NMC Releases Tentative Postgraduate Medical Seats for 2025–26 Academic Year

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has put out a notice which indicates the likely number of seats for postgraduate (PG) medical courses in medical colleges and institutions all over India for the academic year 202526. According to the notice, the seat scenario is grounded on the information available as of 22 January 2026.

The NMC has instructed the medical colleges and institutions to cross, check and confirm the number of seats mentioned in the announcement. Besides, the institutions have been given the instruction to notify the Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) of the NMC immediately with any discrepancies for the rectification process. The primary focus of the effort is to maintain transparency and accuracy in the admission process prior to counseling.

The release reflects the division of the postgraduate seats by state and college along with the number of seats for the academic line 202425, the seats newly allowed for 202526, and the final approved seat count. Candidates who wish to get admission in MD, MS, and diploma courses may refer to the detailed seat matrix on the official NMC website.

The Board has announced the tentative PG seats release while the examination authorities are on to the preparations of next national, level entrance tests. On the other hand, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has revealed the tentative dating for NEET PG 2026 and NEET MDS 2026.

According to the official notification, both the tests shall be held in computer, based test (CBT) mode at centres across the country. NEET MDS 2026 is slated for May 2, 2026 (Saturday), and the internship completion deadline for MDS candidates has been laid down as May 31, 2026. The NEET PG 2026 exam date is tentatively August 30, 2026.

NEET PG and NEET MDS are yearly examinations that enable students to get admission in postgraduate medical and dental courses at different colleges of the country. The tentative release of the seat data is expected to be a very handy tool for the candidates in planning their preparation and counseling journey most effectively.