The MD Paediatrics cutoff in NEET-PG is one of the most searched numbers of every counselling season — and for good reason: Paediatrics is a flagship clinical branch, and its closing ranks sit among the most competitive in the whole MD/MS table. With the NEET-PG 2026 result declared on 24 September 2026 by NBEMS, roughly 2.66 lakh candidates are now racing to convert a rank into an MD, MS or DNB seat. This guide breaks down the indicative rank you need for MD Paediatrics, where the seats actually are, what they cost, the stipend and bond that follow, and how to turn all of it into your exact, rank-wise college list.
The MedAdmit NEET-PG College Predictor turns your rank + category into a personalised list of MD/MS/DNB Paediatrics colleges across MCC All India Quota and every state — each tagged with round-wise closing ranks, annual fees, stipend, bond and an admit-probability score. Accurate, and no guesswork.
Why is MD Paediatrics one of the most fought-over NEET-PG branches?
India has one of the largest child populations on earth, and demand for well-trained paediatricians runs deep across metros, tier-2 and tier-3 towns alike. That translates into strong, steady career security, broad clinical exposure, a relatively family-friendly practice pattern, and a rich ladder of super-specialisations to climb later. Season after season, Paediatrics ranks alongside General Medicine, Radiology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Dermatology as one of the branches that pulls the strongest ranks — which is precisely why knowing your realistic seat position early matters so much.
What rank do you need for MD Paediatrics after NEET-PG 2026?
First, separate two different numbers. The NEET-PG 2026 qualifying cut-offs (out of 720) are General/EWS 262, General-PwBD 244, and SC/ST/OBC including PwBD 226 — but clearing the cut-off only makes you eligible for counselling. The rank that actually secures an MD Paediatrics seat is far more competitive and swings with your route (AIQ vs state), category, home-state domicile and counselling round. As a rule of thumb, Paediatrics closes among the deepest general ranks at premier government colleges, eases somewhat under state-quota domicile, and stays more reachable at private, deemed and DNB seats. Read the 2023–2025 trend and the round-wise movement rather than any single figure.
| Seat route | Who runs the counselling | Indicative GEN closing-rank pull* |
|---|---|---|
| Premier central / top state govt (AIQ) | MCC — mcc.nic.in | Very deep — among the strongest general ranks each year |
| State government colleges (state quota) | State counselling authority | Deep, but home-state domicile eases the pull |
| Private / self-financing (state) | State counselling authority | More reachable on rank, higher fees |
| Deemed universities | MCC (deemed rounds) | Most reachable on rank, highest fees |
| DNB Paediatrics (teaching hospitals) | MCC / NBEMS | Reachable across wider ranks, competitive stipends |
*These bands are indicative only. Actual round-wise closing ranks shift every year, differ sharply by category and domicile, and move across rounds (R1 to R2 to mop-up and stray). Never lock a choice on a single year's number — check the exact, round-wise Paediatrics closing rank for YOUR rank on the predictor.
See the exact MD Paediatrics colleges open at your rank
LockedEnter your NEET-PG 2026 rank and category and get a personalised list of MD/MS/DNB Paediatrics colleges across MCC AIQ and every state — each with round-wise closing ranks and an admit-probability score.
See my Paediatrics collegesWhich colleges offer MD Paediatrics through NEET-PG?
- Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), Delhi
- Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi
- Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi
- Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai
- Grant Government Medical College & JJ Hospital, Mumbai
- B.J. Government Medical College, Pune
- Madras Medical College, Chennai
- Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute
- Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi
- Government medical colleges in every state (largely via state-quota counselling)
Two important caveats. First, the Institutes of National Importance — AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh and JIPMER Puducherry — admit MD Paediatrics through INI-CET, a separate exam, not NEET-PG, so plan those tracks independently. Second, several reputed private and deemed names such as CMC Vellore, St John's Medical College Bengaluru and Kasturba Medical College Manipal run strong Paediatrics programmes with their own fee and seat structures. The full, current list of which colleges are open to you sits behind your rank — the predictor maps it instantly.
Is that college's Paediatrics closing rank within your reach?
Skip the guesswork on last year's ranks. The predictor shows round-wise Paediatrics closing ranks at each college — matched to your exact NEET-PG 2026 rank and category.
How much are MD Paediatrics fees — and what stipend will you get?
Cost swings enormously by route. Government seats (AIQ or state quota) carry nominal tuition and pay a state pay-scale stipend, making them the most cost-efficient by far. Private and self-financing colleges sit in the mid-to-high band. Deemed universities are the most expensive — clinical branches like Paediatrics can run into tens of lakhs per year. DNB Paediatrics in corporate and trust hospitals often lands in a low-to-moderate fee band with competitive stipends that can meaningfully offset the cost. The bands below are indicative; exact numbers vary college to college and year to year.
| College type | Indicative annual tuition band | Indicative resident stipend |
|---|---|---|
| Government (AIQ / state quota) | Lowest — nominal | State-government pay scale |
| Private / self-financing | Mid-to-high | Varies widely by state & college |
| Deemed university | Highest of all routes | Often modest relative to fees |
| DNB (corporate / trust hospital) | Low-to-moderate | Often among the most competitive |
Treat every figure here as indicative and verify against the official college brochure and the counselling authority before you commit. For the precise annual fee, stipend and bond attached to each college your rank can actually reach, pull them side-by-side on the predictor rather than trusting a generic table.
See real fees and stipend for your Paediatrics shortlist
Government, private, deemed or DNB — compare annual fees, stipend and bond side-by-side for every Paediatrics college your NEET-PG 2026 rank can reach.
MD vs DNB Paediatrics: which should you prefer at your rank?
Both are three-year, thesis-based programmes recognised by the NMC/NBEMS and treated as equivalent postgraduate qualifications. MD Paediatrics is taught in medical colleges; DNB Paediatrics is run in accredited teaching hospitals. DNB widens your options at moderate ranks and frequently pays competitive stipends, while a government MD tends to be the most cost-efficient. The right call is personal — weigh these factors against your own rank and plans.
- Seat availability at your exact rank and category
- Net cost: annual fees versus the stipend you will actually receive
- Clinical case mix and volume, and quality of NICU/PICU exposure
- Thesis, academics and the research environment
- Location, bond obligation and family considerations
- Your longer-term plan for super-specialisation (NEET-SS)
Will your rank land a government MD Paediatrics seat?
The predictor separates government, private, deemed and DNB Paediatrics seats and gives an admit-probability for each — so you know exactly where to aim.
How does NEET-PG counselling work for MD Paediatrics (AIQ + state)?
- Qualify NEET-PG 2026 (result declared 24 September 2026 by NBEMS) above your category cut-off.
- Register separately for both MCC 50% All India Quota (mcc.nic.in) AND your home-state 50% quota counselling — do both, in parallel.
- Choice filling: order your branch-plus-college combinations (MD, MS, DNB) by genuine preference, then lock before the deadline.
- Seat allotment: study your result and decide freeze, float or upgrade based on what you truly want.
- Reporting: report to the allotted college and pay fees within the stipulated window, or your seat lapses.
- Track later rounds, mop-up and stray-vacancy rounds for fresh Paediatrics seats that open up.
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Build my choice listWhat is the scope after MD Paediatrics?
- Consultant paediatrician in hospitals, polyclinics and independent practice
- Neonatology and NICU roles — a fast-growing private-sector demand
- Academics and teaching in medical colleges
- Super-specialisation via NEET-SS (a separate exam) into DM/DrNB streams such as Neonatology, Paediatric Cardiology, Nephrology, Neurology and Haemato-Oncology
- Child-health and public-health programmes, and community paediatrics
- Clinical research and fellowships in India and abroad
Do's and don'ts while locking your MD Paediatrics seat
- Do register for both AIQ and state counselling — never rely on just one.
- Do read the 2023–2025 trend and round-wise movement, not a single year's closing rank.
- Do check the exact fees, stipend and bond for each college before you rank it.
- Don't chase only brand names — a reachable seat with strong exposure beats an out-of-range dream.
- Don't ignore DNB Paediatrics: at moderate ranks it can be the smartest cost-adjusted choice.
- Don't confuse the qualifying cut-off with the rank that actually secures a Paediatrics seat.
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Get my personalised listMD Paediatrics NEET-PG 2026: FAQs
What rank is needed for MD Paediatrics in NEET-PG 2026?
There is no single fixed rank. Paediatrics closes among the deepest general ranks at premier government colleges, eases under state-quota domicile, and stays more reachable at private, deemed and DNB seats. Your realistic cut-off depends on route, category and round — check it against your exact rank on the predictor.
What was the NEET-PG 2026 qualifying cut-off?
Out of 720: General/EWS 262, General-PwBD 244, and SC/ST/OBC including PwBD 226. Remember this only makes you eligible for counselling; the rank that actually wins a Paediatrics seat is far more competitive.
Is Paediatrics a good branch after NEET-PG?
Yes — it is consistently one of the most popular clinical branches, with strong demand across India, broad exposure, a family-friendly practice pattern and a rich super-specialisation ladder. That popularity is exactly why its closing ranks run competitive.
Which colleges offer MD Paediatrics through NEET-PG?
Government colleges such as MAMC and Lady Hardinge (Delhi), Seth GS/KEM and Grant/JJ (Mumbai), B.J. Pune, Madras Medical College and BMCRI, plus state government colleges and many private/deemed universities. The exact list open to you depends on your rank — the predictor maps it.
Do AIIMS, PGIMER and JIPMER take MD Paediatrics via NEET-PG?
No. These Institutes of National Importance admit through INI-CET, a separate exam, not NEET-PG. Plan that track independently if you are targeting an INI.
What is the difference between MD and DNB Paediatrics?
Both are three-year, thesis-based and NMC/NBEMS-recognised as equivalent. MD is taught in medical colleges; DNB in accredited teaching hospitals, which often offer competitive stipends and open up options at moderate ranks.
How much are MD Paediatrics fees?
Government seats are nominal, private is mid-to-high, and deemed universities are the highest — clinical branches can run into tens of lakhs per year. DNB is usually low-to-moderate. These are indicative; verify exact numbers for your shortlist on the predictor.
Can I get MD Paediatrics in a government college?
Yes, if your rank is competitive enough for the government AIQ or your state-quota seats. Home-state domicile can improve your odds under state quota. The predictor gives an admit-probability for government seats specifically.
What is the Paediatrics closing rank in state quota versus AIQ?
They differ — state quota can be easier for domicile candidates, while AIQ pools the whole country and often closes deeper at top colleges. Compare both, round-wise, for your rank on the predictor.
What can I do after MD Paediatrics?
Work as a consultant paediatrician, move into neonatology/NICU roles, teach, or super-specialise via NEET-SS into DM/DrNB streams such as Neonatology, Paediatric Cardiology, Nephrology or Neurology. Public health and research are also strong paths.
Is DNB Paediatrics equal to MD Paediatrics?
Yes — DNB is a Government of India-recognised qualification treated as equivalent to MD for practice, teaching and super-specialisation eligibility. The main differences are the training setting, fees and stipend.
How do I find my exact MD Paediatrics colleges by rank?
Enter your NEET-PG 2026 rank and category into the MedAdmit NEET-PG College Predictor. It returns your exact MD/MS/DNB Paediatrics colleges across MCC AIQ and every state, each with round-wise closing ranks, fees, stipend, bond and an admit-probability score.
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