The Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS), University of Delhi, has released the official seat matrix for MD and MS postgraduate courses for the 2026-27 academic session. This document shows exactly how many seats are available in each of 24 medical specialties across Delhi University's affiliated colleges, and how those seats are divided between the Delhi University Quota (50%) and the All India Quota (50%). This is a critical reference document for every NEET-PG candidate planning to apply for Delhi University seats — it tells you where seats exist, which colleges offer which specialties, and what your chances depend on.
703 total MD/MS seats are available across Delhi University for 2026-27, split equally between Delhi University Quota (50%) and All India Quota (50%), across 24 specialties in 11 colleges.
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Unlock My College ListWhat This Seat Matrix Is and Why It Matters
A seat matrix is an official table that lists every postgraduate medical seat available in a university for a given year. This matrix from Delhi University shows all MD and MS seats for 2026-27. It is not a merit list, not a result, and not an allotment — it is a statement of supply: how many seats exist, where they are, and how they are divided by quota.
Why does this matter to you? Because counselling (the process by which seats are filled) can only offer you a seat that exists. If a specialty has no seats at a college, you cannot get a seat there, no matter how high your NEET-PG rank. This matrix is your map of what is actually available. It is also used by counselling authorities to set cutoffs and to plan rounds. Before you fill your choice list, you must know which specialties and colleges have seats.
Total Seats and Quota Split
Delhi University is offering 703 total MD and MS seats for the 2026-27 academic session. These 703 seats are divided exactly in half: 50% are reserved for the Delhi University Quota (DUQ) and 50% are reserved for the All India Quota (AIQ).
Delhi University Quota (DUQ) seats are filled through Delhi University's own counselling process and are available to candidates who meet Delhi University's eligibility criteria (typically MBBS graduates from Delhi University or those with a qualifying connection to Delhi). All India Quota (AIQ) seats are filled through the national counselling process (MCC) and are open to all NEET-PG qualified candidates across India. The exact split for each specialty is shown in the matrix.
- Total seats: 703
- Delhi University Quota (DUQ): 50% of seats in each specialty
- All India Quota (AIQ): 50% of seats in each specialty
The 24 Specialties and Their Seat Counts
Delhi University offers MD and MS courses across 24 different medical specialties. These range from clinical specialties like General Medicine and General Surgery to laboratory and diagnostic specialties like Pathology and Microbiology, and from surgical specialties like Orthopaedics to community-focused specialties like Community Health Administration. The matrix lists each specialty with its total seat count and the DUQ/AIQ split.
The specialties with the highest seat counts are General Medicine (60 seats), Obstetrics & Gynaecology (68 seats), and Paediatrics (72 seats). Smaller specialties include Immuno-Haematology & Blood Transfusion (1 seat), Pulmonary Medicine (5 seats), and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (2 seats). Your choice of specialty should be guided by your NEET-PG rank, your interest, and the number of seats available.
- Anaesthesiology: 64 seats
- Anatomy: 20 seats
- Bio-Chemistry: 25 seats
- Community Health Administration: 10 seats
- Community Medicine: 34 seats
- Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy: 11 seats
- Forensic Medicine: 20 seats
- General Medicine: 60 seats
- General Surgery: 39 seats
- Immuno-Haematology & Blood Transfusion: 1 seat
- Microbiology: 32 seats
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology: 68 seats
- Ophthalmology: 31 seats
- Orthopaedics: 33 seats
- Otorhinolaryngology (ENT): 21 seats
- Paediatrics: 72 seats
- Pathology: 42 seats
- Pharmacology: 17 seats
- Physiology: 21 seats
- Psychiatry: 26 seats
- Pulmonary Medicine: 5 seats
- Radio-Diagnosis: 43 seats
- Radiation Oncology: 6 seats
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PMR): 2 seats
The 11 Colleges and Their Allocations
The 703 seats are distributed across 11 medical colleges affiliated with Delhi University. These colleges are: Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC), Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS), Vallabhai Patel Chest Institute (VPCI), National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW), Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS), Kasturba Hospital (KH), Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (GIPMER), and Indian Railway's Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (IRPGIMSR). Each college offers a different set of specialties.
Not every college offers every specialty. For example, VPCI specializes in chest and respiratory diseases, so it offers seats in Pulmonary Medicine and Radio-Diagnosis but not in Obstetrics or Paediatrics. IHBAS focuses on psychiatry and behavioural sciences. The matrix shows exactly which college offers which specialty and how many seats. When you prepare your choice list, you must check which colleges offer your chosen specialty.
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- Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC)
- Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC)
- University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS)
- Vallabhai Patel Chest Institute (VPCI)
- National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW)
- Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS)
- Kasturba Hospital (KH)
- Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (GIPMER)
- Indian Railway's Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (IRPGIMSR)
How to Read the Seat Matrix Table
The matrix is organized as a large table. Each row represents one specialty. The first column shows the specialty name and total seat count. The next columns are grouped by college. Under each college name, there are two sub-columns: one for DUQ (Delhi University Quota) and one for AIQ (All India Quota). The numbers in each cell show how many seats that college is offering in that specialty under that quota.
For example, if you look at General Medicine (row 8), you will see that LHMC offers 9 DUQ seats and 10 AIQ seats in General Medicine (total 19 seats at LHMC for this specialty). MAMC offers 11 DUQ and 11 AIQ seats (total 22 seats at MAMC). By reading across the row, you can see all colleges offering General Medicine and the seat count at each. By reading down a column, you can see all specialties offered by one college.
- Each row = one specialty
- Each column group = one college
- Within each college: DUQ column (50% Delhi University Quota) and AIQ column (50% All India Quota)
- Cell value = number of seats in that specialty, at that college, under that quota
Important Notes on Seat Availability and Reservations
The notice includes two critical notes at the bottom of the matrix. First, it states that the seats listed are 'tentative seats' and are 'likely to be available in a course/institution and are inclusive of 50% Delhi University Quota and 50% All India Quota and other reservations.' This means the numbers shown include all reserved seats (for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and other categories as applicable). The actual number of open seats available to you depends on your category and the reservations applicable in that state and institution.
Second, the notice notes that 'The seats/courses/institutions may be added/deleted depending upon the thesis of approval from University of Delhi/National Medical Commission Medical/Govt. of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.' In plain language: these seats are subject to final approval by the University of Delhi, the National Medical Commission, and the Ministry of Health. If approvals are delayed or denied, seats may be added or removed before counselling begins. Always check for the latest updates from the counselling authority before finalizing your choices.
- Seats shown are tentative and subject to final approval
- Numbers include all reserved seats (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, etc.)
- Actual open seats available to you depend on your category
- Seats may be added or deleted before counselling begins
- Always check for updates from the counselling authority
Colleges Mentioned in the Matrix
The matrix lists seats from the following institutions. Army Hospital Delhi Cantonment (Delhi) offers seats in Anaesthesiology, Radio-Diagnosis, and Paediatrics. The note specifies that these are 'sponsored candidates of Army Hospital, Delhi Cantonment.' This means these seats may have special eligibility criteria or sponsorship requirements — check with the counselling authority if you are interested.
All other seats are from the nine main Delhi University affiliated medical colleges listed above. Each college has its own strengths and specialties. For instance, LHMC and MAMC are large, well-established colleges offering a wide range of specialties. VPCI is known for chest and respiratory medicine. IHBAS focuses on psychiatry and behavioural sciences. When choosing, consider not only the specialty and your rank, but also the college's reputation and location.
- Army Hospital Delhi Cantonment (sponsored seats in select specialties)
- Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC)
- Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC)
- University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS)
- Vallabhai Patel Chest Institute (VPCI)
- National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW)
- Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS)
- Kasturba Hospital (KH)
- Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (GIPMER)
- Indian Railway's Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (IRPGIMSR)
What This Matrix Does NOT Tell You
This seat matrix shows supply — how many seats exist — but it does not show demand or cutoffs. It does not tell you how competitive each specialty is, what rank you need to secure a seat, or how many candidates will compete for each seat. That information comes from previous years' cutoff data and from the counselling authority's announcements during the actual counselling rounds.
The matrix also does not tell you the exact process or timeline for Delhi University's counselling. It does not specify registration dates, choice-filling dates, allotment dates, or joining dates. Those details will be announced separately by the counselling authority (likely the University of Delhi or the Medical Counselling Committee, depending on whether you are applying for DUQ or AIQ seats). Watch the official counselling portal for those announcements.
- Does NOT show cutoff ranks or previous years' cutoffs
- Does NOT show how many candidates will compete
- Does NOT show counselling dates or timelines
- Does NOT show category-wise reservations in detail
- Does NOT show eligibility criteria for each specialty
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How to Use This Matrix to Plan Your Choices
Step 1: Identify your target specialties. Look at the matrix and note which specialties interest you and how many total seats are available in each. Specialties with more seats (like General Medicine, Obstetrics, Paediatrics) are typically more competitive but offer more chances. Specialties with fewer seats (like Immuno-Haematology with 1 seat) are very difficult to secure.
Step 2: Check which colleges offer your target specialty. For each specialty you are interested in, scan across the row to see which colleges offer it and how many seats each college has. Note the colleges with the most seats in your specialty — these are your best bets.
Step 3: Understand the DUQ/AIQ split. If you are eligible for DUQ (Delhi University Quota), focus on the DUQ columns. If you are applying through AIQ (All India Quota), focus on the AIQ columns. Remember that DUQ seats are filled through Delhi University's counselling and AIQ seats through the national MCC counselling — the processes and timelines may differ.
Step 4: Cross-check with previous years' cutoffs. Use this matrix alongside previous years' cutoff data to estimate your chances. A specialty with 60 seats and a cutoff rank of 5000 is more accessible than a specialty with 2 seats and a cutoff rank of 500. Plan your choice list to include a mix of high-chance, medium-chance, and aspirational choices.
- Identify your target specialties
- Check which colleges offer each specialty
- Note the number of DUQ and AIQ seats at each college
- Compare with previous years' cutoff data
- Plan a balanced choice list: high-chance, medium-chance, and aspirational options
Key Trap: Seats Are Tentative and Subject to Change
⚠️ CRITICAL: The notice explicitly states that the seats shown are 'tentative' and 'likely to be available.' This is not a guarantee. Seats can be added or removed based on approvals from the University of Delhi, the National Medical Commission, and the Ministry of Health. If a college's accreditation is delayed, or if a new college is recognized, or if a specialty's approval is withdrawn, the seat matrix can change.
What this means for you: Do not assume that every seat shown in this matrix will be available when counselling begins. Always check for the latest updates from the counselling authority. If you are planning to apply for a specialty or college with very few seats, be extra cautious — those seats are the most likely to be affected by changes. Keep an eye on the official counselling portal and the University of Delhi's announcements.
- Seats are tentative, not final
- Seats may be added or deleted before counselling
- Approvals from NMC and Ministry of Health are still pending
- Check for updates regularly on the official counselling portal
- Do not rely solely on this matrix for your final choice list
Specialties with Very Few Seats: High Risk
Some specialties in this matrix have extremely limited seats. Immuno-Haematology & Blood Transfusion has only 1 seat across all of Delhi University. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation has only 2 seats. Pulmonary Medicine has 5 seats. Radiation Oncology has 6 seats. Community Health Administration has 10 seats.
If you are interested in one of these specialties, understand that your chances are very low. With only 1 seat in Immuno-Haematology, for example, you would need to rank in the top 1-2 nationally to have any realistic chance. These specialties are typically filled by candidates with very high NEET-PG ranks. If your rank is not in the top 500-1000, it is unrealistic to expect a seat in these specialties. Use them as aspirational choices only, and ensure your choice list includes specialties with more seats where you have a realistic chance.
- Immuno-Haematology & Blood Transfusion: 1 seat (extremely competitive)
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: 2 seats (very competitive)
- Pulmonary Medicine: 5 seats (very competitive)
- Radiation Oncology: 6 seats (very competitive)
- Community Health Administration: 10 seats (highly competitive)
- Do not rely on these as your primary choices unless your rank is in the top 500-1000
Specialties with More Seats: Better Chances
Conversely, some specialties have significantly more seats, which means more opportunities. Paediatrics leads with 72 seats, followed by Obstetrics & Gynaecology with 68 seats, Anaesthesiology with 64 seats, General Medicine with 60 seats, and General Surgery with 39 seats. These specialties are more accessible to candidates with mid-range to good NEET-PG ranks.
If you are aiming for a specialty with a realistic chance of success, focus on these high-seat-count specialties. They are also typically offered at multiple colleges, which gives you more options. For example, General Medicine is offered at LHMC, MAMC, UCMS, NIHFW, and other colleges. This means if you do not get General Medicine at your first-choice college, you may still get it at another college. Always include at least 2-3 high-seat-count specialties in your choice list.
- Paediatrics: 72 seats (most accessible)
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology: 68 seats (highly accessible)
- Anaesthesiology: 64 seats (accessible)
- General Medicine: 60 seats (accessible)
- General Surgery: 39 seats (accessible)
- Radio-Diagnosis: 43 seats (accessible)
- Pathology: 42 seats (accessible)
- Include at least 2-3 of these in your choice list
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What is a seat matrix and why do I need it?
A seat matrix is an official table showing exactly how many postgraduate medical seats are available in each specialty at each college for a given year. You need it because it tells you where seats exist and how they are divided by quota. Without this information, you cannot make an informed choice list for counselling. It is your map of what is actually available to apply for.
How many total MD/MS seats are available at Delhi University for 2026-27?
703 total seats are available across 24 specialties and 11 colleges. These are split exactly 50% Delhi University Quota (DUQ) and 50% All India Quota (AIQ). DUQ seats are filled through Delhi University's counselling, and AIQ seats through the national MCC counselling.
What is the difference between DUQ and AIQ seats?
DUQ (Delhi University Quota) seats are reserved for candidates who meet Delhi University's eligibility criteria (typically MBBS graduates from Delhi University or those with a qualifying connection to Delhi). These are filled through Delhi University's own counselling. AIQ (All India Quota) seats are open to all NEET-PG qualified candidates across India and are filled through the national MCC counselling. Each specialty has both DUQ and AIQ seats, split 50-50.
Which specialty has the most seats and which has the least?
Paediatrics has the most seats with 72 total. Immuno-Haematology & Blood Transfusion has the least with only 1 seat. Other high-seat specialties include Obstetrics & Gynaecology (68), Anaesthesiology (64), and General Medicine (60). Very low-seat specialties include Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (2), Pulmonary Medicine (5), and Radiation Oncology (6).
How many colleges are offering MD/MS seats at Delhi University?
11 colleges are offering seats: Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC), Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS), Vallabhai Patel Chest Institute (VPCI), National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW), Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS), Kasturba Hospital (KH), Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (GIPMER), Indian Railway's Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (IRPGIMSR), and Army Hospital Delhi Cantonment (for select specialties).
Does every college offer every specialty?
No. Each college offers a different set of specialties based on its focus and infrastructure. For example, VPCI specializes in chest and respiratory diseases, so it offers Pulmonary Medicine and Radio-Diagnosis but not Obstetrics or Paediatrics. IHBAS focuses on psychiatry and behavioural sciences. You must check the matrix to see which colleges offer your chosen specialty.
Are these seats final or can they change?
These seats are tentative and subject to final approval from the University of Delhi, the National Medical Commission, and the Ministry of Health. The notice explicitly states that seats 'may be added/deleted depending upon the thesis of approval.' Seats can change before counselling begins. Always check for the latest updates from the counselling authority before finalizing your choice list.
How should I use this matrix to plan my choice list?
Step 1: Identify your target specialties and note how many seats are available. Step 2: Check which colleges offer each specialty. Step 3: Understand the DUQ/AIQ split and determine which quota you are eligible for. Step 4: Cross-check with previous years' cutoff data to estimate your chances. Step 5: Plan a balanced choice list with high-chance, medium-chance, and aspirational options. Include at least 2-3 specialties with more seats (like General Medicine or Paediatrics) to ensure a realistic chance of getting a seat.
What does it mean that seats include 'other reservations'?
The numbers shown in the matrix include all reserved seats for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and other categories as applicable. The actual number of open seats available to you depends on your category. For example, if a specialty shows 10 seats total, some of those may be reserved for SC candidates, some for OBC, and some for open category. The exact breakdown by category is not shown in this matrix — that information will be provided by the counselling authority.
If a specialty has only 1-2 seats, should I include it in my choice list?
Only if your NEET-PG rank is in the top 500-1000 nationally. Specialties with very few seats (like Immuno-Haematology with 1 seat or Physical Medicine with 2 seats) are extremely competitive and are typically filled by candidates with very high ranks. If your rank is not that high, include these as aspirational choices only, and ensure your choice list has at least 2-3 specialties with more seats where you have a realistic chance.
When will counselling begin and how do I apply?
This matrix does not specify counselling dates or the application process. That information will be announced separately by the counselling authority (likely the University of Delhi for DUQ seats and the Medical Counselling Committee for AIQ seats). Watch the official counselling portal and the University of Delhi's website for announcements on registration dates, choice-filling dates, allotment dates, and joining dates.
Can I apply for both DUQ and AIQ seats?
That depends on your eligibility. If you are eligible for DUQ (typically MBBS graduates from Delhi University or those with a qualifying connection to Delhi), you can apply for DUQ seats through Delhi University's counselling. All NEET-PG qualified candidates can apply for AIQ seats through the national MCC counselling. Check the eligibility criteria announced by the counselling authority to confirm which quota you are eligible for.
This seat matrix is your starting point for planning your Delhi University MD/MS application. Use it to identify which specialties and colleges offer seats, understand the DUQ/AIQ split, and cross-check with previous years' cutoff data to estimate your chances. Remember that these seats are tentative and subject to approval — check the official counselling portal regularly for updates. Once counselling dates are announced, register promptly, fill your choice list carefully (including a mix of high-chance and aspirational options), and follow all instructions from the counselling authority. Your success depends on informed planning and timely action.
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