NEET PG counselling for state quota seats helps medical graduates to get admission into postgraduate courses in India. Each state reserves 50% of its seats for students who have studied or are domiciled in a particular state. The state medical counselling authority manages the process, including registration, choice filling, and seat allotment. Cut-off ranks, reservation rules, and fees depend on state and college. It’s important for candidates to check their state’s official counselling website for updates and follow the timeline carefully.
Overview of NEET PG Seats in India
NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate) is the entrance exam for medical graduates in India who want to pursue MD, MS, or diploma courses. Every year, thousands of students compete for a limited number of postgraduate seats in government and private medical colleges across India.
There are around 70,000+ NEET PG seats available, including clinical, pre-clinical, and para-clinical branches. These seats are divided in various states, central universities, and private institutions. Seat availability is based on category, reservation, and state quota policies.
Branch Wise Distribution of NEET PG Seats
The NEET PG seats in India are divided into various medical branches like Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Radiology and more. Some branches, like General Medicine and Pediatrics, generally have more seats because they are in high demand and required in both public and private hospitals.
Specialized branches like Dermatology, Radiology, and Psychiatry generally have fewer seats, but they are still popular with students due to their work life balance and career opportunities. The seat distribution depends on medical colleges, government approval and policies.
| Specialization | Approximate MD/MS Seats | Demand Level |
|---|---|---|
| MD General Medicine | 5,000+ | Very High |
| MS General Surgery | 4,500+ | Very High |
| MD Radiodiagnosis (Radiology) | 1,500 – 2,000 | Extremely High |
| MS Orthopaedics | 2,000 – 2,500 | High |
| MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 2,500 – 3,000 | High |
| MD Paediatrics | 2,000 – 2,500 | High |
| MD Anaesthesiology | 3,000 – 3,500 | Moderate |
| MD Dermatology | 500 – 800 | Extremely High |
| MS Ophthalmology | 1,000 – 1,500 | High |
| MD Pathology | 2,000 – 2,500 | Moderate to Low |
| MD Psychiatry | 800 – 1,000 | Moderate |
| MS ENT (Otorhinolaryngology) | 1,000 – 1,200 | Moderate |
| MD Community Medicine | 1,500 – 2,000 | Low |
| MD Microbiology | 800 – 1,000 | Low |
| MD Forensic Medicine | 300 – 500 | Low |
Factors Affecting Distribution of NEET PG Seats
The distribution of NEET PG seats depends on some key factors. First, the number of medical colleges and their seat capacity has an important role—states with more colleges generally have more seats. Government policies, infrastructure, and faculty availability also have an important impact on how many PG seats a college can provide.
Another factor is reservation policies, which depend on category and state. Some states also reserve seats for their own students under state quota. Additionally, private colleges and deemed universities follow different seat allocations and fee structures.
Total NEET PG Seats in India 2025
In India, for 2025 the approximate total number of NEET‑PG seats across MD, MS, PG diploma, DNB, and CPS courses is around 42,717. Among these, generally 35,000 seats are in government medical colleges and 30,000+ seats are in private colleges, including different types of programs like MD, MS, PG diplomas, DNB, and CPS courses.
Other sources suggest the number might be high—up to 70,645 seats in total, with around 33,416 government and 21,418 private seats. The NEET‑PG seat count in India for 2025 ranges somewhere between 42,700- 70,600, depending on how you count different types of programs and college categories.
Course-wise NEET PG seats in India
In India, NEET PG offers seats for various postgraduate medical courses like MD, MS, and diploma programs. Each course has a different number of seats based on the demand, availability of faculty, and hospital infrastructure. MD courses generally have more seats compared to MS, as they include non-surgical branches like Medicine, Pediatrics, and Radiology.
The number of seats also varies from one college to another and is regulated by the National Medical Council. Government colleges generally charge lower fees and reservation quotas, while private colleges provide more seats but at higher costs.
State-wise Government NEET PG seats in India 2025
Across India, around 33,400 government NEET PG seats are available, with a total number of approximately 70,600 total PG medical seats. Major number of seats available in Maharashtra (3,576 seats), Tamil Nadu (2,765), Uttar Pradesh (2,301), Karnataka (~1,923), and Telangana (1,504 seats).
These numbers show how government and private medical education varies state by state in terms of seats. Some regions like Maharashtra have a high number of seats, while northeastern and small territories—such as Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Andaman & Nicobar—have zero government NEET PG seats.
FAQ’s
Ans- The total seats vary yearly; in 2025, over 70,000 MD/MS/Diploma seats were available across all quotas and branches in India.
Ans- General Medicine generally has the highest number of NEET PG seats due to its high demand.
Ans- Branches like Radiology and Dermatology have fewer seats compared to others but still remain popular for work-life balance and career prospects.
Ans- Diploma courses in NEET PG have fewer seats compared to MD/MS, with numbers of seats differing by college and state each year.
Ans- No, the seat matrix changes yearly due to new colleges, increased intake, policy, regulations and reservation rules.
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Conclusion
NEET PG provides thousands of seats across various medical branches in India, with government and private medical colleges. Seat availability depends on the state, branch, and reservation policies. Popular branches like General Medicine and Pediatrics have more seats, while specialized fields have fewer seats but are still in high demand. It’s important for students to stay updated with their state’s counselling process and choose their branch based on their rank, interest, and available options.