The National Medical Commission (NMC) has listed 4,989 postgraduate and super-speciality medical seats across Bihar, Punjab, Puducherry, Jammu and Kashmir, and Assam for the 2026–27 academic year in its latest postgraduate medical seat matrix. The available seats cover a wide range of medical specialities, including MD, MS, diploma, Doctorate of Medicine (DM) and Master of Chirurgiae (MCh) programmes.

The state-wise figures provide an overview of postgraduate medical education opportunities across government and private medical colleges and deemed universities in these regions. Bihar has the highest number of seats among the five regions, with 1,470, followed by Punjab with 982, Puducherry with 869, Jammu and Kashmir with 846, and Assam with 822.

The broader NMC postgraduate seat matrix lists 63,177 MD, MS, diploma, DM and MCh seats across India for 2026–27. However, the commission has clarified that the published matrix does not include seats related to applications received for increasing intake in existing postgraduate courses or starting new postgraduate courses for the academic year. Therefore, the published figures should be understood as the seats included in the current matrix and not necessarily the final number after all pending applications are considered.

NMC PG Medical Seat Matrix 2026–27: Highlights

State-Wise Distribution of PG Medical Seats

The five regions together account for 4,989 postgraduate and super-speciality medical seats.

Bihar contributes approximately 29.5% of the combined seats in these five regions, making it the largest contributor in this group. Punjab accounts for the second-largest share, followed by Puducherry, Jammu and Kashmir, and Assam.

The distribution includes seats in clinical, non-clinical, surgical and super-speciality disciplines. The actual availability of seats for individual candidates will depend on the applicable admission process, eligibility requirements, category, quota and counselling rules.

Bihar: 1,470 MD, MS, Diploma, DM and MCh Seats

Bihar has 1,470 postgraduate and super-speciality medical seats in the published 2026–27 matrix. Among the major specialities, MS General Surgery has the highest number of seats, with 147, closely followed by MD General Medicine with 146.

MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology accounts for 124 seats, while MD Anaesthesiology has 113 and MD Paediatrics has 103. Other substantial seat counts include MD Pathology with 99, MS Orthopaedics with 84, MS Ophthalmology with 68, MD Radio-Diagnosis/Radiology with 65 and MD Microbiology with 63.

Major Speciality-Wise Seat Details in Bihar

Bihar also has postgraduate diploma and super-speciality seats. These include eight Diploma in Anaesthesiology seats and opportunities in DM Cardiology, DM Neurology, DM Nephrology, DM Medical Gastroenterology and other disciplines. MCh seats are available in areas such as Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Neurosurgery, Urology and Surgical Gastroenterology.

The published figures indicate a broad spread of clinical and non-clinical specialities, giving candidates several options to consider during postgraduate counselling.

Punjab: 982 Postgraduate and Super-Speciality Seats

Punjab has 982 seats in the current matrix. MD Anaesthesiology leads the major specialities with 99 seats, followed by MD General Medicine with 95 and MS General Surgery with 83.

The state also has 60 MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology seats, 56 MD Pathology seats, 53 MS Orthopaedics seats and 50 MD Paediatrics seats.

Major Speciality-Wise Seat Details in Punjab

Punjab also offers DM seats in disciplines such as Cardiology, Neurology, Medical Gastroenterology, Nephrology and Critical Care Medicine. MCh opportunities include Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Neurosurgery, Urology and other specialised surgical fields.

Diploma seats are also listed in Anaesthesiology, Paediatrics and Sports Medicine.

The mix of MD, MS, diploma, DM and MCh programmes provides different training pathways for eligible medical graduates, depending on their qualifications and career goals.

Puducherry: 869 Postgraduate Medical Seats

Puducherry has 869 postgraduate medical seats in the published matrix. MD General Medicine has the highest number of seats in the region, with 94, followed by MS General Surgery with 88 and MD Anaesthesiology with 73.

MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology and MS Orthopaedics each have 62 seats, while MD Paediatrics has 59 and MD Radio-Diagnosis/Radiology has 52.

Major Speciality-Wise Seat Details in Puducherry

Puducherry also has a limited number of super-speciality seats, including DM Cardiology and MCh seats in Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and Urology.

Candidates interested in postgraduate training in Puducherry should check the relevant institution, course, seat type, eligibility and counselling requirements before applying.

Jammu and Kashmir: 846 Seats in the Latest Matrix

Jammu and Kashmir has 846 postgraduate medical seats for the 2026–27 academic year. MD Anaesthesiology leads with 92 seats, followed by MS General Surgery with 82 and MD General Medicine with 75.

MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology has 66 seats, while MD Paediatrics has 60, MD Radio-Diagnosis/Radiology has 45 and MD Pathology has 41.

Major Speciality-Wise Seat Details in Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir also has super-speciality seats in areas such as DM Cardiology, DM Endocrinology, DM Nephrology, DM Neurology and MCh Urology. Other listed disciplines include Neurosurgery, Paediatric Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical Gastroenterology and Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery.

Diploma seats are also included in the matrix, including Diploma in Anaesthesiology and selected other disciplines.

Assam: 822 Postgraduate Medical Seats

Assam has 822 seats in the latest postgraduate medical seat matrix for 2026–27. MD General Medicine has the highest number of seats, with 92, followed by MS General Surgery with 81 and MD Anaesthesiology with 64.

Other important disciplines include MD Paediatrics with 40 seats, MD Psychiatry with 38, MD Pathology with 56 and MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology with 54.

Major Speciality-Wise Seat Details in Assam

Assam also has DM seats in Cardiology, Endocrinology, Medical Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Neurology and other disciplines. Its MCh offerings include Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Gynaecological Oncology, Head and Neck Surgery, Neurosurgery, Paediatric Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical Oncology and Urology.

The seat matrix reflects the range of postgraduate and advanced specialist training available in the state, although the actual options open to individual applicants depend on the relevant admission and eligibility rules.

Which Specialities Have the Highest Seat Counts?

The data for the five regions highlights the continued availability of seats in several major clinical specialities.

• General Medicine: A substantial number of MD General Medicine seats are listed in Bihar, Punjab, Puducherry, Jammu and Kashmir and Assam.

• General Surgery: MS General Surgery is among the leading disciplines in Bihar, Puducherry, Jammu and Kashmir and Assam.

• Anaesthesiology: MD Anaesthesiology has a particularly strong presence in the published seat counts across the five regions.

• Obstetrics and Gynaecology: MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology offers a significant number of seats in each of the regions.

• Paediatrics: MD Paediatrics remains a major postgraduate training option, with seats distributed across all five regions.

• Radiology: MD Radio-Diagnosis/Radiology is represented in all five regions, though the number of seats differs by location.

• Super-speciality courses: DM and MCh programmes offer advanced training in fields such as Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Neurosurgery and other specialised disciplines.

Seat availability should not be confused with admission competitiveness. Cutoffs and allotment outcomes vary according to rank, reservation category, quota, institution, candidate preferences and the applicable counselling process.

What Is the Difference Between MD, MS, Diploma, DM and MCh?

Candidates reviewing the seat matrix should understand the broad distinction between the qualifications included in the list.

MD (Doctor of Medicine): A postgraduate medical qualification generally associated with medical, diagnostic and non-surgical specialities, depending on the discipline.

MS (Master of Surgery): A postgraduate qualification focused on surgical specialities.

Postgraduate Diploma: A specialised qualification in a designated medical discipline. Candidates should check the current regulatory and admission rules for the specific course.

DM (Doctorate of Medicine): A super-speciality qualification in fields such as Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology and other advanced medical disciplines.

MCh (Master of Chirurgiae): A super-speciality surgical qualification in areas such as Neurosurgery, Urology, Surgical Oncology and other advanced surgical fields.

The specific entry requirements differ across programmes. Candidates should verify the applicable qualification, entrance examination and counselling rules for each course.

Important Clarification About the NMC Seat Matrix

The published national matrix lists 63,177 postgraduate and super-speciality medical seats for 2026–27. The 4,989 seats discussed in this article are the combined figures for Bihar, Punjab, Puducherry, Jammu and Kashmir, and Assam—not the national total.

The NMC has also clarified that the matrix does not include seats related to applications received for an increase in intake in existing postgraduate courses or the commencement of new postgraduate courses for the same academic year. The figures may therefore need to be read alongside subsequent official updates and approvals.

Candidates should always check the latest applicable seat matrix and counselling documents before making decisions about course preferences or college selection.

How Can Candidates Use the Seat Matrix During Counselling?

The seat matrix can help eligible candidates understand the distribution of postgraduate medical seats and plan their preferences. However, it is only one component of the admission process.

Candidates should:

1.    Confirm their eligibility for the desired MD, MS, diploma, DM or MCh course.

2.    Identify the colleges and institutions offering the selected speciality.

3.    Review the relevant counselling authority's current seat matrix.

4.    Check the applicable quota, category and reservation conditions.

5.    Review tuition fees and other costs before submitting preferences.

6.    Follow the official registration, choice-filling, allotment and reporting schedule.

7.    Verify all admission instructions before accepting or joining an allotted seat.

The number of seats shown for a speciality does not guarantee that every seat will be available to every candidate or through the same counselling route. Applicants should rely on the current official admission documents for final decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How many postgraduate medical seats are listed across the five regions?

A total of 4,989 MD, MS, diploma, DM and MCh seats are listed across Bihar, Punjab, Puducherry, Jammu and Kashmir, and Assam for 2026–27.

Q2. Which region has the highest number of seats among the five?

Bihar has the highest number, with 1,470 seats, followed by Punjab with 982.

Q3. How many postgraduate medical seats are available in Punjab?

Punjab has 982 seats in the published 2026–27 matrix.

Q4. How many seats are listed for Puducherry?

Puducherry has 869 postgraduate and super-speciality medical seats.

Q5. How many seats are listed in Jammu and Kashmir?

The published matrix lists 846 seats for Jammu and Kashmir.

Q6. How many postgraduate medical seats are listed in Assam?

Assam has 822 seats in the current matrix.

Q7. What is the total number of PG medical seats listed nationally?

The broader NMC matrix lists 63,177 MD, MS, diploma, DM and MCh seats across India for 2026–27.

Q8. Does the published seat matrix include every proposed new or increased seat?

No. The NMC has clarified that seats related to applications for increased intake in existing courses or the commencement of new courses are not included in the published matrix.

Q9. Does a higher number of seats mean admission will be easier?

Not necessarily. Admission depends on candidate rank, eligibility, category, quota, institution preferences, seat availability and counselling rules.

Conclusion

The latest NMC postgraduate medical seat matrix lists 4,989 MD, MS, diploma, DM and MCh seats across Bihar, Punjab, Puducherry, Jammu and Kashmir, and Assam for the 2026–27 academic session. Bihar leads the five-region group with 1,470 seats, followed by Punjab, Puducherry, Jammu and Kashmir, and Assam.

The figures cover a wide variety of clinical, surgical, non-clinical and super-speciality programmes. They can help eligible medical graduates explore postgraduate training opportunities and plan their counselling preferences.