Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 Diploma Seat Matrix: 14 Seats at LTMC Mumbai

Maharashtra's Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell) has released the provisional seat matrix for PG Diploma courses at Lokmanya Tilak Medical College (LTMC), Mumbai, dated 2 November 2026. This matrix shows the total number of seats available across 29 diploma specialties and how they are distributed among different categories — General (GN), Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Vimukta Jati–Dhangar–Thakar (VJ-DT-A), Nomadic Tribe B (NT-B), Nomadic Tribe C (NT-C), Nomadic Tribe D (NT-D), Other Backward Class (OBC), Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and Open — as well as in-service (INS) and Person with Disability (PWD) quotas. The matrix is provisional and subject to change based on university affiliation, availability of postgraduate faculty, and government orders before the CAP (Centralised Admission Process) counselling round begins. This is critical information for any NEET-PG 2026 candidate planning to apply for diploma seats in Maharashtra.

What is this seat matrix and why does it matter?

A seat matrix is an official table that shows exactly how many postgraduate seats a medical college has available, broken down by specialty and by category (caste, tribe, economic status, and special quotas). This matrix from Maharashtra CET Cell tells you how many PG Diploma seats exist at LTMC Mumbai and who is eligible to compete for each one.

This information is essential because it determines your chances of getting a seat in your chosen specialty and category. If a specialty has zero seats in your category, you cannot be allotted a seat there, no matter how high your NEET-PG rank. The matrix also shows in-service seats (reserved for doctors already working in government hospitals) and PWD seats (reserved for candidates with disabilities), which follow different eligibility rules.

The matrix is marked 'provisional' because the final numbers may change. Universities may withdraw affiliation, faculty positions may remain unfilled, or government orders may increase or decrease seats. However, this provisional matrix is what candidates use to make their initial counselling choices, so it is your starting point for planning.

Total seats available at LTMC Mumbai

Lokmanya Tilak Medical College, Mumbai, has a total of 14 PG Diploma seats available for NEET-PG 2026 counselling. These 14 seats are spread across 29 different diploma specialties — meaning not every specialty has seats, and some specialties have only one or two seats.

Out of the 29 diploma specialties listed (Anesthesiology, Bacteriology, Child Health, Clinical Pathology, Community Medicine, Dermatology, Diabetology, Forensic Medicine, Hematology & Blood Transfusion, Health Administration, Hospital Administration, Immunology & Blood Transfusion, Industrial Hygiene, Maternity & Child Welfare, Medical Radio-diagnosis, Medical Radiology & Electrology, Medical Radiotherapy, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmic Medicine & Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Physical Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Psychological Medicine, Radiation Medicine, Sports Medicine, TB & Chest Diseases, and Tropical Medicine & Hygiene), only 8 specialties have seats: Anesthesiology (5 seats), Child Health (2 seats), Community Medicine/Public Health (1 seat), Medical Radio-diagnosis (2 seats), Obstetrics & Gynecology (2 seats), Otorhinolaryngology (1 seat), and Psychological Medicine (1 seat).

• Anesthesiology: 5 seats
• Child Health: 2 seats
• Community Medicine/Public Health: 1 seat
• Medical Radio-diagnosis: 2 seats
• Obstetrics & Gynecology: 2 seats
• Otorhinolaryngology: 1 seat
• Psychological Medicine: 1 seat
• All other specialties: 0 seats

Category-wise seat breakdown

The 14 seats are divided among multiple categories. The matrix uses abbreviations for each category: STATE QUOTA (general seats filled by the state), SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe), VJ-DT-A (Vimukta Jati–Dhangar–Thakar–A), NT-B (Nomadic Tribe B), NT-C (Nomadic Tribe C), NT-D (Nomadic Tribe D), OBC (Other Backward Class), SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Class), EWS (Economically Weaker Section), and OPEN (unreserved, merit-based).

Each category column is further split into GN (General/Non-In-Service) and INS (In-Service) seats. For example, if a specialty shows '1' under SC-GN and '0' under SC-INS, there is 1 SC seat available for regular candidates and 0 SC seats reserved for in-service doctors. The total across all categories and quotas for each specialty equals the total seats in that specialty.

Looking at the matrix: STATE QUOTA has 14 seats total (all general, no in-service). SC has 1 seat (general). ST has 1 seat (general). VJ-DT-A has 1 seat (general). NT-B, NT-C, and NT-D have 0 seats. OBC has 1 seat (general). SEBC has 1 seat (general). EWS has 1 seat (general). OPEN has 2 seats (general). This distribution ensures representation across reserved categories while maintaining merit-based competition in the open category.

In-service (INS) seats and who can apply

In-service seats are reserved for doctors who are already employed in government medical institutions, government hospitals, or government health departments. These seats are shown separately in the matrix under the 'INS' column for each category. At LTMC Mumbai, the matrix shows 0 in-service seats across all categories — meaning all 14 seats are open to regular candidates (those not currently employed in government service).

If you are a government doctor (employed as a medical officer, resident, or other position in a government hospital or health department), you may be eligible to apply for in-service seats if they were available. However, since this college has no in-service seats, you would compete in the regular (GN) quota for your category. In-service candidates typically have a separate merit list and counselling process, so check the detailed counselling brochure to confirm whether in-service seats are offered at other colleges.

• In-service seats at LTMC Mumbai: 0 (none available)
• All 14 seats are for regular candidates
• If you are a government doctor, you may still apply in the regular category for your caste/tribe/economic status

PWD (Person with Disability) seats

The matrix includes a PWD column to indicate seats reserved for candidates with disabilities. However, the document does not explicitly show PWD seat numbers in the detailed breakdown provided. PWD seats are typically a small percentage of total seats and are often horizontal (available across all categories) rather than vertical (within a specific category).

If you are a candidate with a disability (as defined by the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016), you may be eligible for PWD seats. You will need to provide a valid disability certificate issued by a competent authority at the time of counselling registration. The exact PWD seat count and eligibility criteria will be detailed in the full counselling brochure and instructions issued by Maharashtra CET Cell. Check the official counselling notification for PWD-specific rules.

• PWD seats are reserved for candidates with disabilities
• You must have a valid disability certificate from a competent authority
• Exact PWD seat count will be clarified in the full counselling brochure

Important: This matrix is provisional and subject to change

The document clearly states: 'Seat Position is subject to change as per information from Institute/MUHS Nashik/MCI/Order of Hon'ble Court/State/Central Government.' This means the numbers you see in this matrix are NOT final. Before the CAP counselling round begins, seats may increase or decrease for several reasons.

Reasons seats may change include: (1) The college may not have enough qualified postgraduate faculty in a specialty, so seats may be withdrawn; (2) The university (MUHS Nashik) may withdraw or modify affiliation for a specialty; (3) A court order or government directive may increase or decrease seats; (4) The state government or MCI (now NMC) may issue new guidelines affecting seat availability. The document also states: 'Govt./CETCELL Commissioner may change this seat position before allotment of seats in CAP round.' This means the final seat matrix will be released just before counselling begins.

What this means for you: Use this provisional matrix to get a rough idea of seat availability and plan your specialty preferences, but do NOT make final decisions based on these numbers alone. When the final seat matrix is released (closer to the CAP counselling date), check it again to confirm the exact seats available. If a specialty you were counting on loses seats, you need to have backup options ready.

• Seats may change due to faculty availability
• University affiliation may be withdrawn or modified
• Court orders or government directives may affect seats
• Final seat matrix will be released before CAP counselling begins
• Always have backup specialty choices ready

Specialty-wise seat details

The following specialties have seats available at LTMC Mumbai. Each is listed with its total seats and category breakdown:

Anesthesiology (5 seats): 1 STATE QUOTA (GN), 1 SC (GN), 1 VJ-DT-A (GN), 1 SEBC (GN), 1 OPEN (GN). Child Health (2 seats): 1 STATE QUOTA (GN), 1 OPEN (GN). Community Medicine/Public Health (1 seat): 1 STATE QUOTA (GN). Medical Radio-diagnosis (2 seats): 1 STATE QUOTA (GN), 1 SEBC (GN). Obstetrics & Gynecology (2 seats): 1 SC (GN), 1 STATE QUOTA (GN), 1 OPEN (GN). Otorhinolaryngology (1 seat): 1 OPEN (GN). Psychological Medicine (1 seat): 1 STATE QUOTA (GN), 1 SEBC (GN).

Note: The STATE QUOTA seats are the main pool of seats available to all eligible candidates in Maharashtra. SC, ST, VJ-DT-A, OBC, SEBC, EWS, and OPEN seats are reserved for candidates belonging to those specific categories. If you belong to a reserved category, you can compete for both the reserved seat in your category AND the open seats (if your rank is high enough). Always check the detailed counselling brochure for the exact eligibility and merit-list rules for each category.

• Anesthesiology: 5 seats (1 STATE, 1 SC, 1 VJ-DT-A, 1 SEBC, 1 OPEN)
• Child Health: 2 seats (1 STATE, 1 OPEN)
• Community Medicine/Public Health: 1 seat (1 STATE)
• Medical Radio-diagnosis: 2 seats (1 STATE, 1 SEBC)
• Obstetrics & Gynecology: 2 seats (1 SC, 1 STATE, 1 OPEN)
• Otorhinolaryngology: 1 seat (1 OPEN)
• Psychological Medicine: 1 seat (1 STATE, 1 SEBC)

What you need to do now

Step 1: Check your eligibility. You must have an MBBS degree and have cleared NEET-PG 2026 to be eligible for PG Diploma counselling. Verify that you meet the basic eligibility criteria set by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and Maharashtra CET Cell.

Step 2: Identify your category. Determine which category you belong to (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, General, or any other applicable category) and gather the required category certificate if applicable. This will determine which seats you are eligible for.

Step 3: Note the specialties with seats. From the list above, identify which specialties interest you and have seats available. Remember that only 8 out of 29 diploma specialties have seats at LTMC Mumbai.

Step 4: Prepare your documents. Gather all required documents for counselling registration, including your MBBS degree certificate, NEET-PG admit card and score card, category certificate (if applicable), disability certificate (if applicable), and any other documents specified in the counselling brochure.

Step 5: Wait for the final seat matrix and counselling schedule. This provisional matrix will be updated before CAP counselling begins. Watch for the official announcement of the final seat matrix and the counselling registration dates from Maharashtra CET Cell.

• Verify your MBBS degree and NEET-PG 2026 qualification
• Confirm your category and gather category certificate if needed
• Note the 8 specialties with available seats
• Prepare all required documents for counselling
• Monitor Maharashtra CET Cell website for final seat matrix and counselling dates

Key terms explained

STATE QUOTA: Seats filled by the state through its own counselling process. These are the main pool of seats available to candidates from Maharashtra.

SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe): Reserved seats for candidates belonging to these constitutionally recognized groups. You must have a valid SC/ST certificate issued by a competent authority.

VJ-DT-A (Vimukta Jati–Dhangar–Thakar–A): A specific reserved category in Maharashtra for certain nomadic and semi-nomadic communities. You must have a valid certificate for this category.

NT-B, NT-C, NT-D (Nomadic Tribe B, C, D): Reserved categories for nomadic tribes in Maharashtra. These categories have no seats at LTMC Mumbai in this matrix.

OBC (Other Backward Class): Reserved seats for candidates from socially and educationally backward classes. You must have a valid OBC certificate.

SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Class): A state-specific reserved category in Maharashtra. You must have a valid SEBC certificate.

EWS (Economically Weaker Section): Reserved seats for candidates from economically weaker sections (annual family income below a specified threshold). You must have a valid EWS certificate.

OPEN: Unreserved seats available to all eligible candidates on merit basis, regardless of category.

GN (General/Non-In-Service): Seats for regular candidates not employed in government service.

INS (In-Service): Seats reserved for doctors already employed in government medical institutions.

PWD (Person with Disability): Seats reserved for candidates with disabilities as defined by law. You must have a valid disability certificate.

Frequently asked questions

This provisional seat matrix is your first look at PG Diploma availability at LTMC Mumbai for NEET-PG 2026. Use it to identify which specialties interest you and which categories you are eligible for, but remember that these numbers are subject to change. Gather all required documents now, confirm your category and eligibility, and monitor the Maharashtra CET Cell website (medical2026.mahacet.org) for the final seat matrix and counselling registration dates. When the final matrix is released, review it carefully and finalize your specialty preferences before counselling registration closes.