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NMC Announces 3,656 MS Orthopaedics Seats for 2026, Karnataka Gets 551
✍️ Medical Dialogues
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 01:18 PM
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The National Medical Commission released its 2026 seat matrix, allocating 3,656 seats for MS Orthopaedics, with Karnataka receiving 551 of those seats.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has published the seat matrix for the 2026 academic year, detailing the distribution of postgraduate medical seats across India. For the specialty of Orthopaedics, a total of 3,656 seats have been earmarked nationwide. Karnataka, one of the largest states in terms of medical education, will receive 551 of these seats.
The allocation reflects the NMC’s effort to balance regional demand and capacity, ensuring that students from all states have equitable access to specialty training. The Orthopaedics seats are part of the 12-month MS programme, which is a prerequisite for many clinical and research roles in the field.
Students applying for the 2026 intake will need to meet the eligibility criteria set by the NMC, including a minimum score in the NEET-PG examination and compliance with the prescribed reservation norms. The announcement is expected to guide aspirants in planning their applications and choosing preferred institutions.
The NMC’s seat matrix is released annually and serves as a key reference for medical colleges, students, and policymakers in aligning resources with educational needs.
The allocation reflects the NMC’s effort to balance regional demand and capacity, ensuring that students from all states have equitable access to specialty training. The Orthopaedics seats are part of the 12-month MS programme, which is a prerequisite for many clinical and research roles in the field.
Students applying for the 2026 intake will need to meet the eligibility criteria set by the NMC, including a minimum score in the NEET-PG examination and compliance with the prescribed reservation norms. The announcement is expected to guide aspirants in planning their applications and choosing preferred institutions.
The NMC’s seat matrix is released annually and serves as a key reference for medical colleges, students, and policymakers in aligning resources with educational needs.