MP NEET PG 2026 Seat Matrix: 485 MD/MS Seats Across 23 Specialties

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh, has released the official seat matrix for NEET PG 2026-27 counselling, dated 21 October 2026. This document shows the exact number of MD and MS postgraduate seats available across 14 government and autonomous medical colleges in the state for the first counselling round. A total of 485 seats are on offer across 23 medical specialties, distributed among six reservation categories: Unreserved (UR), Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Scheduled Caste (SC), and Other Backward Class (OBC). The seat matrix also includes separate allocations for PWD (Persons with Disability) candidates and 30% in-service open seats reserved for government doctors. This is the official reference document every NEET PG aspirant in Madhya Pradesh must use to understand seat availability in their chosen specialty and college.

What This Seat Matrix Contains

This is the official seat distribution chart for the first counselling round of NEET PG 2026-27 in Madhya Pradesh. It lists every MD and MS postgraduate seat available at each participating government and autonomous medical college, broken down by specialty and by reservation category. The document is dated 21 October 2026 and is the authoritative reference for all candidates applying through the state counselling process.

The seat matrix covers 14 medical colleges across Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Rewa, Sagar, Ratlam Medical College, Satna Medical College, Datia Vidisha Medical College, Gwalior Mansik Arogya Sala, Khandwa Medical College, Shivpuri Medical College, Shahdol Medical College, and Chhindwara Medical College. Each college's seat allocation is shown separately, allowing you to see exactly how many seats are available at your preferred institution.

Total Seats Available: 485 MD/MS Positions

The grand total across all colleges and all specialties is 485 MD/MS seats for the first round of NEET PG 2026-27 counselling in Madhya Pradesh. This includes seats in both clinical and pre-clinical specialties. The seats are distributed across six reservation categories to ensure equitable access for candidates from different backgrounds.

The 485 seats are divided as follows: 194 Unreserved (UR), 48 Economically Weaker Section (EWS), 97 Scheduled Tribe (ST), 78 Scheduled Caste (SC), and 68 Other Backward Class (OBC). Additionally, there are 25 PWD (Persons with Disability) seats and 11 seats reserved for 30% in-service open category (for government doctors). These numbers represent the total capacity for the first round only; additional rounds may release more seats if candidates decline or do not join.

23 Medical Specialties Covered

The seat matrix covers 23 postgraduate medical specialties, spanning both clinical and pre-clinical disciplines. Clinical specialties include Anaesthesiology, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy, Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Psychiatry, Respiratory Medicine, and Emergency Medicine. Pre-clinical and laboratory specialties include Anatomy, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Radio Diagnosis, Radiation Oncology, Bio-chemistry, Microbiology, Community Medicine, and MD Immuno-Haematology & Blood Transfusion.

The number of seats varies significantly by specialty. For example, Anaesthesiology has 49 seats across all colleges and categories, while some specialties like Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy have only 4 seats. General Medicine offers 43 seats, General Surgery 47 seats, and Paediatrics 33 seats. Smaller specialties like Radiation Oncology (5 seats) and MD Immuno-Haematology & Blood Transfusion (2 seats) have very limited availability. Check the detailed specialty-wise breakdown to understand competition and availability in your chosen field.

• Clinical specialties: Anaesthesiology, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy, Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Psychiatry, Respiratory Medicine, Emergency Medicine
• Pre-clinical and laboratory specialties: Anatomy, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Radio Diagnosis, Radiation Oncology, Bio-chemistry, Microbiology, Community Medicine, MD Immuno-Haematology & Blood Transfusion

Understanding Reservation Categories: UR, EWS, ST, SC, OBC

The seat matrix allocates seats across six distinct reservation categories. Understanding which category you fall into is critical because you can only compete for seats in your own category during counselling. Your category is determined by your NEET PG registration and the documents you submitted (caste certificate, income certificate, etc.).

**Unreserved (UR)**: Open to all candidates, regardless of caste or economic status. UR seats are the most competitive because they are available to the largest pool of candidates. You have 194 UR seats across all colleges and specialties.

**Economically Weaker Section (EWS)**: Reserved for candidates whose annual family income is below ₹8 lakh (as per the current EWS criteria). You must have submitted an EWS certificate issued by the competent authority. There are 48 EWS seats available.

**Scheduled Tribe (ST)**: Reserved for candidates belonging to a Scheduled Tribe as notified by the Government of India. You must have a valid ST certificate issued by the competent authority. There are 97 ST seats—the highest number among reserved categories.

**Scheduled Caste (SC)**: Reserved for candidates belonging to a Scheduled Caste as notified by the Government of India. You must have a valid SC certificate. There are 78 SC seats available.

**Other Backward Class (OBC)**: Reserved for candidates belonging to an OBC as listed in the Central OBC list. You must have a valid OBC certificate. There are 68 OBC seats available.

**PWD (Persons with Disability)**: A separate allocation of 25 seats for candidates with a disability of 40% or more, as certified by a medical board. PWD candidates can compete for these seats in addition to their category seats.

**30% In-Service Open**: A separate allocation of 11 seats reserved exclusively for government doctors (MBBS graduates employed in government health services). This is not open to private practitioners or unemployed candidates.

College-Wise Seat Distribution: Where to Find Your Preferred College

The seat matrix lists seats for each of the 14 participating colleges separately. The largest allocations are at Bhopal (90 seats), Indore (97 seats), and Gwalior (59 seats). Smaller colleges like Chhindwara (5 seats) and Shahdol (23 seats) have fewer seats. If you have a preference for a particular college, check the matrix to see how many seats are available in your specialty and category at that institution.

Colleges included in this round are: Bhopal Medical College (90 seats), Indore Medical College (97 seats), Gwalior Medical College (59 seats), Jabalpur Medical College (67 seats), Rewa Medical College (45 seats), Sagar Medical College (26 seats), Ratlam Medical College (23 seats), Satna Medical College (5 seats), Datia Vidisha Medical College (14 seats), Gwalior Mansik Arogya Sala (21 seats), Khandwa Medical College (10 seats), Shivpuri Medical College (25 seats), Shahdol Medical College (23 seats), and Chhindwara Medical College (5 seats).

Note that seat availability varies by college and specialty. For example, Anaesthesiology may have 5 seats at Bhopal but only 1 seat at Satna. Always cross-reference your specialty with your preferred college to confirm seats are available before locking in your choices during counselling.

Specialty-Wise Seat Breakdown: Know Your Competition

Different specialties have vastly different numbers of seats, which directly affects your competition and chances of getting a seat. High-demand specialties like Anaesthesiology (49 seats), General Surgery (47 seats), and General Medicine (43 seats) have more seats but also attract more candidates. Lower-demand or niche specialties have fewer seats and may be easier to secure if you have a good rank.

Here is the complete specialty-wise breakdown of total seats across all colleges and categories: Anaesthesiology (49), Anatomy (17), Community Medicine (19), Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy (4), Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (18), General Medicine (43), General Surgery (47), Obstetrics and Gynaecology (41), Ophthalmology (21), Orthopaedics (24), Otorhinolaryngology (15), Paediatrics (33), Pathology (30), Pharmacology (16), Physiology (22), Radio Diagnosis (22), Radiation Oncology (5), Bio-chemistry (16), Microbiology (19), Psychiatry (10), Respiratory Medicine (6), MD Immuno-Haematology & Blood Transfusion (2), and Emergency Medicine (6).

Use this information to strategize your choice-filling during counselling. If you have a borderline rank, choosing a specialty with fewer seats (like Radiation Oncology or MD Immuno-Haematology & Blood Transfusion) may reduce your chances, while choosing a specialty with more seats may increase them. However, always prioritize your genuine interest and career goals over seat numbers.

PWD (Persons with Disability) Seats: 25 Seats Reserved

The seat matrix includes a separate allocation of 25 PWD seats across all colleges and specialties. These seats are reserved exclusively for candidates with a disability of 40% or more, as certified by a medical board recognized by the government. If you are a PWD candidate, you are eligible to compete for these seats in addition to your category seats (UR, EWS, ST, SC, OBC).

PWD seats are distributed across colleges and specialties, but not all colleges or specialties have PWD seats. For example, some smaller colleges may have no PWD seats in certain specialties. Check the PWD seat matrix carefully to identify which colleges and specialties have PWD seats available. If no PWD seat is available in your preferred specialty or college, you can still compete for a regular category seat if you meet the eligibility criteria.

30% In-Service Open Seats: For Government Doctors Only

The seat matrix includes 11 seats reserved under the 30% In-Service Open category. These seats are exclusively for MBBS graduates who are currently employed in government health services (government doctors). Private practitioners, unemployed doctors, and doctors employed in private institutions are NOT eligible for these seats.

If you are a government doctor, you can compete for these 11 seats in addition to your regular category seats. The 30% in-service seats are distributed across colleges and specialties, but availability is limited. Check the matrix to see if seats are available in your preferred specialty and college. If you are not a government doctor, ignore this category and focus on your regular category seats (UR, EWS, ST, SC, OBC).

How to Use This Seat Matrix During Counselling

This seat matrix is your primary reference document during the choice-filling and seat allocation process. Here is how to use it effectively:

**Step 1: Identify Your Category.** Confirm which category you are eligible for (UR, EWS, ST, SC, OBC, or PWD). This is determined by your NEET PG registration and the documents you submitted. You can only compete for seats in your own category.

**Step 2: Check Seat Availability in Your Specialty.** Look at the specialty you wish to pursue and note the total number of seats available in your category across all colleges. For example, if you want General Medicine and you are in the UR category, there are 18 UR seats for General Medicine across all colleges.

**Step 3: Identify Colleges with Seats in Your Specialty and Category.** Cross-reference the college and specialty to see which colleges have seats available in your category. For example, Bhopal may have 2 UR seats in General Medicine, while Indore may have 3 UR seats in the same specialty.

**Step 4: Rank Your Choices.** During choice-filling, list colleges and specialties in order of your preference. The counselling algorithm will allocate you the highest-ranked choice for which you are eligible based on your rank and category.

**Step 5: Be Strategic.** If your rank is borderline, consider choosing specialties or colleges with more available seats to increase your chances of allocation. However, always prioritize your genuine interest and career goals.

Important Notes and Clarifications

**This is the First Round Only.** The seat matrix shows seats for the first counselling round only. If seats remain vacant after the first round, they will be released in subsequent rounds (second round, third round, etc.). Additional seats may also become available if candidates decline their allocated seats or do not join.

**Seats Are Subject to Change.** The seat matrix is based on the current intake capacity of colleges. If a college's recognition or intake is changed by the Medical Council or the state government, the seat matrix may be revised. Always check for official updates from the DME, Madhya Pradesh.

**Category Certificates Must Be Valid.** If you are competing for a reserved category seat (EWS, ST, SC, OBC), your category certificate must be valid and issued by the competent authority. An invalid or expired certificate will result in your application being rejected or your seat being cancelled.

**PWD Certification Required.** If you are competing for a PWD seat, you must have a valid disability certificate issued by a medical board recognized by the government. The disability must be 40% or more. Without valid certification, you cannot be allocated a PWD seat.

**In-Service Eligibility.** If you are competing for a 30% in-service seat, you must be a government doctor (MBBS graduate employed in a government health service). You will need to submit proof of employment (service certificate, pay slip, etc.) during counselling.

**Seat Matrix Is Not a Merit List.** This document shows only the number of seats available. It does not show merit lists, cutoffs, or which candidates have been selected. Merit lists and cutoffs will be released separately by the DME after the NEET PG exam results are declared.

What Happens After Seat Allocation

Once the counselling algorithm processes your choices and your rank, you will be allocated a seat (if eligible). The DME will release an allotment letter showing your allocated college, specialty, and category. You must then report to the college on the specified date with all required documents to complete the joining process.

If you are allocated a seat but do not join within the specified time, your seat will be cancelled and offered to the next eligible candidate. If you decline your allocated seat, you may be able to participate in subsequent rounds, but your rank will not change. Always carefully consider your choices before submitting them during counselling.

Frequently asked questions

This seat matrix is your essential reference for understanding seat availability in NEET PG 2026-27 counselling in Madhya Pradesh. Download and save the official PDF from the DME website (dme.mponline.gov.in). Before choice-filling begins, carefully review the matrix to identify seats available in your preferred specialties and colleges, confirm your category eligibility, and plan your choices strategically. If you have any doubts about your category, PWD status, or in-service eligibility, contact the DME or the counselling authority immediately—do not wait until choice-filling closes.