NEET PG 2024: Projected Cutoffs and Seat Increases

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts:

The NEET PG 2024 Round 1 seat allotment results were announced on September 30, 2024.
Projected cutoff ranks and seat increases for MD/MS and DNB courses were provided.
This year’s NEET PG counseling saw an increase in seat availability, giving students more options.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth: The NEET PG 2024 Round 1 seat allotment results were announced on September 30, 2024. The projected cutoff ranks and seat increases for MD/MS and DNB courses this year are significant. This information helps applicants evaluate their chances of securing a spot in medical specializations, especially as competition intensifies.

Projected cutoff ranks for some popular MD/MS courses are as follows:

Radiology – 2150
Dermatology – 4000
General Medicine – 4800
Pediatrics – 7550
Orthopedics – 11200
Obstetrics & Gynecology – 9400
General Surgery – 11900

It is crucial to note that these projected cutoffs are estimates and actual ranks may vary due to several factors.

Increased seats in NBEMS Diploma courses have opened up new opportunities for postgraduate medical students this round. The number of seats in NBEMS Diploma courses is as follows:

Diploma in Child Health (DCH) – 164 seats
Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynecology (DGO) – 169 seats
Diploma in Radiodiagnosis (DMRD) – 63 seats

Additionally, more DNB seats are available:

Anesthesia – 113 seats
General Medicine – 283 seats
General Surgery – 140 seats

NEET PG candidates are advised to keep an eye on the official Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) website for final revisions. Staying updated on seat allocation and counseling developments is essential.

With the increased availability of seats in 2024’s AIQ counseling rounds, there is likely to be less competition, providing candidates with more options.