Goa NEET PG Cutoff 2026: Branch-Wise, Category-Wise and Round-Wise Closing Ranks etc.

Goa NEET PG Cutoff 2026: The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Goa, releases the cutoff in the form of closing ranks for MD, MS and applicable PG Diploma courses at Goa Medical College (GMC), Bambolim. The cutoff varies by branch, quota, category and counselling round. DTE Goa conducts State Quota counselling, while the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) manages 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats.

Candidates can check category-wise closing ranks for General, OBC, SC and ST to assess their admission chances. This article covers the Goa NEET PG Cutoff 2026, including branch-wise and category-wise closing ranks, previous-year cutoff trends, rank-wise MD/MS options, qualifying marks and the latest counselling updates.

NEET PG Brief Description

Before the Goa MD/MS cutoff details, here is a short overview of NEET PG 2026 and Goa counselling:

Features	Details
Name of examination	National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Postgraduate) or NEET PG
Conducted by	National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)
Exam pattern	180 questions, 720 marks
NEET PG exam date	August 30, 2026 (re-exam for affected Jaipur candidates on September 5, 2026)
NEET PG Result	September 24, 2026
Goa NEET PG counselling authority	Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Goa
Participating college	Goa Medical College (GMC), Bambolim
Counselling rounds	Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, Stray Vacancy Round
Courses	MD, MS, PG Diploma
Official Website	dte.goa.gov.in

Goa NEET PG Cutoff 2026 Dates

The Goa cutoff is released round-wise after each state allotment. DTE Goa has not yet published the 2026-27 counselling schedule, so the dates are awaited:

Counselling Round	Cutoff Dates
Round 1 Cutoff	To be announced
Round 2 Cutoff	To be announced
Round 3 Cutoff	To be announced
Stray Vacancy Round Cutoff	To be announced
Final Closing Cutoff	To be announced

NEET PG 2026 Cutoff

There is no separate qualifying cutoff for Goa. You must meet the NBEMS cutoff declared on September 24, 2026:

Category	Qualifying Percentile	Cutoff Score (Out of 720)
General / EWS	50th Percentile	262
General PwBD	45th Percentile	244
SC / ST / OBC, including PwBD	40th Percentile	226

Goa NEET PG Cutoff 2025 for Government Colleges

The table below shows the branch-wise and category-wise Goa NEET PG Cutoff 2025 closing ranks under the Government Quota:

College	Specialisation	General Closing Rank (AIR)
Goa Medical College, Bambolim	MS Orthopaedics	4,892
	MD Pathology	5,542
	MD Radiodiagnosis	6,410
	MD Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy	7,076
	MD General Medicine	7,551
	MD Paediatrics	12,504
	MD Geriatrics	12,666
	MD Immuno Haematology & Blood Transfusion	12,666
	MD Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases	15,344
	MS ENT	15,434
	MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology	17,111
	MD Psychiatry	17,315
	MS Ophthalmology	18,707
	MS General Surgery	19,949
	MD Anaesthesiology	23,973
	MD Social & Preventive Medicine	31,180
	MD Microbiology	47,756
	MD Physiology	53,879
	MD Biochemistry	59,755
	MD Pharmacology	1,03,333
	MD Anatomy	1,03,333
	MD Forensic Medicine	1,75,904

Goa NEET PG Cutoff 2025 Category-Wise Closing Ranks

The table below shows the category-wise Goa NEET PG Cutoff 2025 closing ranks for MD/MS admissions at Goa Medical College:

Branch	General	OBC	ST	SC
MD Pathology	5,542	51,783	–	–
MD Immuno Haematology & Blood Transfusion	12,666	31,180	1,58,076	–
MS ENT	15,434	–	15,054	–
MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology	17,111	18,133	–	–
MD Psychiatry	17,315	24,698	–	–
MS General Surgery	19,949	26,662	–	–
MD Anaesthesiology	23,973	31,744	22,922	–
MD Social & Preventive Medicine	31,180	90,221	–	–
MD Microbiology	47,756	1,08,275	–	97,864
MD Physiology	53,879	57,371	–	–
MD Biochemistry	59,755	–	–	99,764
MD Pharmacology	1,03,333	59,755	2,05,710	–
MD Forensic Medicine	1,75,904	31,744	–	56,950

Goa NEET PG Closing Rank Trend: 2024 vs 2025

The table compares General category closing ranks at GMC Goa. A higher closing rank means the seat went to a candidate with a weaker rank, so the branch was easier to get:

Branch	2024 Closing Rank	2025 Closing Rank	Change
MS Orthopaedics	1,097	4,892	Rank rose (easier)
MD Pathology	11,326	5,542	Rank fell (tougher)
MD Radiodiagnosis	1,968	6,410	Rank rose (easier)
MD Dermatology	5,831	7,076	Rank rose (easier)
MD General Medicine	4,759	7,551	Rank rose (easier)
MD Paediatrics	13,990	12,504	Rank fell (tougher)
MD Geriatrics	10,777	12,666	Rank rose (easier)
MD Immuno Haematology & Blood Transfusion	10,937	12,666	Rank rose (easier)
MD Respiratory Medicine	17,376	15,344	Rank fell (tougher)
MS ENT	13,990	15,434	Rank rose (easier)
MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology	17,965	17,111	Rank fell (tougher)
MD Psychiatry	15,582	17,315	Rank rose (easier)
MS Ophthalmology	17,930	18,707	Rank rose (easier)
MS General Surgery	20,206	19,949	Rank fell (tougher)
MD Anaesthesiology	71,044	23,973	Rank fell (tougher)

Why Goa Cutoffs Change So Much Every Year

• Very few seats: Goa has a single government college, so a change of one or two seats in a branch can move the closing rank sharply.
• Small eligible pool: domicile and eligibility rules limit the state quota to fewer candidates.
• Paper difficulty: a tougher NEET PG paper changes scores and ranks for the same branch.
• Reservation split: the spread of seats across General, OBC, SC and ST changes the category closing ranks.
• Seats left after MCC rounds: vacancies and resignations in MCC Rounds 1 and 2 reach later state rounds and can push the closing rank higher.
• Choice patterns: many candidates chasing the same few branches raise competition for those seats.

Factors Affecting Goa NEET PG Cutoff 2026

Several factors decide how high or low the closing rank goes in Goa:

• Number of seats: Goa has a single government college, so a change of one or two seats in a branch can shift the closing rank sharply.
• Number of eligible candidates: Domicile rules limit the state quota to a smaller pool of candidates.
• Difficulty level of NEET PG 2026: A tougher paper lowers scores and moves ranks, which changes the cutoff marks for each branch.
• Category-wise reservation: Seat distribution among General, OBC, SC and ST affects the category closing ranks.
• Previous year trends: Branches such as MS Orthopaedics, Radiology and Medicine saw their General closing ranks rise in 2025.
• Seat vacancies and resignations: Seats left after MCC Rounds 1 and 2 reach later state rounds, which can push the closing rank higher.
• Choice filling pattern: Candidates choosing the same few branches increase competition for those seats.

How to Calculate NEET PG Cutoff 2026

NBEMS decides the NEET PG cutoff as a percentile of the candidates who appeared. A little over 2.65 lakh candidates appeared for NEET PG 2026. The percentile is calculated as follows:

Percentile = (Number of candidates who scored lower than you ÷ Total number of candidates who appeared) × 100

For General/EWS candidates, the 50th percentile is converted into the cutoff score of 262 out of 720. In the same way, the 45th percentile gives 244 for General PwBD and the 40th percentile gives 226 for SC/ST/OBC candidates. The branch-wise Goa cutoff is not a percentile. It is the rank of the last candidate who received a seat in that branch.

Previous Year NEET PG Qualifying Cutoff

Year	General / EWS	General PwBD	SC / ST / OBC	Total Marks
2026	262	244	226	720
2025	276	255	235	800
2024	291	274	257	800
2023	291	274	257	800
2022	275	260	245	800

How to Use the Goa NEET PG Cutoff

Follow these steps to use the cutoff while filling choices:

1. Note your NEET PG 2026 All India Rank and your category.
2. Find your category column in the closing rank tables above.
3. Shortlist branches whose 2025 closing rank is higher (numerically larger) than your rank, as these are likely to be within reach.
4. Add a few branches whose closing rank is close to your rank as stretch choices, because the cutoff can move every year.
5. Arrange your choices in order of preference, starting with the branch you want most.
6. Keep an eye on MCC and DTE Goa notices for the round-wise allotment and joining dates.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Treating the 2025 closing rank as a guarantee for 2026.
• Ignoring the General column when your category closing rank looks easier.
• Missing the offline application window at DTE Goa.
• Assuming state quota seats are open to all candidates.
• Not checking stipend and bond conditions before locking choices.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)