New Delhi: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved 2,337 additional postgraduate (PG) medical seats ahead of the NEET PG 2025 counselling process a significant boost for medical aspirants across India.
State‑Wise Seat Augmentation
The updated seat matrix for All India Quota (AIQ) counselling shows major increases in the following states:
| State / UT | New PG Seats Approved |
|---|---|
| Karnataka | 422 |
| Gujarat | 247 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 233 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 119 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 115 |
| Maharashtra | 183 |
| Delhi | 43 |
| Kerala | 81 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 118 |
| Tamil Nadu | 73 |
| Telangana | 102 |
| West Bengal | 60 |
| Rajasthan | 50 |
| Punjab | 45 |
| Haryana | 35 |
| Odisha | 28 |
| Bihar | 25 |
| Chhattisgarh | 22 |
| Jharkhand | 20 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 15 |
| Others / Minor UTs | 103 |
What This Means for NEET PG 2025 Aspirants
- With 2,337 new PG seats in the 2025 allotment round, competition pressure may slightly ease and seat availability improves.
- The approval comes ahead of AIQ counselling by the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC). The full schedule for all counselling rounds is yet to be finalized.
- Candidates should stay updated with the MCC and state admission committees to leverage the expanded seat matrix.
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