NEET PG Counselling 2026: Check Top Courses Opening & Closing Ranks Here

NEET PG 2026: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the results for MS and MD programs on its portal at nbe.edu.in. While the counselling process for All India Quota/ Deemed/ Central State Quota seats is ongoing for Round 1. The registration process for first-round admission will conclude on October 21, 2026. 

To navigate the process of NEET PG Counselling 2026, candidates neet to understand the qualifying opening and closing ranks. We have provided MS and MD program previous year Round 1 NEET PG opening and closing ranks to help choose the desired institution and specialization in medicine. 

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NEET PG Counselling 2026: Key Details

Candidates can check AIQ and State Counselling schedule PG 2026 along with other counselling details from the table shared below. 

Top MD Courses: Previous Year Round 1 Opening and Closing Ranks 

As per the NEET PG 2025 counselling results, the most difficult specialization to get into during Round 1 was MD in General Medicine. The admission opened at 1 and closed at 3822 for general category under All India Quota. This was followed by MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Radio-Diagnosis, which opened at 4 and closed at 2920 respectively. 

Top MS Courses: Previous Year Round 1 Opening and Closing Ranks 

Candidates can find previous year MS (Master of Surgery) Round 1 opening and closing ranks shared below. The table contains general category ranks for different specialties, helping candidates estimate the admission possibilities for 2026-27 academic year. 

Steps to Download NEET PG 2026 Result

Here are key steps to download the NEET PG 2026 results. Officially released on National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences portal, candidates can check results for both MS and MD courses. 

1. Visit the official NBEMS website at natboard.edu.in

2. Go to the NEET PG section.

3. Click on the link for NEET PG 2026 Result

4. The result PDF will appear on the screen

5. Use the search option in the PDF to find your application ID or roll number

6. Check your marks, rank and qualifying status

7. Download and save the result PDF for future reference

Check the NEET PG 2026 Result Here: Direct Download Link 

How to Analyze Cutoff Trends to Improve Choice Filling Decision

• Analyze Safe Areas: Analyze your rank, and understand previous closing rankings to determine branches and institutions that will be best suitable for you. 

• Monitor Trends: Find categories that are more relaxed in the later rounds (like ST and SC) compared to stable categories (like UR and OBC) for seat upgradation at the right moment.

• Analyze Trends: Learn how to identify unstable categories or programs (like EBB) that are more unpredictable and utilize this to build your strategy.

• Use Upgrades Wisely: High-profile colleges are ranked higher in early rounds as compared to later rounds. This typically leads to more competitive cut-off scores.

• Manage Your Choices: Organize your preferences, balance your aspiring courses with safe alternatives, and make your choices as per the options.

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