What rank is required for top clinical branches in NEET PG All India Quota?
For General (UR) category candidates in premier government medical colleges: MD Radio-Diagnosis closes within AIR 1 to 500; MD Dermatology closes within AIR 200 to 900; MD General Medicine closes within AIR 500 to 2,200; and MS Orthopaedics / General Surgery ranges between AIR 3,000 to 7,500.
Every post-MBBS doctor dreams of securing their preferred clinical speciality. However, with seat matrices tightly constrained, strategic ranking awareness separates successful candidates from those forced to compromise.
Expected AIQ Closing Ranks: Top 10 Clinical Specialities (General Category)
| Speciality Degree | Tier-1 GMCs (Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh) | Tier-2 State Capital GMCs | Peripheral & DNB Hospitals |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD Radio-Diagnosis | AIR 1 – 250 | AIR 250 – 850 | AIR 1,500 – 4,500 |
| MD Dermatology (DVL) | AIR 50 – 400 | AIR 400 – 1,100 | AIR 2,000 – 5,500 |
| MD General Medicine | AIR 100 – 600 | AIR 600 – 2,400 | AIR 3,500 – 8,000 |
| MD Paediatrics | AIR 500 – 1,800 | AIR 1,800 – 4,500 | AIR 5,500 – 11,000 |
| MS Orthopaedics | AIR 800 – 2,500 | AIR 2,500 – 6,000 | AIR 7,000 – 14,000 |
| MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology | AIR 900 – 3,000 | AIR 3,000 – 7,500 | AIR 8,500 – 16,000 |
| MS General Surgery | AIR 1,200 – 3,800 | AIR 3,800 – 8,500 | AIR 9,500 – 18,000 |
| MD Anaesthesiology | AIR 4,000 – 9,000 | AIR 9,000 – 15,000 | AIR 16,000 – 26,000 |
| MS Ophthalmology | AIR 3,000 – 7,000 | AIR 7,000 – 12,500 | AIR 13,000 – 22,000 |
| MS ENT (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) | AIR 4,500 – 9,500 | AIR 9,500 – 15,000 | AIR 16,000 – 25,000 |
Counsellor Advice for Ranks 10,000 to 30,000
If your rank falls in the 10,000 to 30,000 bracket, do not despair. High-quality clinical training is achievable through accredited DNB programs and state quota in emerging government medical colleges. Check your custom chances using our Vidyapaath PG Rank Predictor.
