In a remarkable step toward strengthening medical education and healthcare infrastructure, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved 110 new postgraduate (PG) seats across various specialties in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir for the academic year 2025–26. This move will significantly enhance the region’s capacity to produce skilled medical professionals and improve access to specialized healthcare services.
Understanding the Jammu & Kashmir NEET PG Seat Matrix 2025
The Jammu and Kashmir NEET PG Seat Matrix represents the total number of seats available in various government and private medical colleges for postgraduate medical courses. The NEET PG examination, conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE), serves as the gateway for admission to MD, MS, and PG Diploma programs across India.
The seat matrix helps candidates select their preferred colleges during the NEET PG counselling process, ensuring transparency and efficient seat allocation.
- Total PG Seats in Jammu & Kashmir: 657
- Government Seats: 606
- Private Seats: 51
These figures include allocations in both government and private medical institutions.
NEET PG Brief Description
Before diving deeper into the seat matrix, here’s a brief overview of NEET PG:
| Features | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Name of Examination | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Postgraduate) – NEET PG |
| Conducted By | National Board of Examinations (NBE) |
| MCC AIQ NEET PG Counselling Start Date | Second Week of September |
| J&K NEET PG Counselling Start Date | Second Week of September |
| Counselling Conducting Authority | Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examination (JKBOPEE) |
| Total Government Seats in J&K | 606 |
| Total Private Seats in J&K | 51 |
Seat Matrix 2025 in Government Medical Colleges of Jammu & Kashmir
The following table outlines the seat distribution among government-run medical colleges in J&K for 2025:
| College Name | Seat Matrix 2025 |
|---|---|
| Government Medical College, Srinagar | 266 |
| Government Medical College, Jammu | 172 |
| Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar | 136 |
| Government Medical College, Anantnag | 22 |
| Government Medical College, Baramulla | 17 |
| Government Medical College, Kathua | 8 |
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Seat Matrix 2025 in Government-Aided Medical Colleges of J&K
| College Name | Seat Matrix 2025 |
|---|---|
| Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital | 2 |
Seat Matrix 2025 in Private Medical Colleges of J&K
| College Name | Seat Matrix 2025 |
|---|---|
| Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences, Jammu | 51 |
Jammu & Kashmir NEET PG Seat Matrix: Course-Wise Seat Distribution 2025
The course-wise seat matrix for NEET PG 2025 in Jammu & Kashmir is as follows:
| Course Name | Seat Matrix 2025 |
|---|---|
| MD | 331 |
| MS | 221 |
| PG Diploma | 17 |
Jammu & Kashmir PG Government Medical Colleges Seat Matrix (MD/MS)
| College | District | Established | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Medical College, Jammu | Jammu | 1972 | 168 |
| Government Medical College, Srinagar | Srinagar | 1959 | 258 |
| Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Srinagar | Srinagar | 1988 | 114 |
Jammu & Kashmir PG Private Medical Colleges Seat Matrix (MD/MS)
| College | District | Established | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences, Jammu | Jammu | 1995 | 51 |
J&K PG Medical Colleges Seat Matrix (Diploma Courses)
| College | District | Established | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Medical College, Srinagar | Srinagar | 1959 | 3 |
| Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar | Srinagar | 1988 | 14 |
Jammu & Kashmir NEET PG Seat Matrix Category Conversion 2025
The following table displays the category conversion structure for NEET PG seats in Jammu & Kashmir:
| S.No. | Conversion Category | Converted To |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST (PwD, Ex, FF, NCC) | ST |
| 2 | SC (PwD, Ex, FF, NCC) | SC |
| 3 | UR (PwD, Ex, FF, NCC) | UR |
| 4 | OBC (PwD, Ex, FF, NCC) | OBC |
| 5 | EWS (PwD, Ex, FF, NCC) | EWS |
| 6 | ST | ST |
| 7 | SC | SC |
| 8 | OBC | UR |
| 9 | EWS | UR |
| 10 | Minority | UR |
NMC Approval of 110 New Postgraduate Seats Across J&K
Apart from the NEET PG seat matrix, the NMC’s approval of 110 new PG seats across J&K is a major step forward. Below is the summary of allocations across major colleges:
Government Medical College, Jammu – 44 PG Seats
Includes seats in MD Radiotherapy, Psychiatry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Anatomy, Medicine, Pharmacology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Anaesthesiology, Paediatrics, and others.
Government Medical College, Anantnag – 18 PG Seats
Includes MD Medicine, MS ENT, MD Anaesthesiology, MS General Surgery, and MD Paediatrics.
Government Medical College, Baramulla – 10 PG Seats
Includes MS ENT, MS General Surgery, and MD Paediatrics.
Government Medical College, Kathua – 18 PG Seats
Includes MD General Medicine, MS General Surgery, MD Anaesthesiology, MD Pathology, and MD Pharmacology.
Government Medical College, Rajouri – 4 PG Seats
All in MD Paediatrics.
Government Medical College, Srinagar – 15 PG Seats
Includes MD Dermatology, Psychiatry, Radiotherapy, Ophthalmology, and Respiratory Medicine.
Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Srinagar – 7 PG Seats
Includes MD Pathology and MD Community Medicine.
Complete List of MBBS Colleges in Jammu & Kashmir
Alongside PG expansion, the NMC increased MBBS seats across several institutions:
| College | Previous Intake | Revised Intake |
|---|---|---|
| AIIMS Vijaypur | 62 | 100 |
| Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences, Jammu | 100 | 150 |
| GMC Baramulla | 100 | 150 |
| GMC Jammu | 180 | 200 |
| GMC Kathua | 100 | 150 |
| GMC Doda | 100 | 150 |
Institutes like GMC Handwara, GMC Rajouri, GMC Udhampur, SKIMS, and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence retained their existing capacities, with an additional 50-seat increase in the latter.
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Overall Medical Seat Growth in Jammu & Kashmir
With these changes, the total MBBS seats in J&K have increased from 1,200 to over 1,500, representing a threefold growth since 2018. The region now offers over 657 postgraduate medical seats, enhancing opportunities for aspiring doctors.
The Jammu & Kashmir NEET PG Seat Matrix, combined with the NMC’s approval of 110 new PG seats, marks a transformative leap in the region’s medical education system. With more than 650 postgraduate seats across government and private institutions, J&K is emerging as a medical education hub in North India.
This expansion will not only improve academic excellence but also strengthen the healthcare delivery system, ensuring that the Union Territory continues to produce skilled and compassionate medical professionals for the future.
