The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh, has released the official seat matrix for DNB (Diplomate of National Board) and PG Diploma postgraduate medical positions for the 2026-27 academic year. The notice, dated 23 October 2026, lists a total of 52 seats across 12 district hospitals in Madhya Pradesh — 2 seats for DNB and 26 seats each for PG Diploma. These seats are available in broad-speciality disciplines including Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology (OBGY), Anesthesiology, Family Medicine, Ophthalmology, and ENT. The seats are distributed across six reserved categories: Unreserved (UR), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Scheduled Caste (SC), Other Backward Class (OBC), Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and a separate ST PWD (Persons with Disability) quota for PG Diploma. This seat matrix is critical for NEET-PG 2026 candidates planning their choice-filling strategy during counselling.
Madhya Pradesh offers 52 DNB and PG Diploma seats across 12 district hospitals for NEET PG 2026, with 2 DNB positions (General Medicine and Paediatrics at Bhopal) and 26 PG Diploma seats distributed by specialty and reserved category.
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This is an official seat matrix — a list of exactly how many postgraduate medical seats are available at each district hospital in Madhya Pradesh for the 2026-27 academic year. It is published by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME) and covers two types of broad-speciality postgraduate qualifications: DNB (Diplomate of National Board) and PG Diploma. Both are equivalent to MD/MS degrees and are filled through NEET-PG counselling.
The seat matrix is your roadmap during choice-filling. When you log into the NEET-PG counselling portal, you will see these exact seats available for you to choose based on your rank, category, and preference. If you are aiming for a district hospital in Madhya Pradesh, this document tells you which specialties are offered where, how many seats exist in your category, and whether competition will be high or low.
Total Seats Available: DNB vs PG Diploma
The notice releases two separate seat matrices: one for DNB and one for PG Diploma. DNB seats are very limited — only 2 seats total across all of Madhya Pradesh. Both are at District Hospital Bhopal: 1 seat in General Medicine (reserved for Scheduled Tribe) and 1 seat in Paediatrics (unreserved). This means if you are targeting a DNB qualification in Madhya Pradesh, your options are extremely narrow.
PG Diploma seats are more abundant: 26 seats total, distributed across 12 district hospitals. These are spread across multiple specialties and all six reserved categories. The majority of candidates seeking postgraduate medical training in Madhya Pradesh will be competing for these PG Diploma positions.
- DNB total: 2 seats (both at District Hospital Bhopal)
- PG Diploma total: 26 seats (across 12 district hospitals)
- Combined total: 28 seats
District Hospitals and Specialties Offered
The 12 district hospitals participating in NEET-PG 2026 counselling are spread across Madhya Pradesh. Each hospital offers one or more specialties, and the number of seats per specialty varies. Some hospitals offer multiple specialties (e.g., DH Ujjain offers OBGY, Ophthalmology, and Anesthesiology), while others offer only one (e.g., DH Guna offers only Paediatrics). The specialties available are: Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology (OBGY), Anesthesiology, Family Medicine, Ophthalmology, and ENT.
The participating hospitals are: District Hospital Bhopal, Civil Hospital Jabalpur, District Hospital Jabalpur, District Hospital Guna, District Hospital Gwalior, District Hospital Ratlam, District Hospital Rewa, District Hospital Sagar, District Hospital Satna, District Hospital Shivpuri, District Hospital Ujjain, and District Hospital Vidisha. When you fill your choices during counselling, you will select a combination of hospital and specialty based on your preference and eligibility.
- DH Bhopal: Paediatrics, OBGY (PG Diploma); General Medicine, Paediatrics (DNB)
- Civil Hospital Jabalpur: OBGY
- DH Jabalpur: Paediatrics, OBGY
- DH Guna: Paediatrics
- DH Gwalior: OBGY, Anesthesiology, Family Medicine, Ophthalmology
- DH Ratlam: Anesthesiology, Family Medicine, OBGY, Ophthalmology
- DH Rewa: Paediatrics, Family Medicine, Ophthalmology
- DH Sagar: Paediatrics, OBGY, Anesthesiology
- DH Satna: OBGY, Anesthesiology
- DH Shivpuri: OBGY, Paediatrics
- DH Ujjain: OBGY, Ophthalmology, Anesthesiology
- DH Vidisha: OBGY, Paediatrics
Category-Wise Seat Breakdown (PG Diploma)
The 26 PG Diploma seats are divided across six reserved categories. Understanding this breakdown is essential because your eligibility to apply for a seat depends on your category certificate. The categories are: Unreserved (UR), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Scheduled Caste (SC), Other Backward Class (OBC), Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and ST PWD (Scheduled Tribe Persons with Disability).
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The total distribution is: 10 UR seats, 4 ST seats, 1 ST PWD seat, 4 SC seats, 4 OBC seats, and 3 EWS seats. This means if you are applying under the UR category, you have 10 seats to compete for across all 12 hospitals and all specialties. If you are ST, you have 4 seats; if SC, 4 seats; if OBC, 4 seats; if EWS, 3 seats. The ST PWD quota is separate and has only 1 seat. Candidates with a valid disability certificate and ST category certificate can apply for this seat.
- Unreserved (UR): 10 seats
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 4 seats
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 4 seats
- Other Backward Class (OBC): 4 seats
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 3 seats
- ST PWD (Scheduled Tribe with Disability): 1 seat
- Total PG Diploma: 26 seats
DNB Seats: Very Limited Availability
DNB (Diplomate of National Board) is a broad-speciality postgraduate qualification equivalent to MD/MS and is recognized across India. However, in Madhya Pradesh for 2026-27, only 2 DNB seats are available — both at District Hospital Bhopal. This is a critical point: if you are specifically targeting a DNB qualification in Madhya Pradesh, your options are extremely limited.
The 2 DNB seats are: 1 seat in General Medicine (reserved for Scheduled Tribe candidates) and 1 seat in Paediatrics (unreserved). This means if you are an UR candidate, you can only apply for the Paediatrics DNB seat at Bhopal. If you are ST, you can apply for either the General Medicine or Paediatrics seat (if you meet the eligibility criteria). Candidates from other reserved categories (SC, OBC, EWS) will not find any DNB seats in Madhya Pradesh for this year.
- DNB General Medicine at DH Bhopal: 1 seat (ST category only)
- DNB Paediatrics at DH Bhopal: 1 seat (UR category only)
- Total DNB seats in Madhya Pradesh: 2
Specialty-Wise Seat Distribution
Different specialties have different numbers of seats available. Paediatrics and OBGY are the most common, with multiple seats across different hospitals. Anesthesiology, Family Medicine, and Ophthalmology have fewer seats. ENT has no seats available in the current matrix. Understanding which specialties have more seats can help you plan your choice-filling strategy — specialties with fewer seats will have higher competition.
For example, Paediatrics has seats at DH Bhopal, DH Jabalpur, DH Guna, DH Rewa, DH Sagar, DH Shivpuri, and DH Vidisha — a total of 11 seats across PG Diploma. OBGY is available at 10 locations with 13 seats total. Anesthesiology has only 5 seats across 4 hospitals. Family Medicine has only 3 seats across 3 hospitals. If you are aiming for a specialty with fewer seats, your rank will need to be higher to secure a position.
- Paediatrics: 11 PG Diploma seats + 1 DNB seat = 12 total
- OBGY: 13 PG Diploma seats
- Anesthesiology: 5 PG Diploma seats
- Ophthalmology: 5 PG Diploma seats
- Family Medicine: 3 PG Diploma seats
- ENT: 0 seats
Complete Seat Matrix: PG Diploma (All Hospitals and Categories)
Below is the complete breakdown of all 26 PG Diploma seats across all 12 district hospitals, showing the exact number of seats available in each category at each location. This is the data you will use during choice-filling to identify which hospital-specialty-category combinations are available to you.
| Hospital | Specialty | UR | ST | ST PWD | SC | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DH Bhopal | Paediatrics | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DH Bhopal | OBGY | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DH Jabalpur | Ophthalmology | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DH Jabalpur | Paediatrics | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Civil Hospital Jabalpur | OBGY | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| DH Guna | Paediatrics | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DH Gwalior | OBGY | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DH Ratlam | Anesthesiology | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DH Ratlam | Family Medicine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| DH Ratlam | OBGY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DH Ratlam | Ophthalmology | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DH Rewa | Paediatrics | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DH Rewa | Family Medicine | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DH Rewa | Ophthalmology | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| DH Sagar | Paediatrics | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DH Sagar | OBGY | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DH Sagar | Anesthesiology | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DH Satna | OBGY | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| DH Satna | ENT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DH Satna | OBGY | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DH Satna | Ophthalmology | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DH Satna | Anesthesiology | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DH Shivpuri | OBGY | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DH Shivpuri | Paediatrics | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| DH Ujjain | ENT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DH Ujjain | OBGY | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DH Ujjain | Ophthalmology | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DH Ujjain | Anesthesiology | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DH Vidisha | OBGY | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DH Vidisha | Paediatrics | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 10 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 26 |
Who Is Eligible to Apply
To be eligible for these DNB and PG Diploma seats in Madhya Pradesh, you must: (1) hold a valid MBBS degree from a recognized medical college in India or abroad; (2) have appeared for and qualified in NEET-PG 2026; (3) have a valid category certificate if you are applying under a reserved category (ST, SC, OBC, EWS, or PWD). Your NEET-PG rank will determine which seats you can access during counselling — higher ranks get first choice.
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If you are applying under a reserved category, your category certificate must be valid and issued by the competent authority. For ST PWD seats, you must hold both a valid Scheduled Tribe certificate AND a disability certificate (issued by a civil surgeon or authorized medical officer). The disability must be at least 40% as per the Persons with Disability Act. Candidates without valid certificates will not be able to claim reserved seats.
- Must hold a valid MBBS degree
- Must have qualified in NEET-PG 2026
- Must have a valid category certificate if applying under a reserved category
- For ST PWD seats: must have both ST certificate and disability certificate (≥40% disability)
How to Use This Seat Matrix During Counselling
During NEET-PG counselling, you will log into the official counselling portal (run by the state CET Cell or NBEMS) and fill your choices. The choices you fill are a ranked list of hospital-specialty combinations you are willing to join, in order of preference. The counselling algorithm will match your rank, category, and choices to available seats. This seat matrix tells you exactly which seats exist, so you can make informed choices.
For example, if you are an UR candidate with a rank that qualifies you for a Paediatrics seat, you can see from this matrix that Paediatrics is available at DH Bhopal (1 UR seat), DH Guna (1 UR seat), DH Rewa (1 UR seat), DH Sagar (1 UR seat), DH Shivpuri (1 UR seat), and DH Vidisha (1 UR seat) — a total of 6 UR seats in Paediatrics across PG Diploma. You can fill all of these in your choice list, ranked by your preference. During allotment, you will be offered the highest-ranked choice for which your rank qualifies.
Important: this seat matrix is for Madhya Pradesh district hospitals only. If you are eligible for seats in other states or at central institutions, those will be shown in separate matrices. Always cross-check the state and hospital names before filling your choices.
- Log into the NEET-PG counselling portal with your credentials
- Identify all seats matching your category and preferred specialties from this matrix
- Fill your choices in order of preference (highest preference first)
- The counselling algorithm will allot you the highest-ranked choice for which your rank qualifies
- Do not fill choices for seats that do not exist in this matrix — they will not be available
Important Traps and Common Mistakes
⚠️ **Trap 1: Assuming a seat exists in your category.** Just because a specialty is offered at a hospital does not mean a seat exists in your category. For example, DH Jabalpur shows Paediatrics and Ophthalmology in the list, but both have 0 seats in all categories — they are not available. Always check the 'Total' column for your specific hospital-specialty combination. If it shows 0, that seat does not exist.
⚠️ **Trap 2: Confusing DNB with PG Diploma.** This matrix shows two separate lists: one for DNB (2 seats total, both at Bhopal) and one for PG Diploma (26 seats across 12 hospitals). If you fill a choice for a DNB seat, you cannot be allotted a PG Diploma seat in the same round, and vice versa. Understand which qualification you are targeting before filling choices.
⚠️ **Trap 3: Not checking your category eligibility.** If you are an UR candidate, you cannot apply for an ST, SC, OBC, or EWS seat. If you are SC, you cannot apply for an ST or OBC seat. If you are applying under EWS, you must have a valid EWS certificate issued after your MBBS degree. Filling choices for seats in categories you are not eligible for will result in rejection.
⚠️ **Trap 4: Overlooking ST PWD seats.** The ST PWD column appears only in the PG Diploma matrix. If you are an ST candidate with a disability (≥40%), you have access to both regular ST seats AND the ST PWD seat. However, you must have both certificates. If you only have an ST certificate but no disability certificate, you cannot claim the ST PWD seat.
Key Dates and Next Steps
This seat matrix was released on 23 October 2026. It is now part of the official NEET-PG 2026 counselling documentation. The exact dates for choice-filling, allotment, and joining will be announced separately by the state CET Cell or NBEMS. You should monitor the official counselling portal regularly for announcements.
Your immediate action: (1) Download and save this seat matrix. (2) Identify which hospital-specialty combinations match your rank, category, and preference. (3) Prepare a ranked list of choices before the choice-filling window opens. (4) Ensure all your certificates (MBBS degree, category certificate, disability certificate if applicable) are ready and valid. (5) Watch for the official counselling schedule announcement.
- Seat matrix released: 23 October 2026
- Choice-filling dates: To be announced by state CET Cell / NBEMS
- Allotment dates: To be announced
- Joining dates: To be announced
- Action now: Download matrix, identify eligible seats, prepare choice list, verify certificates
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How many total seats are available in Madhya Pradesh for NEET PG 2026?
A total of 28 seats are available: 2 DNB seats (both at District Hospital Bhopal) and 26 PG Diploma seats across 12 district hospitals. The PG Diploma seats are distributed as: 10 UR, 4 ST, 1 ST PWD, 4 SC, 4 OBC, and 3 EWS.
I am an UR candidate. Which specialties and hospitals can I apply for?
As an UR candidate, you have access to all 10 UR seats in PG Diploma across multiple specialties and hospitals. You can apply for Paediatrics at DH Bhopal, DH Guna, DH Rewa, DH Sagar, DH Shivpuri, and DH Vidisha; OBGY at DH Bhopal, Civil Hospital Jabalpur, DH Gwalior, and DH Sagar; Ophthalmology at DH Satna and DH Ujjain; and Anesthesiology at DH Ujjain. You cannot apply for DNB seats unless you are ST (for General Medicine) or UR (for Paediatrics), but the Paediatrics DNB seat at Bhopal is also available to you.
Are there any DNB seats available for SC, OBC, or EWS candidates?
No. The only 2 DNB seats in Madhya Pradesh are: 1 for ST (General Medicine at DH Bhopal) and 1 for UR (Paediatrics at DH Bhopal). SC, OBC, and EWS candidates will not find any DNB seats in Madhya Pradesh for 2026-27. They can only apply for PG Diploma seats.
What is the ST PWD seat, and who can apply for it?
The ST PWD seat is a special quota for Scheduled Tribe candidates with a disability of at least 40%. There is 1 such seat available in PG Diploma (Family Medicine at DH Rewa). To apply for this seat, you must have both a valid ST certificate AND a disability certificate issued by a civil surgeon or authorized medical officer. If you have only an ST certificate but no disability certificate, you cannot claim this seat.
I see that DH Jabalpur shows Paediatrics and Ophthalmology, but the total is 0. Does this mean I can apply there?
No. Even though DH Jabalpur is listed with these specialties, the seat count for both is 0 in all categories. This means no seats are actually available at DH Jabalpur for Paediatrics or Ophthalmology in 2026-27. Do not fill choices for these positions — they will not be allotted.
How do I use this seat matrix to fill my choices during counselling?
During choice-filling, log into the counselling portal and identify all hospital-specialty combinations that match your category and preference from this matrix. Rank them in order of your preference (most preferred first). The counselling algorithm will then allot you the highest-ranked choice for which your NEET-PG rank qualifies. Always verify that the seat exists in your category before filling a choice — check the 'Total' column for that hospital-specialty combination.
What if I am an SC candidate and I want Paediatrics? Which hospitals can I apply to?
As an SC candidate, you have access to 4 SC seats in PG Diploma. For Paediatrics specifically, SC seats are available at DH Bhopal (1 seat) and DH Sagar (1 seat) — a total of 2 SC seats in Paediatrics. You can fill both of these in your choice list, ranked by preference.
Is this seat matrix final, or can it change before counselling?
This seat matrix was released on 23 October 2026 and represents the official allocation for NEET-PG 2026 counselling in Madhya Pradesh. However, it is always possible that minor changes (such as seat cancellations or additions) could be announced by the state CET Cell or NBEMS before counselling begins. Monitor the official counselling portal for any updates or amendments.
Can I apply for both DNB and PG Diploma seats in the same counselling round?
No. During a single counselling round, you will be allotted either a DNB seat or a PG Diploma seat, not both. If you fill choices for both types, the counselling algorithm will allot you based on your rank and the highest-ranked choice you are eligible for. Once you are allotted a seat, you cannot switch to the other type in that round.
Which specialty has the most seats available?
OBGY has the most seats: 13 PG Diploma seats across 10 hospitals (DH Bhopal, Civil Hospital Jabalpur, DH Gwalior, DH Ratlam, DH Sagar, DH Satna, DH Shivpuri, DH Ujjain, and DH Vidisha). Paediatrics is the second most common with 11 PG Diploma seats plus 1 DNB seat.
I am an EWS candidate. How many seats can I apply for?
As an EWS candidate, you have access to 3 EWS seats in PG Diploma: Family Medicine at DH Ratlam (1 seat), Ophthalmology at DH Rewa (1 seat), and OBGY at DH Satna (1 seat). You can fill all three in your choice list. Note: your EWS certificate must be valid and issued after your MBBS degree.
This seat matrix is your essential reference for NEET-PG 2026 counselling in Madhya Pradesh. Download it now and identify all seats matching your category and specialty preference. Prepare a ranked choice list before the choice-filling window opens — the exact dates will be announced by the state CET Cell or NBEMS on their official portal. Ensure all your certificates (MBBS degree, category certificate, disability certificate if applicable) are valid and ready. Monitor the official counselling portal regularly for updates, allotment schedules, and joining instructions.
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