PG Courses in India - List of PG Medical Courses

PG Courses in India - List of PG Medical Courses

Manisha TiwariUpdated on 08 Apr 2025, 02:20 PM IST

After finishing their MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) degree, medical graduates often look for the best options for postgraduate medical courses. The term PG stands for Post Graduate. Some of the PG courses available after MBBS include MD, MS, and MCh. Students can choose to pursue a PG course that is recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) to continue their medical education in a way that fits their skills and interests.

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The state-wise seats approved for NEET PG counselling 2025 are as follows.

State
Number of seats requested
Number of seats approved
Andhra Pradesh
123
119
Gujarat
523
247
Karnataka
572
422
Kerala
85
81
Madhya Pradesh
149
115
Maharashtra
302
183
Rajasthan
193
112
Telangana
115
102
Uttar Pradesh
315
233
West Bengal
41
34

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  1. PG courses after MBBS: Duration
  2. NEET PG full form in medical
  3. Top medical PG branches in India
  4. M.D. (Doctor of Medicine)
  5. M.S. (Master of Surgery)
  6. List PG courses in India - PG Diploma courses
  7. Top PG medical courses seeking most of the attention
PG Courses in India -  List of PG Medical Courses
PG medical courses

It must be noted by candidates that admission to PG courses in most of the colleges in India is done through National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate Medical Courses, commonly known as NEET PG, except for some colleges who do not come under the ambit of NEET PG which are AIIMS, PGIMER, Chandigarh, JIPMER, Puducherry, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum.

PG courses after MBBS: Duration

The list of PG courses after MBBS in India is long. The MBBS PG course duration in the medical field varies based on the speciality and the country's education system. Here's an overview of the NEET PG course duration for various postgraduate medical courses:

List of PG courses after MBBS

  1. MD (Doctor of Medicine) and MS (Master of Surgery): 3 years

  2. DM (Doctorate in Medicine) and MCh (Master of Chirurgiae): 3 years.

  3. Diploma Courses: 1 to 2 years.

  4. PhD in Medical Sciences: 3 to 5 years.

  5. PG Diploma Courses: 1 to 2 years.

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NEET PG full form in medical

The full form of NEET PG is the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Postgraduate). NEET PG 2025 is an entrance examination in India conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) to grant admission to postgraduate medical programmes in government and private medical colleges of India.

Top medical PG branches in India

Once you have appeared and qualified for the Post Graduate Medical Entrance Exam(s); you have the following Postgraduate Medical Courses to opt for:

M.D. (Doctor of Medicine)

A Doctor of Medicine (MD) is a three-year postgraduate program in the field of medicine. To apply for this course, candidates must have an MBBS degree from their undergraduate studies. Many students choose to pursue an MD to specialise further in medicine after completing their initial training. Once they finish the MD program, graduates can work as physicians. Below is a list of postgraduate medical courses included in the Doctor of Medicine program.

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MD Specialisations

Aerospace Medicine

Marine Medicine

Radiotherapy

Anatomy

Medical Genetics

Respiratory Medicine

Anaesthesiology

Microbiology

Sports Medicine

Biochemistry

Nuclear medicine

Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion

Biophysics

Paediatrics

Infectious Diseases

Community medicine

Palliative Medicine

Tropical Medicine

Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy

Pathology

Hospital Administration

Emergency Medicine

Pharmacology

Radio diagnosis

Family Medicine

Psychiatry

Health Administration

Forensic Medicine

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Geriatrics

General Medicine

Physiology

Pulmonary medicine

M.S. (Master of Surgery)

Master of Surgery (MS) is a three-year postgraduate program that provides a degree in medical surgery. To apply for this course, students must have already completed their MBBS degree. Those interested in gaining deeper theoretical knowledge, research experience, and hands-on clinical skills in surgery can choose to pursue a Master of Surgery during their postgraduate studies. Once they finish the MS program successfully, graduates will be qualified to work as surgeons. Students can also check the list of postgraduate courses available under the Master of Surgery.

All about MS specialisation

MS Specialisations

ENT

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Orthopaedics

General Surgery

Ophthalmology

Otorhinolaryngology

Traumatology & Surgery



List PG courses in India - PG Diploma courses

Post Graduate Diploma program is a diploma programme in medicine is offered by various medical colleges or institutions across India. Candidates after their under graduation in MBBS can opt for the same while pursuing their medical PG diploma. The duration of this PG program varies from 2 to 3 years. Interested aspirants can go through the list of medical PG diploma courses comprised under it.

  • Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery

  • Physical Medicine

  • Radiation Medicine

  • Dermatology and Venerology

  • Dermatology

  • Forensic Medicine

  • Medical Radio-Therapy

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

  • Psychological Medicine

  • Sports Medicine

  • Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases

  • Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

  • Gynaecology and Obstetrics

  • Haematology and Blood Transfusion

  • Medical Radio-Diagnosis

  • Anaesthesiology

  • Bacteriology

  • Child Health

  • Clinical Pathology

  • Diabetology

  • Health Administration

  • Ophthalmology

  • Orthopaedics

  • Public Health

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Top PG medical courses seeking most of the attention

Aspirants can go through the list of top medical PG courses that are widely selected by medical graduates while completing their post-graduation.

  • Radiology

  • General Medicine

  • Anatomy

  • Forensic Medicine

  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology

  • Paediatrics

  • Orthopaedics

  • Microbiology

  • Pharmacology

  • Dermatology, Venerology and Leprosy

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Resignation from your previously held seat is necessary for avoiding any forfeiture of the Counselling money and other legal barrings that can take place.

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That's the pivotal moment in the NEET PG counseling process! The NEET PG 2025 Round 1 Seat Allotment List is released by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) on its official website.

While the exact final list will only be available after the counseling process is complete, here is what you need to know:

  • Release Mechanism: The allotment result is released online as a PDF document, containing the roll numbers and ranks of candidates who secured a seat, along with the allotted college/course.

  • Access: You must log in to the MCC portal using your credentials to download your individual allotment letter.

Keep checking the dedicated Careers360 page for the direct link and official updates regarding the list release and subsequent reporting schedule https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-pg-2025-round-one-seat-allotment-result

Hello,

Your chances of securing an MD seat in government colleges are extremely low with 120349 NEET PG 2025 rank. However, you may still have chances in private medical colleges, deemed universities, or less competitive branches depending on your category and state quota.

To know more access below mentioned link:

https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-rank-vs-colleges

Hope it helps.

Hello,

With an All India rank of around 82,471 and UP state rank around 4,633 , your chances for MS Surgery in government colleges are very low. You may get a seat in private or deemed colleges , mainly in UP. Chances in other states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu are lower due to domicile rules and local quota preference.

Choice filling strategy:

  1. Top: Private/deemed colleges in UP for Surgery.

  2. Backup: Other clinical branches (Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology) in private/deemed colleges.

  3. Safe: Non-clinical or less competitive branches in private/deemed colleges.

Tips:

  • Check fees, bond, and stipend before choosing.

  • Be flexible with branch and college to secure a seat.

You have a non-zero chance if you focus on private/deemed colleges and plan your choices wisely.

Hope it helps !

Hello, in NEET PG 2025, if you get a government college seat, the monthly stipend is typically around Fifty thousand to Ninety Thousand Rupees with modest tuition fees, and a possible service bond of several lakhs depending on the state. Your rank of 82,471 may limit chances in the second round, and if allotted a seat in a private or deemed college, the fees are actually higher and also, the stipend or bond rules may differ. The exact details actually depend on the college and state quota that you secure. All the best!