The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released the PG seat matrix details for the 2026–27 academic session. If you are participating in NEET PG counseling, knowing the exact number of seats in your dream branch and state is the most important step before you lock your college choices.

Across five key states and Union Territories—Bihar, Punjab, Puducherry, Jammu & Kashmir, and Assam—there are a total of 4,989 PG medical seats. This includes MD, MS, PG Diploma, DM, and MCh courses.

Among all these states, Bihar leads the front with the highest number of seats (1,470 seats)!

At AdmissionWala, we want to make counseling easy and stress-free for every medical aspirant. Here is the complete, simplified breakdown of the official seat matrix, branch-wise numbers, and smart tips for your choice filling.

State-Wise Total PG Seats In India

Here is how the 4,989 seats are distributed across the five states and UTs:

Note: This data reflects the current NMC seat matrix. Seats from colleges whose applications for new courses or intake increases are still pending have not been added yet, so total seats may rise during subsequent rounds.

Popular Clinical & Para-Clinical Branches: State-Wise Comparison

When filling your choice list, looking at individual branch availability helps you understand your realistic admission chances. Here is the distribution for the top 10 branches:

4 Big Highlights You Should Know

1. Bihar Dominates Major Clinical Branches: Bihar holds the highest number of seats in high-demand clinical specialties, including General Medicine (146), General Surgery (147), and OB-GYN (124).
2. Puducherry Offers Huge Opportunities: Despite its smaller geographic size, Puducherry has a massive 869 PG seats, with strong seat counts in Dermatology (37) and Psychiatry (31).
3. Super-Speciality Strength in Assam, J&K, and Punjab: For surgical super-specialties (MCh), Assam (39) and Jammu & Kashmir (36) offer great numbers. In medical super-specialties (DM), Punjab leads with 44 seats.
4. PG Diploma Seats Are Phasing Out: Across all five states, only 47 PG Diploma seats remain (Punjab has 22, J&K has 17, and Bihar has 8), while Puducherry and Assam have zero diploma seats.

What Does This Mean for NEET PG Candidates?

• All India Quota (50%) & State Quota (50%): Government medical college seats will be divided equally between the All India Quota (MCC counseling) and respective state quota counseling sessions.
• Impact on Cutoffs: States with higher seat numbers (like Bihar) typically see closing ranks extend further down, offering solid opportunities even for candidates with moderate ranks.
• Bond and Fee Check: Always review annual tuition fees and mandatory state service bond conditions before locking private and deemed medical colleges (especially in Puducherry).

NEET PG Counseling Dates

• Registration Starts: 12 October 2026
• Registration Closes: 21 October 2026 (12:00 Noon)

Make sure you keep your required documents, scorecards, internship completion certificates, and security deposit ready well before the deadline.

Get Expert Guidance with AdmissionWala

Choosing the right branch, evaluating bond terms, and balancing choice-filling lists across All India Quota and State Quota counseling can be tricky.

At AdmissionWala, our medical admission counselors help you:

• Analyze previous years' opening and closing ranks for your category.
• Create a personalized, error-free preference list.
• Understand college-wise stipends, patient flow, and service bond terms.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: How many total PG medical seats are available across these 5 states?

A: There are 4,989 total seats: 3,159 MD, 1,499 MS, 47 PG Diploma, 149 DM, and 135 MCh seats.

Q2: Which state has the most PG seats in this matrix?

A: Bihar has the highest count with 1,470 total PG seats.

Q3: Are these seat numbers final?

A: This list reflects the current approved NMC seat matrix. Colleges awaiting final approvals for new courses or intake increases may be added in later rounds.

Q4: When does NEET PG 2026 counseling registration take place?

A: Registration runs from 12 October 2026 to 21 October 2026 (until 12:00 Noon).