With the declaration of NEET PG 2026 results, the qualified medical graduates will now move ahead with the postgraduate admission process, as per the instructions given by the authority. Candidates will have the opportunity to choose from various Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Surgery (MS) specialisations.
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) is the entrance examination for admission to postgraduate medical courses across the country. It is administered by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Qualified candidates are allowed to participate in the counselling process for seat allocation in various medical colleges across the country, as per the eligibility criteria and seat availability of the institute.
MD Specialisations After NEET PG
MD (Doctor of Medicine) primarily covers non-surgical and clinical medical specialisations. Some of the major MD courses candidates can opt for are:
- MD General Medicine
- MD Paediatrics
- MD Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy
- MD Psychiatry
- MD Radiodiagnosis
- MD Anaesthesiology
- MD Respiratory Medicine
- MD Emergency Medicine
- MD Pathology
- MD Pharmacology
- MD Microbiology
- MD Anatomy
- MD Physiology
- MD Biochemistry
- MD Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
- MD Community Medicine
- MD Nuclear Medicine
- MD Radiation Oncology
- MD Geriatrics
The availability of these specialisations can differ depending on the institution and counselling categories.
MS Specialisations After NEET PG
MS, or Master of Surgery, is focused on surgical disciplines. Major options that candidates can check out are listed below:
- MS General Surgery
- MS Orthopaedics
- MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- MS Ophthalmology
- MS Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
Candidates should check the specific seat matrix released during counselling before filling their choices.
A candidate's NEET PG rank is one of the important factors determining the options available during counselling. However, students can also consider their interest in a particular branch, the nature of clinical work, patient interaction, workload, opportunities for further specialisation and the type of medical practice they wish to pursue.
NEET PG 2026 Counselling
Eligible candidates are required to participate in the counselling process and fill in their preferred institute and programme. The seats will be allotted to the candidates according to their respective NEET PG rank, category, eligibility, choice preferences filled during counselling, and seat availability.
Candidates must go through the official counselling notification and seat matrix before making the preference list before submission. The list of courses and seats offered is subject to change and is dependent upon each counselling round.
Qualifying candidates are advised that securing a seat in an institute is not assured just by qualifying the NEET PG exam. They must also undergo the further admission procedure, which involves participating in the counselling process and choosing the postgraduate course specialization and institution they are interested in and wish to pursue.