Last updated on October 5th, 2026 at 01:40 pm
MD Paediatrics is a 3-year postgraduate clinical course that trains doctors to manage the health of infants, children and adolescents, including preventive care, diagnosis and treatment of childhood diseases. In 2026, around 520 colleges and hospitals in India offer about 4,381 MD Paediatrics seats through NEET PG counselling.
Quick Summary
| Course Name | MD Paediatrics |
|---|---|
| Course Type | MD CLINICAL |
| Course Level | Post Graduate |
| Course Duration | 3 Years |
| Total Colleges/Hospitals | 520 |
| Total Seats | 4,381 |
| Government Quota Tuition Fees | ₹1,150 – ₹68,25,200 per year |
| Management Quota Tuition Fees | ₹1,81,910 – ₹84,50,200 per year |
| NRI Quota Tuition Fees | $26,317 – ₹2,00,00,000 per year |
Fees vary widely between government, private, deemed and NRI seats, and from state to state.
State-Wise MD Paediatrics Seats
| State | Total Colleges | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | 64 | 583 |
| Maharashtra | 60 | 460 |
| Tamil Nadu | 52 | 420 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 50 | 393 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 35 | 289 |
| Telangana | 34 | 286 |
| Rajasthan | 19 | 263 |
| Gujarat | 24 | 224 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 22 | 208 |
| West Bengal | 24 | 185 |
| Delhi | 10 | 169 |
| Kerala | 26 | 154 |
| Bihar | 17 | 109 |
| Odisha | 11 | 100 |
| Uttarakhand | 8 | 80 |
| Puducherry | 9 | 76 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 8 | 60 |
| Haryana | 10 | 58 |
| Punjab | 7 | 50 |
| Chandigarh | 2 | 48 |
| Chhattisgarh | 8 | 42 |
| Assam | 6 | 40 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 3 | 32 |
| Jharkhand | 2 | 18 |
| Goa | 1 | 10 |
| Tripura | 2 | 7 |
| Manipur | 2 | 7 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 1 | 4 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 1 | 2 |
| Sikkim | 1 | 2 |
| Mizoram | 1 | 2 |
Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana together account for a large share of the total seats.
Quota-Wise MD Paediatrics 2025 Closing Score Cut-Off
| Quota | Description | Opening NEET PG 2025 Score | Closing NEET PG 2025 Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIQ | All India Counselling | 67 | 644 |
| AMU | Aligarh Muslim University Counselling | 537 | 575 |
| BHQ | Banaras Hindu University PG Counselling | 450 | 604 |
| DUQ | Delhi University – Internal Counselling | 79 | 604 |
| IPQ | Indraprastha University Counselling | 187 | 603 |
| MNQ | Deemed Universities Counselling | 220 | 535 |
| MQ | Management Counselling | 62 | 605 |
| NRI | Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Counselling | 79 | 464 |
| OPMQ | Open Management Counselling | 62 | 612 |
| OPQ | Central Universities Counselling | 351 | 382 |
| SQ | State Counselling | 10 | 649 |
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 Paediatrics
| Type | Eligible Courses |
|---|---|
| DM | Medical Oncology |
| DM | Pulmonary Medicine |
| DM | Paediatric Hepatology |
| DM | Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology |
| DM | Clinical Haematology |
| DM | Neonatology |
| DM | Paediatric Neurology |
| DM | Hepatology |
| DM | Nephrology |
| DM | Paediatric Oncology |
| DM | Medical Genetics |
| DM | Neurology |
| DM | Paediatric Gastroenterology |
| DM | Infectious Disease |
| DM | Paediatric Cardiology |
| DM | Endocrinology |
| DM | Cardiology |
| DM | Critical Care Medicine |
| DNB SS | Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology |
| DNB SS | Paediatric Neurology |
| DNB SS | Infectious Disease |
| DNB SS | Neurology |
| DNB SS | Paediatric Critical Care |
| DNB SS | Critical Care Medicine |
| DNB SS | Cardiology |
| DNB SS | Nephrology |
| DNB SS | Neonatology |
| DNB SS | Paediatric Nephrology |
| DNB SS | Medical Genetics |
| DNB SS | Endocrinology |
| DNB SS | Medical Oncology |
| DNB SS | Clinical Haematology |
MD Paediatrics graduates can pursue further super-specialty training in selected fields, depending on NMC rules and institute offerings.
All India Category-Wise MD Paediatrics 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 Paediatrics seats allotted during 2025 AIQ counselling.
| Category | 2025 Cut-Off Score | Allotted Seats |
|---|---|---|
| GN | 639 | 345 |
| ST | 576 | 72 |
| OBC | 618 | 232 |
| OBC-PH | 341 | 6 |
| EWS | 632 | 80 |
| GN-PH | 437 | 13 |
| SC | 593 | 137 |
You can find NEET 2026 Round 1 closing cut-off for all colleges after it gets published.
Top Ranking MD Paediatrics 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 | Lady Hardinge Medical College | Delhi | New Delhi | Govt-State |
| 2 | PGIMER Delhi | Delhi | New Delhi | Govt-State |
| 3 | Lokmanya Tilak Medical College, Mumbai | Maharashtra | Mumbai City | Govt-State |
| 4 | TD Govt Medical College | Kerala | Alappuzha | Govt-State |
| 5 | ESIC Medical College, Joka, Kolkata | West Bengal | Kolkata | Govt-Aided |
| 6 | Maulana Azad Medical College | Delhi | New Delhi | Govt-State |
| 7 | ESI PGIMSR Delhi | Delhi | West Delhi | Govt-Aided |
| 8 | Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences | Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow | Govt-State |
| 9 | Stanley Medical College | Tamil Nadu | Chennai | Govt-State |
| 10 | Madurai Govt Medical College | Tamil Nadu | Madurai | Govt-State |
| 11 | Mysore Medical College | Karnataka | Mysore | Govt-State |
| 12 | Maharaja KC Gajapati Medical College | Odisha | Ganjam | Govt-State |
| 13 | Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU | Uttar Pradesh | Varanasi | Govt-Deemed |
| 14 | ESIC and PGIMSR Bangalore | Karnataka | Bangalore Urban | Govt-Aided |
| 15 | Institute of PG Medical Education and Research, Kolkata | West Bengal | Kolkata | Govt-State |
Government institutes in Delhi, Mumbai, Kerala, Chennai and major state capitals dominate the top list.
MD Pediatrics Admission FAQs:
A. 👉 Candidates must have completed MBBS with internship, hold an NMC/State registration, and qualify NEET-PG 2026.
👉 Yes, it is one of the most in-demand PG medical branches with excellent opportunities in hospitals, academics, and private practice.
A. 👉 Fees vary from ₹2,000–₹5,000 in government colleges to ₹15–60 Lakhs in private/deemed universities.
👉 Yes, you can pursue DM Neonatology, DM Pediatric Cardiology, DM Pediatric Oncology, or DM Pediatric Neurology for advanced career growth.
A. 👉 Fresh graduates earn ₹10–15 LPA, while experienced specialists and neonatologists can earn ₹20–30 LPA+ in top hospitals.
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