UP Deputy CM Calls for PG Medical Seat Hike Amid Record NEET UG 2025 Turnout
Uttar Pradesh has 3,378 PG medical seats across governmentt and private colleges.
With over 22 lakh students appearing for NEET UG 2025 and thousands qualifying from Uttar Pradesh alone, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has called for increase in postgraduate (PG) medical seats in state.
Pathak has stated need to scale up PG medical education infrastructure in state. "We are producing a large number of MBBS doctors every year, but our postgraduate capacity remains insufficient. This bottleneck not only limits career growth for students but also affects the availability of specialists in government hospitals," he said.
As per National Medical Commission (NMC), Uttar Pradesh has around 3,378 PG medical seats (MD/MS/Diploma).
Pathak underlined the state's efforts to expand medical education at undergraduate level by setting up new medical colleges, but pointed out that similar efforts are now needed at PG level. “If we want to retain talent and ensure equitable health services in both urban and rural regions, increasing PG seats is a must,” he stated.
India’s Total Medical Seat Status
As of 2024-25 academic year, India has approximately:
1,09,145 MBBS seats- undergraduate level
70,674 PG medical seats including MD, MS, and PG diploma
NEET UG 2025: Record Participation, Cut-Offs
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2025 was held on May 4, with over 22.7 lakh students registered, highest to date. Approximately 21.9 lakh candidates appeared for the exam.
Commonly asked questions
Till last year, candidates were provided N95 masks at the NEET exam centre which was mandatory to be used by candidates. They had to dispose of their own masks before entering the exam centre at the designated bin. However, since the intensity of Covid has reduced as compared to the last two years, this year candidates may not be provided masks at the centre. The information will be confirmed after the release of the NEET admit card. However, it is recommended that they wear face masks for the entire duration. This should be done to ensure their and other test-takers' safety.
In case candidates are not allotted any seat in the second round of the NEET UG counselling, the earlier allotted seat in Round 1 will be retained. However, on up-gradation of a seat in the second round, the earlier allotted seat in Round 1 will automatically be cancelled and allotted to another candidate. Therefore, candidates are advised to fill in only higher choices or any other choice which they prefer over the earlier allotted seat, for second round.
Results were declared on June 14, 2025. Unlike previous years, no student secured a perfect 720 score. Highest score this year was 686, contributing to a slight dip in cut-offs, especially in the unreserved and EWS categories.
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