS seats across the listed institutions above. The Government institutes account for the highest share, with 1,717 seats, followed by private institutes with 374 seats. AFMS institutions contribute 27 MD MS seats.

 

Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 MD/MS Seat Intake

 

The following table provides an institution-wise breakdown of Maharashtra’s NEET PG 2026 MD/MS seat intake across government institutes, private institutes, and AFMS.

 

Maharashtra has a total of 4,289 NEET PG MD/MS seats. Government institutes offer the most MD/MS seats (3,185), followed by private institutes (1,019). AFMS institutions account for the remaining 85 seats.

 

 

Also Read: Tamil Nadu NEET PG 2026 Registration: Dates, Cut-Off & Fees

 

Analysis of the Overall NEET PG 2026 State-wise Seat Intake in India

 

The following information highlights the overall NEET PG 2026 state-wise seat intake in India and the total seats available in selected states:

 

• Total NEET PG MD/MS seat intake in India in 2026: 55,984 seats
• NEET PG MD/MS seat intake in Assam: 792 seats
• NEET PG MD/MS seat intake in Bihar: 1,325 seats
• NEET PG MD/MS seat intake in Chhattisgarh: 629 seats
• NEET PG MD/MS seat intake in Delhi: 1,714 seats
• NEET PG MD/MS seat intake in Gujarat: 3,652 seats
• NEET PG MD/MS seat intake in Madhya Pradesh: 2,517 seats
• NEET PG MD/MS seat intake in Telangana: 3,631 seats

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Frequently Asked Questions about NEET PG 2026 MD/MS Seat Intake

 

1. Are NEET PG seats increasing in 2026?

Yes, the number of NEET PG seats is increasing for the 2026-27 academic year, as indicated in the official National Medical Commission seat matrix.

 

2. Which state has the highest number of NEET PG seats?

Karnataka has the highest overall number of postgraduate medical seats in India.

 

3. How many government PG medical seats are available in Karnataka?

Karnataka has 2,181 government MD/MS seats, according to the Karnataka NEET PG seat intake data.

 

 

 

 

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