NEET PG Counselling Rank Wise Seat Allotment: Round-Wise Cutoffs, All India Quota & 2026 Outlook
NEET PG Counselling Rank Wise Seat Allotment: General category saw a revised 7th percentile cutoff in 2025, while SC/ST/OBC was reduced to 0 percentile, making more candidates eligible for postgraduate medical seats. This NEET PG Counselling Rank Wise Seat Allotment is the process determining admissions to MD/MS/PG Diploma courses based on All India Ranks, with the official 2026 cutoff eagerly awaited following the tentative August 30, 2026, examination date. The 2026 cutoff will be updated post-release.
NEET PG 2026 Examination Schedule
Candidates planning for postgraduate medical admissions should note the tentative NEET PG 2026 examination and related dates.
| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Application Start (Expected) | June |
| Admit Card Release (Expected) | Mid-August |
| Examination Date (Tentative) | August 30 |
| Internship Completion Deadline | September 30 |
| Result Declaration (Expected) | August/September |
| Counselling Commencement (Expected) | Late October / November |
NEET PG 2025 All India Quota Closing Ranks by Branch & Round (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The NEET PG 2025 All India Quota closing ranks provide insight into the competition for various MD/MS specializations across different counselling rounds.
| Branch | Open (R1) | Open (R2) | OBC (R1) | OBC (R2) | SC (R1) | SC (R2) | ST (R1) | ST (R2) | EWS (R1) | EWS (R2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatology | 2725 | 6251 | 5653 | 7099 | 12811 | 17079 | 25808 | 28002 | 6713 | 9641 |
| Radio-Diagnosis | 2920 | 4137 | 3936 | 6067 | 9941 | 12903 | 17238 | 21007 | 4586 | 5998 |
| General Medicine | 3822 | 6070 | 6301 | 7991 | 17908 | 21968 | 33062 | 36729 | 7655 | 8716 |
| Paediatrics | 7071 | 9591 | 10534 | 12029 | 22979 | 31803 | 47281 | 51217 | 11024 | 14851 |
| General Surgery | 11507 | 15331 | 15525 | 18300 | 33129 | 39530 | 55932 | 68175 | 17957 | 22784 |
| Orthopaedics | 12429 | 17062 | 14894 | 18870 | 34943 | 39123 | 53647 | 71600 | 19488 | 21623 |
| Ophthalmology | 16969 | 19730 | 20787 | 26853 | 38106 | 44789 | 67111 | 81002 | 24222 | 32401 |
| Anaesthesiology | 19028 | 24796 | 25331 | 31630 | 43389 | 49689 | 60974 | 76232 | 27628 | 36435 |
NEET PG 2025 Revised Category-wise Qualifying Cutoffs (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) revised the NEET PG 2025 qualifying cutoffs to ensure maximum seat utilization in postgraduate medical programs.
| Category | Revised Percentile | Revised Score (Out of 800) |
|---|---|---|
| General/EWS | 7th percentile | 103 |
| SC/ST/OBC | 0th percentile | -40 |
| General PwBD | 5th percentile | 90 |
NEET PG 2025 Counselling Timeline (Latest — 2026 awaited)
Understanding the NEET PG 2025 counselling timeline is crucial for candidates to participate effectively in the seat allotment process.
| Event | Date (2025) |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Choice Filling & Locking | October 28 – November 5 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | November 20 |
| Reporting to Allotted College (Round 1) | November 21 – 27 |
| Round 2 Registration & Fee Payment | December 5 – 9 |
| Round 2 Choice Filling & Locking | December 6 – 9 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | December 12 |
| Reporting to Allotted College (Round 2) | December 13 – 21 |
| Round 3 Final Seat Allotment Result | February 5, 2026 |
| Reporting to Allotted College (Round 3) | February 5 – 13, 2026 |
| Stray Vacancy Round Commencement | February 16, 2026 |
FAQs
Q: What is NEET PG counselling?
A: NEET PG counselling is the centralized admission process for postgraduate medical courses (MD/MS/PG Diploma) in India, conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for All India Quota seats and by respective state authorities for state quota seats.
Q: What documents are required for NEET PG counselling?
A: Essential documents include the NEET PG admit card, rank card, MBBS degree/provisional certificate, internship completion certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), and valid ID proof.
Q: How many rounds are there in NEET PG counselling?
A: Typically, there are four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and a Stray Vacancy Round, conducted to fill vacant seats.
Q: Can I participate in both All India Quota (AIQ) and State counselling?
A: Yes, candidates are generally allowed to participate in both MCC’s AIQ counselling and the counselling conducted by their respective state authorities.
Q: What factors influence NEET PG seat allotment?
A: Seat allotment is influenced by a candidate’s All India Rank (AIR), choices filled during counselling, seat availability in each college and branch, and applicable reservation policies.
Q: What is considered a good score in NEET PG?
A: A score above 600 marks is generally considered very good, offering strong chances for admission to top government medical colleges, while 550-600 marks are good for decent government colleges.
Q: When will the NEET PG 2026 cutoff be officially released?
A: The official NEET PG 2026 cutoff is expected to be released by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) along with the examination results, likely in August or September 2026.
