The MD Radiology cutoff in NEET PG 2026 sits among the very toughest in Indian medical PG. MD Radiodiagnosis, often just called radiology, is chased harder than almost any other branch, cycle after cycle, so a strong NEET-PG 2026 rank matters more here than nearly anywhere else. This guide breaks down how competitive the branch really is, where the seats are across government, private, deemed and DNB routes, what the fees and stipend look like, and the career scope that keeps radiology at the top of preference lists. Wherever you need an exact answer for your own rank, we point you to the MedAdmit NEET-PG College Predictor.
Enter your NEET-PG rank and category once, and the College Predictor returns your personalised list of MD, MS and DNB radiology options across MCC All India Quota and every state — each with round-wise closing ranks, annual fees, stipend, bond and an admit-probability. No spreadsheets, no rumours.
How competitive is MD Radiodiagnosis after NEET PG 2026?
Radiodiagnosis is prized for its controllable lifestyle, earning potential and technology-driven work, so top rankers rush to lock it early in counselling. In practice that means government and All India Quota radiology seats clear at very low ranks, while deemed-university and DNB seats stay reachable for a wider band. Our analysis of recent MCC and state counselling cycles shows the gap between the toughest and the most accessible radiology seat is enormous — which is exactly why a rank-specific list beats chasing any single 'cutoff number'.
| Seat type (NEET-PG) | Indicative general-category difficulty* | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Top government / AIQ radiology | Very tough — often within a few hundred ranks | Fills first; premier INIs use INI-CET, not NEET-PG |
| Other government & strong state-quota | Tough — frequently in the low thousands | Swings sharply by state, category and round |
| Deemed university seats | More reachable at higher ranks | Fees-driven; seats can stay open longer |
| DNB Radiodiagnosis (NBEMS) | Widest band; hospital-based | NMC-equivalent to MD; often more attainable |
*These are indicative bands drawn from past cycles, not guarantees. Real closing ranks change every year with the seat matrix, category, domicile and round. Treat any single figure you see online with caution and verify it against your own rank before you lock choices.
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See my radiology collegesWhat rank do you need for MD Radiology in NEET PG 2026?
There is no single answer. The rank you need depends on the college, the quota, your category and the counselling round. A rank that lands radiology in a home-state college through state quota may miss the same branch in a metro government college through All India Quota. Rather than chase one number, look at the full ladder of seats your rank opens — from reach to safe.
- Category — General, EWS, OBC, SC, ST and PwBD ladders differ widely
- Quota — 50% All India Quota (MCC) versus 50% state quota with domicile rules
- College type — government, private, deemed university or DNB hospital
- Counselling round — ranks usually loosen from Round 1 to mop-up and stray vacancy
- State — the same branch can close at very different ranks across states
- Seat-matrix changes — new colleges or seat additions shift the picture each year
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The Predictor maps your NEET-PG rank against round-wise closing ranks for every radiology seat, so you see genuine fit instead of folklore.
Which are the best MD Radiodiagnosis colleges in India?
The most celebrated radiology departments sit at institutes of national importance — AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh and JIPMER Puducherry among them. One important caveat: these INIs admit MD Radiodiagnosis through INI-CET, a separate exam, not NEET-PG. Through NEET-PG counselling you are choosing from a large, strong field of central and state government colleges, reputed private and deemed universities, and DNB seats in tertiary-care hospitals. The 'best' college is the one your rank, budget and location can actually secure.
- AIIMS Delhi and other AIIMS (INI-CET route, not NEET-PG)
- PGIMER Chandigarh and JIPMER Puducherry (INI-CET route)
- CMC Vellore and other established medical universities
- Large state government medical colleges across Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Delhi and more
- Reputed deemed universities with dedicated radiology departments
- Corporate and tertiary-care hospitals offering DNB Radiodiagnosis
| Route | Who runs it | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| 50% All India Quota | MCC — mcc.nic.in | Central government, deemed and central-university seats |
| 50% State Quota | Each state's counselling authority | State government and many private seats; domicile rules apply |
| DNB / DrNB Radiodiagnosis | NBEMS (many seats via MCC) | Corporate and tertiary-care hospital seats |
| INI seats (AIIMS/PGIMER/JIPMER) | INI-CET (separate exam) | Not filled through NEET-PG counselling |
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How much does MD Radiology cost, and what stipend will I get?
Radiology fees swing more than almost any branch. Government seats are famously affordable; private and deemed seats can run into tens of lakhs a year because of the imaging infrastructure involved, and management or NRI seats at the priciest deemed colleges can cross a crore for the full course. Stipends move the other way — government residents usually earn more than many private counterparts, but the exact figure depends on the state and institution.
| Institution type | Indicative annual tuition* | Indicative monthly stipend* |
|---|---|---|
| Government (AIQ / state quota) | Low — often well under Rs 1 lakh/year | Usually the highest; varies by state |
| Private medical college | High — several lakh to tens of lakh/year | Often lower than government; varies |
| Deemed university | Very high — commonly Rs 20 lakh+/year, some far more | Modest or none in places; check per college |
| DNB (corporate/tertiary hospital) | Moderate — usually far below deemed | Paid by the hospital; varies widely |
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Figures online are indicative and change every year. The Predictor shows the fee, stipend and bond attached to each radiology seat you actually qualify for, so you can weigh cost against chance.
Where are the radiology seats — AIQ, state quota, deemed or DNB?
After NBEMS declared the NEET-PG 2026 result on 24 September 2026 for roughly 2.66 lakh candidates, seats fill through two parallel channels: the 50% All India Quota run by the MCC and the 50% state quota run by each state authority, alongside DNB seats via NBEMS. Radiology sits in all of them, so casting a wide, well-ordered choice list is the single biggest lever you control.
- Register on the counselling portal — MCC for AIQ, your state portal for state quota
- Fill and lock your choices — order colleges and radiology seats from most to least wanted
- Seat allotment is published for the round
- Report or accept, then choose freeze, float or upgrade
- Unfilled seats roll into later rounds, mop-up and stray vacancy
- Qualifying cutoff for NEET-PG 2026 (out of 720): General/EWS 262, General-PwBD 244, SC/ST/OBC incl PwBD 226 — this is the exam cutoff to enter counselling, not the radiology closing rank
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Will you get a government radiology seat?
Government radiology is the tightest prize of all. Check in seconds whether your NEET-PG rank puts a government MD or DNB radiology seat within reach, across AIQ and your state.
Can I get a govt seat?Is MD Radiodiagnosis worth it? Career scope and earning
Radiology combines a controllable lifestyle with strong, durable demand — every specialty leans on imaging, and teleradiology has opened work far beyond a single hospital. That blend of predictable hours and high earning is exactly why the branch is so competitive. Subspecialising through fellowships tends to push both responsibility and pay higher.
- Consultant radiologist in hospitals and multi-specialty chains
- Diagnostic-imaging centres and fast-growing teleradiology platforms
- Fellowships in interventional, neuro, MSK, cardiac and paediatric imaging
- Academics and research in medical colleges
- Owning or partnering in a diagnostic setup
- Roles abroad after the relevant licensing exams
Radiology counselling do's and don'ts for NEET PG 2026
- Do build a long choice list — reach, target and safe radiology seats together
- Do compare AIQ and state quota for your category and domicile before locking
- Do factor in fees, stipend and bond, not just the college name
- Don't rely on a single 'cutoff' screenshot from an unverified source
- Don't ignore DNB Radiodiagnosis — it is NMC-equivalent to MD and often more reachable
- Don't leave choices unlocked or miss reporting deadlines in any round
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Plan my counsellingMD Radiology NEET PG 2026: frequently asked questions
What rank do you need for MD Radiodiagnosis in NEET PG 2026?
It varies enormously. Top government and All India Quota radiology seats have historically cleared within a few hundred to low-thousand ranks, while deemed and DNB seats stay open for a wider band. Because it shifts every year by category, quota, state and round, the reliable answer is your own rank run through the College Predictor.
Is MD Radiology tougher to get than Dermatology or General Medicine?
Radiodiagnosis and Dermatology are consistently the most fought-over branches, generally ahead of General Medicine for the top government seats. All three demand a strong rank; radiology's mix of lifestyle and earning keeps it at the very top of preference lists.
What is the NEET-PG 2026 qualifying cutoff?
NBEMS set the 2026 qualifying cutoff (out of 720) at 262 for General and EWS, 244 for General-PwBD, and 226 for SC, ST and OBC including PwBD. Note this is the exam qualifying cutoff to enter counselling — it is not the radiology closing rank, which is far more competitive.
Can I get MD Radiology in a government college with an average rank?
Government radiology is extremely tight, so an average rank rarely secures it through top AIQ seats. Home-state quota, some state government colleges, deemed universities and DNB seats can widen your options — the Predictor shows exactly which of these your rank reaches.
Is DNB Radiodiagnosis equal to MD Radiology?
Yes. The NMC treats DNB Radiodiagnosis as equivalent to MD for practice and consultant roles. Both are three-year programmes; DNB runs in accredited corporate and tertiary-care hospitals, and its seats are often more attainable than the top MD seats.
How much does MD Radiology cost in private and deemed colleges?
Indicatively, private and deemed radiology fees run from several lakh to tens of lakh rupees a year, with the priciest deemed management or NRI seats crossing a crore for the whole course. Government seats are far cheaper. Confirm the exact fee for each seat you qualify for in the Predictor.
Do AIIMS, PGIMER and JIPMER take radiology through NEET-PG?
No. AIIMS, PGIMER, JIPMER and other institutes of national importance admit MD Radiodiagnosis through INI-CET, a separate entrance exam. NEET-PG counselling covers the wide field of other government, private, deemed and DNB seats.
What stipend will I get during MD Radiology residency?
Stipends vary by state and institution, with government residents usually paid more than those in many private colleges. Because it differs so widely, check the stipend attached to each radiology seat in the Predictor rather than relying on a single figure.
How many rounds does NEET-PG radiology counselling have?
Counselling runs in multiple rounds — registration, choice filling and locking, allotment and reporting, followed by later rounds, mop-up and stray vacancy. AIQ is run by the MCC and state quota by each state authority, with freeze, float and upgrade options at each stage.
State quota or All India Quota — which gives a better radiology chance?
It depends on your domicile and category. Home-state candidates sometimes reach radiology more easily through state quota, while AIQ opens colleges nationwide. The Predictor compares both side by side for your rank so you don't have to guess.
What is the career scope after MD or DNB Radiodiagnosis?
Strong and broad — consultant roles in hospitals and diagnostic chains, teleradiology, and subspecialty fellowships in interventional, neuro, MSK and other imaging. Demand is durable because every specialty depends on imaging.
How do I know exactly which radiology colleges I can get?
Enter your NEET-PG rank and category in the MedAdmit NEET-PG College Predictor. You get a personalised list of MD, MS and DNB radiology colleges across MCC AIQ and every state, each with round-wise closing ranks, fees, stipend, bond and admit-probability.
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