NMC Approves Extra PG Medical Seats: In a significant development for postgraduate medical education, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved additional super-specialty seats in several medical colleges for the academic year 2025-26 following decisions by its First Appeal Committee.
According to an official notification issued on April 5, 2026, the move comes after medical institutions filed appeals under provisions of the NMC Act 2019 against earlier seat allocations by the Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB).
The Commission has clarified that the list of newly sanctioned seats will serve as a valid document for the counselling process, even before the formal issuance of Letters of Permission (LOPs). This ensures that the admission process will not face delays.
Key Highlights
- Additional seats have been approved in super-specialty courses like DM and M.Ch.
- Colleges across states including Maharashtra, Punjab, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh have benefited.
- Notable approvals include:
- 2 seats in M.Ch Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery at MGM Medical College, Aurangabad
- 1 seat in DM Cardiology at Government Medical College, Amritsar
- Additional seats in Urology at institutes in Ahmedabad and Karad
- 2 seats in DM Cardiology at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College, Jabalpur
Impact on Counselling
The NMC has instructed counselling authorities, including the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), to include these seats immediately without waiting for formal documentation from institutions.
Join NEET PG News 2025 This decision is expected to:
- Increase opportunities for NEET PG qualified candidates
- Improve seat availability in high-demand super-specialty branches
- Streamline the admission timeline
What It Means for Aspirants
For medical aspirants, this move brings enhanced chances of securing seats in competitive super-specialty courses, particularly in disciplines like cardiology and urology, where demand traditionally exceeds supply.
