National Medical Commission Approves 540 DM & MCh Seats in 89 Medical Colleges for 2025–26
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved 540 additional PG Super-Specialty (DM/MCh) seats across 89 medical colleges in India for the academic year 2025–26. The decision comes after reviewing applications for new courses and increased intake in super-specialty programs.
This major expansion is expected to significantly boost India’s advanced medical training capacity and improve access to highly specialized healthcare services nationwide.
National Medical Commission – PG Super-Specialty Seat Matrix 2025–26
Below is the Specialty-wise DM & MCh Approved Seat Matrix (Total: 540 Seats):
| S. No | Course Name | Approved Seats |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DM – Cardiac Anaesthesia | 14 |
| 2 | DM – Cardiology | 64 |
| 3 | DM – Clinical Haematology | 4 |
| 4 | DM – Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology | 16 |
| 5 | DM – Critical Care Medicine | 34 |
| 6 | DM – Endocrinology | 8 |
| 7 | DM – Geriatric Mental Health | 2 |
| 8 | DM – Hepatology | 2 |
| 9 | DM – Interventional Radiology | 12 |
| 10 | DM – Medical Gastroenterology | 20 |
| 11 | DM – Medical Genetics | 5 |
| 12 | DM – Neonatology | 24 |
| 13 | DM – Nephrology | 39 |
| 14 | DM – Neuro Anaesthesia | 8 |
| 15 | DM – Neurology | 25 |
| 16 | DM – Onco Pathology | 8 |
| 17 | DM – Paediatric & Neonatal Anaesthesia | 4 |
| 18 | DM – Paediatric Nephrology | 2 |
| 19 | DM – Pediatric Cardiology | 4 |
| 20 | DM – Pediatric Gastroenterology | 2 |
| 21 | DM – Pulmonary Medicine | 7 |
| 22 | DM – Medical Oncology | 14 |
| 23 | M.Ch – Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Surgery | 10 |
| 24 | M.Ch – Paediatric Surgery | 25 |
| 25 | M.Ch – Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery | 39 |
| 26 | M.Ch – Surgical Gastroenterology | 18 |
| 27 | M.Ch – Surgical Oncology | 40 |
| 28 | M.Ch – Urology | 48 |
| 29 | M.Ch – Vascular Surgery | 5 |
| 30 | M.Ch – Neurosurgery | 31 |
| 31 | M.Ch – Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery | 2 |
| 32 | M.Ch – Head & Neck Surgery | 4 |
| Total | 540 |
States Benefited
The newly approved DM and MCh seats are distributed across multiple states, including:
Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
🏥 Major Medical Colleges Receiving Approval
Several prestigious institutions have received approval for new or increased super-specialty seats, including:
- King George Medical University
- Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences
- Maulana Azad Medical College
- Christian Medical College Vellore
- Kasturba Medical College Manipal
- Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
- SMS Medical College Jaipur
- Osmania Medical College
- Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute
- Pt. B. D. Sharma PGIMS Rohtak
These approvals strengthen India’s tertiary healthcare ecosystem and expand opportunities for NEET SS aspirants.
📢 Official Notification by MARB
The approvals were notified through a public notice issued by Dr. M. K. Ramesh, President of the Medical Assessment & Rating Board (MARB) under NMC.
Key points from the notification:
- The approved list includes new and increased intake seats for PG Super-Specialty courses.
- Individual Letters of Permission (LoP) are in process.
- The list will be treated as Deemed LoP for counselling purposes.
- Stakeholders may report discrepancies within seven working days.
🎯 Impact on NEET SS 2025-26 Aspirants
- Increased opportunities in high-demand branches like Cardiology, Urology, Neurosurgery, Oncology, and Critical Care.
- Better seat availability across government and private medical colleges.
- Improved chances during NEET SS counselling rounds.
- Strengthening of India’s super-specialty healthcare workforce.