Last updated on October 5th, 2026 at 02:04 pm
MD Dermatology is a 3-year postgraduate clinical course that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, nail and sexually transmitted diseases, along with cosmetic and aesthetic procedures. In 2026, around 425 colleges and hospitals in India offer about 1,958 MD Dermatology seats through NEET PG counselling.
Quick Summary
| Course Name | MD Dermatology |
|---|---|
| Course Type | MD CLINICAL |
| Course Level | Post Graduate |
| Course Duration | 3 Years |
| Total Colleges/Hospitals | 425 |
| Total Seats | 1,958 |
| Government Quota Tuition Fees | ₹1,150 – ₹98,25,200 per year |
| Management Quota Tuition Fees | ₹1,81,910 – ₹1,22,00,200 per year |
| NRI Quota Tuition Fees | $46,000 – ₹1,50,15,000 per year |
Fees vary widely between government, private, deemed and NRI seats, and from state to state.
State-Wise MD Dermatology Seats
| State | Total Colleges | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | 56 | 300 |
| Maharashtra | 51 | 218 |
| Tamil Nadu | 43 | 204 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 41 | 159 |
| Telangana | 31 | 153 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 29 | 146 |
| Rajasthan | 16 | 117 |
| Gujarat | 20 | 88 |
| Kerala | 24 | 83 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 15 | 78 |
| West Bengal | 15 | 57 |
| Bihar | 12 | 46 |
| Delhi | 7 | 44 |
| Puducherry | 9 | 43 |
| Odisha | 8 | 40 |
| Haryana | 9 | 29 |
| Chhattisgarh | 7 | 25 |
| Uttarakhand | 5 | 25 |
| Punjab | 7 | 23 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 3 | 17 |
| Assam | 4 | 15 |
| Chandigarh | 2 | 15 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 4 | 11 |
| Manipur | 2 | 6 |
| Goa | 1 | 5 |
| Jharkhand | 2 | 5 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 1 | 4 |
| Meghalaya | 1 | 2 |
Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh together account for a large share of the total seats.
Quota-Wise MD Dermatology 2025 Closing Score Cut-Off
| Quota | Description | Opening NEET PG 2025 Score | Closing NEET PG 2025 Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIQ | All India Counselling | 130 | 681 |
| AMU | Aligarh Muslim University Counselling | 592 | 595 |
| BHQ | Banaras Hindu University PG Counselling | 500 | 565 |
| DUQ | Delhi University – Internal Counselling | 558 | 629 |
| IPQ | Indraprastha University Counselling | 475 | 630 |
| MNQ | Deemed Universities Counselling | 233 | 588 |
| MQ | Management Counselling | 54 | 618 |
| NRI | Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Counselling | 67 | 531 |
| OPMQ | Open Management Counselling | 34 | 611 |
| OPQ | Central Universities Counselling | 283 | 514 |
| SQ | State Counselling | 106 | 686 |
Scores differ by quota, university and state. Management and NRI seats often have lower closing ranks but much higher fees.
Super-Specialty Eligible Courses After MD Dermatology
| Type | Eligible Courses |
|---|---|
| DM | Medical Genetics |
MD Dermatology graduates can pursue further super-specialty training in selected fields, depending on NMC rules and institute offerings.
All India Category-Wise MD Dermatology Cut-Off (Round 1, 2025)
NEET PG 2025 closing cutoff score for Round 1 MCC counselling is given below for all reservation categories. The last column shows the total number of MD Dermatology seats allotted during 2025 AIQ counselling.
| Category | 2025 Cut-Off Score | Allotted Seats |
|---|---|---|
| GN | 681 | 100 |
| OBC | 653 | 76 |
| EWS | 642 | 23 |
| SC | 641 | 42 |
| ST | 630 | 27 |
| GN-PH | 497 | 6 |
| OBC-PH | 378 | 3 |
| SC-PH | 440 | 2 |
| ST-PH | 413 | 1 |
| EWS-PH | 354 | 1 |
You can find NEET 2026 Round 1 closing cut-off for all colleges after it gets published.
Top Ranking MD Dermatology Colleges/Hospitals in India
The list below is ranked based on how candidates preferred these colleges during NEET PG 2025 All India Quota counselling.
| Preference No | College | State | District | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lokmanya Tilak Medical College, Mumbai | Maharashtra | Mumbai City | Govt-State |
| 2 | VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital | Delhi | South Delhi | Govt-State |
| 3 | Grant Medical College, Mumbai | Maharashtra | Mumbai City | Govt-State |
| 4 | Govt Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram | Govt-State |
| 5 | Govt Medical College, Kottayam | Kerala | Kottayam | Govt-State |
| 6 | PGIMER Delhi | Delhi | New Delhi | Govt-State |
| 7 | BJ Govt Medical College, Pune | Maharashtra | Pune | Govt-State |
| 8 | Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU | Uttar Pradesh | Varanasi | Govt-Deemed |
| 9 | Govt Medical College, Chandigarh | Chandigarh | Chandigarh | Govt-State |
| 10 | Seth GS Medical College | Maharashtra | Mumbai City | Govt-State |
| 11 | Govt Medical College, Thrissur | Kerala | Thrissur | Govt-State |
| 12 | SMS Medical College | Rajasthan | Jaipur | Govt-State |
| 13 | Lady Hardinge Medical College | Delhi | New Delhi | Govt-State |
| 14 | Maharaja KC Gajapati Medical College | Odisha | Ganjam | Govt-State |
| 15 | Pt BD Sharma PGIMS | Haryana | Rohtak | Govt-State |
Government institutes in Mumbai, Delhi, Kerala, Chandigarh and major state capitals dominate the top list.
MD Dermatology 2026 FAQs
A. Candidates must hold an MBBS degree with compulsory internship completion and qualify NEET PG 2026.
A. Direct admission is not allowed in government colleges; however, private and deemed universities may offer seats through management and NRI quota.
A. Dermatology is among the most competitive branches, and top colleges usually close below AIR 650–720 under AIQ.
A. Fees vary widely:
– Government colleges: ₹60,000 – ₹1.5 lakh per year
– Private colleges: ₹25–40 lakh per year
– Deemed universities: ₹35 lakh–1.5 Cr per year
A. The primary exam is NEET PG 2026. Some institutes also accept INI-CET for AIIMS and central institutes.
A. Graduates can work as dermatologists, cosmetologists, academicians, or pursue super-specialization like DM in Dermatopathology or Aesthetic Medicine.
A. Yes, all PG medical students in government and private colleges (except management quota) receive a monthly stipend, usually ranging from ₹40,000 – ₹90,000 depending on the state/institute.
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