The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has released the provisional seat matrix for the institutional-level counselling round of NEET-PG 2026 for two major medical colleges: N.K.P. Salve Medical College, Nagpur, and Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Medical College, Amravati. This document shows exactly how many seats are available in each specialty (MD/MS/DNB), broken down by category (General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PWD, and others) and quota type (General Quota and In-Service Quota). The matrix is provisional—seat numbers may change based on court orders, government directives, or updated information from the colleges. Understanding this matrix is essential for candidates to know where seats exist and which specialties have openings at these institutions.
A total of 24 seats are available across both colleges in the institutional round: 14 at NKP Salve Nagpur and 10 at PDMC Amravati, distributed across multiple specialties and categories.
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A seat matrix is a detailed table that lists every seat available at a medical college for postgraduate admission, broken down by specialty, category, and quota. This provisional matrix from Maharashtra CET Cell shows the exact number of MD, MS, and DNB seats available at two colleges during the institutional-level round of NEET-PG 2026 counselling.
The word 'provisional' is critical: these numbers are not final. The note at the top of the document states that seat positions are subject to change based on information from the institutes, MUHS Nashik, NMC (National Medical Commission), court orders, or government directives. This means seats may increase, decrease, or shift between categories before or during counselling rounds.
Why does this matter to you? This matrix tells you exactly where to look for seats. If a specialty shows zero seats at a college, you cannot get that specialty there. If it shows seats in your category (e.g., OBC, EWS), you know you are eligible to compete for them. When you fill your preference form during counselling, you will use this matrix to decide which college-specialty combinations to list.
The two colleges covered: location and total seats
This matrix covers two Maharashtra medical colleges:
**N.K.P. Salve Medical College, Nagpur** (College Code 01223): Located in Nagpur, this college has a total of 14 seats available in the institutional round across all specialties and categories combined.
**Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Medical College, Amravati** (College Code 01225): Located in Amravati, this college has a total of 10 seats available in the institutional round. Together, both colleges offer 24 seats in this round. These are the only seats shown in this particular matrix; other Maharashtra colleges will have separate matrices.
- NKP Salve Medical College, Nagpur: 14 total seats
- PDMC, Amravati: 10 total seats
- Combined: 24 seats available
Understanding the seat matrix columns: categories and quotas explained
The matrix uses abbreviations for different categories and quotas. Understanding these is essential because your eligibility depends on which category you belong to.
**General Quota columns** (the left side of each college's table): These seats are filled based on merit and category. The columns are: SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe), VJ (VJ(A) — a specific OBC sub-group in Maharashtra), N1 (NT(B)/NT1 — a specific backward class), N2 (NT(C)/NT2), N3 (NT(D)/NT3), OBC (Other Backward Class), Res (Reserved — typically for state residents), SE (Scheduled Caste/Tribe with disability), EW (Economically Weaker Section), OPN (Open/General), ORP (Orphan A/B), and ORC (Orphan C).
**In-Service Quota columns** (the right side of each college's table): These seats are reserved for doctors already working in government or semi-government medical institutions. The columns follow a similar category breakdown: SC, ST, VJ, N1, N2, N3, OBC, SE, EW, and OPEN.
**Additional columns**: Min (Minority — seats for minority community candidates), IQ (Institutional Quota — seats the college can fill directly), and NRI (Non-Resident Indian — seats for foreign nationals). These are shown separately at the far right.
- SC: Scheduled Caste
- ST: Scheduled Tribe
- VJ: VJ(A) — specific OBC sub-group
- N1, N2, N3: Specific backward class categories
- OBC: Other Backward Class
- EW: Economically Weaker Section
- OPN: Open/General category
- SE: Scheduled Caste/Tribe with disability
- ORP/ORC: Orphan categories
- In-Service Quota: For working doctors
- Min: Minority community seats
- IQ: Institutional Quota
- NRI: Non-Resident Indian seats
Specialty-wise seat breakdown at NKP Salve Medical College, Nagpur
NKP Salve Medical College, Nagpur offers seats in the following specialties. Note that many specialties show zero seats (blank cells), meaning no seats are available in those specialties at this college in this round:
**Anatomy**: 3 total seats — 1 SC (General Quota), 1 Reserved (General Quota), 2 Open (General Quota).
**Biochemistry**: 1 total seat — 1 Open (General Quota).
**Microbiology**: 4 total seats — 1 SC (General Quota), 1 Reserved (General Quota), 3 Open (General Quota).
**Physiology**: 3 total seats — 1 OBC (General Quota), 1 Reserved (General Quota), 2 Open (General Quota).
**Public Health/Social Medicine (P.S.M.)**: 1 total seat — 1 OBC (General Quota), 1 Reserved (General Quota). Note: The total shown is 1, not 2, which may indicate a data entry or display issue in the original matrix.
**Pathology**: 2 total seats — 2 NRI (Non-Resident Indian).
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**All other specialties** (Anaesthesia, Skin & VD, E.N.T., Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Pharmacology, Psychiatry, Radiology, Chest & TB): Zero seats available in this round.
- Anatomy: 3 seats (1 SC, 1 Reserved, 2 Open)
- Biochemistry: 1 seat (1 Open)
- Microbiology: 4 seats (1 SC, 1 Reserved, 3 Open)
- Physiology: 3 seats (1 OBC, 1 Reserved, 2 Open)
- P.S.M.: 1 seat (1 OBC, 1 Reserved)
- Pathology: 2 seats (2 NRI)
- All other specialties: 0 seats
Specialty-wise seat breakdown at PDMC, Amravati
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Medical College, Amravati offers a different set of specialties with the following seat distribution:
**Anatomy**: 2 total seats — 1 OBC (General Quota), 1 Reserved (General Quota), 1 Open (General Quota).
**Microbiology**: 2 total seats — 1 OBC (General Quota), 1 Reserved (General Quota), 1 Open (General Quota).
**Pharmacology**: 1 total seat — 1 N2 (General Quota), 1 Reserved (General Quota). Note: Similar to NKP, the total shown is 1, not 2.
**Pathology**: 3 total seats — 2 Open (In-Service Quota), 1 NRI (Non-Resident Indian), 1 Open (In-Service Quota).
**P.S.M.**: 1 total seat — 1 Open (In-Service Quota), 1 NRI (Non-Resident Indian).
**Anaesthesia**: 1 total seat — 1 Open (In-Service Quota).
**All other specialties** (Skin & VD, E.N.T., Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Physiology, Psychiatry, Radiology, Chest & TB): Zero seats available in this round.
- Anatomy: 2 seats (1 OBC, 1 Reserved, 1 Open)
- Microbiology: 2 seats (1 OBC, 1 Reserved, 1 Open)
- Pharmacology: 1 seat (1 N2, 1 Reserved)
- Pathology: 3 seats (2 Open In-Service, 1 NRI, 1 Open In-Service)
- P.S.M.: 1 seat (1 Open In-Service, 1 NRI)
- Anaesthesia: 1 seat (1 Open In-Service)
- All other specialties: 0 seats
What 'provisional' means and why seats may change
The matrix is labelled 'Provisional' because these numbers are not final. The document explicitly states: 'Seat Position is subject to change as per information from Institute/MUHS Nashik/NMC/Order of Hon'ble Court/State/Central Government.'
This means seats can change for several reasons: (1) A college may report that it has more or fewer seats available than initially thought. (2) A court order may increase or decrease seats. (3) The state or central government may issue a directive affecting seat allocation. (4) MUHS Nashik (the university) or NMC may provide updated information. (5) Seats may become available in later rounds if candidates do not join or if seats are increased.
The document also notes: 'In the subsequent rounds, some seats may become available on account of increased seats. Therefore, candidates who desire to opt for these seats can exercise the preference in the online preference form system for these seats in respective round(s) considering eventuality of availability of such seats in subsequent rounds.' This means if you do not get a seat in Round 1, new seats may open in Round 2 or later rounds, so you should list preferences for seats you might want even if they are not available now.
- Seats may increase or decrease based on college information
- Court orders can change seat numbers
- Government directives may affect allocation
- MUHS Nashik or NMC may provide updates
- New seats may become available in later rounds
- Always list preferences for seats you want, even if not currently available
How to use this matrix when filling your preference form
During counselling, you will be asked to fill an online preference form listing the college-specialty combinations you want, in order of preference. This seat matrix is your guide to knowing which combinations actually exist.
**Step 1: Identify your category.** Determine which category you belong to (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, General, etc.). This is based on your caste certificate or EWS certificate, if applicable.
**Step 2: Check which specialties have seats in your category.** Look at the matrix for each college. For example, if you are OBC, look for the 'OBC' column. At NKP Salve, OBC candidates have seats in Physiology (1 seat) and P.S.M. (1 seat). At PDMC, OBC candidates have seats in Anatomy (1 seat) and Microbiology (1 seat).
**Step 3: Decide if you are eligible for In-Service Quota seats.** If you are a doctor already working in a government or semi-government institution, you may be eligible for In-Service Quota seats. Check the 'In-Service Quota' columns. For example, at PDMC, there are In-Service Quota seats in Anaesthesia, Pathology, and P.S.M.
**Step 4: List your preferences.** In your preference form, list all the college-specialty combinations you are willing to accept, in order of preference. You can list as many as you want. The system will allocate you the highest-ranked combination for which you are eligible and for which a seat is available.
**Important**: Do not assume a specialty exists at a college just because it exists elsewhere. Check this matrix carefully. If a specialty shows zero seats, you cannot get it at that college in this round.
- Identify your category (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, General, etc.)
- Check the matrix for seats in your category at each college
- Look for specialties with non-zero seats in your category
- If eligible, check In-Service Quota seats
- List all acceptable college-specialty combinations in order of preference
- Do not assume a specialty exists if the matrix shows zero seats
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Important notes on seat codes and specialty abbreviations
Each specialty in the matrix is assigned a code. For example, at NKP Salve, Anatomy is code 4114S, Biochemistry is 4121S, and Microbiology is 4117S. The letter at the end (S, I, or N) may indicate the type of course (e.g., S for MD/MS, I for PG Diploma, N for DNB), though the document does not explicitly define these suffixes.
Specialty abbreviations used in the matrix: ANAESTHESIA (Anaesthesiology), ANATOMY, BIOCHEM (Biochemistry), SKIN & VD (Dermatology & Venereology), E.N.T. (Ear, Nose & Throat), MEDICINE, SURGERY, MICRO (Microbiology), OBGY (Obstetrics & Gynaecology), OPTHAL (Ophthalmology), ORTHO (Orthopaedics), PAEDIATRIC (Paediatrics), PATHO (Pathology), PHARMA (Pharmacology), PHYSIOLOGY, P.S.M. (Public Health/Social Medicine), PSYCHIATRY, RADIOLOGY, CHEST & TB (Chest & Tuberculosis).
The 'Tot' column at the far right of each college's table shows the total number of seats for that specialty across all categories and quotas combined. This is a quick way to see how many seats exist for a specialty without adding up all the individual category columns.
- Each specialty has a code (e.g., 4114S for Anatomy at NKP)
- Letter suffix (S, I, N) may indicate course type
- Specialty abbreviations are standard medical terms
- Tot column shows total seats for that specialty
- Use Tot column for a quick overview
Seats available by category: a quick reference
To help you quickly see where seats exist for your category, here is a summary of the total seats available at each college by category type (combining all specialties):
**At NKP Salve Medical College, Nagpur (14 total seats)**: SC (1 seat), OBC (2 seats), Reserved (4 seats), Open/General (8 seats), NRI (2 seats). No seats are shown for ST, VJ, N1, N2, N3, EWS, PWD, Orphan, Minority, or Institutional Quota in this round.
**At PDMC, Amravati (10 total seats)**: N2 (1 seat), OBC (2 seats), Reserved (3 seats), Open/General (2 seats), In-Service Quota Open (2 seats), NRI (3 seats), In-Service Quota Open (2 seats). Again, no seats are shown for many categories.
**Key takeaway**: If your category is not listed above, there are no seats for you at these colleges in this round. For example, if you are ST or EWS, you will not find seats at either college in this institutional round. You may find seats at other colleges or in later rounds.
- NKP Salve: SC (1), OBC (2), Reserved (4), Open (8), NRI (2)
- PDMC: N2 (1), OBC (2), Reserved (3), Open (2), In-Service Open (2), NRI (3)
- Many categories have zero seats at both colleges
- Check other colleges' matrices for your category
In-Service Quota: who is eligible and where are the seats?
In-Service Quota seats are reserved for doctors who are already employed in government or semi-government medical institutions. If you are a doctor working in such an institution, you may be eligible for these seats.
At **NKP Salve Medical College, Nagpur**, the matrix shows very few In-Service Quota seats. Most specialties have zero In-Service seats. This means most seats at NKP are in the General Quota.
At **PDMC, Amravati**, there are more In-Service Quota seats. Specifically, Anaesthesia has 1 In-Service Open seat, Pathology has 2 In-Service Open seats, and P.S.M. has 1 In-Service Open seat. If you are eligible for In-Service Quota, these are the specialties to consider at PDMC.
If you are not sure whether you are eligible for In-Service Quota, check the counselling guidelines issued by Maharashtra CET Cell. Typically, you must be a doctor employed in a government or semi-government institution and must have completed a minimum period of service (often 2 years). You will need to provide proof of employment when registering for counselling.
- In-Service Quota is for doctors already employed in government/semi-government institutions
- NKP Salve: Very few In-Service seats available
- PDMC: In-Service seats in Anaesthesia (1), Pathology (2), P.S.M. (1)
- Check eligibility criteria in counselling guidelines
- Provide proof of employment during registration
NRI and Institutional Quota seats: what they are and who can apply
**NRI Seats**: These are reserved for Non-Resident Indians (Indian citizens living abroad or foreign nationals of Indian origin). At NKP Salve, there are 2 NRI seats in Pathology. At PDMC, there are 3 NRI seats distributed across Pathology (1), P.S.M. (1), and Pharmacology (1). If you are an NRI, you may be eligible for these seats, but you will typically need to pay higher fees and follow a separate application process. Check the counselling guidelines for NRI eligibility and application procedures.
**Institutional Quota (IQ)**: These are seats that the college itself can fill, often through its own selection process or for specific candidates (e.g., faculty children, management nominees). The matrix shows zero Institutional Quota seats at both colleges in this round, meaning the college is not filling any seats through this quota in this institutional round.
**Minority Seats**: These are reserved for candidates from minority communities (religious or linguistic minorities). The matrix shows zero Minority seats at both colleges in this round.
- NRI seats: For Non-Resident Indians and foreign nationals of Indian origin
- NKP Salve: 2 NRI seats (Pathology)
- PDMC: 3 NRI seats (Pathology, P.S.M., Pharmacology)
- Institutional Quota: College-filled seats; zero available in this round
- Minority seats: Zero available in this round
- Check counselling guidelines for NRI eligibility and fees
What to do if your category or specialty is not shown
If you look at this matrix and do not see seats for your category or specialty, do not panic. This matrix covers only two colleges in one round. Maharashtra has many other medical colleges, and each will have its own seat matrix.
**Next steps**: (1) Wait for the complete seat matrix for all Maharashtra colleges to be released by CET Cell. This will show seats at all government and private medical colleges in the state. (2) Check if your category or specialty appears in other colleges' matrices. (3) If you do not get a seat in Round 1, participate in Round 2 and subsequent rounds. New seats often become available as candidates withdraw or join. (4) If you are still not allocated a seat after all rounds, you may be eligible for a stray vacancy round, where you can apply directly to colleges for any remaining seats.
Remember: This is a provisional matrix for an institutional-level round. The full counselling process will have multiple rounds, and seat availability will change.
- This matrix covers only 2 colleges
- Wait for complete state-wide seat matrix
- Check other colleges' matrices
- Participate in all counselling rounds
- New seats often appear in later rounds
- Stray vacancy round may be available after all rounds
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What is a provisional seat matrix and why is it provisional?
A provisional seat matrix is a detailed list of all available seats at a college, broken down by specialty, category, and quota. It is 'provisional' because the numbers are not final and may change based on court orders, government directives, updated information from colleges, or decisions by MUHS Nashik or NMC. Always check for updates before counselling begins.
How many total seats are available at these two colleges in this round?
A total of 24 seats are available: 14 at N.K.P. Salve Medical College, Nagpur, and 10 at Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Medical College, Amravati. These seats are distributed across multiple specialties and categories.
I am OBC. Which specialties have seats for me at these colleges?
At NKP Salve, OBC candidates have seats in Physiology (1 seat) and P.S.M. (1 seat). At PDMC, OBC candidates have seats in Anatomy (1 seat) and Microbiology (1 seat). If you are OBC, these are the only specialties with seats for you at these two colleges in this round.
I want to study Medicine. Are there seats in Medicine at these colleges?
No. The matrix shows zero seats in Medicine at both NKP Salve and PDMC in this institutional round. If Medicine is your target specialty, you will need to check the seat matrices for other Maharashtra colleges.
What does 'In-Service Quota' mean and am I eligible?
In-Service Quota seats are reserved for doctors already employed in government or semi-government medical institutions. If you are a doctor working in such an institution and have completed the required period of service (typically 2 years), you may be eligible. Check the counselling guidelines for exact eligibility criteria and provide proof of employment during registration.
I am an NRI. Can I apply for seats at these colleges?
Yes, if you are a Non-Resident Indian or foreign national of Indian origin. NKP Salve has 2 NRI seats in Pathology, and PDMC has 3 NRI seats in Pathology (1), P.S.M. (1), and Pharmacology (1). NRI seats typically have higher fees. Check the counselling guidelines for NRI eligibility and application procedures.
My category is not shown in this matrix. Does that mean I cannot get a seat?
Not necessarily. This matrix covers only two colleges in one round. Many other Maharashtra colleges will have their own seat matrices with seats in your category. Wait for the complete state-wide seat matrix to be released, and check other colleges' matrices. You may also find seats in later counselling rounds.
Can seats change after this matrix is released?
Yes. The matrix is provisional, and seats can increase, decrease, or shift between categories based on court orders, government directives, or updated information from colleges. The document also notes that new seats may become available in subsequent rounds. Always check for updates and list preferences for seats you want, even if they are not currently available.
How do I use this matrix to fill my preference form?
First, identify your category (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, General, etc.). Then, look at the matrix and find all college-specialty combinations that have seats in your category. List these combinations in your preference form in order of preference. The system will allocate you the highest-ranked combination for which you are eligible and for which a seat is available.
What do the abbreviations like 'OBGY', 'E.N.T.', and 'P.S.M.' mean?
These are abbreviations for medical specialties: OBGY = Obstetrics & Gynaecology, E.N.T. = Ear, Nose & Throat, P.S.M. = Public Health/Social Medicine, MICRO = Microbiology, PATHO = Pathology, PHARMA = Pharmacology, OPTHAL = Ophthalmology, ORTHO = Orthopaedics, CHEST & TB = Chest & Tuberculosis. The matrix uses these abbreviations to save space.
What does the 'Tot' column mean?
The 'Tot' (Total) column shows the total number of seats for that specialty across all categories and quotas combined. For example, if Anatomy shows 'Tot = 3', it means there are 3 Anatomy seats total at that college, distributed among various categories (SC, OBC, Open, etc.).
If I don't get a seat in Round 1, will new seats appear in Round 2?
Possibly. The document states: 'In the subsequent rounds, some seats may become available on account of increased seats.' This means new seats may open in later rounds if colleges increase their intake or if candidates withdraw. Always participate in all counselling rounds and list preferences for seats you want, even if they are not available in Round 1.
This provisional seat matrix is your roadmap for the institutional-level counselling round at NKP Salve and PDMC. Identify your category, check which specialties have seats for you, and prepare your preference list accordingly. Remember that this matrix is provisional and may change—check for updates from Maharashtra CET Cell before counselling begins. If you do not find seats for your category or specialty at these two colleges, wait for the complete state-wide seat matrix and check other colleges. Participate in all counselling rounds, as new seats often become available in later rounds.
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