Issued by the Policy & Coordination Division and the Medical Assessment & Rating Board (MARB), the latest notification incorporates fresh approvals and increased intake across major postgraduate specialties, including MD General Medicine, MD Radiodiagnosis, MS Orthopaedics, MD Dermatology, MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology, among others.
Key Highlights: Updated NMC PG Seat Matrix 2025
1. Increased PG Seats Across Private Medical Colleges
MARB has approved a substantial rise in seats for key Broad Specialty courses. Major specializations with increased intake include:
- MD General Medicine
- MD Radiodiagnosis
- MS Orthopaedics
- MS General Surgery
- MD Paediatrics
- MD Anaesthesiology
- MD Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy
- MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology
2. Counselling Authorities Can Proceed Without Waiting for LOPs
The commission clarified that Letters of Permission (LOPs) for newly approved seats are under process. Despite this, counselling authorities are permitted to include these seats for NEET PG 2025 counselling, based on the published matrix.
3. Stakeholders Advised to Take Note
The notification has been communicated to:
- Medical institutions
- Parents and students appearing for NEET PG 2025
- State medical education departments
Why This Update Matters for NEET PG 2025 Aspirants
The revised matrix significantly increases the number of PG seats nationwide, especially in high-demand specialties such as Radiology, General Medicine, Dermatology, Paediatrics, and Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The expansion may lead to improved cut-off trends and better opportunities for candidates across upcoming counselling rounds.
How to Download the Updated NMC PG Seat Matrix 2025
1. Visit nmc.org.in
2. Navigate to Public Notices under the MARB/Policy Division section
3. Click on “PG (Broad Specialist) Seat Matrix as on 27-11-2025”
Candidates may also access the revised list through the official document provided by NMC.