Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 Seat Matrix: 1,583 MD/MS Seats Across 31 Specialties

Maharashtra's Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has released the provisional seat matrix for NEET PG 2026 postgraduate medical counselling, dated 2 November 2026. The matrix shows a total of 1,583 MD/MS seats available across government, corporation, central government and government-aided medical colleges in Maharashtra. These seats are distributed across 31 medical specialties and broken down by reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PWD, orphan and other local reservations). This is the official seat availability that will form the basis for CAP (Centralised Admission Process) counselling rounds. Candidates must note that the seat position is provisional and subject to change based on information from institutes, MUHS Nashik, MCI orders, court directives, and government decisions before final allotment.

What is this seat matrix and why does it matter?

The seat matrix is an official list of all postgraduate MD and MS seats available in government, corporation, central government and government-aided medical colleges in Maharashtra for the 2026–27 academic year. It is the foundation document for NEET PG 2026 counselling — every seat shown here will be filled through the CAP (Centralised Admission Process) based on your NEET PG rank and category.

This matrix is released by Maharashtra's CET Cell (Common Entrance Test Cell) before counselling begins. It tells you exactly how many seats exist in each specialty at each college, and how many are reserved for each category (General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PWD, orphan, and local reservations). Without this matrix, you would not know how many seats to compete for or what your realistic chances are in each specialty and college.

Total seat count and specialty breakdown

The provisional seat matrix shows a total of 1,583 MD/MS seats across all government, corporation, central government and government-aided colleges in Maharashtra. These seats are spread across 31 medical specialties, ranging from high-intake specialties like General Medicine (138 seats), General Surgery (138 seats), and Obstetrics & Gynaecology (146 seats) to smaller specialties like MD Bio-Physics (0 seats), MD Community Health Administration (0 seats), and MD Midwifery (0 seats).

The largest specialties by seat count are: MD Anesthesiology (171 seats), MD Obstetrics & Gynaecology (146 seats), MD General Medicine (138 seats), MS General Surgery (138 seats), MD Microbiology (82 seats), MS Orthopedics (80 seats), and MD Radio Diagnosis (74 seats). Smaller specialties include MD Geriatric (5 seats), MD Transfusion Medicine (5 seats), MD Nuclear Medicine (8 seats), and MD TB & Respiratory Disease (31 seats). Some specialties have zero seats available in this round.

• Total MD/MS seats: 1,583
• Number of specialties: 31
• Largest specialty: MD Anesthesiology (171 seats)
• Smallest specialties: MD Bio-Physics, MD Community Health Administration, MD Midwifery (0 seats each)

Category-wise seat distribution explained

The matrix breaks down all 1,583 seats by category. This means seats are reserved for different groups as per Maharashtra's reservation policy. The main categories are: General (unreserved), SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe), OBC (Other Backward Class), EWS (Economically Weaker Section), and PWD (Person with Disability). Additionally, Maharashtra has local reservations: VJ(DT-A), NT-B, NT-C, NT-D, and SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Class). There are also a small number of orphan (ORP) seats.

For example, in MD Anesthesiology (171 total seats): 25 are General, 7 are SC, 1 is ST, 0 are VJ(DT-A), 9 are NT-B, 2 are NT-C, 1 is NT-D, 5 are OBC, 1 is SEBC, 0 are EWS, 40 are Open (unreserved), 9 are PWD, 1 is Inserice (a special category), and 1 is Orphan. Each category has its own merit list and cutoff. Your eligibility for a reserved seat depends on your caste/category certificate and domicile status.

Within each category, seats are further divided into General (GEN), Inserice (INS), and PWD (Person with Disability) sub-categories. This three-level breakdown ensures that even within reserved categories, seats are available for candidates with disabilities and those from the Inserice community.

• General (unreserved) seats: available to all candidates
• SC, ST, OBC, EWS: reserved for candidates with valid caste/category certificates
• Local reservations (VJ, NT-B, NT-C, NT-D, SEBC): Maharashtra-specific reservations for domiciled candidates
• PWD (Person with Disability): reserved for candidates with 40% or more disability
• Inserice: a special category within reserved seats
• Orphan (ORP): a small number of seats for orphaned candidates

College-wise seat allocation

The matrix lists seats for 32 government and government-aided medical colleges and institutes in Maharashtra. Major colleges include Grant Government Medical College, Mumbai (122 seats); Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai (143 seats); Lokmanya Tilak Medical College, Mumbai (93 seats); T.N. Municipal Medical College, Mumbai (84 seats); B.J. Medical College, Pune (103 seats); and Govt. Medical College, Nagpur (139 seats). Smaller colleges have fewer seats — for example, Government Medical College, Nandurbar (10 seats) and Government Medical College, Baramati (13 seats).

Specialized institutes like Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (55 seats, mostly in oncology-related specialties), All India Institute of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Mumbai (2 seats), and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai (3 seats) have very limited seats. The matrix also includes central government institutes like AIIMS-equivalent institutions. Each college's seat count varies based on its infrastructure, faculty availability, and regulatory approvals from MUHS Nashik and the Medical Council of India.

• 32 government and government-aided colleges listed
• Largest colleges: Seth G.S. Medical College (143), Govt. Medical College Nagpur (139), Grant GMC Mumbai (122)
• Smallest colleges: Government Medical College Nandurbar (10), Government Medical College Baramati (13)
• Specialized institutes: Tata Memorial (55), AIIMS-equivalent institutions, research centres

Important conditions and disclaimers

The notice includes four critical disclaimers that every candidate must read carefully. First, the seat position is subject to change as per information from the institute, MUHS Nashik, MCI (now NMC), orders of the Hon'ble Court, and state or central government decisions. This means the numbers you see today may not be final. Second, allotment of seats is subject to Government Resolution (GR), respective university affiliation, and availability of postgraduate teachers in each subject. If a college loses affiliation or cannot staff a specialty, those seats may be withdrawn. Third, the seat position is as per permission received from MUHS, Nashik — the regulatory body that approves postgraduate seats. Fourth, the Government/CET Cell Commissioner may change the seat position before allotment of seats in the CAP round.

These disclaimers mean you should not treat this matrix as absolutely final. Seats can be added or removed up until the CAP allotment is announced. However, this matrix is the best official estimate available now and should be used for planning your specialty and college preferences. Always check the CET Cell website for updates closer to the counselling date.

• Seat position is provisional and subject to change
• Changes may occur due to institute information, court orders, or government decisions
• Allotment depends on university affiliation and availability of postgraduate teachers
• CET Cell Commissioner may modify seat position before CAP allotment
• Check the official website regularly for updates

How to use this matrix for counselling planning

Step 1: Identify your category. Check your NEET PG admit card and your caste/category certificate to confirm whether you are General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PWD, or eligible for a local reservation. This determines which seats you can compete for. Step 2: Find your NEET PG rank. Your rank determines your position in the merit list within your category. Step 3: Look at the matrix for specialties and colleges you are interested in. For each specialty at each college, note how many seats are available in your category. For example, if you are OBC and interested in MD General Medicine, check how many OBC seats are available at each college.

Step 4: Estimate your chances. Compare your rank with the expected cutoff for that specialty and college in your category. Cutoffs are typically published after the first round of counselling, but you can estimate based on previous years' data. Step 5: Prepare your preference list. During CAP registration, you will rank colleges and specialties in order of preference. Use this matrix to create a realistic list — include some high-preference choices (where your rank may not reach), some realistic choices (where your rank is likely to get a seat), and some safe choices (where your rank is well above the expected cutoff). Step 6: Register and participate in CAP. Follow the CET Cell's instructions for online registration, choice filling, and seat allotment.

Remember: the matrix shows seat availability, not cutoffs. Cutoffs depend on the number of candidates competing for each seat and their ranks. A specialty with many seats may have a higher cutoff if many high-ranked candidates apply for it, and vice versa.

• Confirm your category (General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PWD, local reservation)
• Know your NEET PG rank
• Check seat availability in your category for each specialty and college
• Estimate cutoffs based on previous years and current seat count
• Prepare a balanced preference list (high, realistic, and safe choices)
• Register for CAP and fill choices as per CET Cell instructions
• Participate in all rounds of counselling

Key specialties and their seat counts

High-intake specialties (100+ seats): MD Anesthesiology (171), MD Obstetrics & Gynaecology (146), MD General Medicine (138), MS General Surgery (138), MD Microbiology (82), MS Orthopedics (80), MD Radio Diagnosis (74), MD Pathology (101), MD Paediatrics (100). These specialties are popular and competitive; expect higher cutoffs.

Medium-intake specialties (50–99 seats): MS E.N.T. (48), MD Preventive & Social Medicine (94), MD Pharmacology (56), MS Ophthalmology (55), Tata Memorial Hospital (55), MD TB & Respiratory Disease (31), MD Dermatology (39), MD Biochemistry (38), MD Physiology (34), MD Psychiatry (30). These offer a balance of availability and competition.

Low-intake specialties (1–29 seats): MD Forensic Medicine (44), MD Radio Therapy (17), MD Nuclear Medicine (8), MD Geriatric (5), MD Transfusion Medicine (5), MD Emergency & Critical Care (3), MD Palliative Medicine (3). These are niche specialties with very few seats; cutoffs may be lower due to fewer applicants, but seats fill quickly.

• High-intake (100+): Anesthesiology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, General Medicine, General Surgery, Microbiology, Orthopedics, Radio Diagnosis, Pathology, Paediatrics
• Medium-intake (50–99): E.N.T., Preventive & Social Medicine, Pharmacology, Ophthalmology, TB & Respiratory Disease, Dermatology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Psychiatry
• Low-intake (1–29): Forensic Medicine, Radio Therapy, Nuclear Medicine, Geriatric, Transfusion Medicine, Emergency & Critical Care, Palliative Medicine

PWD (Person with Disability) and Inserice seats

Within each category, a portion of seats are reserved for candidates with disabilities (PWD) and for the Inserice community. For example, in MD Anesthesiology, there are 9 PWD seats and 1 Inserice seat out of 171 total. PWD seats are available to candidates with 40% or more disability as per the Persons with Disabilities Act. Inserice is a special category recognized in Maharashtra for certain communities.

If you are a PWD candidate, you can compete for PWD-reserved seats in your category. You must provide a valid disability certificate issued by a competent medical authority at the time of counselling. Inserice candidates must have a valid Inserice certificate. These seats are in addition to the general category seats, so they provide an additional opportunity for eligible candidates.

• PWD seats: reserved for candidates with 40% or more disability
• Inserice seats: reserved for Inserice community members
• Both are sub-categories within each main category (General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS)
• Valid certificates required at counselling
• These seats provide additional opportunities for eligible candidates

Orphan (ORP) seats

A small number of seats are reserved for orphaned candidates. These are marked as 'ORP' in the matrix. For example, MD General Medicine has 1 orphan seat, MD Obstetrics & Gynaecology has 2 orphan seats (marked as '+1 ORP AB' and '+1 ORP C'), and several other specialties have 1 orphan seat each. Orphan seats are typically filled through a separate merit list for candidates who have lost both parents.

If you are an orphan candidate, you must provide proof of orphan status (such as a court order or official document) at the time of counselling. The exact eligibility criteria and documentation required will be specified in the CET Cell's counselling brochure. Orphan seats are in addition to the category-wise seats and provide a dedicated pathway for this vulnerable group.

• Orphan seats: reserved for candidates who have lost both parents
• Marked as 'ORP' in the matrix
• Filled through a separate merit list
• Valid proof of orphan status required
• Available across multiple specialties and colleges

Local reservations (VJ, NT-B, NT-C, NT-D, SEBC)

Maharashtra has several local reservation categories in addition to national categories (SC, ST, OBC, EWS). These are: VJ(DT-A) — a local category; NT-B, NT-C, NT-D — local categories for specific communities; and SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Class) — another local category. These reservations are available only to candidates who are domiciled in Maharashtra (i.e., have lived in Maharashtra for a specified period as per the domicile policy).

For example, in MD Anesthesiology, there are 9 seats for NT-B, 2 for NT-C, 1 for NT-D, 5 for OBC, 1 for SEBC, and 40 for Open (unreserved). If you belong to one of these local categories and are a Maharashtra domicile, you can compete for these seats. You must provide proof of domicile (such as a domicile certificate issued by the district collector) at the time of counselling. The exact eligibility criteria for each local category will be specified in the counselling brochure.

• VJ(DT-A): local category for specific communities
• NT-B, NT-C, NT-D: local categories for specific communities
• SEBC: Socially and Educationally Backward Class (local)
• Available only to Maharashtra domiciles
• Domicile certificate required at counselling
• Eligibility criteria specified in counselling brochure

When will counselling happen and what are the next steps?

The exact dates for NEET PG 2026 counselling have not been announced in this notice. However, based on previous years, counselling typically begins 4–6 weeks after the NEET PG exam result is declared. The CET Cell will announce the counselling schedule, including registration dates, choice-filling dates, and allotment dates, on its official website (medical2026.mahacet.org). You must register online during the specified window to participate in CAP.

Next steps: (1) Check the CET Cell website regularly for the counselling schedule and brochure. (2) Prepare your preference list using this seat matrix and previous years' cutoff data. (3) Register online when the registration window opens. (4) Fill your choices (colleges and specialties) in order of preference. (5) Participate in all rounds of counselling (usually 2–3 rounds). (6) Accept your allotted seat and report to the college for joining. (7) Complete admission formalities and begin your postgraduate course.

• Counselling dates to be announced by CET Cell
• Check medical2026.mahacet.org regularly
• Register online during the specified window
• Fill preferences in order of choice
• Participate in all counselling rounds
• Accept allotted seat and report to college
• Complete admission formalities

Frequently asked questions

This provisional seat matrix is your roadmap for NEET PG 2026 counselling in Maharashtra. Use it to understand seat availability in your category, estimate your chances, and prepare your preference list. Remember that the numbers are provisional and may change — check the CET Cell website (medical2026.mahacet.org) regularly for updates and the official counselling schedule. Register online when the registration window opens, fill your choices carefully, and participate in all rounds of counselling to maximize your chances of securing a seat in your preferred specialty and college.