Last updated on October 5th, 2026 at 12:45 pm
MD Pathology is a 3-year postgraduate paraclinical course that focuses on the study of diseases through laboratory analysis of tissues, blood and other body fluids. In 2026, around 498 colleges and hospitals in India offer about 3,504 MD Pathology seats through NEET PG counselling.
Quick Summary
| Course Name | MD Pathology |
|---|---|
| Course Type | MD PARACLINICAL |
| Course Level | Post Graduate |
| Course Duration | 3 Years |
| Total Colleges/Hospitals | 498 |
| Total Seats | 3,504 |
| Government Quota Tuition Fees | ₹1,150 – ₹18,25,200 per year |
| Management Quota Tuition Fees | ₹1,81,910 – ₹42,96,000 per year |
| NRI Quota Tuition Fees | $20,000 – ₹2,00,00,000 per year |
Fees vary widely between government, private, deemed and NRI seats, and from state to state.
State-Wise MD Pathology Seats
| State | Total Colleges | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | 65 | 450 |
| Maharashtra | 59 | 420 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 56 | 369 |
| Gujarat | 29 | 285 |
| Tamil Nadu | 40 | 235 |
| Rajasthan | 23 | 212 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 24 | 194 |
| Telangana | 30 | 178 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 24 | 160 |
| Delhi | 10 | 111 |
| West Bengal | 19 | 107 |
| Bihar | 17 | 104 |
| Kerala | 24 | 100 |
| Uttarakhand | 7 | 94 |
| Haryana | 11 | 74 |
| Odisha | 10 | 66 |
| Punjab | 8 | 56 |
| Assam | 7 | 56 |
| Chhattisgarh | 8 | 54 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 5 | 45 |
| Puducherry | 8 | 42 |
| Chandigarh | 2 | 25 |
| Jharkhand | 2 | 22 |
| Manipur | 2 | 16 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 3 | 14 |
| Tripura | 2 | 5 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 1 | 4 |
| Meghalaya | 1 | 3 |
| Goa | 1 | 3 |
Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan together account for a large share of the total seats.
Quota-Wise MD Pathology 2025 Closing Score Cut-Off
| Quota | Description | Opening NEET PG 2025 Score | Closing NEET PG 2025 Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIQ | All India Counselling | 76 | 565 |
| AMU | Aligarh Muslim University Counselling | 262 | 287 |
| DUQ | Delhi University – Internal Counselling | 156 | 515 |
| IPQ | Indraprastha University Counselling | 135 | 465 |
| MNQ | Deemed Universities Counselling | 167 | 578 |
| MQ | Management Counselling | 14 | 510 |
| NRI | Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Counselling | 105 | 308 |
| OPMQ | Open Management Counselling | 12 | 506 |
| OPQ | Central Universities Counselling | 119 | 502 |
| SQ | State Counselling | 24 | 602 |
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 Pathology
| Type | Eligible Courses |
|---|---|
| DNB SS | Medical Genetics |
| DM | Medical Genetics |
| DNB SS | Clinical Haematology |
| DM | Onco-Pathology |
| DM | Clinical Haematology |
MD Pathology graduates can pursue further super-specialty training in selected fields, depending on NMC rules and institute offerings.
All India Category-Wise MD Pathology 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 Pathology seats allotted during 2025 AIQ counselling.
| Category | 2025 Cut-Off Score | Allotted Seats |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 506 | 105 |
| OBC | 560 | 170 |
| GN-PH | 349 | 3 |
| EWS | 522 | 85 |
| OBC-PH | 246 | 1 |
| GN | 563 | 284 |
| ST | 480 | 60 |
You can find NEET 2026 Round 1 closing cut-off for all colleges after it gets published.
Top Ranking MD Pathology 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 | Maulana Azad Medical College | Delhi | New Delhi | Govt-State |
| 2 | MPGIMER Nashik | Maharashtra | Nashik | Govt-State |
| 3 | Govt Medical College Kozhikode | Kerala | Kozhikode | Govt-State |
| 4 | Govt Medical College Kottayam | Kerala | Kottayam | Govt-State |
| 5 | Lady Hardinge Medical College | Delhi | New Delhi | Govt-State |
| 6 | ESIC Medical College Joka Kolkata | West Bengal | Kolkata | Govt-Aided |
| 7 | Tata Memorial Centre Mumbai | Maharashtra | Mumbai City | Govt-State |
| 8 | Goa Medical College Panaji | Goa | North Goa | Govt-State |
| 9 | ESIC and PGIMSR Bangalore | Karnataka | Bangalore Urban | Govt-Aided |
| 10 | Institute of Medical Sciences BHU | Uttar Pradesh | Varanasi | Govt-Deemed |
| 11 | Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences | Telangana | Hyderabad | Govt-State |
| 12 | Tirunelveli Govt Medical College | Tamil Nadu | Tirunelveli | Govt-State |
| 13 | Govt Medical College Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram | Govt-State |
| 14 | Govt Medical College Chandigarh | Chandigarh | Chandigarh | Govt-State |
| 15 | Govt Medical College Thrissur | Kerala | Thrissur | Govt-State |
Government institutes in Delhi, Kerala, Mumbai, Chandigarh and major state capitals dominate the top list.
MD Pathology FAQ’s
A. MD Pathology focuses on diagnosing diseases through laboratory investigations, histopathology, hematology, and molecular pathology.
A. It is a para-clinical branch, but plays a crucial role in clinical decision-making by providing accurate diagnoses to physicians.
A. Graduates can work as pathologists in hospitals, diagnostic labs, research institutes, academics, or pursue super-specialization in Hematopathology, Oncopathology, etc.
A. Fresh MD Pathology graduates earn ₹8–15 LPA, depending on job location, hospital type, and experience.
A. Yes, admission to MD Pathology requires a valid NEET PG score through All India or State counseling.
A. Yes, MD Pathology is ideal for those inclined toward diagnostics, laboratory medicine, and research rather than patient-facing roles.
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