The NEET PG 2026 counselling process is crucial for medical graduates seeking admission to postgraduate courses like MD and MS. This article explains the previous year's cut-offs and closing ranks at deemed universities, helping candidates understand the competition and seat availability for the upcoming academic session.
- The total postgraduate medical seats for 2026-27 increased by 12.1%, from 52,173 to 58,466.
- The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) added 6,294 new seats this year.
- The number of medical colleges rose from 603 to 638, expanding admission opportunities.
- Highest closing ranks vary across courses and institutions, with neurosurgery at Sri Ramachandra Medical College closing at rank 16,449.
What are the seat increases for NEET PG 2026?
The total number of postgraduate medical seats for the 2026-27 session has increased by 12.1%, reaching 58,466 seats compared to 52,173 seats last year. This expansion is due to the addition of 6,294 new seats by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). Furthermore, the number of medical colleges has increased from 603 to 638, providing more options for candidates seeking admission.
Which deemed universities had the highest closing ranks last year?
In the previous NEET PG counselling, the highest closing rank among deemed universities was 16,449 for neurosurgery at Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute in Chennai. On the other hand, the highest closing rank for physiology was 230,087 at ACS Medical College and Hospital, Chennai. These ranks indicate the level of competition for various courses at different institutions.
What were the closing ranks for popular courses at deemed universities?
Here are some notable closing ranks for general-category candidates in MD and MS courses at deemed universities during the last counselling:
| Deemed University | Course | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Sree Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry | Obstetrics | 129,332 |
| Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur | General Surgery | 154,703 |
| ACS Medical College and Hospital, Chennai | Physiology | 230,087 |
| Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research | Pharmacology | 224,406 |
| Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Medical College, Pune | Microbiology | 228,774 |
| MGM Medical College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai | General Surgery | 71,002 |
| Santosh Medical College, Ghaziabad | General Medicine | 71,217 |
| Amrita School of Medicine, Faridabad | Orthopaedics | 74,372 |
| MGM Medical College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai | SPM | 74,772 |
| Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam | OBG | 89,678 |
| Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore | Orthopaedics | 89,715 |
| Meenakshi Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Kanchipuram | General Medicine | 89,883 |
What were the closing ranks for other key courses?
For general medicine, the highest closing rank was 117,507 at Vels Medical College and Hospital, Tiruvallur. Dermatology closed at rank 122,032 at the same institution, while radio diagnosis had a closing rank of 134,769. The paediatrics program at Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur, closed at rank 131,231. Obstetrics and gynaecology at Sree Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry, had a closing rank of 129,332. General surgery at Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur, closed at rank 154,703.
Who conducts NEET PG counselling for deemed universities?
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is responsible for conducting NEET PG counselling for 50% of the All India Quota (AIQ) seats and for seats in deemed universities. This ensures a standardized and transparent admission process for postgraduate medical courses across India.
